Optimal Metabolism
241 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsWeight 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 understanding the basics of sunlight, food energy, water structure, and quantum biology.
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Episode 20- Grant Belvin Shares the Benefits of Intermittent Fasting- Besides Just Weight Loss!
February 24, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBGrant Belvin has a masters degree in Kinesiology. Throughout the years he has tried many nutritional approaches to find natural healing and an increased quality of life. After struggling to find the benefits from intermittent fasting several years ago, Grant contacted Shana for her recommendations and a detailed protocol, and decided to try IF one more time. He knew there was something he was missing! His success the second time around was obvious! He lost weight, inches off his waist ci...
Episode 20- Grant Belvin Gave Intermittent Fasting Another Try!
February 24, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBGrant Belvin has a masters degree in Kinesiology. Throughout the years he has tried many nutritional approaches to find natural healing and an increased quality of life. After struggling to find the benefits from intermittent fasting several years ago, Grant contacted Shana for her recommendations and a detailed protocol, and decided to try IF one more time. He knew there was something he was missing! His success the second time around was obvious! He lost weight, inches off his waist ci...
Episode 19- The New Un-Diets with The Beauty Construct Speakers Series
February 18, 2021 17:40 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBAre you stressed about stress eating? You owe it to your future self and your loved ones to unlock the health and beauty benefits of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. In Episode 3 of The Beauty Construct Speakers Series, Solvasa President, Christopher Caires Ph.D., will chat with Shana Hussin, RDN, about newer developments in the science of diet and nutrition that can help you find your way to a healthier relationship with food. FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Faceb...
Episode 19: The New Un-Diets
February 18, 2021 17:40 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBAre you stressed about stress eating? You owe it to your future self and your loved ones to unlock the health and beauty benefits of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. In Episode 3 of The Beauty Construct Speakers Series, Solvasa President, Christopher Caires Ph.D., will chat with Shana Hussin, RDN, about newer developments in the science of diet and nutrition that can help you find your way to a healthier relationship with food. Get your FREE Email Course and Introductory Guides H...
Episode 18- Courtney Simpson- Overcoming Disordered Eating With Intermittent Fasting
February 02, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 93.6 MBCourtney Simpson is a full-time teacher and busy mother of 2 boys. She has struggled with disordered eating for close to 2 decades and has found intermittent fasting to be very healing for her to overcome her struggles. Courtney participated in Shana’s Summer 2020 Finding Nutritional PEACE Challenge and found that fasting helped with many additional issues such as improving regular bloating, mental clarity and overcoming food obsessions. Listen to her inspirational story! Get your FREE ...
Episode 18- Overcoming Disordered Eating Through Intermittent Fasting with Courtney Simpson
February 02, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 93.6 MBCourtney Simpson is a full-time teacher and busy mother of 2 boys. She has struggled with disordered eating for close to 2 decades and has found intermittent fasting to be very healing for her to overcome her struggles. Courtney participated in Shana’s Summer 2020 Finding Nutritional PEACE Challenge (now known as Low Insulin Academy!) and found that fasting helped with many additional issues such as improving regular bloating, mental clarity and overcoming food obsessions. Listen to her i...
Episode 17- Michelle Hurn, RDN- Transition From High Carb Runner To Meat-Based Diet To Recover Health
January 19, 2021 16:15 - 1 hour - 112 MBMichelle Hurn is a registered dietitian from the Portland, Oregon area. She is a former high-carb elite runner, recently recovering her health by eating an animal-based diet high in fat and controlled in carbohydrates. Michelle is just finishing up her book, The Dietitian’s Dilemma, which shares her story of disordered eating, and how a low-carb diet can reverse or prevent conditions such as type 2 diabetes, mental illness, sarcopenia, heart disease and eating disorders. Listen as Shana an...
