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Optimal Metabolism

Shana Hussin, RDNwww.fasttoheal.info
Weight issues, chronic disease, low energy, and adrenal exhaustion are typically due to hormonal imbalance and circadian dysfunction. Put type 2 diabetes, long-standing obesity, fatty liver, PCOS, and adrenal fatigue naturally into remission with the help of this podcast. Shana answers questions, covers hot topics, and brings in leading experts on optimizing metabolism, mitochondrial function, and circadian rhythm, and addresses related topics to help you lose weight and balance hormones by understanding the basics of sunlight, food energy, water structure, and quantum biology.
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Episodes

Episode 125- How Long Does it Take to REVERSE Insulin Resistance?

In this episode we discuss what insulin resistance is and the timeline of reversing it. Metabolic issues begin to develop long before they are diagnosed; however, reversal can start at any time! As you will learn, there is not a one size fits all approach, but I will share tools along with my personal story about how you can make the process as efficient as possible. Learn what steps to take to reverse insulin resistance, along with: [1:42]- How long have you had insulin resistance for? [6:17]- ...

Apr 04, 202342 minEp. 125

Episode 124- 7 Steps to Becoming More Insulin Sensitive!

Should we all aim to become more insulin sensitive? What is insulin sensitivity? How does it relate to reversing insulin resistance, weight loss, and overall healthy metabolism? In this episode we discuss 7 strategies to become more insulin sensitive, as becoming more insulin sensitive helps us to refrain from weight gain and developing chronic lifestyle disease. [1:35]- Identify food sensitivities, hormone imbalances, and poor detoxification causing inflammation in the body! [7:03]- How fasting...

Mar 28, 202324 minEp. 124

Episode 123- Managing and Overcoming PCOS with Ashley Levinson

Ashley Levinson has been working to educate patients for over 24 years on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. She is part of the National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association and has been featured throughout the media for her works on PCOS. PCOS is primarily driven by insulin resistance; therefore, is an increasing concern as insulin resistance is becoming more prevalent throughout our communities and world. Learn all about PCOS, how to manage it, reverse it, and: [3:22]- The LIVE session of Low Insul...

Mar 21, 202355 minEp. 123

Episode 122- SUCCESS STORY! Star McEuen Loses 81 Pounds with Intermittent Fasting!

Star McEuen lived a very active lifestyle working as a personal trainer and zumba instructor. Almost suddenly she began struggling with her weight at age 35. She remembers feeling hopeless and confused because she felt like nothing was working. It was not until she learned about insulin resistance and understood how easy it was to implement fasting into her life that she lost 81 lbs practicing this lifestyle! In this success story Star shares: [2:01]- The LIVE session of Low Insulin Academy is o...

Mar 14, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 122

Episode 121- GREY AREA DRINKING and Weight Loss Resistance with Sarah Rusbatch

Sarah Rusbatch is a certified women's health and wellbeing coach and an accredited grey area drinking coach. She is a keynote speaker who shares the impact of alcohol on mental health. From Australia, Sarah is the face behind the alcohol free movement there. She has made the decision to remove alcohol from her life and is so glad she did! Learn all about grey area drinking, along with: [3:00]- Low Insulin Academy LIVE opens March 14!! Enrollment will be open until March 23, 2023. You can get on ...

Mar 07, 202358 minEp. 121

Episode 120- HOT TOPIC! 6 Strategies to Combat Hunger While Fasting

In this week's hot topic episode, we discuss six key strategies to combat hunger. I often hear that hunger is the biggest challenge when it comes to practicing intermittent fasting, but it doesn’t have to be that way! It is possible to feel satiated throughout periods of fasting by preparing yourself with filling meals, along with these six strategies: In this episode we discuss: [2:02]- The spring session of the LIVE version of Low Insulin Academy will be held in March! To get on the waitlist, ...

Feb 28, 202330 minEp. 120

Episode 119- The Significant Harm Food Dyes Can Cause in Both Kids AND Adults with Dr. Rebecca Bevans

Dr. Rebecca Bevans has her Ph.D in Cognitive Neuroscience and her Masters Degree in Human Development. She is known as an expert on artificial food dyes and has had the opportunity to give a TedTalk, The Effects of Artificial Food Dyes, sharing the knowledge and research she has studied in regards to them. After having side effects from food colorings amongst her family, she became passionate about them and educating others about the dangers of them as well! In this episode we cover all things r...

