Optimal Metabolism
Episodes
Episode 80- Deep Diving Into Insulin Resistance with Dr. Morgan Nolte
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Morgan Nolte is a geriatric physical therapist from near Omaha, NE. She is passionate about helping adults reverse insulin resistance and live fre...
Episode 79- Going Carnivore-ish and Targeting Protein Needs with Beth Lipton
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Lipton joins me today to talk about her book Carnivore-ish, which she co-wrote with Ashleigh VanHouten. They debunk the conventional "wisdom" tha...
Episode 78- HOT TOPIC! Meeting your WEIGHT LOSS Goals With Therapeutic Fasting and Timed Eating
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most people implement intermittent fasting and/or time-restricted eating for weight loss or to change body composition. They find so many additional b...
Episode 77- Casey Ruff Explains How to Know if you are Burning Fat or Carbs and How to Get Out of the Hunger Cycle
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Casey Ruff has 15 years of experience as a personal trainer and has extensive knowledge in the area of metabolic teasting. In addition to personal tra...
Episode 76- Low-Carb Dietitian Heather DiBiasi Helps Women Lose Weight with Blood Sugar Balance
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heather DiBiasi is a low-carb registered dietitian who teaches women how to balance their blood sugar and hunger hormones to bec0me efficient at fat ...
Episode 75- HOT TOPIC! Is Exercise Necessary for Weight Loss and Reversing Insulin Resistance?
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise has endless benefits, we know this! But is it actually necessary to lose weight and reverse insulin resistance? While it is extremely helpf...
Episode 74- BONUS! My Mealtime Mastery Interview on the Boundless Body Radio Podcast
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am releasing a bonus episode! This is my second appearance on the Boundless Body Radio podcast with host Casey Ruff. In this episode, we discu...
Episode 73- HOT TOPIC! Are Blood Sugar Crashes Causing Symptoms of Hypoglycemia?
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel like you need to eat all the time for fear of shakiness, being "hangry", anxious, or dizzy, this episode will help you immensly! Hypogly...
Episode 72- Cynthia Thurlow Outlines 45 Days of Intermittent Fasting Transformation for Women
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting and nutrition expert, and a two-time TEDx speaker. She leads numerous specialty fasting...
Episode 71- Jess Reid- Explains the Importance of Mindset and 4 Questions to Ask to Conquer Limiting Beliefs
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jess Reid and I discuss the importance of mindset when working through weight loss, health issues, and life changes. Jess provides a...
Episode 70- Olivia Roberge Experiments With Diabetic Food Recommendations and Blood Sugar Outcomes
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia Roberge is a third year naturopathic medical student and certified Primal Health Coach who specializes in improving women's metabolic health fo...
Episode 69- An Update On My Son's Battle With Ulcerative Colitis
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2016 my son was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. The next 3 years were hellish in trying to get it under control, find the root cause, and keep ...
Episode 68- Ben Azadi Interviews Me on the Keto Kamp podcast
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes from the Keto Kamp podcast with Ben Azadi: Today, I am blessed to have here with me Shana Hussin. She grew up in Wisconsin, and earned her ...
Episode 67- Is Fasting Safe for Women?
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some influencers claim women shouldn't fast, or that it is not safe. If this were true, wouldn't we have died out as a species? There are a few thing...
Episode 66- Protein Sparing Modified Fasts for Fat Loss
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Longer fasts past 24 hours can be very difficult for some to implement successfully. Protein-sparing modified fasts offer an excellent alternative to...
Episode 65- Fruit and Vegetable Recommendations for a Low-Carb Diet
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fruit and vegetable intake can be a bit confusing on a low-carb diet! Although I teach therapeutic carb restriction to reverse obesity and lifestyle ...
Episode 64- 5 Strategies to Master Your Eating Window
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My new course, Mealtime Mastery, is now Live! It is one thing to master intermittent fasting, but quite another to feel in control of your eating win...
Episode 63- Do You Need to Go Low-Carb to Lose Weight?
