Latest Varys Podcast Episodes
Episode 156- NEW and Promising Nutraceutical Treatments for IBD and IBS with Nir Salomon
Optimal Metabolism - November 07, 2023 08:12 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsNir Salomon is the director of integrative gastroenterology at Sheba Medical Center. Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome can be treated through both pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals; in this episode we will discuss the latter. Nir and his research team have created CurQD, a...
Episode 155- HOT TOPIC! How Do I Get Off Insulin?
Optimal Metabolism - October 31, 2023 07:04 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsMore than ½ of American adults either struggle with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. As a result, many people struggle with glucose toxicity and are prescribed insulin. Let’s discuss what we can do to teach the body how to burn fat and restore insulin sensitivity, ultimately to reverse metabolic ...
Episode 154- Navigating the Tumultuous World of Hypoglycemia with Danielle Hamilton, PART 2
Optimal Metabolism - October 24, 2023 07:17 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsPart two of my two episode-long conversation with Danielle Hamilton, FNTP! Last week, we covered hypoglycemia, and in today's episode, we compare hypoglycemia to reactive hypoglycemia. We talk about how to identify it and how to heal from reactive hypoglycemia. If you haven't listened to PART 1 ...
Episode 153- Navigating the Tumultuous World of Hypoglycemia with Danielle Hamilton, PART 1
Optimal Metabolism - October 17, 2023 07:37 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsDanielle Hamilton, a nutritional therapy practitioner, is an expert on hypoglycemia and reactive hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). After understanding that insulin resistance and blood sugar dysregulation were at the root cause of her PCOS, Dani became passionate about sharing a holistic approach ...
Episode 152- BONUS! Insulin Resistance and Longevity- The Secret to Lifelong Health
Optimal Metabolism - October 10, 2023 07:16 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsAmanda Blanco interviewed me from Funky Fat Foods! I love Funky Fat Foods because they create chocolate with clean ingredients that don’t spike my blood sugar, while still creating something to satisfy a sweet tooth. We had a wonderful conversation about insulin resistance and one of my son’s he...
Episode 151- Q&A! Creamer in Coffee? Progesterone Causing Sugar Cravings? Getting Nutrition with OMAD? Supplements Break a Fast?
Optimal Metabolism - October 03, 2023 07:17 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsI love creating Q&A episodes because I am able to answer questions that listeners like you directly ask me! In today’s episode I address coffee additives and whether or not they will break a fast, when supplements should be taken, breaking down the pros and cons of eating one meal a day, and the...
Episode 150- How to Maximize Autophagy!
Optimal Metabolism - September 26, 2023 12:45 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsAutophagy! The process of recycling cells, viruses, proteins, etc. that the body no longer needs. Unfortunately, autophagy is commonly misunderstood- it is commonly interpreted as an on-off switch that only occurs in 3+ day fasts. In reality, the science tells us both fasting and exercise encour...
Episode 149- HOT TOPIC! Fast Through Breakfast or Dinner?
Optimal Metabolism - September 19, 2023 09:15 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsIn this week's episode, I discuss varieties of eating windows, including whether to fast through breakfast or if you should fast through dinner. While there is no one size fits all, there are cues the body gives us including hormonal fluctuations and circadian rhythms to understand when is best ...
Episode 148- SUCCESS STORY! Bonnie Browning Loses 45 Pounds and Reverses Fatty Liver!
Optimal Metabolism - September 12, 2023 07:15 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsBonnie Browning began implementing a low insulin lifestyle about 5 months ago. She went from her conventional doctors advice, to exercise and eat a low fat diet, to using the tools and lifestyle adjustments I taught her and seeing life changing changes! We discuss her weight loss journey, fastin...
Episode 147- Measuring the SEVERITY of Insulin Resistance
Optimal Metabolism - September 05, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsHow do I know if I struggle with poor insulin sensitivity? What metabolic diseases is insulin resistance the root cause of? In this episode I discuss everything you need to know to understand if you have insulin resistance: the physical signs of insulin resistance, the labs available for interna...
