Miranda Hugghins had reached 321 pounds by the time she graduated high school. Although many of her family members also struggled with obesity and chronic health issues, she knew something needed to change, and it was up to her to change it. Miranda did a lot of research and implemented the keto lifestyle in 2019, and intermittent fasting shortly after that. Before Miranda started the keto and IF lifestyle, she suffered from PCOS, pre-diabetes, and obesity. Within 1 week of starting the keto lif...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 34
Cheri Bantilan is a registered dietitian for Nutrisense, and an expert in using continuous glucose monitoring as a tool to see trends in blood glucose, including food response, stress, sleep, and exercise. This device can be life-changing! In this episode we discuss: What is a CGM and what it is used for? How can a CGM measure metabolic health? Does it tell us more than the scale? What are the ranges to look for and how can you tell if you react favorably or unfavorably to a certain food? Can we...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 33
Dave Sherwin is the host of The Dirobi Health Show, and has helped more than 100,000 people lose weight and improve their health since starting his health company in 2009. Dave teaches 7 top health habits and simple principles to live by including: Drink a lot of water, no sweetened drinks Eat slowly and mindfully Intermittent Fast Eat a healthy balance of micronutrients Use a simple supplement strategy Exercise daily Get 7-9 hours of sleep a night Learn more about Dave at https://dirobi.com/ Yo...
Jun 15, 2021•53 min•Ep. 32
Chantel Ray has kept more than 30 pounds off for several years by combining intermittent fasting and a keto-flex diet. She is the author of Waist Away, One Meal and a Tasting, and host of the Waist Away podcast. Chantel has interviewed hundreds of women who have lost weight and kept it off, and studies their habits for insight into their success. Chantel is an expert intermittent faster, and gives tips about changing up fasting protocols, slowing down the pace of meals, clean fasting, her approa...
Jun 08, 2021•58 min•Ep. 31
Beth Voet suffered from debilitating migraines, shoulder, and neck pain. Shana helped her start a gluten-free diet in January of 2021, and shortly after, Beth joined Shana's Winter 2021 Challenge and implemented IF. In a short 5 months, Beth has lost 16 pounds, increased her energy, and rarely experiences migraines. Her family has embraced her new gluten-free lifestyle and they are all benefitting from Beth's changes. Beth is grateful to be able to participate in the activities of her busy famil...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 30
Do you believe you can be healthy at every size? In this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, I explore the concept of health at every size (HAES). The HAES movement is based on the following principles: Accept your size. Trust yourself. Adopt healthy lifestyle habits. Find joy in moving your body. Eat when hungry and stop when full. I give my thoughts on each of these principles, and whether or not I believe the HAES movement can be more detrimental than beneficial. FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana....
May 25, 2021•38 min•Ep. 29
Carbohydrate intake can be so confusing! In this episode, we discuss all things related to carbohydrate intake, including the following: Should we limit our intake? What type of carbs should we focus on eating? Are carbs essential to our health? How are low-carb, therapeutic and nutritional ketosis levels of carbs categorized? Which level would benefit me? Should I follow the standard nutritional guidelines for carbs? All these questions answered, plus more! FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussi...
May 13, 2021•41 min•Ep. 28
There are many different types of fasting… intermittent, alternate day, one meal a day, crescendo fasting, extended fasts, and more! How do you know where to start? Which type is best for you? Not every method fits into every lifestyle, and Shana will help you determine where to start, and whether or not it might be time to switch things up and try something new. Whether you are a new intermittent faster, you have many health issues and are looking to reverse disease, you have been fasting a whi...
May 04, 2021•41 min•Ep. 27
Jim Steineke adapted an intermittent fasting lifestyle 4 months ago after decades of weight fluctuations and sleep disturbances. Since that time he has achieved an optimal weight, improved his overall energy, kicked sweet cravings, and is experiencing his best sleep in decades. Jim’s wife Heather was one of Shana’s first success stories and podcast interviews. Jim saw Heather achieve success, so he worked to adapt the same type of lifestyle. He has found it to simplify his life and bring sustain...
Apr 27, 2021•54 min•Ep. 26
A few weeks ago I released an episode of intermittent fasting FAQ's and it was one of my most downloaded episodes, so I decided to do another round as there are so many questions to be answered! In this episode I answer the following questions: Which IF regimen is best for me? Does is take longer for healing to occur with long-standing obesity and chronic illness? I'm Type 2 Diabetic, why is my fasting sugar in the morning the highest of the day? How does IF and LCHF help digestive issues? Does ...