Feb 21, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 119

Episode 118- Are PARASITES Contributing to your Health Issues? with Leanne Vogel

Leanne Vogel is a certified holistic nutritionist and chemistry blood specialist. She has been practicing since 2007 helping women use a ketogenic diet to balance their hormones. She also specializes in addressing parasites, mold toxicity, and heavy metals. There is so much to learn about gastrointestinal health, so let’s get into it here! Tune in to learn about parasites and how to functionally treat them, along with: [3:00]- I have released a brand new masterclass, You've Got Insulin Resistanc...

Feb 14, 202359 minEp. 118

Episode 117- HOT TOPIC! Adding Carbs Back in to a Low-Carb Approach

Well, you have been eating low-carb for a while and now and you may be thinking… am I ready to add back in some extra carbohydrates? I know my body has learned how to burn both fat and sugar for fuel, so now what? In this episode I share all things related to knowing when your body is ready to add a few extra carbohydrates into your diet, how to do this, and what can happen when you do. I hope you are ready to learn! [0:49]- I have released a brand new masterclass, You've Got Insulin Resistance ...

Feb 07, 202338 minEp. 117

Episode 116- Q&A! Dealing with Hypoglycemia, Fasting in Women Over 40, Constant Hunger, and Best Time to Fast

Another Q&A, another episode jam packed with good information! This week information is shared pertaining to hypoglycemia, fasting over the age of 40, constant hunger, and the best times to fast. As always, if you have any additional questions about the material discussed in this episode or any questions applicable to my teachings, please share them with us at support@fasttoheal.info ! This week tune in to hear: [1:36]- The LIVE version of Low Insulin Academy is going amazing! If you missed ...

Jan 31, 202343 minEp. 116

Episode 115- Q&A! How to Fast with Adrenal Fatigue, Avoid Binging After Fasting, Avoid Waking with a Headache, and Fasting and Breastfeeding

Long time no see, Q&A episode! I love having the opportunity to answer your questions, and that is exactly what I do in these Q&A episodes. Listen in to learn about fasting for adrenal fatigue and menopause, how to avoid hunger during fasting, reverse waking up with headaches, and fasting during breastfeeding! [2:43]- The LIVE version of Low Insulin Academy is going amazing! If you missed the registration for the course with live group coaching, you can also do the course online on your ...

Jan 24, 202340 minEp. 115

Episode 114- Using BERBERINE to Help with Blood Sugar Regulation with Macy Schuchart

Macy Schuchart is the founder of Ancient Bliss, a supplement company that creates Berberine to help with blood sugar regulation. Macy focuses on creating affordable and accessible healthcare to all people through herbalism. The company is backed by indigenous wisdom and health science to bring the healing power back to the busy modern society. [5:00]- Low Insulin Academy has launched!! If you missed the registration for the course with live group coaching, you can also do the course online on yo...

Jan 17, 202349 minEp. 114

Episode 113- Overcoming Pre-Diabetes with a Low-Carb Vegetarian Diet with Vasudha Viswanath

Vasudha Viswanath is a vegetarian expert that prioritizes eating low carbohydrate and high protein. After being diagnosed with prediabetes, Vasudha adjusted her lifestyle to be sustainable to reversing her prediabetes, while still eating in a way she has always loved to. Her new cookbook, The Vegetarian Reset , is full of 75 vegetarian recipes that focus on low-carb ingredients. Tune in this week to learn about vegetarian eating while still hitting your macronutrient goals, along with: [3:33]- L...

Jan 10, 202358 minEp. 113

Episode 112- Options to REVERSE Insulin Resistance in 2023!

Wow, another year of Fast To Heal Stories episodes! I am so excited to see what this year brings on the podcast, and how your health can be transformed through strategies you learn on the podcast! We are starting off the New Year with an episode sharing all the details of the programs I offer and which courses may be best for you. Listen in to have the opportunity to enroll in the course that best fits the progress and results you are looking to achieve. [1:05]- Low Insulin Academy registration ...

