Cancer care is evolving, and today's conversation with Martha Tettenborn dives into one of the most overlooked aspects of healing and prevention: metabolic health.

Martha is a cancer survivor, author of Hacking Chemo, and currently works with Dietary Therapies, where she helps support patients using evidence-based nutritional and metabolic approaches alongside conventional cancer care.

In this follow-up conversation, we move beyond Martha's personal story and explore what she's seeing firsthand in patients today. We discuss the growing connection between insulin resistance, blood sugar dysregulation, inflammation, and cancer progression — and why metabolic health deserves a much bigger place in the cancer conversation.

Martha also shares practical insights into keto therapies, fasting during treatment, common mistakes patients make when trying these approaches on their own, and the importance of individualized care and professional guidance.

This episode is not only valuable for those navigating cancer, but also for anyone struggling with fatigue, inflammation, insulin resistance, stubborn weight gain, or chronic metabolic dysfunction. So many of the foundational principles that support metabolic healing apply broadly to overall health and disease prevention.

✨ How Martha's perspective has evolved from cancer survivor to working directly with patients at Dietary Therapies

✨ Common metabolic patterns she is seeing in cancer patients today

✨ The connection between insulin resistance, blood sugar dysregulation, and cancer progression

✨ What people are misunderstanding about keto and fasting for cancer care

✨ Who may not be a good candidate for fasting during treatment

✨ The biggest mistakes people make when trying dietary therapies on their own

✨ How metabolic therapies can work alongside conventional oncology care

✨ Why nutrition and metabolic health are still often overlooked in cancer treatment

✨ Lifestyle habits and strategies that may support long-term healing and recurrence prevention

✨ Why metabolic health matters even for those who have never faced a cancer diagnosis

Learn more about Martha's work through Dietary Therapies

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In today's episode, I'm answering some of the most common metabolic health questions I hear from people who feel frustrated, exhausted, and stuck — even though they're trying to "do everything right."

We're diving into the real root causes behind fatty liver, high triglycerides, stubborn weight gain, cravings, blood sugar instability, and rising blood pressure — and why insulin resistance is often at the center of it all.

Inside this Q&A Instagram Live, we discuss:

✨ What I would focus on FIRST if someone had fatty liver, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, and 50 pounds to lose

✨ Can insulin resistance exist even if your glucose levels look "normal"?

✨ The biggest breakfast mistake I see people making — especially when it comes to blood sugar and cravings

✨ Why nighttime cravings happen (and what they may be telling you about your metabolism)

✨ Whether walking after meals is REALLY as powerful as people claim for blood sugar control

✨ How meal timing, sunlight, sleep, movement, and insulin all work together to influence metabolic health

If you've been told to simply "eat less and move more," but your body still feels inflamed, exhausted, and resistant to change, this episode will help you better understand what may actually be happening beneath the surface.

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What if weight loss wasn't the ultimate goal—but instead the starting point for true health?

In this episode, I sit down with longevity-focused coach Jason Nelson to discuss the hidden side of modern fat loss culture. While many people are finally losing weight through restrictive dieting, excessive cardio, or GLP-1 medications, they're often left with low energy, muscle loss, metabolic dysfunction, and bodies that still don't feel healthy.

Jason explains why focusing only on the scale can actually move people further away from long-term vitality, and why muscle, bone density, metabolic resilience, and biological age are becoming the true markers of health and longevity.

We also have an honest conversation about GLP-1 medications and peptides—what's working, what's being overhyped, and what people absolutely need to understand before relying on these tools long-term.

If you've ever felt frustrated because you lost weight but still didn't feel well… this episode is for you.

• Why fat loss should be viewed as the entry point to longevity—not the final goal
• The hidden metabolic consequences of aggressive weight loss
• Muscle loss, fatigue, and slowed metabolism after dieting
• Why some people lose weight but never regain their energy
• What Jason is seeing with GLP-1 medications in the real world
• The truth about peptides and modern fat loss therapies
• The psychological cost of relying on external tools for control
• Why muscle health matters more than ever after 40
• Biological age vs chronological age—and why it matters
• The future of fitness, metabolism, and longevity optimization
• How to pursue sustainable fat loss without damaging your metabolism

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What happens when a pharmacist of 30+ years realizes the system she was trained in isn't actually helping people heal?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Amanda Yue, PharmD, to discuss her journey from conventional pharmacy to root-cause healing—and the life-changing results that followed.

