Optimal Metabolism

Dr. Sara Pugh is a quantum biologist, circadian ketogenic coach, and earned her PhD in biochemistry and biophysics. Dr. Pugh specializes in all things quantum biology: heat, time, light, magnetism, water, and cold. She says that when these practices are leveraged together, our mitochondria can function optimally. In this episode we discuss the changing of the seasons which result in darkness, cold, food scarcity, and more. Dr. Pugh applies these changes to a new way of living, along with addressing the opportunity for weight loss in the winter, if a ketogenic approach is fitting for wintertime, and whether or not to fast. WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [6:36]- What led Dr. Pugh to explore circadian and quantum biology. [14:00]- How to embrace winter with an optimistic attitude. [31:31]- What kinds of foods are best for the body in the winter months? [44:49]- How do changes in light affect the female menstrual cycle? [49:08]- Is it healthy to take a vacation during the colder months or does this interrupt one's circadian biology? [52:34]- What are Dr. Pugh's recommendations for priming the skin if it hasn't been exposed to the sun for several weeks? LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Special thanks to Bon Charge for sponsoring this episode! When the sun doesn't come out as often in the fall and winter months, I love to use the handheld red light wand from Bon Charge. Use code SHANAH for 15% off their entire store. All those on my email list will have the opportunity to enter a giveaway for a FREE NIKKI, a small wearable that emits frequency medicine to help heal chronic disease. If you want to enter the giveaway, sign up to receive my emails by heading over to my new website and scrolling to the bottom of the home page! FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DR. SARA PUGH: Website: https://busysuperhuman.com/ Instagram: @busy_superhuman YouTube: @Thebusysuperhuman SubStack: https://substack.com/@busysuperhuman LET'S GET IN TOUCH: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS: ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness! If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community! Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE. My FREE Starting Guides, a great place to learn more about the strategies I teach! Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?! Grab my metabolic testing guide! Metabolic Makeover Starter Course teaches you how to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner! BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Stephen Davis is an expert on frequency medicine. In the search for a cure for his daughter's Lyme disease, Stephen pursued a deep dive into frequency medicine. That led him to develop the NIKKI, a bioenergetic wearable that delivers light emitting frequencies designed to promote cellular function, immunity, and healing. This "wellness center on your wrist" helps people overcome health struggles like poor sleep, pain, allergies, stress, and even Lyme disease. In this episode we discuss frequency medicine and how Stephen harvests plant energy to create the healing frequencies captured in the NIKKI device. WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [6:53]- What led Stephen to pursue frequency medicine and develop the NIKKI wearable. [14:16]- How does frequency medicine work to encourage the body's natural frequency production? [19:05]- How does Stephen harness plant frequencies to treat corresponding ailments? [30:32]- Can frequency medicine decrease the impact of stress on one's heart? [38:54]- What is the difference between the wellness and Lyme package for the NIKKI device? [42:30]- What do the morning, afternoon, and evening frequency sets include in the NIKKI device? [47:17]- Will there be a program on the NIKKI device that supports weight loss? [50:10]- What is the Herxheimer reaction? [53:38]- What is the science saying about frequency medicine? [55:45]- How has Stephen seen tangible effects of frequency medicine? LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: All those on my email list will have the opportunity to enter a giveaway for a FREE NIKKI wearable! If you're not already a part of it, sign up to receive my emails by heading over to my new website and scrolling to the bottom of the home page! Special thanks to Stephen and his company, FREmedica, for sponsoring this episode. If you are interested in the NIKKI, use code SHANAH at checkout for a 10% discount off your purchase. FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM STEPHEN DAVIS: Website: www.wearenikki.com LET'S GET IN TOUCH: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS: ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness! If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community! Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE. My FREE Starting Guides, a great place to learn more about the strategies I teach! Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?! Grab my metabolic testing guide! Metabolic Makeover Starter Course teaches you how to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner! BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Meredith Mann, also known as The Peachie Spoon, is the author of two cookbooks and recently created her own line of protein powder. Meredith focuses on eating protein focused meals that are quick and easy to make. She is well known for her Instagram account, @thepeachiespoon, where she shares her famous nourishing and filling go-to meals. In today's episode our conversation was focused around getting enough high quality protein, natural fats, and complex carbohydrates through fiber-rich, whole foods. WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [7:59]- How did Meredith's experience with hypoglycemia fuel her passion for protein-centric eating? [15:25]- How to create a filling and nourishing meal. [22:26]- Why did Meredith choose whey protein isolate as the base for her new protein powder? [26:51]- What is in Meredith's loaded protein smoothie? [31:54]- How does Meredith meal prep for her family? [37:32]- What is included in Meredith's new cookbook, The Blood Sugar Balance Cookbook? [43:48]- Thoughts on monk fruit, stevia, and allulose. [45:50]- Bread substitute recommendations. [47:45]- Final thoughts from Meredith about her cookbook, protein powder, and Well Made Academy. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: L'Bri is offering October specials! Two products to pamper your feet and body, Rejuvenating Foot Cream and Intense Body Butter, are on sale this month only. Try before you buy by using this link to order free samples! My new course, Cortisol Calm, is open for enrollment NOW through October 10, 2024! The same strategies I used to bring my cortisol back into normal range in just a few short months are exactly what will be discussed in this LIVE course! Enroll here! I am offering a live and free webinar, Cortisol Crisis! How Did We Get Here? tomorrow! Sign up here to find out exactly what causes adrenal imbalances and cortisol dysregulation. If you are unable to attend the live session, I still encourage you to sign up to receive a recording of the webinar sent to your email to watch at a time most convenient for you. FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM MEREDITH MANN: Website: https://thepeachiespoon.com/ Instagram: @thepeachiespoon LET'S GET IN TOUCH: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS: ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness! If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community! Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE. My FREE Starting Guides, a great place to learn more about the strategies I teach! Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?! Grab my metabolic testing guide! Metabolic Makeover Starter Course teaches you how to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner! BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Jon Hegarty, co-founder of North Star Grounding, is on the podcast this week sharing his knowledge surrounding grounding and its ability to decrease inflammation in the body. After helping his brother recover from bone cancer through a holistic approach, which included frequent grounding and grounding technology, Jon invested his professional career into offering grounding instruments to people worldwide. In this episode we discuss how to ground, what the right amount may be, and the benefits of it. WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [5:37]- How his brothers fight against bone cancer led Jon to become passionate about grounding. [9:52]- What is grounding? How does it reduce inflammation in the body? [15:36]- What surfaces can you ground upon? [18:47]- How can someone know if they are grounded? [21:04]- How do grounding sheets and bedding work? [29:03]- Does the amount of surface area exposed to the earth matter for grounding benefits? [30:27]- Do grounding products have dirty electricity associated with them? [36:47]- The average adult spends 7 minutes/day outside! What are the effects? [39:01]- How did Jon's younger brother, Christian, use grounding as a healing therapy to overcome cancer? [47:37]- Final thoughts from Jon about the benefits of grounding. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Jon talked a lot about the benefits of grounding, particularly while you sleep. His company, North Star Grounding, creates grounding sheets and pillowcases to receive the benefits of grounding while you're in bed! They offered my listeners 15% of all products using the code FASTTOHEAL15. My new course, Cortisol Calm, is open for enrollment NOW through October 10, 2024! The same strategies I used to bring my cortisol back into normal range in just a few short months are exactly what will be discussed in this LIVE course! Enroll here! FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM JON HEGARTY: Website: https://northstargrounding.com/ Instagram: @northstargrounding LET'S GET IN TOUCH: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS: ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness! If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community! Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE. My FREE Starting Guides, a great place to learn more about the strategies I teach! Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?! Grab my metabolic testing guide! Metabolic Makeover Starter Course teaches you how to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner! BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Dr. William is the CMO of L-Nutra and continues to advance the science and research on the Fasting Mimicking Diet. The ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet is the first and only meal program that has undergone clinical trials at the University of Southern California and been patented for its healthy-aging effects. This 5-Day meal program provides scientifically researched nutrients in precise quantities and combinations that nourish you, but are not recognized as food by your body, therefore mimicking a fasting state! Trigger autophagy, enhance clarity, and renew cells. FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DR. HSU: Website: https://prolonlife.com/ USE THIS LINK to order your 5-day Fasting Mimicking Diet kit and enter the code FASTTOHEAL to save 10% off your order! 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 HORMONE FRIENDLY FASTING GUIDE FOR WOMEN that will set you well on your way toward a healthy lifestyle of timed eating! 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. 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!

