

Optimal Metabolism
Shana Hussin, RDN
Struggling with weight gain, cravings, and a stack of medications despite "healthy" habits? It's likely insulin resistance—and this podcast is your way out.
Join Shana Hussin, RDN, for real answers and expert guidance on reversing insulin resistance, balancing hormones, and restoring energy through education, powerful guests, and her proven 90-day metabolic reset.
From circadian rhythm and meal timing to fasting, light, strategic nutraceuticals, and quantum biology- you'll learn how to heal by aligning with how your body was designed to get off meds and conquer chronic disease.
Join Shana Hussin, RDN, for real answers and expert guidance on reversing insulin resistance, balancing hormones, and restoring energy through education, powerful guests, and her proven 90-day metabolic reset.
From circadian rhythm and meal timing to fasting, light, strategic nutraceuticals, and quantum biology- you'll learn how to heal by aligning with how your body was designed to get off meds and conquer chronic disease.
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Feb 7, 2023 • 38min
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 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! [6:59]- I am still going through my highest level course, Low Insulin Academy, LIVE with my students who registered! If you missed the registration for the course with live group coaching, you can also do the course online on your own HERE or get on the WAITLIST for the next time the live version of this course is available (end of March). [8:07]- Why do I teach low carbohydrate recommendations? You can take my carb quiz to find the carbohydrate range that is best for your body here [17:44]- How can you tell when it is time to add carbohydrates back into your diet? [24:04]- How should your body recover from a glucose spike? [25:30]- How to handle hunger after meals after you have reached your protein goals? [26:52]- Are you an athlete who has been on a low carb approach? [31:06]- Could adding carbohydrates back into my eating cause me to gain weight? FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life! GRAB YOUR COPY of the Fast To Heal Recipe book with 85 low-carb, whole food recipes that are simple to prepare! GET YOUR FREE STARTING GUIDES that will set you well on your way toward a low-carb lifestyle of timed eating! MASTER your nutrient profile at mealtimes with five lessons and lifetime access to additional materials! JUMPSTART your fasting and low-carb protocol by enrolling in my 10-Day Hormone Healing Jumpstart! ENROLL in Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls. I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle! My highest level course, Low Insulin Academy, gives you the tools, knowledge, strategies, and inspiration to master the concepts of fasting, feasting, and living a low-insulin lifestyle, so you can achieve your best health once and for all!

Jan 31, 2023 • 43min
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 the registration for the course with live group coaching, you can also do the course online on your own HERE or get on the WAITLIST for the next time the live version of this course is available. [3:37]- If you are looking for personalized advice from me, I offer Personalized Protocols available specific to your needs based upon your current lifestyle and the health you are looking to create! [5:45]- How to Handle Hypoglycemia? What is it? What is the root cause of it? What you can do about it! Change from being a carbohydrate burner to a fat burner with my 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart [20:30]- Should Women Over 40 Years Old Practice Fasting? Why we cannot generalize women's needs! What is the connection between the female cycle and fasting? [26:53]- How Do You Deal with Constant Hunger? It all goes back to insulin resistance! Why you need a sufficient protein and fat intake How lack of sleep and continual stress can contribute What about a fat fast? [32:51]- What Is the Best Time to Fast? Will Fat Break My Fast? Anything over 15 calories will break a fast Breaking a fast and having an insulin response are different When should you adjust your fasting times to best fit your personal needs and schedule? FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life! GRAB YOUR COPY of the Fast To Heal Recipe book with 85 low-carb, whole food recipes that are simple to prepare! GET YOUR FREE STARTING GUIDES that will set you well on your way toward a low-carb lifestyle of timed eating! MASTER your nutrient profile at mealtimes with five lessons and lifetime access to additional materials! JUMPSTART your fasting and low-carb protocol by enrolling in my 10-Day Hormone Healing Jumpstart! ENROLL in Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls. I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle! My highest level course, Low Insulin Academy, gives you the tools, knowledge, strategies, and inspiration to master the concepts of fasting, feasting, and living a low-insulin lifestyle, so you can achieve your best health once and for all!