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While I am not completely against eating carbohydrates, I do believe that lowering overall intake to a therapeutic level is helpful for just about an...
Episode 62- Do Men Lose Weight Faster Than Women?
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This isn't really a black or white kind of answer, but I'll do my best! There are many factors that come into play, and I discuss several. Men do te...
Episode 61- A Different Approach to Kill Sugar Cravings
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sugar cravings are very real! How do you get back on track following a period of higher carb eating, longer eating windows, or falling off track? I...
Episode 60- Best-Selling Author Ben Azadi Transforms His Life and Teaches Others The Same With Keto Flexing!
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2008, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, went through a personal health transformation, shredding 80 pounds of fat. Ever since, he has been on a mission to help 1 b...
Episode 59- My 2021 Pep Talk for YOU!
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I get it. It's the end of the year, it's after the holidays, and it is hard to get back on track and prioritize health. Here is my 2021 pep talk for...
Episode 58- Dr. Tracy Page Interviews Me About Healing With Intermittent Fasting
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am interviewed by Dr. Tracy Page of Wisconsin Functional Medicine. We discuss how fasting can heal the body and...
Episode 57- Adrenal Fatigue or Adrenalin Dominance? with Dr. Michael Platt
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by the intriguing Dr. Michael Platt. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and has nearly four decades of experience working wi...
Episode 56- SUCCESS STORY! Wade Paffenroth Loses 39 Pounds and Reverses Pre-Diabetes in 12 Weeks
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After struggling with his weight most of his adult life, Wade Paffenroth decided to follow in his wife's footsteps and implement the Fast To Heal str...
Episode 55- Jimmy Moore Clears Confusion Around Cholesterol, Saturated Fats, and Lab Testing
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Confused about cholesterol levels? You're not alone! Jimmy Moore is one of the leading authorities on truthful saturated fat and cholesterol informat...
Episode 54- Why Temple Stewart, RD, Left Conventional Nutrition to Truly Heal Clients!
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Temple Stewart is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in low-carb/ketogenic diets. She graduated from the University of Tennessee before ...
Episode 53- From Hospitalist to Low-Carb Health Coach with Dr. Elie Jarrouge
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elie Jarrouge was trained in the conventional medical system, and has been a hospitalist since 2013. After watching conventional treatments for ...
Episode 52- Treating Diabetic Patients With Low-Carb Diets and Fasting with Alyssa Gallagher, RD
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Like most conventionally trained dietitians, Alyssa Gallagher began her career as a practitioner recommending standard nutrition guidelines, growing ...
Episode 51- Adapting Keto Eating to Power Weight Loss with Jess Reid
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Reid adapted a low-carb keto diet over 8 years ago with the intention of short-term weight loss. She felt so good following low-carb that she mad...
Episode 50- What Type of Interference is Holding You Back From Achieving Better Health? with Dr. Raymond Nichols
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is chiropractor Dr. Ray Nichols, whose mission is to connect the disconnected, the disempowered and the suffering, and get them back to...
Episode 49- Achieving Nutritional PEACE
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I had the opportunity to discuss my teaching on the Boundless Body Podcast. Show notes from the Boundless Body Radio Podcast: Shana Hussin earned...
Episode 48- Breaking Through The Misconceptions of Salt and Sodium with Darryl Bosshardt of Redmond Real Salt
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Darryl Bosshardt of Redmond's Real Salt, and he helps me bust through the myths and misconceptions surrounding salt and sodium. Wher...
Episode 47- SUCCESS STORY! Kirk Ripplinger Loses Over 100 Pounds with an Intermittent Fasting and Low-Carb Eating Approach!
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At 311 pounds, Kirk Ripplinger knew he had to do something about his weight and health. Fed up after failing diet attempts and eating plans that did n...
Episode 46- How Does a Heavy Work Load Contribute to Stress Management? with Joe Sanok
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Sanok is a keynote and TEDx speaker, business consultant, and podcaster. In this episode, we discuss Joe's new book, Thursday is the New Friday. ...
