Author and speaker Scott Pectol shares how he went from stressed, sleep-deprived, and on autopilot to energized, leaner, and purpose-driven—without extreme gimmicks. After a harsh wake-up call from his doctor, a deep dive into sleep science, Blue Zones eating, and the “happiness macronutrients” (enjoyment, satisfaction, purpose) reshaped Scott’s health and mindset. He breaks down the morning routine that keeps him consistent (pushups, walking, meditation, cold showers), why he chose an alcohol-free path, and how to build a lifestyle that supports fat loss, better sleep, and long-term happiness.

What You’ll Learn

• Why sleep is the #1 lever for energy, cravings, and sustainable fat loss

• The difference between enjoyment vs. satisfaction vs. purpose—and why most of us over-index on quick hits

• How Scott cut alcohol (and kept his social life) during the lockdown—and why energy became the ultimate motivator

• Blue Zones-inspired eating (beans/legumes, fiber, minimally processed foods) and real-world experiments that guided his diet

• A simple monk-style morning routine to hard-wire consistency and self-trust

• How to use ikigai to align work, health, and purpose

• Culture vs. biology: why ultra-processed foods hijack dopamine and wreck sleep, mood, and metabolism

• Tiny “do-it-today” actions that compound: walking, hydration, morning light, breathwork, and cold exposure

Notable Quotes

• “Energy is the first ingredient of happiness—and sleep is the first ingredient of energy.”

• “Do one hard thing every morning you don’t want to do that benefits your future self.”

• “I stopped outsourcing my emotions to food, alcohol, and TV—and took ownership.”

• “Walk, sleep, and simple whole foods beat hacks and heroics—consistency wins.”

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In this episode of This Podcast Burns Fat!, we welcome natural health expert and supplement industry veteran Jared St. Clair for a deep dive into gut health, probiotics, and how your microbiome impacts fat loss. Jared shares incredible insights from decades in the natural health space, including what most people get wrong about antibiotics, the overlooked power of spore-forming probiotics, and why gut diversity is critical for metabolism, immunity, and mental well-being.

We also bust myths around refrigerated probiotics, explain how antibiotics in food and glyphosate wreck gut balance, and uncover how to choose the right supplements in a confusing market. This is a must-listen for anyone who's ever wondered: “Do probiotics really help with weight loss?” or “Which supplements are actually worth my money?”

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why your microbiome may be sabotaging your metabolism

• The difference between human strain vs. spore-based probiotics

• How antibiotics (even from food!) affect long-term gut health

• Signs of a healthy gut — and how to fix a broken one

• The five most important supplements Jared recommends to nearly everyone

• What to look for (and avoid) when shopping for supplements

• The shocking truth about counterfeit supplements online

🎧 Listen and learn how to fix your gut to fuel your fat loss goals — naturally.

Guest Info:
🧪 Jared St. Clair
Host of Vitality Radio Podcast
Website: www.vitalitynutrition.com
Instagram: @vitalitynutritionbountiful
Podcast: Vitality Radio on all major platforms

In this eye-opening episode, we welcome gut health expert and functional nutrition practitioner Liz Roman, famously known as The Poop Queen, to dig deep (pun intended) into one of the most overlooked causes of weight loss resistance: constipation and gut dysfunction.

With a powerful personal journey—from childhood autoimmune struggles to reversing Hashimoto’s and becoming a leading voice in functional wellness—Liz breaks down the real reasons so many people are bloated, backed up, and burning out.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why going less than once a day is a major red flag
✅ How gut health directly impacts thyroid function, hormones, and weight loss resistance
✅ The truth about liver detox, bile flow, and what happens when you're not eliminating toxins properly
✅ What causes chronic constipation (29+ reasons!), including stress, poor bile production, nutrient deficiencies & more
✅ Why many people unknowingly suffer from undiagnosed thyroid or liver issues
✅ Surprising connections between alcohol, THC, and gut health
✅ Why “more fiber” isn’t always the answer—and when carnivore or low-fiber diets may help (temporarily)
✅ How to safely support your gut-liver axis and reboot your metabolism

Whether you’re a coach, health enthusiast, or someone who's “tried everything” but still can’t lose weight—this episode explains why your gut could be the missing piece.

🎧 Plus, Liz drops practical tips on hydration, blood sugar regulation, magnesium dosing, functional labs to request, and how to optimize your poop, your energy, and your results.

If you're tired of bloating, brain fog, hormonal chaos, and “mystery” weight gain—this is the gut check you didn’t know you needed.

👉 Subscribe, rate, and share with someone who really needs to poop better. 👀💩