Optimal Metabolism

Dr. Matt Dawson is the CEO and co-founder of Wild Health- a refined medical service providing personalized, genetics-based care. Dr. Dawson's curiosity surrounding the role of genetics first peaked when he watched a friend adopt a personalized treatment plan for chronic disease and heal much more effectively than he had when following a generalized treatment protocol. It was fun to review parts of my genetic test results with Dr. Dawson in this episode along with discussing the insight genetic testing offers into one's understanding of their unique physiology.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED:

[8:28]- What led Dr. Dawson to pursue longevity medicine?

[12:21]- What are genetic SNPs?

[15:43]- How can genetic testing be used to personalize someone's dietary approach?

[26:58]- According to Dr. Dawson, how can one elevate their healthspan? Does a calorie deficit have the potential to increase one's lifetime?

[39:25]- What is the root cause of high morning blood sugar?

[44:37]- What is the process of working with Wild Health?

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Special thanks to Wild Health for sponsoring this episode! I completed their genetic test a few months ago and received so much insight from the results.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DR. MATT DAWSON:

Website: https://www.wildhealth.com/

Podcast: Wild Health Podcast

LET'S GET IN TOUCH:

Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn

Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin

Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/

MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS:

ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!

If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community!

Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE.

Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!

Grab my metabolic testing guide!

BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing [email protected] and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Jimi Sturgeon-Smith shared her powerful story of overcoming breast cancer at age 40 using a blend of conventional and holistic treatment therapies. In this episode she recalls her walk with breast cancer and how present day she lives differently in remission. Jimi also shares how despite her genetic predisposition to cancer and her mother having chosen a conventional treatment plan, Jimi was confident in the healing power of ancient medicine and God.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED:

[7:38]- The strategies I teach that Jimi implements in her own life.

[13:20]- Jimi's journey of losing her mother to breast cancer, receiving a breast cancer diagnosis herself at age 40, and walking us through her treatment plan.

[36:04]- The nutrition and water protocols Jimi followed while healing from cancer.

[43:34]- The integrative clinic Jimi was treated at.

[47:21]- How Jimi afforded the holistic cancer care she received.

[51:42]- Is there a difference in left vs right breast cancer predisposition?

[57:04]- What lifestyle habits does Jimi now implement in her daily life after being in remission?

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

I am SO excited to share that I have partnered with BeMe Nutrition to create a Metabolic Bundle! The METABOLIC BOOST BUNDLE includes soursop shakes and gummies along with my Measuring Metabolic Health book. All those who purchase the bundle are entered into a drawing to have a brunch with me, members of the BeMe team, and 3 of your friends!

I love the Reset 1-Day Fasting Kit from ProLon for my friends who are new to fasting but still want to experience the benefits of an extended fast! Use code FASTTOHEAL for 15% off!

Expert Miriam Jacobsen was recently on the podcast to share her experience of overcoming breast cancer holistically as well.

CONNECT WITH JIMI STURGEON-SMITH:

Instagram: @jimisturgeonsmith

LET'S GET IN TOUCH:

Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn

Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin

Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/

MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS:

ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!

If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community!

Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE.

Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!

Grab my metabolic testing guide!

BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing [email protected] and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Wow, am I glad to close the door on 2024! It was easily the most challenging year of my life mentally and emotionally speaking, but also the year I invested most in my personal relationship with God and saw it thrive like never before. In this episode I share the four biggest lessons I learned in 2024 and what you can expect from me in 2025! Thank you for being along for the journey, I pray you find your best health this New Year.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED:

[7:22]- Life changes I experienced in 2024 including the loss of my parents and business struggles.

[17:28]- How I let go of perfectionism.

[19:15]- The process of rebranding my entire business (a larger project than I thought it would be!)

[23:38]- When I felt inconvenienced by the opportunities I had in life, I was reminded God's timing is far more perfect than I could imagine or plan for.

[29:31]- It's important to stop living in the past and look forward to the present and future.

[31:04]- Identifying my idols and reprioritizing my self-worth to rest in what God says about me.