Daniel White is the founder of Sleep Better Live Better, a company dedicated to creating innovative sleep solutions for ultimate human potential that results from being well-rested. The CRD (Circadian Rhythm Disruption) Challenge, also launched by Daniel, is a free, 21-day educational experience that will offer learners the opportunity to end this endemic of circadian disruption and realign with nature's natural patterns. In this week's episode we discussed the different wavelengths of the sun and their benefits, how to protect children from screen addictions, and how to maximize a healthy indoor lighting environment. WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [6:45]- What led Daniel to pursue research on the effects of technology, especially on youth. [20:22]- What is the role of parents and their children's relationship with technology? [24:19]- What effects do screens and toxic blue light have on the body? [35:51]- The results of Daniel's study on teenagers and the implementation of blue light blocking glasses and screens? [40:14]- What is the first step to optimizing your relationship with blue light? [43:27]- How does one create a healthy balance of natural to artificial light during daytime hours? [54:15]- As children transition to teenage years, why do they tend to sleep in more frequently? How much does one's lighting environment impact their quality of sleep? [58:46]- What is the CRD challenge? How can you participate in this free learning opportunity? LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Many blue light blocking products and light therapies were mentioned in this episode. Find all the links, along with associated discount codes, at my product recommendation page! My newest course, Cortisol Calm, will open for enrollment September 30! Be sure to get on the waitlist to receive a 10% discount code toward registration. Sign up for the CRD Challenge HERE! FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DANIEL WHITE: Instagram: @danielwhitehealth LET'S GET IN TOUCH: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS: ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness! If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community! Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE. My FREE Starting Guides, a great place to learn more about the strategies I teach! Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?! Grab my metabolic testing guide! Metabolic Makeover Starter Course teaches you how to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner! BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Martha Tettenborn, RD shares her inspiring story of surviving and thriving through cancer and chemo treatments! It is no secret that cancer thrives on sugar. Cancer cells need it, unable to grow without a steady supply of glucose. But when you're diagnosed, nutrition recommendations often result in increased blood sugars, the essential food that cancer cells need to thrive. In her book Hacking Chemo, Registered Dietitian and cancer survivor @marthatettenborn offers a new way of treating cancer with minimal side effects and maximum effectiveness. As Martha says, change how you fuel your body, add in a "take control" attitude, and you'll have nontoxic but tough tools to power your way back to health. Don't feed cancer, hack it! I learned a ton in this empowering interview, and I know you will too! FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM MARTHA TETTENBORN: Website: https://www.marthatettenborn.com/ Instagram: @marthatettenborn Book: Hacking Chemo FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/

Happy 200th episode of Optimal Metabolism! My life has truly been so enriched by the guests and topics I have been able to engage with and learn about for the success of this podcast. To celebrate 200 episodes, it seemed fitting for a Q&A episode covering topics about my personal life and sharing the behind the scenes of the podcast. Enjoy this fun listen while learning more about me and what it has taken to keep this podcast alive! WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [10:32]- If I could interview anyone for the podcast, who would it be? [13:12]- How has podcasting impacted my personal life? [19:21]- How long does it take to record and produce a podcast episode from start to finish? [25:28]- If I could record an episode with any family member of my choosing, who would I select? [30:18]- What are the personalities of my husband and three children? Do they listen to the podcast? [37:56]- Which podcast episode would I share with my future grandchildren if I could? [42:46]- How has my personal health journey influenced topics discussed on the podcast? [47:48]- How do I stay disciplined to maintain a healthy lifestyle? [50:37]- What is something I wish I knew earlier in my health journey? LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: I recently completed ProLon's 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet and had an amazing experience! In the coming weeks I am looking forward to trying out their 1-Day Reset Kit. To try any of their fasting packages, use code FASTTOHEAL for 15% off. Cortisol Calm, my new course detailing how to bring your master signaling hormone into healthy range, opens September 30 for registration! Be sure to get on the waitlist to receive a discount code towards the course! LET'S GET IN TOUCH: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS: ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness! If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community! Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE. My FREE Starting Guides, a great place to learn more about the strategies I teach! Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?! Grab my metabolic testing guide! Metabolic Makeover Starter Course teaches you how to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner! BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Twin sisters Merav and Michal Mor are both Ironman winners and business founders of the Lumen Metabolism Tracker. It is a small handheld device that measures the CO2 concentration in one's breath to understand if you're burning carbs or fats for energy in real-time. This technology has been used to transform lives through enhancing physical performance, reversing chronic pain and fatigue, and aiding in weight loss. In this episode Merav and Michal shared their advice for promoting physical fitness and recovery to promote metabolic health. WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [6:01]- How wanting to take their athletic performance to the next level led Merav and Michal to create the Lumen Device. [12:05]- How does the Lumen Device work? [16:37]- When do Merav and Michal recommend using the Lumen Device? [23:49]- How does quality sleep relate to fat burning? [39:15]- How does the female cycle affect when the body depends on carbohydrates vs. fats as its preferred energy source? [42:25]- How can the Lumen Device be used to break through a weight loss plateau and increase mitochondrial health? [49:20]- Tips for regulating cortisol levels and optimizing hormone health whether you are a menstruating female or in menopause. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: In keeping with the theme of this episode, Lumen sponsored this week's episode! They run frequent discounts on the Lumen Device and you can also receive an extra 10% off your purchase with code SHANA! I absolutely love my bedding and find myself frequently reaching for my clothing from Cozy Earth! They have been so kind as to share a major discount code with my listeners- use code FASTTOHEAL for up to 40% off your order. FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM MERAV AND MICHAL: Shop Lumen Metabolism Tracker: https://www.lumen.me/shana Merav's Linked In: @Merav Mor Michal"s Linked In: @Michal Mor LET'S GET IN TOUCH: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS: ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness! If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community! Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE. My FREE Starting Guides, a great place to learn more about the strategies I teach! Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?! Grab my metabolic testing guide! Metabolic Makeover Starter Course teaches you how to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner! BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Miguel Bautista is the founder of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CSF) Recovery. He specializes in helping individuals recover from chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and long covid through neuroplasticity and brain rewiring techniques. Miguel shared his powerful story of when he woke up one day and was astonishingly incapable of sustaining his own needs which led to months spent bedridden in the hospital with unexplainable symptoms and debilitating pain. Ultimately, it wasn't until Miguel crossed paths with a psychiatrist that he was able to truly conquer his health and live independently again, pain free. In this episode Miguel retells his story and explains the 3-step protocol he uses for resetting the nervous system. WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [6:11]- Miguel shares his powerful story of struggling with chronic pain and being hospital bound to finding true healing through brain rewiring. [11:27]- Are those with go-getter personalities more susceptible to chronic ailments? [19:34]- What Miguel did when his labs continuously showed up normal, despite experiencing terrible symptoms and debilitating pain. [23:24]- How a psychiatrist created a treatment plan to get Miguel out of the hospital on his own two feet. [30:50]- What is neuroplasticity? What is Miguel's 3-step protocol to recalibrating the nervous system? [41:29]- What is Miguel's treatment plan for a long Covid patient struggling with ongoing pain? [47:45]- How long did Miguel's recovery take? Why commitment to recovery is a stronger indicator of time one will spend in remission then the period of time one was sick for. [53:03]- What role did nutrition play in Miguel's recovery? [55:55]- How does nature regulate the nervous system? [1:01:31]- Miguel's inspiration for listeners feeling hopeless about healing chronic disease. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: My favorite skin and hair care company, L'Bri, is offering some crazy specials with their Bright Eyes, Big Lashes specials this month of September! If you are new to L'Bri and their products, you can order FREE samples with this link, all you pay is shipping! FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM MIGUEL BAUTISTA: Website: www.cfsrecovery.com Instagram: @cfsrecovery YouTube: CFS Recovery LET'S GET IN TOUCH: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS: ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness! If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community! Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE. My FREE Starting Guides, a great place to learn more about the strategies I teach! Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?! Grab my metabolic testing guide! Metabolic Makeover Starter Course teaches you how to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner! BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!