Jan 03, 202334 minEp. 112

Episode 111- HOT TOPIC! Which Fasting Protocol is Best for YOU? [REPLAY]

In this episode we discuss the many different fasting protocols out there. Anywhere from intermittent fasting to extended fasts are essential for strong metabolic health, and how to implement them are all explained here! This is good information for all people, but particularly those who feel like they are not seeing the progress they are seeking. In this episode we discuss: [4:26]- I will be releasing three FREE and LIVE masterclasses starting January 3, 2023. You can register for Three Weight ...

Dec 27, 202246 minEp. 111

Episode 110- Using a Meat-Based Diet to Heal Depression, Anxiety, and Physical Ailments with Michelle Hurn, RDN [REPLAY]

Michelle Hurn is a fellow dietitian who has a story similar to mine regarding how and why we both left the field of conventional dietetics. Her book, The Dietitian's Dilemma , shares her story of struggling with an eating disorder, eating a high carbohydrate diet while training extensively for marathons, and then transitioning to eating keto. After she changed her nutrition, Michelle found that she performed the best she ever was able to in her life! Tune in this week to learn about Michelle's s...

Dec 20, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 110

Episode 109- SUCCESS STORY! Heather Steineke Overcomes Chronic Constipation and Weight Cycling [REPLAY]

In this episode I had the opportunity to interview my friend Heather Steinke, who tried various weight loss programs for 35 years until she finally landed upon adapting a low insulin lifestyle that she found to be sustainable. Heather is a busy mom to three children, and also a full-time teacher. In addition, she shares her journey of overcoming awful and chronic constipation plaguing her most of her life! Tune in to hear Heather’s story about: [1:28]- Waitlist is open for the winter session of ...

Dec 13, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 109

Episode 108- Insulin Resistance Reversal, Getting Back to the Basics

This week's podcast episode is from a recent summit I was interviewed for, Secrets to Looking Younger, by Jenny Bailey. Tune in to hear me explain the details of what insulin resistance is, the benefits of intermittent fasting, varying fasting protocols, and tips to stabilize blood sugar levels. This week I share: [2:42]- I created my very own holiday gift guide! All items are wellness based and created for all who love to live a healthy lifestyle. Go to https://www.fasttoheal.info/holidayguide ...

Dec 06, 202248 minEp. 108

Episode 107- I'm Taking a Short Break and Here is WHY!

Wow, I want to start by saying I am so thankful for all of you, my listeners! I love doing the podcast, releasing new weekly episodes every week, and knowing I have the opportunity to share nutritional advice and wisdom with you. I say all this because nothing has changed; however, I have decided that I need to take a break from the time consuming work podcasting can be. From scheduling guests to preparing questions for interviews to recording and editing the interviews, there is a lot of work t...

Nov 28, 202244 minEp. 107

Episode 106- SUCCESS STORY! Denise and Bill Gardner Lose 60 Pounds Together!

Denise Gardner is welcomed on the podcast to share her success story! Denise and her husband have collectively lost 60 pounds through my course, Finding Nutritional PEACE. She is at her personal lowest weight since age 13 by adapting a low-insulin lifestyle! Tune in this week to hear Denise’s inspiring story about: [1:50]- I just released a holiday gift guide! In it I include all my favorite wellness products with several of my personal discount codes. Click here to access it! [3:53]- Waitlist i...

Nov 22, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 106

Episode 105- HOT TOPIC! Thanksgiving and Holiday Nutrition Strategies [REPLAY]

The holiday season is right around the corner and I want you to be prepared for the family get-togethers and meals with some practical, holiday nutritional advice! In this hot topic episode, we share the importance of focusing on family and traditions instead of only thinking about feasting on food. Also understanding that it is certainly okay to enjoy those out-of-the-ordinary foods for one day, but then it is important to get back on track! This week we discuss: [3:48]- My brand new masterclas...

Nov 15, 202236 minEp. 105

Episode 104- Optimize Peri-Menopause and Menopause with Nutrition and Hormones with Esther Blum, RD

Esther Blum is an integrative registered dietitian and specializes in peri-menopuase and menopause. She just released another very important book, See Ya Later, Ovulator! As a menopause expert for 27 years, Esther has helped women master menopause through hormones, nutrition, and self-advocay. Tune in this week to learn about female hormones, peri-menopuase and menopause, along with: [2:55]- Waitlist is open for the second round of Finding Nutritional Peace beginning January 2023! You can find m...

