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Part 2 of my two part conversation with Candace and Jess! Last week Jess shared insightful information about fertility and supporting the female's menstrual cycle. This week, Candace covered transitioning into menopause, decreasing the uncomfortable symptoms often associated with it, and hormone replenishment therapy. Jess also chimed in about how insulin sensitivity changes according to hormone production.  [4:23]- What are the indicators of moving through the stages of perimenopause and menopause?  [20:04]- Why does lifestyle need to change as females age due to hormone production changes?  [27:21]- How to practice cycle syncing! How does insulin sensitivity change throughout the four stages of the cycle?  [33:50]- What is the best way to test your hormones? What are Candace’s thoughts on bioidentical hormone replenishment therapy?  This episode is sponsored by THEIA HEALTH. Click HERE to order your CGM without a prescription! FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM CANDACE AND JESS:  Website: https://www.yourhormonebalance.com/  Jess’s online coaching services: www.bodyblissbyjess.net Your Hormone Balance Instagram: @yourhormonebalance  Body Bliss By Jess Instagram: @bodyblissbyjess  New Test Kit: Rebalance Rescue Guide  *Use code FASTER50 for $50 off this kit!  FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Candace Burch and Jess Suchan, a mother-daughter duo, joined me on the podcast this week to talk about all things hormone health! Candance serves as a hormone health educator, Jess as a holistic health coach. In this first episode we covered Jess’s areas of specialty: supporting fertility, tracking the menstrual cycle naturally, breaking down the four phases of the menstrual cycle and optimizing nutrition during each phase, and hormonal birth control.  [7:08]- How did Jess become passionate about holistic hormone health?  [12:24]- What is Candace’s personal story that brought her to educating males and females worldwide about their hormones?  [21:58]- What are the primary causes of infertility? How does hormone health contribute to infertility?  [33:23]- How can someone safely transition off hormonal birth control? What are alternative ways to track the menstrual cycle?  Be sure to tune in next week for part 2 of this conversation with Candace and Jess, where we hear from Candace about transitioning from perimenopause into menopause!  Special thanks to Theia Health for sponsoring this episode. CGM’s provide incredible information for understanding your blood sugar levels- find out if using a CGM is for you! FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM CANDACE AND JESS:  Website: https://www.yourhormonebalance.com/  Jess’s online coaching services: www.bodyblissbyjess.net Your Hormone Balance Instagram: @yourhormonebalance  Body Bliss By Jess Instagram: @bodyblissbyjess  FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Dr. Thomas Seyfried is a professor of biology at Boston University. Dr. Seyfried’s research, in which he has over 200 peer-reviewed publications, focuses on metabolic therapies to hault the growth and replication of cancer. He has received many honors and awards from diverse organizations and is the author of Cancer as a Metabolic Disease. In this episode we talk heavily about Dr. Seyfried's research and the cancer treatment plan he has developed from his years of research and lab work.  [9:02]- What led Dr. Seyfried to pursue research on cancer as a metabolic disease? What are his research findings- cancer feeding off glucose and glutamine?  [25:23]- What is Dr. Seyfried’s recommended cancer treatment plan based on the research he has completed?  [30:58]- Are there successful cancer treatments out there that are not available to the standard cancer patient? Why not?  [41:00]- How does metabolic therapy increase the vitality of the body while decreasing tumor size?  [46:47]- What is the affordability factor of the metabolic therapy treatment?  [55:43]- Why is it important to get into ketosis, since cancerous cells are unable to use ketones and fatty acids for energy?  [1:02:46]- Do different cancers use different fuel sources?  [1:07:51]- What is the maintenance protocol of recovering from cancer according to Dr. Seyfried?  Special thanks to Uba for sponsoring this episode. Use this link and code Shana10 to shop their portion-controlled dishes to help you meet your protein goals! FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DR. THOMAS SEYFRIED:  Website: https://tomseyfried.com/  Twitter: tnseyfried  FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

HOT TOPIC! Once someone heals from insulin resistance, can it return? Well, to answer that we need to assess whether your lifestyle promotes metabolic health or illness! Let’s talk about that in this episode, along with my personal journey of reversing insulin resistance and how to know whether you struggle with metabolic dysregulation.  [1:56]- What was my experience with insulin resistance?  [5:33]- What diseases are a result of insulin dysregulation?  [15:11]- What causes insulin resistance to return, even after it has been reversed?  [16:56]- Why am I confident I will not develop prediabetes or type 2 diabetes?  [20:50]- How does one know if they have insulin resistance? What are the physical symptoms? What labs should one request?        FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Dr. Bill Rawls is an expert in the field of herbal medicine. After practicing conventional medicine for 15 years, Dr. Rawls was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. When the standard medical approach  was not offering the healing he was looking for, he looked to alternative medicine, where he truly found the root cause of his disease and was able to heal. Dr. Rawl has created his own supplement company and he also authored the book, The Cellular Wellness Solution, which specifically credits mitochondrial health.  [4:40]- What is Dr. Rawls story? Why did he leave his professional career as an OBGYN and now specializes in herbal medicine?  [9:35]- How does the mitochondria function as a battery in the cell? How is aging predicted by mitochondrial health?  [19:22]- What piqued Dr. Rawls interest in herbal medicine?  [25:47]- What are the benefits of fresh vs. dried herbs?  [32:55]- Sleep pressure, what is it? How can one increase sleep quality with the herbs Dr. Rawls shared?  [45:27]- What are Dr. Rawls thoughts on intermittent fasting and low carb?  [50:48]- Is there benefit to rotating herbal consumption? Or should the same herbs be taken on a daily basis?  [55:30]- How can one work with Dr. Rawls if they are interested?  FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DR. BILL RAWLS:  Website: https://rawlsmd.com/  Instagram: @rawlsmd  Supplement Line: Dr. Rawl's Supplements  Special thanks to Theia Health for sponsoring this episode. CGM’s provide incredible information for understanding your blood sugar levels- find out if using a CGM is for you! FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!  

