Optimal Metabolism

Do you struggle with high morning blood sugar levels? Maybe you have heard of the dawn phenomenon, but are not exactly sure what it is and how it affects morning blood sugar responses? In this episode I discuss what the dawn phenomenon is and how you can blunt the blood sugar response people commonly struggle with early in the day. I hope you learn a lot from this episode focused on balancing morning blood sugar levels! [2:00]- What is the dawn phenomenon? [7:30]- How does a sugary breakfast compare to a savory breakfast? [10:14]- What happens to metabolism over time with unbalanced blood sugar levels? [15:45]- Why will blood sugar come down at any other part of the day, except for in the morning? [22:52]- How does cortisol affect blood sugar? [24:04]- What can you do to improve morning blood sugar levels? FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course 4-Week Personalized Protocols Low Insulin Academy Online Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

In this episode I address the golden question, how to lose belly fat! Here, we talk about the two main drivers of fat storage: high levels of insulin and cortisol. I also discuss the role exercise, nutrition, and stress management play in whether or not our body stores fat. The basics of what belly fat is, where it comes from, and how to lose it is covered here, so don't miss this one! [1:53]- Where does belly fat come from? How do insulin and cortisol play a role in body fat? [11:29]- What kinds of fat do humans store? What fears has this led the human population to believe about this fat? [17:30]- How do different body systems and organs use fat for fuel in the body? [28:11]- How are carbs, proteins, and fats each used uniquely for energy fueling? [28:35]- Movement patterns that are anaerobic are useful for fat burning! [30:38]- Overall, what is the best way to reduce body fat? Special thanks to L'BRI for sponsoring this episode. To receive a free pack of samples from this clean and purposeful skin care company, use the link here! FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course 4-Week Personalized Protocols Low Insulin Academy Online Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

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]- What is the importance of glucose, HbA1c, and fasting insulin levels? [9:15]- It is possible to get off blood sugar medications! [9:59]- How to know when you are in the reversal process of metabolic issues. [14:09]- Sharing my personal lab results and what to expect for metabolic lab test ranges for your own labs. [26:50]- What speeds up the insulin resistance reversal process? Therapeutic fasting Ketogenic diet and eating with an emphasis on low carbohydrate, high fat Managing cortisol levels Strength training [34:16]- Are metabolic issues like type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease TRULY reversible? [40:06]- Sustaining a disease free lifestyle! FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course 4-Week Personalized Protocols Low Insulin Academy Online Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

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, specifically intermittent fasting, positively contributes to insulin sensitivity. [9:27]- The importance of strength and resistance training. [12:17]- Sleep! It is the foundation of health, make sure your quality and amount of sleep is adequate. [16:51]- Keep blood glucose levels low throughout the day. [19:36]- Cortisol is not inherently bad, but stress needs to be managed so as not to cause chronic issues. [21:07]- Make sure to be consuming an adequate amount of fiber regularly. It can also help you hit your fruit and vegetable goals! FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course 4-Week Personalized Protocols Low Insulin Academy Online Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

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 Insulin Academy is open RIGHT NOW! If you relate to what is shared in this episode, this program will help you overcome PCOS along with other metabolic illnesses! Enrollment will be open until March 23. This course will not be offered LIVE again until September. [4:13]- I am offering one final FREE and LIVE webinar this week! Three Things to do RIGHT NOW if You Have Insulin Resistance! is a live opportunity for you to learn tangible fasting tools and ask me questions directly. The last session will be offered Wednesday, March 22. [7:31]- Ashley's story, her experience with PCOS, and what it really is. [22:06]- The hormonal fluctuations that caused Ashley's heavy bleeding. [24:50]- How Ashley has changed her eating habits to manage her PCOS. [33:32]- The supplements Ashley uses that are specific to the needs of her body. [39:45]- What tests should be used to understand if someone has PCOS? [46:40]- The use of spearmint tea to support this hormonal disorder. [49:15]- How intermittent fasting has helped with the management of PCOS. FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM ASHLEY LEVINSON: PCOS Challenge Website: https://pcoschallenge.com/ Instagram: @pcosgurl Facebook: @pcosgurl FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course 4-Week Personalized Protocols Low Insulin Academy Online Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