Nov 08, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 104

Episode 103- HOT TOPIC! 3 Tips to Avoid Binging When Breaking Your Fast

This week we’re releasing another hot topic episode all about avoiding binge eating when breaking your fast! In today’s podcast I share three tips on how to exercise portion control by not letting yourself go hungry, breaking your fast with a salad or non-starchy vegetables, and the importance of meal order. Here is what is covered in this week's episode: [3:55]- The fall session of my 8 week course Finding Nutritional PEACE all about reversing insulin resistance is already half way done! Althou...

Oct 30, 202219 minEp. 103

Episode 102- SUCCESS STORY! Elizabeth Culver Loses 20 pounds and Discontinues 3 Antidepressants!

Success Story Time! Elizabeth Culver is one of my go-getter students who I am so proud of! She has lost 20 pounds over the past three months, improved her energy, transformed her nutritional approach, and discontinued three long-time antidepressants. Whew! Listen in to this encouraging and inspirational testimony from Elizabeth to hear about: [2:35]- Information on my courses! If you missed enrollment for my Finding Nutritional PEACE to reverse insulin resistance, enrollment will open again in J...

Oct 25, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 102

Episode 101- Kick the Sugar Addiction with Jenn Edden

Jenn Edden has been a health coach for over 19 years and sugar addiction expert. She is the founder of the Sugar Freedom Method. Here she teaches the “missing links” of what you may not know to help you take control of inflammation in your body and mind. Kick your sugar cravings, renew your energy, and get your confidence back for good is what Jenn is all about! Tune in this week to learn about sugar addictions, how to fight them, and: [3:37]- Information about my courses! Finding Nutritional PE...

Oct 18, 202257 minEp. 101

Episode 100- Quick Meals and Planning Strategies that Heal Inflammation with Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD

Carolyn Williams is a registered dietitian, author of the cookbooks Meals that Heal and Meals that Heal One-Pot, and leading culinary nutrition expert. A busy individual herself, Carolyn is constantly looking for ways to simplify healthy meal ideas by making them quick yet still tasty! She is research-based and loves to share the truth behind the latest news and trends in regards to food, diet, and health. Tune in this week to learn about inflammation, its relationship with food, and: [8:16]- Ho...

Oct 11, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 100

Episode 99- Wake Up and Read the Labels! with Jen Smiley

Jen Smiley is a master food coach and founder of Wake Up and Read the Labels. She helps empower people to feel their best and she teaches how to look past marketing tactics and choose real foods made with real ingredients. She specializes in helping those with fatigue, skin issues, and stubborn weight, through her innovative, sustainable, and most importantly, simple approach to eating clean. Tune in this week to learn about label reading and how to be a smart consumer, along with: [1:53]- Updat...

Oct 03, 202258 minEp. 99

Episode 98- How Gut Health and Food Sensitivities Play a Role in Weight Loss Resistance with Margaret Floyd Barry

Margaret Floyd Berry is a functional nutritionist, writer and real food advocate. She is the founder of Eat Naked Kitchen, and the owner and director of Restorative Wellness Solutions. She has authored the books Eat Naked and The Naked Foods Cookbook . A believer in the healing power of food, she helps individuals transform their health - and their life - through simple, sustainable shifts in their diet and lifestyle. Today, learn about digestion, autoimmunity, food sensitivities and: [1:28]- En...

Sep 27, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 98

Episode 97- BONUS! Hacked, Blackmailed and DELETED, But Moving Forward

There are some dark forces at work in our universe, I truly believe that. There are people/organizations/ who don't want my message out there, because it heals you. Well, I won't stop fighting to get my message out so you can find your best health! This BONUS episode is all about what has happened to me and my business over the past couple of months. I want you to know what is going on, and what I am doing to fight back after being hacked, blackmailed, disabled and deleted in Instagram. GET REGI...

Sep 24, 202234 minEp. 97

Episode 96- Combining Genetics, Lab Testing and Personalized Nutrition to Finally Heal with Dr. Mike Mallin

Today we welcome guest Dr. Mike Mallin. Dr. Mallin started the company Wild Health in hopes to transform the ways of modern day medicine. Here, the team at Wild Health combine genomics and blood testing to find the root causes of many stubborn health issues. They personally work with individuals to heal the body through food and supplement specific recommendations. This week we discuss: [3:22]- We are two weeks away from the launch of my online reversing insulin resistance course, Finding Nutrit...

Sep 20, 202259 minEp. 96
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