Dane Johnson is a certified holistic nutritionist and founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle. Dane suffered from ulcerative colitis and first was treated by the standard medical approach. Finding himself so weak he couldn't walk or carry on lifes challenges, Dane checked himself out of the hospital and committed to creating an alternative healing plan for himself. He now helps people heal holistically from severe bowel and digestive diseases. This conversation is empowering and inspirational for anyone struggling with chronic disease!  [6:00]- Dane’s story, including why conventional medical treatments failed him. Why and how did he shift to an alternative healing approach?  [17:35]- How did Dane use mindset to empower his body to heal?  [32:58]- What are the shortcomings of standard trained doctors? What can a functional medical doctor offer? [54:50]- What is the importance of healing the gut? How does Dane use GI testing to offer insights into one’s gut health?  [1:08:58]- How does one encourage family to get on board with holistic healing?  Special thanks to L’BRI for sponsoring this episode. To order your free samples from this clean and purposeful skin care company, use the link here!  FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DANE JOHNSON:  Website: https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com/  Instagram: @danejohnson1  Business Instagram: @crohnscolitis_lifestyle FREE IBD Strategy Session: https://www.cclworkshop.com/apply   FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Have you tried intermittent fasting and felt it failed you? Gin Stephens is an intermittent fasting expert who has been teaching fasting strategies for 10 years. After experiencing transformational life changes from intermittent fasting herself, such as increased skin elasticity and loss of 80 pounds, Gin has devoted her professional career to encouraging men and women to pursue practical lifestyle changes to become their happiest, healthiest selves.  [4:20]- Registration for Low Insulin Academy LIVE is open NOW through January 12! This is likely my final course with group coaching, so if you are wanting to access this supportive community, make sure to enroll. I can’t wait to heal metabolic disease together!  [7:13]- Why does Gin so firmly believe in intermittent fasting as a powerful healing mechanism?  [9:06]- What books has Gin authored? Find them here!  [24:35]- What advice does Gin have for those who are new or starting over with intermittent fasting?  [36:46]- How does one commit to fasting lifelong?  [44:42]- How has Gin’s fasting protocol changed over the past 10 years?  [53:39]- Why do most intermittent fasters give up? [1:02:22]- What was Gin’s experience with menopause? How has her body changed since then?  Special thanks to L’BRI for sponsoring this episode. To order your free samples from this clean and purposeful skin care company, use the link here!  FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM GIN STEPHENS:  Website: https://www.ginstephens.com/  Instagram: @ginstephens  Podcast: Intermittent Fasting Stories and Fast. Feast. Repeat.   FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course Low Insulin Academy On-Demand Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Sonia Jhas is the author of I’ll Start Again Tomorrow: And Other Lies I’ve Told Myself and is a motivational speaker. She has created guidelines to bridge the gap between avoiding the things you need to do to doing them efficiently and effectively. Sonia is passionate about helping others reach their fullest potential and become the best version of themselves. Our conversation was filled with encouragement and education to start the new year off with the right mindset to accomplish your goals in 2024!  [2:10]- Registration for Low Insulin Academy LIVE is open TODAY! Make sure to use the discount code sent to those on the waitlist. Enrollment is open January 2-12. I can’t wait to heal metabolic disease together!  [4:33]- Sonia’s story of what led her to pursue a professional career as a mindset expert.  [18:11]- How powerful is inner dialect?  [22:50]- How does Sonia cultivate daily awareness? What does she do to reevaluate and change unproductive thoughts to positive affirmations?  [35:53]- How does one move from knowing everything to actually doing it, putting it into practice? [52:33]- Why living your highest self is so empowering for other good things to happen!  Special thanks to Uba for sponsoring this episode. Use this link and code Shana10 to shop their portion-controlled dishes to help you meet your protein goals! FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM SONIA JHAS: Website: https://www.soniajhas.com/  Instagram: @soniajhas  Facebook: Sonia Jhas   FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course Low Insulin Academy On-Demand Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!  