Episode 146- SUCCESS STORY! Lisa Fischer Heals Her Thyroid and Loses Weight with the Help of IF
Optimal Metabolism - August 29, 2023 07:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsLisa Fischer began fasting back in 2017. In addition to working professionally as a journalist and TV broadcaster for many years, after realizing how intermittent fasting changed her life, she additionally works as a health coach, encouraging others in their own health journeys to experience met...
Episode 145- HOT TOPIC! Facts You Need to Know About OZEMPIC and Semaglutide
Optimal Metabolism - August 22, 2023 07:16 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsSemaglutide peptides stimulate the body to produce the hormone glucagon-like peptide 1, GLP-1. GLP-1 is a hormone naturally produced in the body with the purpose of releasing insulin as a response to glucose and suppresses food consumption by slowly emptying the stomach. Recently, Semaglutide pe...
Episode 144- Q&A! Elevated Morning Blood Sugars, Why Do I Have IR, Can I do your Program While on Ozempic, Can IR Come and Go?
Optimal Metabolism - August 15, 2023 06:32 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsAnother Q&A, another episode jam packed with learning opportunities! This week's information pertains to the dawn phenomenon and high morning blood sugar levels, insulin resistance despite doing all the things to stay “healthy", enrolling in my programs while taking Ozempic or other Semaglutide ...
Episode 143- Quit Alcohol and Maximize Potential with James Swanwick
Optimal Metabolism - August 08, 2023 06:27 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsJames Swanwick is passionate about educating people about the effects of alcohol consumption. His story is unique: James realized he was not living optimally, so he decided to fast from alcohol for 30 days. In this time period James experienced weight loss, career focus, and relational connectio...
Episode 142- Can We FIX Our Metabolism? (HOT TOPIC!)
Optimal Metabolism - August 01, 2023 06:22 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsMetabolism is the way by which your body uses energy and how effectively it does so. Certain things increase or decrease metabolism, and it is helpful to be aware, so you can keep your metabolism optimal! In this episode we discuss both how dieting, aging, and metabolic illness affect overall me...
Episode 141- The Truth About Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment with Dr. Jenn Simmons
Optimal Metabolism - July 25, 2023 11:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsDr. Jenn Simmons is a specialist in breast cancer. After working as a leading breast surgeon in Philadelphia for 17 years, Dr. Simmons transitioned to learning and practicing functional medicine as she boosted her own health to overcome her own experience with cancer. Cancer is a heavy topic, bu...
Episode 140-(HOT TOPIC) Why We Get HANGRY!
Optimal Metabolism - July 18, 2023 06:33 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratings“We better bring snacks, or I will get hangry!” You may have heard this before or said it yourself! Hunger is a valid feeling, but the constant need to be consuming food is a sign that you are not fueling your body appropriately. Let’s talk about why that may be and how you can support the body'...
Episode 139- Ketosis, Semaglutide, Reversing PCOS, and Weight Regain with Temple Stewart, RD
Optimal Metabolism - July 11, 2023 07:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsTemple Stewart is a fellow registered dietitian who shares the same teachings I am so passionate about, so it is always fun to have a conversation with her! She specializes in ketogenic nutrition, a large portion of our discussion today. We also covered topics relating to Semaglutide medications...
Episode 138- Where I am at With ALL The Things and WHY!
Optimal Metabolism - July 04, 2023 06:05 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsSince beginning Fast To Heal Stories Podcast nearly three years ago, a lot of my practices and teachings have changed as new scientific studies emerge. I am still passionate about reversing insulin resistance, metabolic health, and weight management, but I also wanted to share what I implement i...
Episode 137- Targeted Supplements for Metabolic Health with Cynthia Thurlow, NP
Optimal Metabolism - June 27, 2023 06:09 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsI am so excited to have Cynthia Thurlow back on the podcast! Cynthia is a nurse practitioner, author of Intermittent Fasting Transformation, two time TEDx speaker, and the host of Everyday Wellness Podcast. In our discussion we tackled the evolving world of supplementation for metabolic dysregul...