[33:45]- What you should expect to learn from me in 2025!

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

I am SO excited to share that I have partnered with BeMe Nutrition to create a Metabolic Bundle! The METABOLIC BOOST BUNDLE includes soursop shakes and gummies along with my Measuring Metabolic Health book. All those who purchase the bundle are entered into a drawing to have a brunch with me, members of the BeMe team, and 3 of your friends!

SWIRISE is another red light therapy company that creates every red light technology you could dream of! I use their red light panel on my desk and turn it on while working.

LET'S GET IN TOUCH:

Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn

Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin

Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/

HOW TO LEARN MORE:

ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!

If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community!

Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE.

Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!

Grab my metabolic testing guide!

BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing [email protected] and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Amanda Kuda is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert. After realizing that the best version of herself did not include drinking, she closed the door on alcohol in 2017. Amanda went from being a casual drinker to elevating her life through living alcohol free. Present day, she offers a contemporary perspective on personal growth, self-actualization, and spiritual enlightenment, all through the lens of voluntary sobriety.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED:

[6:18]- How going alcohol free for 30 days translated into 8 years of sobriety for Amanda.

[12:58]- How have Amanda's friendships been impacted by living alcohol free?

[26:08]- What influence can a parent have on their children by adopting healthy boundaries with alcohol?

[34:55]- What advice does Amanda have for wives who want their husbands to reevaluate their relationship with drinking?

[40:48]- Tips for creating alcohol "rules" so one does not rely on drinking in times of stress and trauma.

[46:22]- How do men and women metabolize alcohol differently?

[50:43]- How can alcohol interfere with a spiritual awakening?

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Amanda has been so kind as to share her 21-Day Challenge on how to break up with alcohol for FREE with my listeners. Use code SHANA at checkout to snag this awesome resource.

My go-to for all things immunity comes from BeMe! Use code SHANAH20 for 20% off orders of $50 or more.

FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM AMANDA KUDA:

Website: https://www.amandakuda.com/

Instagram: @amandakuda

Book: Unbottled Potential: Break Up with Alcohol and Break Through to Your Best Life

LET'S GET IN TOUCH:

Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn

Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin

Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/

MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS:

ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!

If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community!

Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE.

Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!

Grab my metabolic testing guide!

BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing [email protected] and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Nicki Williams is a nutritional therapist and hormone expert who embarked on a personal healing journey after struggling with exhaustion, weight gain, and hormone imbalances in her early forties. She is the founder of Happy Hormones for Life and is the host of the Happy Hormones Podcast that features quick episodes with hormone hacks. Present day, Nicki guides women worldwide to heal confusing hormonal symptoms and live their happiest and healthiest lives.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED:

[4:56]- How a false diagnosis of depression led Nicki to discover the symptoms she was experiencing were actually a result of perimenopause.

[12:04]- What did Nicki's protocol, written by an endocrinologist, entail for healing her perimenopause symptoms?

[18:06]- How does business syndrome affect a female's cortisol production?

[21:56]- What are the feisty four hormones?

[42:55]- Should someone work with Nicki, what can they expect?

[46:06]- How emotional stress contributes to health complications.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

L'Bri creates my favorite body lotion (I love the scent mandarin fig!) and year-round shampoo! Any of their products would make for great gifts. Order your free samples using this link!

FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM NICKI WILLIAMS:

Website: https://happyhormonesforlife.com/

Instagram: @happyhormonesforlife

Book: Life After Menopause

LET'S GET IN TOUCH:

Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn

Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin

Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/

MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS:

ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!

If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community!

Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE.

Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!

Grab my metabolic testing guide!

BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing [email protected] and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Miriam Jacobsen is a functional medicine dietitian with 15+ years of experience helping people improve their physical and mental well-being through food, mindset, lifestyle, and breathwork so they can feel more alive in their bodies. Miriam's holistic healing approach challenges current medical narratives by examining physiological, biochemical, social, and emotional factors to resolve underlying symptoms of poor digestion, fatigue, and mood imbalances. It was enlightening to have a conversation with Miriam about trauma healing, holistic approaches to treating cancer, and the power of breathwork.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED:

[9:17]- How Miriam healed from tragic life events including losing her father to 9/11 when she was 13, being poisoned by pollutants from the Twin Towers falling, and surviving breast cancer.

