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Optimal Metabolism

Shana Hussin, RDN

Weight issues, chronic disease, low energy, and adrenal exhaustion are typically due to hormonal imbalance and circadian dysfunction. Put type 2 diabetes, long-standing obesity, fatty liver, PCOS, and adrenal fatigue naturally into remission with the help of this podcast. Shana answers questions, covers hot topics, and brings in leading experts on optimizing metabolism, mitochondrial function, and circadian rhythm, and addresses related topics to help you lose weight and balance hormones by

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Episode 264- How One Doctor Found His Calling -and...

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2026/01/27

What happens when a doctor leaves his practice, but finds his true mission? In today's episode of Optimal Metabolism, I'm joined by Dr. Kenny Harless—a retired chiropractor whose second act is nothing short of transformational. Through his own health journey and the discovery of the Feel Great System, Dr. Kenny has found new purpose: helping others reverse insulin resistance, regain energy, and restore hope. We dive into why he left the conventional model, the breakthroughs he's seeing in

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Episode 263- Eat This First, Not Last: Simple Hacks...

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2026/01/20

If you've ever felt "hangry," needed a snack every 2–3 hours, or crashed after a meal—this episode, taken from Instagram LIVE is for you. Shana Hussin shares how meal timing and food order can drastically improve blood sugar stability, reduce cravings, and help women over 40 finally feel in control of their energy and weight. You'll learn: Why the timing of your meals matters more than you think (especially for women) The simple food order hack that reduces glucose spikes without changing your food

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Episode 262- Beating Hashimoto's, Severe Gut Issues,...

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2026/01/13

What if your body could heal—without more medications, specialists, or confusing diets? In today's episode, Wendy Knox shares her incredible journey of reversing Hashimoto's thyroiditis, terrible IBS, chronic pain, and losing 29 pounds—naturally—using the Feel Great system. After years of living in discomfort, inflammation, and fatigue, Wendy found a sustainable path to true healing. Her story will inspire anyone struggling with autoimmune issues, digestive distress, or unexplained pain. In This

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Episode 261- Is Alzheimer's a Metabolic Disease? The...

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2026/01/06

Could insulin resistance be the real root cause of Alzheimer's? In this powerful and personal episode, Shana Hussin, RDN, interviews Rachel Daughtery, the passionate voice behind Booty & Brains, whose mission is to shift the Alzheimer's conversation toward prevention and metabolic healing. Rachel shares how her mother's diagnosis ignited a relentless pursuit of answers — leading her to the science connecting insulin resistance, glucose metabolism, and neurodegeneration. She explains why building

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Episode 260- Inside the Feel Great System: Sam Hughes...

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2025/12/30

In this powerful interview, Shana sits down with Sam Hughes, VP of Sales at Unicity, to uncover the story and science behind the Feel Great System—a metabolic support protocol built on two potent products: Unimate and Balance. Sam shares his unique journey from working in customer service to helping roll out this system across North America. He breaks down the ingredients inside each product, why they were chosen, and how they're helping thousands reverse insulin resistance, balance blood sugar, and

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Episode 259- Fatty Liver & Insulin Resistance: Why...

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2025/12/23

In this powerful solo episode, Shana breaks down two of the most overlooked drivers of weight gain, low energy, and chronic disease: insulin resistance and fatty liver. Discover why these silent conditions are skyrocketing, how to test for them (even if your doctor isn't looking), and the exact lifestyle steps that can start reversing them—naturally. Plus, hear why she recommends the Feel Great system and how her metabolic reset program works. What We Cover: Why fatty liver is now shockingly

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Episode 258- What No One Tells You About Life After...

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2025/12/16

What No One Tells You About Life After GLP-1 Meds GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have changed the game for weight loss—but what happens when the prescription ends and you need a plan? This week, I'm joined by Dr. Jim Hill, leading obesity researcher and architect of the National Weight Control Registry, to uncover what really happens after GLP-1s—and how to maintain your results without spiraling into regain. We'll explore the three types of weight regain, what makes

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Episode 257- Holiday Eating Triggers: How to Stay in...

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2025/12/09

The holidays bring joy, but they can also trigger emotional eating, guilt, people-pleasing, and that "I'll start over in January" mindset that sets you back. In this powerful re-air of one of Shana's most-shared episodes, you'll learn how to stay grounded and aligned with your health goals—without feeling deprived or isolated. Shana shares practical strategies to help you recognize and overcome the most common holiday eating traps, all through the lens of metabolic health and faith-based wellness

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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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