Episode 45- Tracking My Blood Sugar with a Continuous Glucose Monitor!
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My friends at Nutrisense shared with me a continuous glucose monitoring as a tool to see trends in food response, stress, sleep, and exercise. This...
Episode 44- How to Use the Fasting Mimicking Diet with Dr. Will Hsu
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. William is the CMO of L-Nutra and continues to advance the science and research on the Fasting Mimicking Diet. The ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet...
Episode 43- You've Implemented Intermittent Fasting But Haven't Seen Much Progress... Now What??
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know those people who adapt a 16:8 intermittent fasting lifestyle and the weight just falls off, and miracles unfold. It happens sometimes, bu...
Episode 42- Learn How To Simply Integrate More Organ Meats Into Your Diet with James Barry
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Barry has been a professional chef and in the culinary field for over 16 years. His passion for ancestral eating and innate healing has lead hi...
Episode 41- 3 Strategies to Try if You Are Struggling with Progress
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Planning and support are key to your success! You can also try a fat fast to burn out carb stores and help your body in to fat burning mode. In this...
Episode 40-5 Tips to Nip Childhood Obesity in the Bud!
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting is Hard, Not To Mention Keeping Your Child Happy and Healthy! In this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, I outline 5 steps to help your chil...
Episode 39- Digestion Basics, Fasting, Functional Testing, Healing From PCOS, and More with Danielle Hamilton, FNTP
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle Hamilton, FNTP, was told that her PCOS, asthma, and allergies were non-reversible and she would need prescription meds to manage her illness...
Episode 38- Overcoming Sugar Cravings, Constant Hunger Fat Fasting and Fasting Variations
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Chantel Ray of the Waist Away podcast interviews me! We discuss How To Stop Craving Sweet Foods, Appetite Control, Fat Fasting a...
Episode 37- Using Fasting and Nutritional Protocols to Support Cancer Treatments with Martha Tettenborn, RD
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Martha Tettenborn, RD shares her inspiring story of surviving and thriving through cancer and chemo treatments! It is no secret that cancer thri...
Episode 36- Intermittent Fasting as a Tool for Thyroid Health with Dr. Rebecca Warren
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rebecca is one of the leading experts around thyroid health. At age 16 she suffered a massive gallbladder attack, and her gallbladder was removed...
Episode 34- SUCCESS STORY! Miranda Hugghins Reverses Chronic Illness Through Keto and Intermittent Fasting
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Miranda Hugghins had reached 321 pounds by the time she graduated high school. Although many of her family members also struggled with obesity and ch...
Episode 33- The Benefits of Continuous Glucose Monitoring with Cheri Bantilan, RD
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cheri Bantilan is a registered dietitian for Nutrisense, and an expert in using continuous glucose monitoring as a tool to see trends in blood glucos...
Episode 32- The 7 Top Health Habits as Shared by Dave Sherwin
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Sherwin is the host of The Dirobi Health Show, and has helped more than 100,000 people lose weight and improve their health since starting his h...
Episode 31- Using Healthy Foods to Fuel Your Body with Chantel Ray
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chantel Ray has kept more than 30 pounds off for several years by combining intermittent fasting and a keto-flex diet. She is the author of Waist Awa...
Episode 30- SUCCESS STORY! Beth Voet Experiences Healing With Intermittent Fasting and Gluten-Free Diet
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Voet suffered from debilitating migraines, shoulder, and neck pain. Shana helped her start a gluten-free diet in January of 2021, and shortly af...
Episode 29- What About Health at Every Size?
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe you can be healthy at every size? In this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, I explore the concept of health at every size (HAES). The H...
Episode 28- Confused About Carbs? Carbohydrate Consumption Guidance Here!
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carbohydrate intake can be so confusing! In this episode, we discuss all things related to carbohydrate intake, including the following: Should w...
Episode 27- Which Fasting Protocols Is Best For YOU?
