Optimal Metabolism

Bria Gadd is a functional diagnostic practitioner, holistic health coach, and certified personal trainer who specializes in perimenopause and menopause, specifically in relation to female hormones, weight loss, and finding clarity in hormonal imbalances. In this episode we discuss various stressors, sleep routines, nutritional approaches, and exercise practices that can support your hormonal fluctuations in whatever stage of life you are in. [6:03]- How did Bria become known as The Period Whisperer? [11:35]- What is perimenopause? What hormonal changes does the body go through during perimenopause? How do these hormonal changes affect perimenopause symptoms? [25:22]- What lifestyle habits can one implement to support the hormonal symptoms they are experiencing? [33:13]- What are the three phases of nutrition? [39:55]- How is the circadian rhythm different from the infradian rhythm? [46:37]- As a female moves through hormonal changes, how does alcohol specifically affect her symptoms? [52:02]- How does one create the smoothest transition from menstruating years to perimenopause and menopause? [56:05]- How does coffee on an empty stomach affect hormone health? Special thanks to L'BRI for sponsoring this episode. To order your free samples from this clean and purposeful skin care company, use the link here! FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM BRIA GADD: Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/ Instagram: @bria_period_whisperer Podcast: The Period Whisperer Podcast FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Dr. Tom O'Bryan is an internationally recognized speaker focused on food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and the development of autoimmune diseases. His 7-part docuseries decoding the steps for optimal wellbeing, The Inflammation Equation, releases April 4th. It covers various health aspects and their effect on inflammation including gut microbiome, environmental toxins, chronic stress, and so much more. As a two-time best selling author and founder of TheDr, Dr. Tom has years of information he shared in this episode. You are sure to walk away with some life changing knowledge! [6:16]- What is leaky gut? What are the 5 pillars of a "perfect storm" for leaky gut to occur? [28:03]- How does one know if they have leaky gut? What lab test can one order to know if they have leaky gut or not? [39:49]- What is Dr. Tom's thoughts on gluten free? [45:23]- How does leaky gut exacerbate insulin resistance? [1:00:37]- What Dr. Tom discussed in his two books, You Can Fix Your Brain and Autoimmune Fix. FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DR. TOM O'BRYAN: Website: https://thedr.com/ Docuseries: https://theinflammationequation.com/hussin FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Intuitive eating. This is a hot and controversial topic in both the nutrition and health space! While it would be a blessing for everyone to be able to enjoy intuitive eating, it can be a contradictory practice when trying to reverse metabolic disease. Instead, balancing hormones and bringing insulin back into healthy balance with is the best way to trust hunger and satiety hormones, and heal from insulin resistance and metabolic dysregulation. [2:21]- What is my approach to intuitive eating? [10:37]- How does insulin resistance hinder success with intuitive eating? [20:58]- What is the protein leverage hypothesis? How do protein and fat help balance hormone levels? I am so excited to be doing ProLon's 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Program starting March 26-30. Use the code FASTTOHEAL for 20% off your kit to join me! Determine your specific carb threshold: MY FREE CARB QUIZ! You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!: MY FREE WEBINAR! FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Dr. Paul Kolodzik is a medical doctor specializing in metabolic health. As a founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners, Dr. Kolodzik has a thorough background on the use of continuous glucose monitors, lifestyle changes to reversing metabolic disease, and who might be a good candidate for the use of GLP-1 medications. In his recently published book, The Continuous Glucose Monitoring Revolution, Dr. Kolodzik shares how he has helped thousands of patients lose weight and prevent and reverse metabolic diseases such as hypertension, high cholesterol, prediabetes, GERD, sleep apnea, and fatty liver disease. [5:41]- After 30 years of working in the ER department, why did Dr. Kolodzik leave to open his own metabolic practice? [8:09]- What is causing metabolic disease in 93% of Americans? [12:39]- What is the shocking relationship between insulin resistance, cholesterol, and blood pressure? [18:14]- How does Dr. Kolodzik implement a low carb approach for his patients? [21:00]- Why does Dr. Kolodzik use CGMs in his practice? What 3 approaches does he teach that heal metabolic disease? [37:43]- Especially as people age, why should strength training be a non-negotiable habit? [43:56]- How does Dr. Kolodzik use GLP-1 medications in his practice? [48:57]- What is the difference between Semaglutide and Tirzepatide? This episode is sponsored by THEIA HEALTH. Click HERE to order your CGM without a prescription! FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DR. PAUL KOLODZIK: Website: https://www.metabolicmds.com/ Book: The Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution Instagram: @metabolicmds Twitter: @drkolomd FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Daniel Schulof is the CEO of KetoNatural Pet Foods and author of "Dogs, Dog Food, and Dogma," a book addressing the merciless killers of dogs throughout America. Daniel is an expert in companion animal nutritional science and specializes in all health issues relating to pets: obesity, cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. We talked about the dog food industry, insulin resistance and metabolic health in pets, and the right macronutrient breakdown for them. If you have a furry friend, Dan has some invaluable information to share regarding the longevity of your pet! [8:04]- Why did Dan leave his career as a lawyer to immerse himself in the health of companion animals? [13:27]- What is the root cause of metabolic disease in dogs? [23:48]- How has the pet food industry set the health of dogs and cats up for failure? [39:45]- Despite knowing it is not the best for their health, why are companies still creating high carb pet food? [46:32]- It's scary but it's true- Dan shared that over 50% of companion animals are obese! What can be done to keep animals at a healthy weight? [54:03]- What can you do to ensure your pet is as healthy as possible? My newest course, Family Foundations, has spent a long-time in the works and will be released in the upcoming weeks! More information to come! FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DANIEL SCHULOF: Instagram: @ketonaturalpetfoods Daniel's Book: Dogs, Dog Food, and Dogma Podcast: Feed Your Dog Facts Daniel's Pet Food Company: KetoNatural Pet Foods ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Long time no see, Q&A episode! I love having the opportunity to answer questions directly asked by my podcast listeners. In this episode we discuss what the body uses for energy during periods of fasting, not feeling hunger after starting a fasting protocol, and low glycemic foods vs. low carb foods. [1:19]- What happens to muscle mass during periods of fasting? What is the difference between muscle mass and lean tissue? Is it better to exercise in a fasted or fed state? Use the FitTrack scale to understand your body composition! [11:13]- I have been intermittent fasting for a while, should I feel hungry when coming off my longer fasts? How do changes to macronutrient consumption contribute to satiety? My specialty course, Low Insulin Academy, covers all intermittent fasting questions and answers! [20:33]- What is the difference between low glycemic index (GI) foods and low carbohydrate foods? Why I don't focus specifically on GI foods anymore! How can a continuous glucose monitor give insights to an individual's response to certain foods? Order your CGM here! If you have a question you would like answered in a future Q&A episode, share it was us at support@fasttoheal.info Special thanks to L'BRI for sponsoring this episode. To order your free samples from this clean and purposeful skin care company, use the link here! ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Part 2 of my two part conversation with Candace and Jess! Last week Jess shared insightful information about fertility and supporting the female's menstrual cycle. This week, Candace covered transitioning into menopause, decreasing the uncomfortable symptoms often associated with it, and hormone replenishment therapy. Jess also chimed in about how insulin sensitivity changes according to hormone production. [4:23]- What are the indicators of moving through the stages of perimenopause and menopause? [20:04]- Why does lifestyle need to change as females age due to hormone production changes? [27:21]- How to practice cycle syncing! How does insulin sensitivity change throughout the four stages of the cycle? [33:50]- What is the best way to test your hormones? What are Candace's thoughts on bioidentical hormone replenishment therapy? This episode is sponsored by THEIA HEALTH. Click HERE to order your CGM without a prescription! FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM CANDACE AND JESS: Website: https://www.yourhormonebalance.com/ Jess's online coaching services: www.bodyblissbyjess.net Your Hormone Balance Instagram: @yourhormonebalance Body Bliss By Jess Instagram: @bodyblissbyjess New Test Kit: Rebalance Rescue Guide *Use code FASTER50 for $50 off this kit! FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Candace Burch and Jess Suchan, a mother-daughter duo, joined me on the podcast this week to talk about all things hormone health! Candance serves as a hormone health educator, Jess as a holistic health coach. In this first episode we covered Jess's areas of specialty: supporting fertility, tracking the menstrual cycle naturally, breaking down the four phases of the menstrual cycle and optimizing nutrition during each phase, and hormonal birth control. [7:08]- How did Jess become passionate about holistic hormone health? [12:24]- What is Candace's personal story that brought her to educating males and females worldwide about their hormones? [21:58]- What are the primary causes of infertility? How does hormone health contribute to infertility? [33:23]- How can someone safely transition off hormonal birth control? What are alternative ways to track the menstrual cycle? Be sure to tune in next week for part 2 of this conversation with Candace and Jess, where we hear from Candace about transitioning from perimenopause into menopause! Special thanks to Theia Health for sponsoring this episode. CGM's provide incredible information for understanding your blood sugar levels- find out if using a CGM is for you! FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM CANDACE AND JESS: Website: https://www.yourhormonebalance.com/ Jess's online coaching services: www.bodyblissbyjess.net Your Hormone Balance Instagram: @yourhormonebalance Body Bliss By Jess Instagram: @bodyblissbyjess FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Dr. Thomas Seyfried is a professor of biology at Boston University. Dr. Seyfried's research, in which he has over 200 peer-reviewed publications, focuses on metabolic therapies to hault the growth and replication of cancer. He has received many honors and awards from diverse organizations and is the author of Cancer as a Metabolic Disease. In this episode we talk heavily about Dr. Seyfried's research and the cancer treatment plan he has developed from his years of research and lab work. [9:02]- What led Dr. Seyfried to pursue research on cancer as a metabolic disease? What are his research findings- cancer feeding off glucose and glutamine? [25:23]- What is Dr. Seyfried's recommended cancer treatment plan based on the research he has completed? [30:58]- Are there successful cancer treatments out there that are not available to the standard cancer patient? Why not? [41:00]- How does metabolic therapy increase the vitality of the body while decreasing tumor size? [46:47]- What is the affordability factor of the metabolic therapy treatment? [55:43]- Why is it important to get into ketosis, since cancerous cells are unable to use ketones and fatty acids for energy? [1:02:46]- Do different cancers use different fuel sources? [1:07:51]- What is the maintenance protocol of recovering from cancer according to Dr. Seyfried? Special thanks to Uba for sponsoring this episode. Use this link and code Shana10 to shop their portion-controlled dishes to help you meet your protein goals! FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DR. THOMAS SEYFRIED: Website: https://tomseyfried.com/ Twitter: tnseyfried FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

HOT TOPIC! Once someone heals from insulin resistance, can it return? Well, to answer that we need to assess whether your lifestyle promotes metabolic health or illness! Let's talk about that in this episode, along with my personal journey of reversing insulin resistance and how to know whether you struggle with metabolic dysregulation. [1:56]- What was my experience with insulin resistance? [5:33]- What diseases are a result of insulin dysregulation? [15:11]- What causes insulin resistance to return, even after it has been reversed? [16:56]- Why am I confident I will not develop prediabetes or type 2 diabetes? [20:50]- How does one know if they have insulin resistance? What are the physical symptoms? What labs should one request? FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!