Jan 24, 2023 • 40min
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 own here, or get on the waitlist for the next time the live version of this course is available. [3:47]- Are you new here? Welcome, I am so glad to have you. If you want to pursue further information about what I teach, Metabolic Makeover is a great starting place for you! [5:02]- If you are looking for personalized advice from me, I offer Personalized Protocols available specific to your needs based upon your current lifestyle and the health you are looking to create! [6:22]- What is the Best Fasting Schedule for Adrenal Fatigue and Menopause? Sharing my fasting insulin lab results How certain fasting protocols can affect adrenal fatigue Protein and varying fasting protocols are key to optimizing menopause [21:15]- How to Avoid Hunger During Fasting? Focus on lowering insulin levels slowly over time High protein and fat, low carbohydrate Prioritize meal order And so many more tips! [26:23]- How Can I Avoid Waking Up Without Headaches? The importance of electrolytes How glucose spikes can contribute to headaches [32:14]- How Do You Keep a Safe Milk Supply During Breastfeeding? Maybe this is not the best time for you to be fasting! Focus on time restricted eating instead AS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Use my LMNT link for a free trial pack here with no need for a code! Redmond Real Salt electrolytes can be found here FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life! GRAB YOUR COPY of the Fast To Heal Recipe book with 85 low-carb, whole food recipes that are simple to prepare! GET YOUR FREE STARTING GUIDES that will set you well on your way toward a low-carb lifestyle of timed eating! MASTER your nutrient profile at mealtimes with five lessons and lifetime access to additional materials! JUMPSTART your fasting and low-carb protocol by enrolling in my 10-Day Hormone Healing Jumpstart! ENROLL in Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls. I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle! My highest level course, Low Insulin Academy, gives you the tools, knowledge, strategies, and inspiration to master the concepts of fasting, feasting, and living a low-insulin lifestyle, so you can achieve your best health once and for all!

Jan 17, 2023 • 49min
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 your own here, or get on the waitlist for the next time the live version of this course is available (sometime in March!) [7:35]- Macy's story of finding Berberine and why she is so passionate about it [10:11]- Why is Berberine discussed so little in the world of health? [14:07]- What are the benefits of taking Berberine and how does it work in the body? [17:29]- Are there any side effects to supplementing with it? [23:20]- What are the varying dosage recommendations of Berberine for different diseases? [26:23]- When should Berberine be taken in regards to intermittent fasting? [28:51]- When should Berberine be taken in regards to extended fasts? [30:00]- How Ancient Bliss was created [35:25]- What is the longevity of Berberine? [36:35]- Why ceylon cinnamon, bitter melon, and green tea are added to the Ancient Bliss Berberine supplement [42:43]- What is sea moss and what is it good for? Special thanks to Ancient Bliss for sponsoring this week's podcast episode! Ancient Bliss is a herbal supplement company that produces the Berberine supplement as discussed in this episode. Use the link here and code Shana15 to receive 15% off your order. FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM MACY SCHUCHART: Website: https://ancientbliss.com/collections/all FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life! GRAB YOUR COPY of the Fast To Heal Recipe book with 85 low-carb, whole food recipes that are simple to prepare! GET YOUR FREE STARTING GUIDES that will set you well on your way toward a low-carb lifestyle of timed eating! MASTER your nutrient profile at mealtimes with five lessons and lifetime access to additional materials! JUMPSTART your fasting and low-carb protocol by enrolling in my 10-Day Hormone Healing Jumpstart! ENROLL in Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls. I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle! My highest level course, Low Insulin Academy, gives you the tools, knowledge, strategies, and inspiration to master the concepts of fasting, feasting, and living a low-insulin lifestyle, so you can achieve your best health once and for all!

Jan 10, 2023 • 58min
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]- Low Insulin Academy registration is open RIGHT NOW, and closes January 12, 2023. With 6 modules and over 30 lessons, I teach you the tools to know and reverse what is at the heart of chronic weight and health issues. This is an 8 week course with live group coaching to ask questions and receive direct guidance! **In the episode this course was mentioned as Insulin Resistance Remission, but has been updated to Low Insulin Academy! [8:22]- Vasudha's story and how she approaches a vegetarian lifestyle [13:11]- How Vasudha adapted to eating vegetarian in the U.S. despite living in India growing up [17:41]- Vasudha shares the foods she often ate growing up in regards to being vegetarian her whole life! [21:48]- The symptoms Vasudha noticed before she got tested for prediabetes [24:54]- Vasudha's experience with prediabetes and how she reversed it [30:52]- Vasudha's target goals for her macronutrients [34:34]- The main protein sources as a vegetarian [42:33]- How Vasudha practices low-carb with fasting and time restricted eating [51:19]- The Vegetarian Reset is released January 17! It is an amazing cookbook for all people, regardless of whether or not you are vegetarian! Until it releases, you can preorder it here FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM VASUDHA VISWANATH: Website: https://www.v8well.com/ Instagram: @v8well Access to Vasudha's book, The Vegetarian Reset: https://www.thevegetarianreset.com/ FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life! GRAB YOUR COPY of the Fast To Heal Recipe book with 85 low-carb, whole food recipes that are simple to prepare! GET YOUR FREE STARTING GUIDES that will set you well on your way toward a low-carb lifestyle of timed eating! MASTER your nutrient profile at mealtimes with five lessons and lifetime access to additional materials! JUMPSTART your fasting and low-carb protocol by enrolling in my 10-Day Hormone Healing Jumpstart! ENROLL in Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls. I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle! My highest level course, Low Insulin Academy, gives you the tools, knowledge, strategies, and inspiration to master the concepts of fasting, feasting, and living a low-insulin lifestyle, so you can achieve your best health once and for all!