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 open TODAY! Enrollment will be open until March 23, but I encourage you to sign up as soon as possible as spots are limited! I want to help you REVERSE insulin resistance and weight loss issues today! [3:26]- I am offering three FREE and LIVE webinars this week! Three Things to do RIGHT NOW if You Have Insulin Resistance! is a live opportunity for you to learn tangible fasting tools and ask me questions directly. [4:52]- Star's story of what led her to implement fasting into her life and how it changed her. [15:38]- How Star prepared for changing her lifestyle to be one that practiced implementing fasting. [26:04]- The importance of extended fasts in Star's weight loss success. [35:35]- Did Star alter her nutrition to heal her body? [50:07]- How sleep and stress affect one's weight loss journey. FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM STAR MCEUEN: Website: I Love My IFing Life Instagram: @lovemyifinglife Book: Women Action Takers Who Gained By Losing FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course 4-Week Personalized Protocols Low Insulin Academy Online Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

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 the waitlist right now which will share a discount code with you to use when enrollment opens. [6:17]- Sarah explains what grey drinking is and the signs of it. [14:33]- Sarah's story of what led her to be passionate about sharing the dangers of grey drinking. [32:03]- How does alcohol impact the progress of reversing metabolic illness? [43:46]- Do men and women equally struggle with estrogen dominance when drinking excessively? [45:24]- The effect alcohol has on poor gut microbiome. [46:37]- What to do if you suspect you or someone you know struggles with grey area drinking. FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM SARAH RUSBATCH: Website: https://sarahrusbatch.com/ FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course 4-Week Personalized Protocols Low Insulin Academy Online Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

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, which qualifies you for a discount code towards this course when enrollment opens, use the link here! [3:08]- Are you eating an adequate amount of protein for your body's needs? If you are struggling to hit your protein target, I have a FREE and complete protein guide for YOU! [7:06]- Would your eating window benefit from having your first meal earlier in the day? [11:13]- Is your electrolyte consumption and hydration levels setting you up for successful fasting? [16:31]- How can you fast to support your menstrual cycle? [22:15]- Can you plan activities during the times you are most hungry? [24:58]- Maybe it is time to have your fasting insulin tested! This can give a lot of insight into what food modifications/ additions would be best for your body. The LMNT Electrolytes shared in this podcast, use this link to get a free variety pack! FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course, 4-Week Personalized Protocols Low Insulin Academy Online Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

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 relating to food dyes, along with: [4:13]- I have released a brand new masterclass, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT? In this FREE masterclass we discuss the signs of insulin resistance, how to get tested for it, how to interpret those lab results, and how you can help your body heal from it! [4:55]- Currently, my only LIVE course, Low Insulin Academy, will be offered again in March. This is my highest level course, going through everything under the sun related to insulin resistance! You can get on the waitlist here! [7:20]- Dr. Rebecca's story and how her son was severely affected by food dyes [18:33]- Where did food dyes originate from? [25:16]- Has the concentration of food dyes changed? Or are there more products containing it nowadays? [29:32]- What are the most common food colorings and why do some people react differently? [41:16]- Why have other countries banned food dyes and specific food ingredients, but the U.S. still allows them? [46:00]- How to remove artificial colorings from your daily life [52:30]- How to test for reactions and sensitivities to food dyes [58:12]- How long does it take for the colors to completely clear one's system after testing? [58:50]- Why don't people understand the severity of food reactivities? FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DR. REBECCA WARREN: Website: livingdyefree.org Facebook: Living Dye Free FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course, 4-Week Personalized Protocols Low Insulin Academy Online Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

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 Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT? In this FREE masterclass we discuss the signs of insulin resistance, how to get tested for it, how to interpret those lab results, and how you can help your body heal from it! [4:48]- Leanne's story of how she found holistic nutrition and what helped her overcome her own health struggles [10:12]- How Leanne discovered stool sampling and what are the common symptoms of parasites? [18:25]- What is giardia? How does it play a role in blood sugar dysregulation? [23:02]- How do parasites affect weight loss? [37:55]- What to do to appropriately treat parasites? [46:29]- What is functional blood chemistry? [54:20]- How can you work with Leanne if you are interested? FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM LEANNE VOGEL: Website: healthfulpursuit.com Instagram: @leannevogel Podcast: The Keto Diet Podcast Access Leanne's Books: The Keto Diet FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart Metabolic Makeover Starter Course, 4-Week Personalized Protocols Low Insulin Academy Online Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!