Episode 17- Using a Meat-Based Diet to Heal Depression, Anxiety, and Physical Ailments with Michelle Hurn, RDN
January 19, 2021 16:15 - 1 hour - 112 MBMichelle Hurn is a registered dietitian from the Portland, Oregon area. She is a former high-carb elite runner, recently recovering her health by eating an animal-based diet high in fat and controlled in carbohydrates. Michelle is just finishing up her book, The Dietitian’s Dilemma, which shares her story of disordered eating, and how a low-carb diet can reverse or prevent conditions such as type 2 diabetes, mental illness, sarcopenia, heart disease and eating disorders. Listen as Shana an...
Episode 16- Anna Jones, In Progress!
January 12, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBSometimes people feel as if they need to be at a perfect place and achieve all their health and weight goals before sharing their story. Nothing could be further from the truth! In this episode, Shana interviews Anna Jones, who started an intermittent fasting lifestyle in the fall of 2020, fell away from her habits over the holidays, and is now picking up where she left off. Shana and Anna talk about Anna’s experience with intermittent fasting thus far and her goals moving forward. We wi...
Episode 16- SUCCESS STORY! Health in Progress With Anna Jones
January 12, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBSometimes people feel as if they need to be at a perfect place and achieve all their health and weight goals before sharing their story. Nothing could be further from the truth! In this episode, Shana interviews Anna Jones, who started an intermittent fasting lifestyle in the fall of 2020, fell away from her habits over the holidays, and is now picking up where she left off. Shana and Anna talk about Anna’s experience with intermittent fasting thus far and her goals moving forward. We wi...
Episode 15- Insight Into a Personalized Visit With Shana!
January 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBEver wonder what it is like to have a personalized visit with Shana? In this episode, Shana meets with client Heather Byron, who is a new intermittent faster, for a LIVE recording of their personalized visit together. They go through Heather's Intake Form and Health History together, then come up with a plan, which includes Shana’s recommendations to meet Heather where she is at currently and progress her through the next 4-8 weeks of her health journey. FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.h...
Episode 15- Shana Facilitates a Personalized Visit with Heather Byron!
January 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBEver wonder what it is like to have a personalized visit with Shana? In this episode, Shana meets with client Heather Byron, who is a new intermittent faster, for a LIVE recording of their personalized visit together. They go through Heather's Intake Form and Health History together, and then come up with a plan, which includes Shana’s recommendations to meet Heather where she is at currently, and progress her through the next 4-8 weeks of her health journey. Shana’s Winter Challenge is st...
Episode 14- Reliable Nutritional Therapies With Megan Sexton, RDN
December 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBMegan Sexton is a registered dietitian from Sheridan, WY. She recently discovered the power of intermittent fasting and how it can be used as a legit nutrition therapy. Megan has been intermittent fasting for many months, seeing improvements in her migraines, body composition and overall sense of being. Shana and Megan discuss the current dietetics profession, the current nutrition recommendations, what they love about the nutrition field, and what they wish they could change. FOLLOW M...
Episode 14- Megan Sexton, RDN
December 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBMegan Sexton is a registered dietitian from Sheridan, WY. She recently discovered the power of intermittent fasting and how it can be used as a legit nutrition therapy. Megan has been intermittent fasting for many months, seeing improvements in her migraines, body composition and overall sense of being. Shana and Megan discuss the current dietetics profession, the current nutrition recommendations, what they love about the nutrition field, and what they wish they could change. You can ...
Episode 13- How to Maintain a Healthy Bodyweight With Graeme Currie
December 15, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBGraeme Currie lost an amazing 132 pounds in 15 months by adapting an intermittent fasting lifestyle! He has an intimate understanding of going on a huge weight loss journey, living the highs and lows to finally find success. He has found a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, after being morbidly obese for nearly all of his adult life. Graeme has been in maintenance for two years, and has experienced health benefits that were unimaginable to him before he discovered this way of living. In t...
Episode 13- Graeme Currie
December 15, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBGraeme Currie lost an amazing 132 pounds in 15 months by adapting an intermittent fasting lifestyle! He has an intimate understanding of going on a huge weight loss journey, living the highs and lows to finally find success. He has found a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, after being morbidly obese for nearly all of his adult life. Graeme has been in maintenance for two years, and has experienced health benefits that were unimaginable to him before he discovered this way of living. In t...
