Lindsey Parsons is a gut health coach with a specialty in getting to the root cause of gut imbalances and reversing autoimmune disease naturally. After taking repeated antibiotics for food poisoning, Lindsey’s pre-existing digestive issues only became worse and she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease. Present day, having healed her own health issues holistically, she now helps those struggling with unexplained weight gain and medical problems coined “untreatable” by way of traditional medicine. I was delighted to talk with her about the interesting connection between the gut and metabolic health! 

WHAT WE DISCUSSED: 

[7:29]- How founding a non-profit to change the public school food system led Lindsey to explore gut health and ultimately make it her passion project. 

[12:56]- What symptoms was Lindsey experiencing while struggling with IBS and Hashimoto’s? 

[19:20]- What is the relationship between the gut microbiome and autoimmune disease? 

[24:49]- What causes gut dysbiosis? What are the most popular food triggers? 

[35:04]- Lindsey’s approach to healing the gut post antibiotic use. 

[43:22]- How is gut health connected to blood sugar balance and weight loss resistance? 

[49:51]- Lindsey’s favorite lab tests for GI insight. 

[54:00]- What are the root causes of low stomach acid? 

[1:01:21]- How does the Earth’s seasons influence gut microbiome? 

[1:03:47]- Traveling and its effect on the gut. 

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

BeMe has taken their signature ingredient, soursop, and added it to their very own lemon lime electrolyte mix! I add electrolytes to my water daily and find myself reaching for this lemonade-like flavor all the time. Use code SHANA20 for 20% off your order of $50+ from BeMe! 

Catch the episode where I interviewed the founder of BeMe, Amy Lacey! 

I am SO excited to be offering personalized coaching again! Working with me one-on-one will be offered alongside enrollment in either (or BOTH!) of my courses Low Insulin Academy or Cortisol Calm. This opportunity is now LIVE! 

FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM LINDSEY PARSONS: 

Website: https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/

Instagram: @high.desert.health 

Schedule a complimentary session with Lindsey to determine if she can help you: Free 30 Minute Session

LET'S GET IN TOUCH: 

Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn

YouTube: Optimal Metabolism with Shana Hussin, RDN

Website: www.shanahussinwellness.com

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!

Julie Ruelle is a registered dietitian and works alongside the GoCoCo team where she helps empower consumers to make informed decisions about their food by reducing reliance on ultra-processed products. The GoCoCo app was created to empower individuals to make healthier food choices by helping them avoid ultra-processed foods and their hidden health risks. This episode covered the basics of what ultra-processed foods are, how big food is driven by wealth (not consumers health), and exactly what the chemicals in the food system are! 

WHAT WE DISCUSSED:

[6:32]- What led Julie to investigate the big food industry. 

[9:16]- What EXACTLY are ultra-processed foods?

[15:20]- How are toxic chemicals getting into packaged foods and being labeled as generally recognized as safe? 

[21:58]- Can you put individual ingredients into GoCoCo?

[25:30]- Is all food REALLY just good in moderation?

[34:05]- How natural flavors truly are not “natural.”

[39:47]- Are seed oils really THAT inflammatory?!

[45:45]- How can someone make eating healthy more affordable?

[50:03]- Julie’s frustrations when it comes to healthy eating and big food companies. 

[53:19]- The features of the app, GoCoCo and how it can be used practically in daily life! 

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

You can get a FREE premium membership for the GoCoCo app for an entire year with the code OPTIMAL! 

L’BRI offers free samples so you can try before you buy! I love their skin, body, and hair care products and find them to be hydrating and effective for whatever season it is! 

I am SO excited to be offering personalized coaching again! Working with me one-on-one will be offered alongside enrollment in either of my courses Low Insulin Academy or Cortisol Calm. More information to come once it’s live! 

FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM JULIE RUELLE:

Website: https://www.gococo.app/

LET'S GET IN TOUCH: 

Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn

YouTube: Optimal Metabolism with Shana Hussin, RDN

Website: www.shanahussinwellness.com

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!

Mario Brainovic is the creator of the Analemma Wand, a tool that transforms regular water into its super-charged, full-spectrum coherent state. Mario came across the profound influence of water quality on human health and made it his life’s work to uncover and share knowledge surrounding structured and mother water. What on earth is structured water? How is this different from reverse osmosis or filtered water? Does water have memory? Let's talk about that in this episode! 

WHAT WE DISCUSSED: 

[6:25]- How did Mario get interested in coherent water? 

[12:47]- Are structured water and EZ water one in the same? 

[15:06]- How did water naturally found in nature become unstructured? 

[16:50]- Does water sitting next to a computer or phone make it dirty due to the electromagnetic wavelengths? 

[22:50]- How does the human body react to structured water? What is the fourth phase of water, a gel-like phase? 

[37:26]- Does water have memory? Is water intelligent?

