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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

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All Episodes

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Episode 256- How I Lost Weight on a Cruise and...

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2025/12/02

In today's episode, I'm sharing exactly how I lost weight while on a cruise and over Thanksgiving—yes, during two of my most food-filled weeks of the year! No tracking, no food guilt, no agonizing gym workouts—just two meals a day, a simple fasting rhythm, and daily support from the Feel Great System. ✨ I'll walk you through what I ate, when I ate, how I felt, and the mindset shift that changed everything. Whether you're traveling, hosting, or just trying to make it through the holidays without

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Episode 255- Weight Won't Budge? Dig Deeper Into...

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2025/11/18

If you feel like you've tried everything—fasting, low-carb, supplements—and your weight still won't budge, this episode is for you. Shana welcomes Craig Mullen, founder of Remedy Functional Health and a pioneer in root-cause healing, to unpack the deeper reasons behind weight loss resistance and metabolic burnout. Together they explore how hormone dysfunction, mitochondrial fatigue, and even your nervous system may be silently sabotaging your progress. Craig shares cutting-edge strategies he's using

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Episode 254- How to Reverse Fatty Liver Naturally:...

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2025/11/11

Summary: In this episode, Shana dives into one of the most overlooked yet reversible conditions in metabolic health — fatty liver. She explains why this isn't really a "liver problem," but a sign of insulin resistance and disrupted circadian rhythm. You'll learn how to heal your liver naturally through nutrition, light, and daily rhythms — and how the Feel Great System and 90-Day Reset provide a simple, effective framework for restoring energy, hormones, and metabolic balance. What You'll Learn:

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Episode 253- Why You're Still Sick (And What to Do...

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2025/11/04

Episode Summary: What if your chronic symptoms aren't your fault—but the result of being failed by a broken system? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Aaron Hartman—author of UnCurable and founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine—to explore the deeper reasons behind weight loss resistance, autoimmune illness, trauma, and more. We discuss the 4 reasons people struggle to lose weight (even when "doing everything right"), how to regenerate the body using light, food, and

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Episode 252- Fix the Root: How I Dropped My Total...

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2025/10/28

In this Facebook Live episode, Shana shares how she naturally lowered her total cholesterol by 58 points and LDL by 41 points in just 11 weeks—without statins—by addressing insulin resistance and easily adding 7 different fibers with the Feel Great System. You'll learn what causes "high" cholesterol beyond diet, how insulin and inflammation play a bigger role than fat intake, and how strategic nutrients like soluble fibers, phytosterols, and chlorogenic acid improve both lipid and glucose

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Episode 251- Winter Wellness: Embracing the Dark,...

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2025/10/21

This week on Optimal Metabolism, Shana sits down with one of her greatest mentors in circadian and quantum biology, Carrie Bennett, to uncover the surprising science behind winter wellness. Together, they explore why embracing the dark may be the key to restoring your melatonin rhythm, healing adrenal fatigue, and boosting mitochondrial health this season. You’ll learn how our biology shifts during winter, why being more ketogenic and aligned with shorter days supports metabolic healing, and whether

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Episode 250- The Truth About GLP-1 You Haven’t Heard...

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2025/10/14

Are you on a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic or Mounjaro — and wondering if there’s a natural way to come off it safely? In this powerful solo episode, Shana breaks down what causes GLP-1 to become depleted, how to rebuild your body’s natural production, and the exact steps she recommends for weaning off meds. You’ll also hear a detailed walkthrough of her proven weaning protocol (with screen recording!), plus the lifestyle strategies and tools that support long-term metabolic healing. If you’re

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Episode 249- Are We Treating the Wrong Numbers?...

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2025/10/07

Heart disease is still the number one killer in the U.S.—but are we even looking at the right markers to prevent it? In this eye-opening episode, Shana sits down with Dr. Urban Kiernan, founder and CEO of iMetabolic Biopharma Corporation, to break down what your lipid panel actually means, why total cholesterol and LDL often distract from the real risks, and how insulin resistance plays a central role in heart disease—especially during menopause. Dr. Kiernan shares how his biotech company is

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Episode 248- Brent & Tonya’s Miracle: Off Insulin in...

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2025/09/30

What if you could reverse type 2 diabetes, drop 62 pounds collectively, and get off multiple medications — naturally? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Brent and Tonya Vineyard, a couple who has experienced absolutely life-changing results using the Unicity Feel Great System. After years of battling chronic health issues — including diabetes, migraines, acid reflux, restless legs, and dangerously high triglycerides — they decided to try a natural, two-step supplement system… and everything

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Episode 247- How Circadian Disruption Fuels Anxiety,...

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2025/09/23

If you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, chronic stress, or hormonal chaos—you’re not broken. You may just be out of rhythm. In this powerful episode, Shana is joined by Dr. Kelli Ritter—licensed counselor, functional nutritional therapy practitioner, and quantum circadian specialist—to unpack how circadian disruption is a hidden root cause behind so many modern symptoms. From anxiety and insomnia to burnout and hormone imbalance, Dr. Kelli reveals how our light environment, trauma history, and

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Episode 246- Boosting GLP-1 Naturally: What Drug...