Episode 12- Sharing My Story on Pulling Back The Curtain Podcast
December 08, 2020 13:56 - 32 minutes - 60 MBNatalie Hodson has taught me a lot about running a business, perseverance, and even a bit about gardening! Back in June of 2020, she interviewed me on her podcast and now I am sharing it with all of you. I tell my story about why I left work in the conventional medical system, how I found intermittent fasting, and why I teach the nutritional concepts that I do. I teach them because they HEAL! FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website:...
Episode 12- My Story Interviewed By Natalie Hodson
December 08, 2020 13:56 - 32 minutes - 60 MBNatalie Hodson has taught me a lot about running a business, perseverance and even a bit about gardening! Back in June of 2020, she interviewed me on her podcast, and now I am sharing it with all of you. I tell my story about why I left work in the conventional medical system, how I found intermittent fasting, and why I teach the nutritional concepts that I do. I teach them because they HEAL! You can find Shana’s book, Fast To Heal, A 5-Step Guide to Achieving Nutritional PEACE on Amazon i...
Episode 11- HOT TOPIC! Thanksgiving and Holiday Nutrition Strategies
November 24, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 65.6 MBDid you know that 90% of weight gained by Americans is during the holiday season, and the average weight gain is 5-7 pounds? In this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana covers many strategies to help you stay on track throughout the holiday season. She covers many topics regarding fasting and holidays, and answers the following questions. Should you fast before or after a holiday gathering? What should you eat prior to going to a gathering or hosting a gathering? In what order shoul...
Episode 11- Finding Success Throughout The Holidays
November 24, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 65.6 MBDid you know that 90% of weight gained by Americans is during the holiday season, and the average weight gain is 5-7 pounds? In this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana covers many strategies to help you stay on track throughout the holiday season. She covers many topics regarding fasting and holidays, and answers the following questions. Should you fast before or after a holiday gathering? What should you eat prior to going to a gathering or hosting a gathering? In what order shoul...
Episode 10- SUCCESS STORY! Joy Paffenroth Shares Victories and Challenges of Intermittent Fasting
November 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Joy Paffenroth. Joy teaches music full-time in Shana’s community at their high school, and is in front of audiences often. She is also the musical director, in addition to being a mom to 2 daughters. Joy was experiencing a slow, but steady weight gain, and wasn’t feeling her best. She had worked with a personal trainer, which was helpful, but was not seeing the success she wanted. A serious car accident several years ago, coupled wi...
Episode 10- Joy Paffenroth
November 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Joy Paffenroth. Joy teaches music full-time in Shana’s community at their high school, and is in front of audiences often. She is also the musical director, in addition to being a mom to 2 daughters. Joy was experiencing a slow, but steady weight gain, and wasn’t feeling her best. She had worked with a personal trainer, which was helpful, but was not seeing the success she wanted. A serious car accident several years ago, coupled wi...
Episode 9- Jeni Marciniak
October 27, 2020 06:00 - 53 minutes - 98.3 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Jeni Marciniak. Jeni is a mother of 2, and a grandmother of 1, in addition to working full time and taking amazing photos when time allows. Although Jeni did not deal with weight or health issues until her early 40’s, possible perimenopause hit her hard and fast. Within a matter of a few months, Jeni was dealing with insomnia, irregular cycles, bloating, weight gain, acne, and pain on the left side of her body. At first, she chalked...
Episode 9- SUCCESS STORY! Jeni Marciniak Adapts Intermittent Fasting to Overcome Perimenopause
October 27, 2020 06:00 - 53 minutes - 98.3 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Jeni Marciniak. Jeni is a mother of 2, and a grandmother of 1, in addition to working full time and taking amazing photos when time allows. Although Jeni did not deal with weight or health issues until her early 40’s, possible perimenopause hit her hard and fast. Within a matter of a few months, Jeni was dealing with insomnia, irregular cycles, bloating, weight gain, acne, and pain on the left side of her body. At first, she chalked...
Episode 8- Are Extended Fasts For You?
