Welcome back to Fearless, Inspired and Free, a weekly conversation with Dana Wright and the women she has been fortunate to connect with to discuss their life's journey…the great things they are doing, overcoming life's obstacles, navigating their work and personal businesses; becoming Fearless in their actions, Inspired to live authentically and Free to live a life they choose!

Fearless, Inspired and Free Podcast endeavors to build a community of learning, appreciation, encouragement, resilience, growth, acceptance, kindness and support!

This week's guest is Jennifer Matthews. She is a single mother of one son and a life-long learner. She has worked hard to obtain her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Masters of Management w/Specialization in Law Enforcement Administration, Masters of Philosophy in Criminal Justice and is a current PhD candidate in Criminal Justice with specialization in Criminal Justice Administration.

While Jennifer's work, son and educational endeavors have kept her busy, she seems to have been able to always keep them in balance. What had plagued her most in her life was her weight. "It was generational" she explains. "my bar, and the reason I didn't feel like it was an issue, was because I was not bedridden like I saw my aunt was growing up". Because she explains she didn't see her weight as too much of a problem because most if not all of her family was overweight, she didn't really register it until doctors began to use words like "obese" and make alarming remarks about her weight.

Jennifer then began to take notice after hearing from doctors, but also decided she wanted to look and feel better in her clothes and wanted to be here for her son. After Jennifer tried, as she says "every diet there is out there", she gave it one last try when her friend told her about a doctor that could help her. Jennifer agreed cautiously to try one last thing and she says it changed her life. This doctor analyzed her bloodwork and started her on the Keto diet.

Fearless, Inspired and Free Podcast does not endorse any diet or program and encourages all listeners to go to their own doctors for medical advice and guidance on weight loss and health. No one diet is good for everyone, everyone is different. BUT what FIF Podcast does endorse is women doing what they feel they need to do for them and to give themselves the best chances in life...taking control of their health and any other circumstance that may be holding them back.

Tune in to hear how Jennifer lost 72 lbs in 2019 and today, in 2021, she has maintained that loss; but also has improved her relationship with food and exercise. Jennifer has found the balance, better health and a new love of fitness! She has learned how to balance her diet and knows when to "go hard" on her prescribed diet and when to give her body a rest and a treat. She doesn't stress about food and strives to live life to the fullest and to be here for her son long-term. Jennifer has also created a new and supportive community on Instagram where she helps others daily. She has built a community of over 5,000 followers and can be found at @ChiFabFit