[13:42]- How Miriam's mothers breast and lung cancer journey allowed Miriam to understand cancer's correlation with autoimmune disease and environmental exposures.

[17:18]- How did eating a vegan diet leave Miriam feeling physically weak and energetically drained?

[19:36]- What is the most effective test to run for food sensitivities? Should someone get retested to assess if they are still sensitive to those foods?

[25:28]- How did Miriam handle her breast cancer diagnosis?

[40:41]- Present day, what does Miriam's lifestyle look like? Nutrition? Fasting? Nervous system regulation?

[46:43]- What is chelation therapy? How did Miriam leverage this healing modality for her own personal health journey?

[51:35]- The role of breathwork in trauma healing and restoring nervous system balance. Miriam's beginner breathwork recommendations.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

I am working on my self-paced version of Cortisol Calm at this very moment. Stay tuned for the release in January!

My very favorite product recommendations are shared here! Gift your loved ones wellness gifts this holiday season!

It has been such a joy to partner with BeMe to create their 12 Days of Christmas offer!

FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM MIRIAM JACOBSEN:

Website: https://www.everybodybliss.com/

Instagram: @everybodybliss

LET'S GET IN TOUCH:

Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn

Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin

Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/

MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS:

ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!

If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community!

Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE.

Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!

Grab my metabolic testing guide!

BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing [email protected] and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Lori Balue gained a certificate as a functional nutrition practitioner after healing herself from metabolic dysfunction and PCOS. To promote weight loss and nervous system regulation, Lori implemented daily movement, grounding, and sunlight exposure as often as she could. For her 60th birthday, and to celebrate a 100 pound weight loss journey, Lori walked the Grand Canyon from one side to the other. If you want encouragement about losing weight in your 50's/60's, Lori's story is just that!

WHAT WE DISCUSSED:

[6:31]- How did genetic predisposition to obesity motivate Lori to heal childhood metabolic dysfunction and turn off her precursors for obesity?

[29:30]- How does Lori educate people to "turn the sugar switch off?" How did she use keto to do this?

[42:12]- How does lifestyle determine someone's health more so than genetics?

[55:26]- Did Lori use hormone replenishment therapy or other interventions to experience a smooth transition into menopause?

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Lori was generous to share her Stubborn Fat Buster Mini Course with my listeners for free! Access that course here.

My very favorite product recommendations are shared here! Gift your loved ones wellness gifts this holiday season!

FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM LORI BLAUE:

Website: https://loribalue.com/

Instagram: @loribalueweightloss

Youtube: @Holistic Low Carb Weight Loss Women over 50

LET'S GET IN TOUCH:

Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn

Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin

Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/

MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS:

ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!

If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community!

Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE.

Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!

Grab my metabolic testing guide!

BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing [email protected] and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

This bonus episode is a replay of a conversation I had with Lauren Sanchez from the Total Mastery Wellness Show! The show was a free event that took place in October with over 30+ wellness experts sharing their various areas of expertise. In my segment of the event I shared lifestyle tools for maintaining healthy cortisol and melatonin levels, healing insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction, and living a lifestyle that supports healthy metabolism.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED:

[1:16]- Sharing life updates, including the passing of my father.

[8:54]- What is the importance of regulating your blood sugar even if you don't have a metabolic illness?

[15:50]- What three labs do I recommend for understanding your metabolic health?

[18:22]- How does fasting help regulate insulin and blood sugar levels?

[27:17]- Where does someone start with fasting?

[32:55]- How do sleep and stress impact blood sugar and success with fasting?

[43:00]- How has respecting natural sunlight patterns brought my cortisol levels back within a healthy range?

[48:57]- What are the most common mistakes I see from my students when it comes to fasting?

LET'S GET IN TOUCH:

Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn

Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin

Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/

MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS:

ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!