October 20, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 79.1 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana covers all you need to know about extended fasts! If you are new to the intermittent fasting world, this episode will be very helpful. All of these questions are answered, plus more. What is your goal with extended fasting? Who should incorporate extended fasts into their lifestyle and why? Why are extended fasts even recommended? What levels are considered “therapeutic fasting” to encourage disease reversal? How do I deplete my glycoge...
Episode 7- SUCCESS STORY! Jean Landreman Beats Weight Cycling and Stalls!
October 13, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 95.6 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Jean Landreman. Jean and her husband have owned Landreman’s Family Restaurant in Wisconsin for 25 years. She is also a mother of 2, with a staff of 25, trying to navigate through the unpredictability of Covid, including continual shutdowns in the restaurant industry. Jean has struggled with her weight for much of her life. She cycled through periods of weight loss and weight gain. She tried Weight Watchers multiple times, went glut...
Episode 7- Jean Landreman
October 13, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 95.6 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Jean Landreman. Jean and her husband have owned Landreman’s Family Restaurant in Wisconsin for 25 years. She is also a mother of 2, with a staff of 25, trying to navigate through the unpredictability of Covid, including continual shutdowns in the restaurant industry. Jean has struggled with her weight for much of her life. She cycled through periods of weight loss and weight gain. She tried Weight Watchers multiple times, went glut...
Episode 6- You Can Be Your Own Health Advocate!
October 06, 2020 19:26 - 46 minutes - 85.5 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks about how she became her own advocate for her health and the health of her family. After many disappointments in conventional medicine, and being pushed to medicate her son with potentially harmful drugs, she stood her ground, did her own research, sought out an integrative doctor, and healed her son using a non-conventional approach. Shana talks about her Dad, who endured a serious heart attack in July of 2019, and how he became so ill...
Episode 5- SUCCESS STORY! Alison Johnson uses Intermittent Fasting to Improve Her Physical Fitness
September 29, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 94 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Alison Johnson. Alison is a full-time teacher, and busy mom of 2 active children. Alison is also a fitness instructor, and has found her workouts and running have improved since implementing intermittent fasting. Although Alison has always been active and exercised or taught fitness classes most days, she wasn’t happy with her weight. She cycled through periods of weight loss and weight gain, and felt bloated often. She felt she wa...
Episode 5- Alison Johnson
September 29, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 94 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Alison Johnson. Alison is a full-time teacher, and busy mom of 2 active children. Alison is also a fitness instructor, and has found her workouts and running have improved since implementing intermittent fasting. Although Alison has always been active and exercised or taught fitness classes most days, she wasn’t happy with her weight. She cycled through periods of weight loss and weight gain, and felt bloated often. She felt she wa...
Episode 4- Heather Steineke
September 22, 2020 20:45 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Heather Steineke. Heather is a full-time teacher, and busy mom of 3 active children. Heather’s biggest health concern that resolved after working with Shana was severe constipation that had plagued her for decades. Although Heather routinely suffered through having a bowel movement only once every 1-2 weeks, her digestive health normalized within a few days of implementing Fast To Heal strategies. In addition to constipation, Heathe...
Episode 4- SUCCESS STORY! Heather Steineke Overcomes Chronic Constipation and Weight Cycling
September 22, 2020 20:45 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Heather Steineke. Heather is a full-time teacher, and busy mom of 3 active children. Heather’s biggest health concern that resolved after working with Shana was severe constipation that had plagued her for decades. Although Heather routinely suffered through having a bowel movement only once every 1-2 weeks, her digestive health normalized within a few days of implementing Fast To Heal strategies. In addition to constipation, Heathe...
Episode 3- Lydia Mader
September 21, 2020 19:23 - 47 minutes - 87.8 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Lydia Mader. Lydia is a sophomore in college, leading the busy, and oftentimes, unhealthy college lifestyle! In her freshman year, she gained about 15 pounds, but since working with Shana and implementing the Fast To Heal concepts, has lost 30 pounds. Lydia has struggled with her weight most of her life. She continually gained more weight as she went through high school, and her first year of college. She dealt with daily food cravi...