Episode 136- HOT TOPIC! When Do You Start To Burn STORED Body Fat?
Optimal Metabolism - June 20, 2023 06:01 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsIntentional fat burning has a great deal of misinformation surrounding it. In this episode, I review various contributions to burning stored body fat including nutritional habits, hormonal levels, ideal circumstances for fat loss, and how fasting plays a productive role. Also covered are deta...
Episode 135- The Role of Semaglutide Such as Ozempic and Wegovy in Severe Weight Loss Resistance with McCall McPherson, PA-C
Optimal Metabolism - June 13, 2023 06:03 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsMcCall McPherson is the founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic, a thyroid-centered functional medicine practice and owner of Thyroid Nation. After struggling with her own hypothyroidism, McCall became passionate about the human thyroid and how to heal and help it function to its greatest potential. In...
Episode 134- STOP Trying to Lose Weight and Focus on THIS!
Optimal Metabolism - June 06, 2023 06:13 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsFocus on getting healthy to lose weight, not losing weight to get healthy! Obesity and/or difficulties with maintaining a healthy weight is a symptom of underlying inflammation and imbalance. Rather than focusing solely on weight loss and the number on the scale, focus on controllable factors ...
Episode 133- The REAL Cause of Fatty Liver Disease and How to Reverse it
Optimal Metabolism - May 30, 2023 09:15 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsNon-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is quickly becoming an epidemic, but misinformation around this reversible condition abounds. In this podcast episode I discuss what non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is, how it develops, and how to reverse it. If you are looking to support your liver, r...
Episode 132- The Role of Toxins in Obesity and Weight Loss Resistance with Dr. Wendie Trubow
Optimal Metabolism - May 23, 2023 06:22 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsDr. Wendie Trubow is an author and toxin expert! She is passionate about helping women optimize their health and practices as a functional medicine gynecologist. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, Dr. Trubow has unfortunately experienced ...
Episode 131- Q&A! When you Will See Results, How to Measure Carb Intolerance, Why Am I Injecting Insulin, Will My Menopausal Symptoms Improve?
Optimal Metabolism - May 16, 2023 06:03 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsA Q&A episode- a listeners favorite! I love creating Q&A episodes because I am able to answer questions that so many of you ask most frequently! In today’s podcast I address the positive effects of fasting, lab testing for insulin resistance, administering insulin to diabetics, and living a low ...
Episode 130- Myths and Misconceptions of Cattle and Dairy Farming with Tara Vander Dussen and Natalie Kovarik
Optimal Metabolism - May 09, 2023 06:02 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsAgriculture and farming of dairy and cattle animals touch our lives in more ways than one! Fortunately Tara Vander Dussen and Natalie Kovarik are passionate about this conversation and have come onto the podcast to share the importance of it. These women are so knowledgeable about agriculture an...
Episode 129- 12 Mistakes You May Be Making With Intermittent Fasting
Optimal Metabolism - May 02, 2023 06:02 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsIntermittent fasting is such a productive wellness strategy in supporting weight loss, reversing metabolic illness, and overall living a healthy lifestyle. In this episode I discuss 12 specific habits that may be hindering you from your health goals. Before you think intermittent fasting isn’t w...
Episode 128- Reversing Hashimoto's and Thyroid Issues with Dr. Anshul Gupta
Optimal Metabolism - April 25, 2023 06:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsDr. Anshul Gupta is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and world expert on Hashimoto’s disease. He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide therapy, and also Fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine. He educates people...
Episode 127- HOT TOPIC! High Morning Blood Sugars and The Dawn Phenomenon
Optimal Metabolism - April 18, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsDo you struggle with high morning blood sugar levels? Maybe you have heard of the dawn phenomenon, but are not exactly sure what it is and how it affects morning blood sugar responses? In this episode I discuss what the dawn phenomenon is and how you can blunt the blood sugar response people com...
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