Amanda shares how her 80-year-old mother-in-law, who was facing foot amputation due to long-standing type 2 diabetes, was able to not only avoid surgery—but reverse her diabetes and regain her memory after early signs of cognitive decline.

We also dive into Amanda's personal health struggles, including 27 years of psoriasis, leaky gut, hormonal imbalances, and chronic symptoms despite "normal" lab work—and what finally helped her heal.

A major part of this transformation came from implementing the Feel Great System, which includes a concentrated yerba mate tea and a fiber matrix supplement. These tools helped address insulin resistance, reduce food cravings, and stabilize blood sugar—unlocking the body's ability to heal.

This conversation goes beyond one success story. Amanda explains how the same approach helped improve her entire family's health, from blood sugar and weight to focus and hormonal balance.

If you've ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like nothing is working—this episode will challenge what you've been told and show you what's actually possible when you address the root cause.

• Amanda's experience as a pharmacist and why patients keep getting worse
• Her personal struggles with leaky gut, psoriasis, and hormonal imbalance
• Why "normal labs" don't always mean you're healthy
• How her 80-year-old mother-in-law avoided amputation
• Reversing type 2 diabetes naturally
• The role of the Feel Great System (concentrated yerba mate + fiber matrix)
• The connection between insulin resistance and memory loss
• Improvements in cognitive function and early dementia symptoms
• Why medications like statins and PPIs may not address the real issue
• The role of insulin resistance in weight gain, inflammation, and chronic disease
• How this approach impacted her entire family (PCOS, Hashimoto's, ADD, and more)

👉 Learn more from Amanda:

• Website: https://restoredigestion.com/restoredigestion
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootcausepharmd/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.yue.79/

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Fatty liver is one of the most common metabolic conditions today—and many people don't even know they have it.

It's often discovered incidentally on lab work or imaging, and the typical advice is vague at best: lose weight, eat better, exercise more.

What's often missing from that conversation is this: Fatty liver is not just about fat. It's a metabolic and hormonal issue—driven largely by insulin resistance.

In this episode, we break down what fatty liver really is, why it develops, and most importantly, whether it can be reversed.

The good news is that in many cases, fatty liver is reversible when the root cause is addressed.

We'll walk through how insulin, blood sugar, and metabolic dysfunction contribute to fat accumulation in the liver, and why simply cutting calories or following generic diet advice often isn't enough.

You'll also learn how meal timing, circadian rhythm, and metabolic signaling all play a role in liver health—making this more than just a "diet issue."

If you've been told you have fatty liver, elevated liver enzymes, or you're dealing with stubborn metabolic issues, this episode will help you understand what's actually happening in your body and what steps support true healing.

• What fatty liver is and how it develops
• Why fatty liver is strongly connected to insulin resistance
• The difference between dietary fat and liver fat
• Why "eat less, move more" often isn't enough
• How chronically elevated insulin drives fat storage in the liver
• The role of blood sugar, triglycerides, and metabolic dysfunction
• Why fatty liver is often an early warning sign
• How meal timing and reducing constant snacking support liver health
• The connection between circadian rhythm and metabolic function
• Key strategies that support reversing fatty liver naturally

If you're looking to improve insulin sensitivity, support liver health, and restore metabolic function, this is exactly what I teach inside my reset.

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What if the constant thoughts about food… just disappeared?

In this powerful success story, I sit down with Jill Kramer to talk about her transformation using the Feel Great System—and how it completely changed not only her body, but her relationship with food.

At 56 years old, Jill is now the leanest she's ever been, with better gut health, more energy, and zero obsession around food. But what makes this story even more incredible is what happened with her mom…

After years of struggling, her mother lost 40 pounds, came off all medications, and experienced something so many people are desperate for: freedom from food noise.

This episode is a must-listen if you feel stuck, frustrated, or like nothing has worked for your metabolism.

• Jill's health struggles before starting the Feel Great System
• What finally "clicked" for her metabolism and weight loss
• How her gut health dramatically improved
• What "food noise" felt like before—and how it completely disappeared
• The biggest mindset and lifestyle shifts that made this sustainable
• Her mom's transformation: 35 pounds lost and off medications
• Why this approach worked when other methods didn't
• The connection between blood sugar, cravings, and hunger
• What surprised Jill the most during her journey
• How this can work for midlife women (and others!) struggling with weight and energy

If you've been stuck in a cycle of cravings, weight gain, or constant thoughts about food—this episode will open your eyes to what's possible.

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What if severe anxiety, depression, and brain fog aren't just mental health issues—but metabolic ones?