Jan 3, 2023 • 34min
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 is open beginning TODAY, January 3, and closes January 12, 2023. I encourage you to register as soon as possible so spots do not fill up! With 6 modules and over 30 lessons, I teach you the tools to know and reverse what is at the heart of chronic weight and health issues. [18:25]- I will be releasing three FREE and LIVE masterclasses called Three Weight Loss Secrets You Need to Implement in 2023. The first masterclass is tonight, and you can register here and also participate in a live Q&A with me! [19:41]- If you want to get to know a bit more about my teachings before committing to Low Insulin Academy, you can register for my 10 Day Low Insulin Jumpstart program. Here I will share daily email and video messages with you for 10 days. [21:58]- Metabolic Makeover is another one of my starter courses focusing on intermittent fasting and a therapeutic low carb approach to beating weight stalls. You can find more information on this course here. [23:06]- Mealtime Mastery focuses on eating the right foods during your eating window, and the nutrient profile that is best for your body. While this is a stand-alone course, it is offered for FREE as a bonus course when you enroll in Low Insulin Academy now through January 12! [26:33]- Follow-up Mini Sessions are new to the options I offer. After you have completed any one of my courses, you may also request a 20 minute mini session with me to discuss your progress and receive guidance on any of your struggles. [28:05]- I also offer written personalized protocols! You can request a protocol here, and also request follow-up mini sessions for additional guidance via a zoom call. FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life! GRAB YOUR COPY of the Fast To Heal Recipe book with 85 low-carb, whole food recipes that are simple to prepare! GET YOUR FREE STARTING GUIDES that will set you well on your way toward a low-carb lifestyle of timed eating! MASTER your nutrient profile at mealtimes with five lessons and lifetime access to additional materials! JUMPSTART your fasting and low-carb protocol by enrolling in my 10-Day Hormone Healing Jumpstart! ENROLL in Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls. I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle!

Dec 27, 2022 • 46min
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 Loss Secrets You Need to Implement in 2023 here and also participate in a live Q&A with me! [6:01]- Registration for Low Insulin Academy, formerly known as Finding Nutritional PEACE, opens January 3rd. If you still are not on the waitlist, I highly encourage you to do so here so you can receive a discount code towards this course. [10:39]- Crescendo Fasting Beginner stage to work up from, for those who are on medications, have multiple health issues, or are new to fasting Starting with 14 hours of fasting, and a 10 hour eating window, 2-3 days/ week [13:24]- Intermittent Fasting Also known as time restricted eating, almost anyone can do it Eating during a certain window on most days Popular protocols include 16:8 or 18:6 [21:34]- OMAD: One Meal a Day Usually only eating lunch or dinner Can help one loose weight for a couple weeks or so, but eventually weight loss stalls and body adjusts Instead of doing this everyday, it can be smart to implement it every couple of days [25:14]- ADF: Alternate Day Fasting Alternating fasting days with feast days Works great for those with weight loss stalls, since you are constantly keeping your body guessing For anyone who has done fasting for a while and is ready for a new challenge, along with those experiencing weight stalls [31:15]- 5:2 or 4:3 Eat normally 2-3 meals 5 days/ week, then fasting for two days in a row, eating less than 500 calories each day Works particularly well for those who want to change up their fasting regimen or are experiencing weight stalls [33:34]- The importance of Feast Days, not Cheat Days! Good to practice weekly, or at least once/ month Let's the body know you are getting ample nutrition [34:57]- Extended Fasts A fast beyond 36 hours 36-42 hours of fasting 2-3 times a week is considered therapeutic fasting Best for those with insulin resistance, have a large amount of weight to loss, or reversing chronic illness FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life! GRAB YOUR COPY of the Fast To Heal Recipe book with 85 low-carb, whole food recipes that are simple to prepare! GET YOUR FREE STARTING GUIDES that will set you well on your way toward a low-carb lifestyle of timed eating! JUMPSTART your fasting and low-carb protocol by enrolling in my 10-Day Hormone Healing Jumpstart! I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle!

Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 7min
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 story, her competitive distance training, along with: [3:30]- Finding Nutritional PEACE can now be known as Low Insulin Academy! This is my highest level course offering adaptable changes anyone can make to their lifestyle and nutrition to reverse insulin resistance. You can get on the waitlist here. Enrollment will be from January 3-12. [9:58]- Michelle's story and why she left the field of conventional dietetics [14:39]- How Michelle recovered from disordered eating and her experience with marathon training on a high carbohydrate diet [29:25]- How eating low carb, high protein, and adapting intermittent fasting helped Michelle in her physical fitness goals [42:14]- Why there are conflicting messages about the "right diet" [44:33]- What Michelle did when she left the hospital setting of dietetics and the story of how her book came to be [52:57]- All about Michelle's book, The Dietitian's Dilemma [59:58]- What is bioavailability? FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM MICHELLE HURN: Website: https://thedietitiansdilemma.net/ Instagram: @RunEatMeatRepeat Access Michelle's Book: The Dietitian's Dilemma FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life! GRAB YOUR COPY of the Fast To Heal Recipe book with 85 low-carb, whole food recipes that are simple to prepare! GET YOUR FREE STARTING GUIDES that will set you well on your way toward a low-carb lifestyle of timed eating! JUMPSTART your fasting and low-carb protocol by enrolling in my 10-Day Hormone Healing Jumpstart! ENROLL in Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls. I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle!

Dec 13, 2022 • 1h 2min
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 Finding Nutritional PEACE beginning January 2023! You can find more info and get on the waitlist here. There are no obligations to enroll if you are on the waitlist. If you are, you will be provided with a discount code when enrollment opens on January 3 [5:13]- Heather's journey of how she found Shana and how she helped the symptoms she was experiencing [14:42]- The steps Heather took to prepare her body for a low insulin lifestyle [20:40]- The importance of balance between eating healthy and enjoying sweet foods [22:25]- How Heather began implementing the practice of fasting in her life [30:35]- Altering your nutrition to what works best for you [40:02]- When eating keto, is it possible to experience skin complications? [41:20]- How Heather fulfills her "clean fasts" [46:04]- The importance of quality sleep and controlled stress and ideas to support them [54:27]- Heather shares how Shana programs and book helped change her relationship to food to be one that is positive FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL IN FAST TRACK, my monthly membership program for onging learning, support, and accountability. GRAB YOUR COPY of the Fast To Heal Recipe book with 85 low-carb, whole food recipes that are simple to prepare! GET YOUR FREE STARTING GUIDES that will set you well on your way toward a low-carb lifestyle of timed eating! JUMPSTART your fasting and low-carb protocol by enrolling in my 10-Day Hormone Healing Jumpstart! ENROLL in Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls. I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle!

Dec 6, 2022 • 48min
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 to access the guide for FREE! [3:26]- Running only this week, I am offering a buy a course, get a course offer! From December 5th through December 9th, when you purchase my course Metabolic Makeover, you will receive my brand new masterclass, 10 Hacks to Stabilize and Manage Blood Sugar for FREE! To access this offer and learn about breaking through weight and health stalls, along with many more things, click here. When you check out with Metabolic Makeover, the 10 Hacks to Stabilize and Manage Blood Sugar will be sent to you for no cost! [6:56]- Waitlist is open for the winter session of Finding Nutritional PEACE beginning January 2023! You can find more info and get on the waitlist here. There are no obligations to enroll if you are on the waitlist. If you are, you will be provided with a discount code when enrollment opens on January 3. [8:30]- Shana's story on leaving the conventional field of dietetics and adapting the practices she now teaches [17:06]- What is insulin resistance? [24:54]- How intermittent fasting helps stabilize blood sugar levels and how Shana practices it [30:20]- Different fasting protocols for different individual's needs [35:17]- Fasting for peri-menopausal women and menopausal women [40:00]- Hacks to stabilize blood sugar levels (further explained in Shana's 10 Hacks to Stabilize and Manage Blood Sugar! program) [44:18]- Grab Shana's free starting guide to intermittent fasting and a 28 day activity calendar to successfully adapting a low insulin lifestyle here FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL IN FAST TRACK, my monthly membership program for onging learning, support, and accountability. GRAB YOUR COPY of the Fast To Heal Recipe book with 85 low-carb, whole food recipes that are simple to prepare! GET YOUR FREE STARTING GUIDES that will set you well on your way toward a low-carb lifestyle of timed eating! SCHEDULE A PERSONALIZED SESSION if you are stuck in a rut, or suffer from a stubborn case of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, or metabolic illness. JUMPSTART your fasting and low-carb protocol by enrolling in my 10-Day Hormone Healing Jumpstart! ENROLL in Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls. I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle!