Apr 13, 2021•41 min•Ep. 25
My son Hunter was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2016, and was very ill for almost 3 years. We tried everything to heal him, from supplements, to restrictive diets, to conventional medications, to metal chelation, to infusion treatments, to steroids. We had to seek treatment for him outside of the conventional system to finally find healing. Listen to Hunter's story, which starts with helplessness and hopelessness, and ends in hope, strength, and triumph. The protocol that I used to heal h...
Mar 30, 2021•57 min•Ep. 24
Your intermittent fasting FAQ's are answered! Should kids and teenagers intermittent fast? How can I address childhood obesity? Can I exercise while I fast? What are the differences in 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD and extended fasts? Which one should I implement? How can I intermittent fast as a shift worker? What can I include in a clean fast? How can I avoid binging when my eating window opens? How long can extended fasts go on? All your questions answered and more! FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.h...
Mar 23, 2021•49 min•Ep. 23
Graeme Currie interviews Shana on his podcast The Fasting Highway, where they discuss their inspirational stories and all things related to intermittent fasting as a nutritional therapy. Graeme lost 60 kg (132 pounds) and in his podcast, shares how he successfully kept it off. He shares exactly how he did it, and what it is like to live an intermittent fasting lifestyle. He covers his journey, about an ordinary Australian bloke who found a way to lose weight that is sustainable, and found many a...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 22
Grant Belvin has a masters degree in Kinesiology. Throughout the years he has tried many nutritional approaches to find natural healing and an increased quality of life. After struggling to find the benefits from intermittent fasting several years ago, Grant contacted Shana for her recommendations and a detailed protocol, and decided to try IF one more time. He knew there was something he was missing! His success the second time around was obvious! He lost weight, inches off his waist circumfere...
Feb 24, 2021•59 min•Ep. 20
Are you stressed about stress eating? You owe it to your future self and your loved ones to unlock the health and beauty benefits of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. In Episode 3 of The Beauty Construct Speakers Series, Solvasa President, Christopher Caires Ph.D., will chat with Shana Hussin, RDN, about newer developments in the science of diet and nutrition that can help you find your way to a healthier relationship with food. FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal Wit...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 19
Courtney Simpson is a full-time teacher and busy mother of 2 boys. She has struggled with disordered eating for close to 2 decades and has found intermittent fasting to be very healing for her to overcome her struggles. Courtney participated in Shana’s Summer 2020 Finding Nutritional PEACE Challenge (now known as Low Insulin Academy!) and found that fasting helped with many additional issues such as improving regular bloating, mental clarity and overcoming food obsessions. Listen to her inspirat...
Feb 02, 2021•51 min•Ep. 18
Michelle Hurn is a registered dietitian from the Portland, Oregon area. She is a former high-carb elite runner, recently recovering her health by eating an animal-based diet high in fat and controlled in carbohydrates. Michelle is just finishing up her book, The Dietitian’s Dilemma , which shares her story of disordered eating, and how a low-carb diet can reverse or prevent conditions such as type 2 diabetes, mental illness, sarcopenia, heart disease and eating disorders. Listen as Shana and Mic...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 17
Sometimes people feel as if they need to be at a perfect place and achieve all their health and weight goals before sharing their story. Nothing could be further from the truth! In this episode, Shana interviews Anna Jones, who started an intermittent fasting lifestyle in the fall of 2020, fell away from her habits over the holidays, and is now picking up where she left off. Shana and Anna talk about Anna’s experience with intermittent fasting thus far and her goals moving forward. We will revis...
Jan 12, 2021•56 min•Ep. 16
Ever wonder what it is like to have a personalized visit with Shana? In this episode, Shana meets with client Heather Byron, who is a new intermittent faster, for a LIVE recording of their personalized visit together. They go through Heather's Intake Form and Health History together, then come up with a plan, which includes Shana’s recommendations to meet Heather where she is at currently and progress her through the next 4-8 weeks of her health journey. FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rd...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 15
Megan Sexton is a registered dietitian from Sheridan, WY. She recently discovered the power of intermittent fasting and how it can be used as a legit nutrition therapy. Megan has been intermittent fasting for many months, seeing improvements in her migraines, body composition and overall sense of being. Shana and Megan discuss the current dietetics profession, the current nutrition recommendations, what they love about the nutrition field, and what they wish they could change. FOLLOW ME ON: Inst...