In today's powerful conversation, I'm joined by Dr. Matt Bernstein, a clinical psychiatrist and leading voice in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. We dive deep into the connection between metabolism and brain health—and why conditions like insulin resistance, blood sugar instability, and circadian disruption may be at the root of many mental health struggles.

If you've been dealing with fatigue, poor sleep, mood swings, or difficulty focusing—this episode will help you understand why your body feels out of sync and what you can start doing about it. This is a must-listen for anyone who feels like they've been missing a key piece of their healing puzzle, especially when it comes to more severe mental health issues.

• What "metabolic psychiatry" really means
• The connection between insulin resistance and brain function
• How blood sugar swings impact anxiety, mood, and energy
• Why mitochondrial health is critical for mental clarity
• The role of circadian rhythm in mental and metabolic health
• How modern lifestyle factors are contributing to the mental health crisis
• Where traditional psychiatry may be missing the mark
• Foundational steps to begin supporting both brain and metabolic health

🌐 Learn more about Dr. Bernstein and his work: https://accordmh.com

Dr. Bernstein on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accordmh/

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Carbohydrates have become one of the most controversial topics in nutrition. Depending on who you follow, carbs are either the root of all metabolic disease or an essential part of a healthy diet.

In this episode, I'm sharing my personal and clinical approach to carbohydrates and answering a question I hear all the time:

Do you have to go keto to heal insulin resistance and metabolic issues?

The short answer is no — but the full answer is much more nuanced.

Carbohydrates do impact blood sugar and insulin more than any other macronutrient, which is why low-carb and ketogenic diets can be helpful for some people, especially in the early stages of metabolic dysfunction. However, long-term healing is not about eliminating carbohydrates entirely. It's about restoring the body's ability to handle them appropriately.

In this episode, we explore the concept of metabolic flexibility and why the goal is not permanent restriction, but rather rebuilding a metabolism that can efficiently switch between burning glucose and fat.

I also share a perspective that is often missing from modern nutrition conversations — the role of seasonality and light exposure. Historically, carbohydrate intake naturally fluctuated throughout the year, with lower availability in the winter and higher availability in the warmer months when light is abundant and plant foods are growing.

This seasonal rhythm aligns with how our metabolism and circadian biology are designed to function.

If you've been confused about carbs, frustrated with restrictive diets, or unsure how to approach nutrition long term, this episode will help you understand a more balanced, biologically aligned way forward.

• Why carbohydrates became such a controversial topic
• The role of insulin in carbohydrate metabolism
• Whether keto is necessary for healing
• The concept of metabolic flexibility and why it matters
• When a lower-carb approach may be helpful
• Potential downsides of long-term extreme carb restriction
• My personal framework for using carbohydrates strategically
• The importance of meal timing and insulin patterns
• How seasonality and light exposure influence carbohydrate needs
• Why local and seasonal eating supports metabolic health

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What if cancer isn't just genetic — but deeply connected to your metabolism and your body's ability to manage infections?

In this powerful episode, Shana sits down with Mark Lintern, author of The Cancer Resolution, to uncover the overlooked connection between cancer, chronic infections, and blood sugar dysregulation.

If you're struggling with insulin resistance, fatigue, weight gain, or inflammation, this conversation will connect important dots. You'll learn how glucose, insulin, and mitochondrial dysfunction create an internal environment where both infections and cancer can thrive.

Most importantly, this episode breaks down practical, foundational steps you can take to shift your metabolic health and support your body's natural defenses.

This is about empowerment — not fear — and understanding how your daily choices shape long-term health.

• The surprising connection between infections and cancer
• How blood sugar and insulin impact disease progression
• Why insulin resistance creates a vulnerable internal environment
• The role of mitochondria in both immune function and cancer
• How inflammation links infections, metabolic dysfunction, and cancer
• The impact of circadian rhythm, sleep, and light exposure
• Simple, practical strategies to support a "disease-resistant" body

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Is fasting helping your metabolism… or actually making things worse?

If you've tried fasting and felt shaky, exhausted, or stuck, or if you're fasting longer and seeing no results, this episode is for you. The truth is fasting isn't one-size-fits-all. The wrong approach can actually increase stress hormones, disrupt blood sugar, and stall your progress.

In this episode, I break down:

• How to tell if you're fasting too much or too little
• Why fasting feels easy for some people… and miserable for others
• The role of insulin, cortisol, and circadian rhythm in fasting success
• Why timing your fast matters more than just extending it
• How unstable blood sugar makes fasting feel like punishment
• The biggest mistakes people make when trying intermittent fasting

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