If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community!

Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE.

Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!

Grab my metabolic testing guide!

BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing [email protected] and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Dr. Martin Moore-Ede has been a leading expert on circadian clocks and the health problems including sleep disorders, fatigue, diabetes and cancer caused by light at night. He is the author of The Light Doctor and discovered the human circadian clock as a professor at Harvard University. Dr. Moore-Ede currently teaches about blue light toxicity as a carcinogen contributing to the current cancer epidemic. He also shares why it is important that you use healthy circadian lighting environments and protect your circadian clock to optimize your health!

WHAT WE DISCUSSED:

[6:21]- What led Dr. Moore-Ede to invest in light health?

[16:28]- What is the significance of the suprachiasmatic nucleus, also known as the human circadian clock?

[23:08]- How to travel well and overcome jet lag.

[28:40]- Is artificial blue light, particularly at night, a known carcinogen?

[39:06]- What effects do a lack of sunlight and excess artificial blue light exposure have?

[42:15]- Can blue light disrupt you while you are sleeping?

[48:49]- What is the significance of UVA for mental health?

[52:20]- Dr. Moore-Ede's thoughts on blue light blocking glasses and sunglasses.

[54:21]- Why has it taken so long for the power of light to be discussed?

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Here is a link to all my FAVORITE blue light blocking products and red light therapies!

Soon I will be releasing Cortisol Calm for self-paced learning! Be sure to be on my email list (sign up at the bottom of my website) to be the first to hear about this release!

FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DR. MARTIN MOORE-EDE:

Website: https://thelightdoctor.com/

Instagram: @circadianlightdoctor

YouTube: Dr. Martin Moore-Ede

LET'S GET IN TOUCH:

Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn

Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin

Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/

MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS:

ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!

If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community!

Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE.

Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!

Grab my metabolic testing guide!

BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing [email protected] and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Dr. Liz Lyster is an OB/GYN medical doctor, best-selling author and speaker, and an expert in perimenopause and menopause. She has a private practice in California where she provides resources for women in midlife to successfully lose weight, have more energy, and increase their motivation and drive. In this episode Dr. Lyster shares information about female hormone fluctuations, symptoms of perimenopause and menopause and how to combat them, and her thoughts on hormone replacement therapy.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [5:44]- How did experiencing menopause at age 43 provoke Dr. Lyster's interest in women's hormone health?

[8:15]- What are the triggers that can bring menopause about early for some females?

[12:26]- Why do women begin to see an increase in cholesterol levels during perimenopause?

[18:03]- What can be the cause of high cortisol and blood sugar levels specifically in the morning?

[32:49]- Who does Dr. Lyster qualify to be a candidate for hormone replenishment therapy?

[40:09]- How can someone combat brain fog as hormone levels begin to shift?

[44:33]- What hormone replenishment delivery methods does Dr. Lyster use for her patients?

[47:32]- When women are through menopause, do they still need hormone replenishment therapy?

[49:57]- How can women combat weight gain, specifically abdominal weight gain, as they age?

[57:56]- Is there any interference between hormone replenishment therapy and semaglutide medications?

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Joi Wellness is a company that specializes in both male and female lab testing. If you're not sure where to start, this would be a great place! Use FASTTOHEAL for 15% off sitewide!

Frequent walking is such an incredible habit for balancing blood sugar and staying physically active! Walking Pad is offering my listeners 30% off their walking pads with code SHANAHUSSINRDN.

Soon I will be releasing Cortisol Calm for self-paced learning! Be sure to be on my email list (sign up at the bottom of my website) to be the first to hear about this release!

FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DR. LIZ LYSTER:

Website: https://drlizmd.com/

Instagram: @drlizlyster

Miracle of Menopause: Online Community

Read Dr. Lyster's book for FREE: Go For GREAT: Thrive at every age!

LET'S GET IN TOUCH:

Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn

Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin

Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/

MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS:

ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!

If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community!

Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE.

Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!

Grab my metabolic testing guide!

BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing [email protected] and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!