[53:26]- Can the Analemma Wand help heal gut dysbiosis? 

[1:01:23]- How long does it take to create structured water from home? How much structured water should someone drink? 

[1:07:05]- Does structured water influence pet health as well? 

[1:12:00]- Closing thoughts from Mario... including how one's limiting belief about their health may be the reason they are not able to truly heal. 

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

Shop the Analemma Wand here and use code SHANAH for 10% off! 

My Cortisol Balance Mini Course is now LIVE! If you suspect you have cortisol dysregulation, this is the perfect place for you to begin healing your journey! I am offering my listeners a special discount with code MINI20. 

I wrote a FREE Ebook, The Growing Cortisol Crisis, to explain why cortisol dysregulation is predominant in the human population and what we can do about it! Send the Ebook right to your email with this link!

FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM MARIO BRAINOVIC: 

Website: https://analemma-water.com/

LET'S GET IN TOUCH: 

Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn

YouTube: Optimal Metabolism with Shana Hussin, RDN

Website: www.shanahussinwellness.com

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!

Oops! The last few minutes of my episode with Mollie got cut off! Here is the remaining portion of the episode, including how Mollie healed her gallbladder and what habits she is implementing now to maintain a healthy metabolism lifelong through sustainable habits. 

Mollie Starkey is one of my students who completed Low Insulin Academy, my program designed to equip students with lifestyle tools to reverse insulin resistance and blood sugar dysregulation. Since Mollie is passionate about following an integrative approach to health, she began addressing her health issues through caloric restriction and increased activity. Eventually, Mollie found my Instagram and programs and began following the strategies I teach. She quickly experienced weight loss success along with a host of other health improvements! 

WHAT WE DISCUSSED: 

[9:44]- How Low Insulin Academy affected Mollie’s health and life. 

[25:30]- How has Mollie’s husband adapted an optimal metabolic lifestyle as a male? 

[37:50]- How has Mollie welcomed her children's participation in a low insulin lifestyle? What was Mollie’s walk through postpartum depression like? 

[52:49]- What impact did eating low fat have on Mollie’s gallbladder? How can bitter herbs support optimal gallbladder function? 

Oops! The end of my conversation with Mollie got cut off. Part 2 is now live so give it a listen to finish hearing Mollie's story! 

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

PAY WHAT YOU CAN for Low Insulin Academy!!! Start learning these strategies today! 

Special thanks to Hoǒga for sponsoring this weeks episode! I use their red light bulbs, red reading light, and grounding mat. Use code SHANAH12 for 12% off your purchase from Hoǒga! 

LET'S GET IN TOUCH: 

Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn

YouTube: Optimal Metabolism with Shana Hussin, RDN

Website: www.shanahussinwellness.com

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!

Greg the Hydrogen Man recovered from many health issues with help from this hydrogen machine.  He is a leading figure in the research field of molecular hydrogen. After struggling with depression, being told he would need open heart surgery, and a whole slew of additional sudden health diagnoses, Greg decided to take his health into his own hands. He learned about the healing capabilities of hydrogen water and has invested in learning more about molecular hydrogen ever since. 

WHAT WE DISCUSSED: 

[8:58]- Why is Greg so passionate about hydrogen water? 

[14:24]- How did hydrogen water help Greg reverse his heart condition and autoimmune disease? 

[20:11]- How is hydrogen water different from plain tap or filtered water?

[27:35]- What is the most effective way to filter chemicals out of drinking water? 

[36:20]- What are the benefits of hydrogen water? Can someone drink or inhale too much of it? 

[44:18]- How does hydrogen help mitigate chronic disease symptoms? 

[54:28]- How often should someone drink hydrogen water? What to look for when purchasing a hydrogen machine. 

[1:02:15]- What is the difference between structured water and hydrogen water? 

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

Greg has been so kind as to offer my listeners $100 off the Lourdes Hydrofix Premium Edition Hydrogen Machine.This is the same machine I have used since July 2024! Code SHANAH will get you the discount. 

My Cortisol Balance Mini Course is now LIVE! If you suspect you have cortisol dysregulation, this is the perfect place for you to begin healing your journey! I am offering my listeners a special discount with code MINI20. 

BeMe Nutrition has created the first ever electrolytes with soursop in! Use SHANAH20 for 20% off your order of $50 or more. 

North Star Grounding has helped me stay grounded through these harsh Wisconsin winters! I love their grounding pillowcases and shoes. Save 15% on your purchase with code FASTTOHEAL

FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM GREG:

Holy Hydrogen Machine: SHOP HERE!

YouTube: @UPRISING144K Hydrogen Man 

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. 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. 

North Star Grounding has helped me stay grounded through these harsh Wisconsin winters! I love their grounding pillowcases and shoes. Save 15% on your purchase with code FASTTOHEAL

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!