Episode 3- SUCCESS STORY! Lydia Mader Overcomes Cravings and Digestive Distress, and Improves ADD
September 21, 2020 19:23 - 47 minutes - 87.8 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Lydia Mader. Lydia is a sophomore in college, leading the busy, and oftentimes, unhealthy college lifestyle! In her freshman year, she gained about 15 pounds, but since working with Shana and implementing the Fast To Heal concepts, has lost 30 pounds. Lydia has struggled with her weight most of her life. She continually gained more weight as she went through high school, and her first year of college. She dealt with daily food cravi...
Episode 3- Lydia Mader Overcomes Cravings and Digestive Distress, and Improves ADD
September 21, 2020 19:23 - 47 minutes - 87.8 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Lydia Mader. Lydia is a sophomore in college, leading the busy, and oftentimes, unhealthy college lifestyle! In her freshman year, she gained about 15 pounds, but since working with Shana and implementing the Fast To Heal concepts, has lost 30 pounds. Lydia has struggled with her weight most of her life. She continually gained more weight as she went through high school, and her first year of college. She dealt with daily food cravi...
Episode 2: Melissa Hussin
September 19, 2020 12:41 - 53 minutes - 97.6 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Melissa Hussin, Shana’s sister-in-law, and mother of 6. Melissa has struggled with obesity since childhood, and has tried everything for weight loss over the past 3 decades, including Weight Watchers multiple times, exercise programs, calorie reduction, and various fad diets. She even had bariatric surgery about 15 years ago. She was able to lose a large amount of weight at that time, but gained most of it back. Melissa was feeling ...
Episode 2: SUCCESS STORY! Melissa Hussin Loses 50 Pounds With Intermittent Fasting After Bariatric Surgery Failed
September 19, 2020 12:41 - 53 minutes - 97.6 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Melissa Hussin, Shana’s sister-in-law, and mother of 6. Melissa has struggled with obesity since childhood, and has tried everything for weight loss over the past 3 decades, including Weight Watchers multiple times, exercise programs, calorie reduction, and various fad diets. She even had bariatric surgery about 15 years ago. She was able to lose a large amount of weight at that time, but gained most of it back. Melissa was feeling ...
Episode 2: Melissa Hussin Loses 50 Pounds With Intermittent Fasting After Bariatric Surgery Failed
September 19, 2020 12:41 - 53 minutes - 97.6 MBIn this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Melissa Hussin, Shana’s sister-in-law, and mother of 6. Melissa has struggled with obesity since childhood, and has tried everything for weight loss over the past 3 decades, including Weight Watchers multiple times, exercise programs, calorie reduction, and various fad diets. She even had bariatric surgery about 15 years ago. She was able to lose a large amount of weight at that time, but gained most of it back. Melissa was feeling ...
Introductory Episode- My Story and Why I'm Passionate About What I Teach!
September 17, 2020 23:41 - 47 minutes - 87.4 MBIn this introductory episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana Hussin talks about her past 20 years in the nutrition field as a registered dietitian, and why her recommendations today are completely different from conventional weight loss and health advice commonly given. Shana talks about how the standard nutritional guidelines she offered in the past set both patient and practitioner up for failure. She discusses how the severe digestive illness her son faced forced her to question standard...
Introductory Episode- Shana's Story
September 17, 2020 23:41 - 47 minutes - 87.4 MBIn this introductory episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana Hussin talks about her past 20 years in the nutrition field as a registered dietitian, and why her recommendations today are completely different from conventional weight loss and health advice commonly given. Shana talks about how the standard nutritional guidelines she offered in the past set both patient and practitioner up for failure. She discusses how the severe digestive illness her son faced forced her to question standard...
Introductory Episode- My Story and Why I'm Passionate About This Podcast!
September 17, 2020 23:41 - 47 minutes - 87.4 MBIn this introductory episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana Hussin talks about her past 20 years in the nutrition field as a registered dietitian, and why her recommendations today are completely different from conventional weight loss and health advice commonly given. Shana talks about how the standard nutritional guidelines she offered in the past set both patient and practitioner up for failure. She discusses how the severe digestive illness her son faced forced her to question standard...