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2025/09/16

In this episode, Shana Hussin, RDN, shares the replay of her recent webinar on GLP-1 — the hormone behind today’s most popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. You’ll learn: ✔️ What GLP-1 is and how it works in the body ✔️ Natural ways to increase GLP-1 for fewer cravings, better blood sugar, and fat loss ✔️ Lifestyle habits that decrease GLP-1 and fuel insulin resistance ✔️ The truth about GLP-1 medications: cost, side effects, and sustainability ✔️ How to safely transition off

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Episode 245- What to Fix First: Gut, Sleep, Detox or...

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2025/09/09

So many women feel broken, exhausted, and out of alignment with their bodies—and their faith. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Austin Lake, Christian functional medicine practitioner and founder of Wholly Health, to explore the deeper root causes of hormone imbalance, infertility, adrenal dysfunction, and weight gain through a biblical lens. Dr. Lake shares how disrupted circadian rhythm, chronic stress, nutrient depletion, and over-medicalization are keeping women stuck—and how true

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Episode 244- Back-to-School Reset: How to Feel Great...

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2025/09/02

Episode Summary: Summer may have been fun, but if your energy, weight, or motivation feel off, you’re not alone. This solo episode is your permission slip to stop the extremes and start fresh—with a metabolism reset grounded in balance, not burnout. Shana walks you through why so many women feel worse after summer, and what to do now to feel amazing again—without restrictive dieting or relying on medications like Ozempic, metformin, or statins. If you're feeling puffy, tired, or stuck, this episode

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Episode 243- Why Fasting Was Hurting My Hormones:...

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2025/08/26

In this powerful episode of Hormones, Metabolism & You!, board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Cassie Smith sits down with nutrition pioneer Shana Hussin, RDN, for an open-hearted conversation about why the health trends we follow can sometimes backfire—especially when stress and burnout are involved. What You’ll Hear: How fasting backfired during a season of high stress and adrenal exhaustion. The role of hormones like leptin and cortisol in regulating appetite, sleep, and metabolic balance.

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Episode 242- How It Feels When Your Metabolism...

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2025/08/19

If you’ve ever wondered what it actually feels like when your metabolism turns back on, or whether insulin resistance can creep back in after reversing it—this episode is for you. Shana Hussin, RDN, shares powerful answers to real questions from her community, including how the Feel Great system can support healthy cholesterol levels and even help some people get off statins. These bite-sized insights are perfect for anyone feeling stuck in their weight, blood sugar, or hormone healing journey. What

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Episode 241- Cravings Gone, Cholesterol Down: The...

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2025/08/12

In this powerful episode, Shana Hussin sits down with fellow registered dietitian Shannon Davis to unpack her personal and professional journey through infertility, insulin resistance, and metabolic disease. Shannon shares how shifting to a low-carb lifestyle—and later discovering the Feel Great System—transformed her health, helped her conquer intense sugar cravings, and brought her cholesterol and triglycerides back into balance. You’ll hear how Shannon now uses these same strategies to help her

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Episode 240- What You Really Need to Know About...

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2025/08/05

Episode Description: In today’s episode (originally recorded as an Instagram Live), I’m answering some of your most pressing questions about insulin resistance and the buzz around GLP-1 medications—through the lens of real healing, root cause solutions, and God’s design for the body. We’re talking about: Why you might still have insulin resistance even if your labs look “normal” What actually happens when insulin is high—even if your blood sugar isn’t How long it takes to reverse insulin

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Episode 239- How Poor Sleep Blocks Weight Loss and...

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2025/07/29

f you're stuck in a cycle of poor sleep, cravings, fatigue, and stubborn weight gain, this episode is for you. I sat down with Jill McRae, co-founder of Inactive Co., to dive into the often-overlooked link between sleep and insulin resistance—especially for midlife women battling hormone chaos. We explore how modern life disrupts your natural sleep-wake rhythms and what it really takes to restore deep, healing rest without pills or complex protocols. Jill shares powerful insights from the Sleep 7

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Episode 238- Is It Sugar or Stress? How to Tell...

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2025/07/22

🔎 Episode Summary: Are your high blood sugar readings truly coming from what you're eating—or is your nervous system the real culprit? In this solo episode (taken from Instagram LIVE), Shana unpacks the hidden connection between cortisol and glucose, sharing her personal journey of dealing with high morning blood sugars, plus how to identify whether you’re dealing with insulin resistance or a stress response. She explains how to test and interpret both cortisol and blood sugar levels, and how to

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Episode 237- What If Cancer Is a Metabolic Disease?...

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2025/07/15

We’ve been told cancer is genetic… or just bad luck. But what if that’s not the whole story? In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, I share the journey of my mom—a nurse, a night-shift worker, and a fighter who passed away just 7 months after her pancreatic and liver cancer diagnosis. For well over a decade, she was told to "watch" elevated liver enzymes while living in a circadian storm of artificial light, disrupted sleep, and minimal sun exposure. Her story—combined with the latest

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