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are many different types of fasting… intermittent, alternate day, one meal a day, crescendo fasting, extended fasts, and more! How do you know...
Episode 26- SUCCESS STORY! Jim Steineke Beats Weight Fluctuations and Sleep Disturbances
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Steineke adapted an intermittent fasting lifestyle 4 months ago after decades of weight fluctuations and sleep disturbances. Since that time he ha...
Episode 25- Q&A! Weight Stalls, Intermittent Fasting with Digestive Issues, and Healing with Chronic Illness
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago I released an episode of intermittent fasting FAQ's and it was one of my most downloaded episodes, so I decided to do another round as...
Episode 24: My Sons Battle With Ulcerative Colitis and How He Ultimately Healed
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My son Hunter was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2016, and was very ill for almost 3 years. We tried everything to heal him, from supplements, ...
Episode 23: Q&A! All Things Related to Intermittent Fasting
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your intermittent fasting FAQ's are answered! Should kids and teenagers intermittent fast? How can I address childhood obesity? Can I exercise w...
Episode 21- Nutritional Therapies Discussed on The Fasting Highway
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme Currie interviews Shana on his podcast The Fasting Highway, where they discuss their inspirational stories and all things related to intermitte...
Episode 20- Grant Belvin Shares the Benefits of Intermittent Fasting- Besides Just Weight Loss!
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Belvin has a masters degree in Kinesiology. Throughout the years he has tried many nutritional approaches to find natural healing and an increas...
Episode 19- The New Un-Diets with The Beauty Construct Speakers Series
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are 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-inflamm...
Episode 18- Overcoming Disordered Eating Through Intermittent Fasting with Courtney Simpson
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney 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 inter...
Episode 17- Using a Meat-Based Diet to Heal Depression, Anxiety, and Physical Ailments with Michelle Hurn, RDN
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Hurn is a registered dietitian from the Portland, Oregon area. She is a former high-carb elite runner, recently recovering her health by eati...
Episode 16- SUCCESS STORY! Health in Progress With Anna Jones
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes 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...
Episode 15- Insight Into a Personalized Visit With Shana!
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever 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...
Episode 14- Reliable Nutritional Therapies With Megan Sexton, RDN
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Megan 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 ...
Episode 13- How to Maintain a Healthy Bodyweight With Graeme Currie
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme Currie lost an amazing 132 pounds in 15 months by adapting an intermittent fasting lifestyle! He has an intimate understanding of going on a hu...
Episode 12- Sharing My Story on Pulling Back The Curtain Podcast
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie 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...
Episode 11- HOT TOPIC! Thanksgiving and Holiday Nutrition Strategies
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did 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 T...
Episode 10- SUCCESS STORY! Joy Paffenroth Shares Victories and Challenges of Intermittent Fasting
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 i...
Episode 9- SUCCESS STORY! Jeni Marciniak Adapts Intermittent Fasting to Overcome Perimenopause
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 t...
Episode 8- Are Extended Fasts For You?
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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, thi...
Episode 7- SUCCESS STORY! Jean Landreman Beats Weight Cycling and Stalls!
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Jean Landreman. Jean and her husband have owned Landreman's Family Restaurant in Wisconsin f...
Episode 6- You Can Be Your Own Health Advocate!
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 dis...
Episode 5- SUCCESS STORY! Alison Johnson uses Intermittent Fasting to Improve Her Physical Fitness
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ...
Episode 4- SUCCESS STORY! Heather Steineke Overcomes Chronic Constipation and Weight Cycling
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
Episode 3- SUCCESS STORY! Lydia Mader Overcomes Cravings and Digestive Distress, and Improves ADD
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fast To Heal Stories, Shana talks with Lydia Mader. Lydia is a sophomore in college, leading the busy, and oftentimes, unhealthy co...
Episode 2: SUCCESS STORY! Melissa Hussin Loses 50 Pounds With Intermittent Fasting After Bariatric Surgery Failed
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 s...
Introductory Episode- My Story and Why I'm Passionate About What I Teach!
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...