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 14
Graeme Currie lost an amazing 132 pounds in 15 months by adapting an intermittent fasting lifestyle! He has an intimate understanding of going on a huge weight loss journey, living the highs and lows to finally find success. He has found a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, after being morbidly obese for nearly all of his adult life. Graeme has been in maintenance for two years, and has experienced health benefits that were unimaginable to him before he discovered this way of living. In this epi...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 13
Natalie Hodson has taught me a lot about running a business, perseverance, and even a bit about gardening! Back in June of 2020, she interviewed me on her podcast and now I am sharing it with all of you. I tell my story about why I left work in the conventional medical system, how I found intermittent fasting, and why I teach the nutritional concepts that I do. I teach them because they HEAL! FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www...
Dec 08, 2020•32 min•Ep. 12
Did you know that 90% of weight gained by Americans is during the holiday season, and the average weight gain is 5-7 pounds? In this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana covers many strategies to help you stay on track throughout the holiday season. She covers many topics regarding fasting and holidays, and answers the following questions. Should you fast before or after a holiday gathering? What should you eat prior to going to a gathering or hosting a gathering? In what order should you eat ...
Nov 24, 2020•36 min•Ep. 11
In this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Joy Paffenroth. Joy teaches music full-time in Shana’s community at their high school, and is in front of audiences often. She is also the musical director, in addition to being a mom to 2 daughters. Joy was experiencing a slow, but steady weight gain, and wasn’t feeling her best. She had worked with a personal trainer, which was helpful, but was not seeing the success she wanted. A serious car accident several years ago, coupled with the...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 10
In this episode of Fast To Heal Stories , Shana talks with Jeni Marciniak. Jeni is a mother of 2, and a grandmother of 1, in addition to working full time and taking amazing photos when time allows. Although Jeni did not deal with weight or health issues until her early 40’s, possible perimenopause hit her hard and fast. Within a matter of a few months, Jeni was dealing with insomnia, irregular cycles, bloating, weight gain, acne, and pain on the left side of her body. At first, she chalked it u...
Oct 27, 2020•54 min•Ep. 9
In this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana covers all you need to know about extended fasts! If you are new to the intermittent fasting world, this episode will be very helpful. All of these questions are answered, plus more. What is your goal with extended fasting? Who should incorporate extended fasts into their lifestyle and why? Why are extended fasts even recommended? What levels are considered “therapeutic fasting” to encourage disease reversal? How do I deplete my glycogen stores to p...
Oct 20, 2020•43 min•Ep. 8
In this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Jean Landreman. Jean and her husband have owned Landreman’s Family Restaurant in Wisconsin for 25 years. She is also a mother of 2, with a staff of 25, trying to navigate through the unpredictability of Covid, including continual shutdowns in the restaurant industry. Jean has struggled with her weight for much of her life. She cycled through periods of weight loss and weight gain. She tried Weight Watchers multiple times, went gluten-free...
Oct 13, 2020•52 min•Ep. 7
In this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks about how she became her own advocate for her health and the health of her family. After many disappointments in conventional medicine, and being pushed to medicate her son with potentially harmful drugs, she stood her ground, did her own research, sought out an integrative doctor, and healed her son using a non-conventional approach. Shana talks about her Dad, who endured a serious heart attack in July of 2019, and how he became so ill eating...
Oct 06, 2020•47 min•Ep. 6
In this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Alison Johnson. Alison is a full-time teacher, and busy mom of 2 active children. Alison is also a fitness instructor, and has found her workouts and running have improved since implementing intermittent fasting. Although Alison has always been active and exercised or taught fitness classes most days, she wasn’t happy with her weight. She cycled through periods of weight loss and weight gain, and felt bloated often. She felt she was in a ...
Sep 29, 2020•51 min•Ep. 5
In this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Heather Steineke. Heather is a full-time teacher, and busy mom of 3 active children. Heather’s biggest health concern that resolved after working with Shana was severe constipation that had plagued her for decades. Although Heather routinely suffered through having a bowel movement only once every 1-2 weeks, her digestive health normalized within a few days of implementing Fast To Heal strategies. In addition to constipation, Heather has ...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 4