The final podcast episode of 2023! I wanted to take a few minutes to share 5 key strategies I incorporated into my daily routine this year to help me maintain my metabolic health. I used to struggle with insulin resistance so if you know you have work to do as far as metabolic health goes, this episode is for you!  [2:17]- My FREE and LIVE webinar, Why You Should Eat Dinner for Breakfast, is being offered December 27th, 28th, and January 2nd! I will cover why the first meal coming off a fast is so important, how muscle is so valuable for blood sugar regulation, and the best time and types of exercise for longevity. Low Insulin Academy LIVE registration is opening January 2nd! Make sure you are on the waitlist as this is my last session offered with group coaching for a while. [7:15]- Why did I give up alcohol?  [12:20]- Maximizing my protein goals has made all the difference for me!  [16:29]- Why did I shift my eating window to be earlier in the day?  [24:36]- Giving up control this year has allowed me to focus my energy on areas of my life that truly need it.  [28:19]- How has pursuing an intimate relationship with God changed my life?  Thank you for supporting the Fast To Heal Stories Podcast this year. I am so grateful I have the opportunity to share my teachings with you!  FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course Low Insulin Academy On-Demand Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

Sander Van Stee is a passionate farmer in the trenches who experienced his own health issues at 25 years old. His ailing health at a young age sparked his interest in regenerative agriculture, seeking for answers his own family farm could incorporate to better animal welfare and farming. He is the owner of Moral Eats, a company that sources and delivers clean and ethical animal meat in Canada. In this episode we cover regenerative agriculture and how this affects the health of the animals and the humans, who consume their meat.  [3:58]- My FREE and LIVE webinar, Why You Should Eat Dinner for Breakfast, is being offered December 27th, 28th, and January 2nd! I will cover why the first meal coming off a fast is so important, how muscle is so valuable for blood sugar regulation, and the best time and types of exercise for longevity.  [5:08]- Low Insulin Academy LIVE registration is opening January 2nd! Make sure you are on the waitlist as this is my last session offered with group coaching for a while. [8:30]- Sander’s story of what led him to pursue a professional career in regenerative agriculture.  [13:11]- What is regenerative agriculture? [17:21]- Is growing and farming nutritionally dense foods free of toxins and chemicals possible?  [24:24]- What is keeping all farmers from practicing regenerative agriculture?  [28:23]- How is the nutrition for pasture raised vs commercially raised animals different?  [34:48]- How does the stress an animal may experience at the time of slaughter impact the meat's nutritional value? [42:04]- Why does Sander choose to farm the animals he does? What does he do with them during the Canadian winters when they can’t graze outside?  [50:05]- What are the regulations regarding hormonal use for farm animals?  [58:32]- How can one access regeneratively raised meat in large cities?  Special thanks to L’BRI for sponsoring this episode. To order your free samples from this clean and purposeful skin care company, use the link here!  FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM SANDER VANSTEE:  Website: https://www.moraleats.com/  Instagram: @moraleats  Facebook: Moral Eats  YouTube: Sander Van Stee  FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course Low Insulin Academy On-Demand Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

I recently received a message from one of my followers expressing frustration over an increase in her fasting insulin levels, when her HbA1C and fasting blood glucose levels have come down into healthy ranges. This can be so frustrating! In this episode I discuss why this may be and shared the timeline of reversing insulin resistance. Normalizing fasting insulin requires time, strategic lifestyle change, and patience. [1:25]- If you missed a deal from my 12 Days of Christmas offer and are still hoping to access it at a discounted rate, I will unlock all of the offers tomorrow, December 13th for 24 hours! Make sure you receive my emails to gain access to all these amazing offers!  [5:47]- What are the optimal ranges for fasting insulin, HbA1C, and fasting blood glucose levels?  [17:26]- What happens to cells that are no longer insulin sensitive? [19:38]- What is the timeline of reversing insulin resistance?  [21:12]- How can HbA1C give insight into possible blood sugar roller coasters?  Special thanks to Theia Health for sponsoring this episode. CGM’s provide incredible information for understanding your blood sugar levels- find out if using a CGM is for you! FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course Low Insulin Academy On-Demand Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!  

Nikkiey Stott is a registered nurse, certified personal trainer, and founder of WarriorBabe, her personal nutrition and fitness coaching business. Her specialties include strength training for all ages, consuming an appropriate amount of each macronutrient for longevity, and building and maintaining muscle lifelong. Our conversation covered hot topics like strength training to increase metabolism, why cardio isn’t helping you reach your goals, and protein as the prime macronutrient.  [1:21]- My 12 Days of Christmas offer is going on RIGHT NOW! It has been so fun to share these daily deals with you, make sure you receive my emails to have exclusive access to discounts on all things related to achieving your best health and wellness. Also, the waitlist for the LIVE Low Insulin Academy is open! Make sure you are on the waitlist for a discount towards enrollment when it opens January 2!   [7:32]- Nikkiey’s story of what brought her from yo-yo dieting and strict training solely for physique goals to a sustainable balance between nutrition, exercise, and life!  [13:50]- Strength training vs. cardio- how does the body use calories differently during these exercise practices?  [21:19]- Why is strength training the best way to speed up metabolism?  [26:22]- If you want to begin strength training, this is where you should start!  [32:56]- How do adequate amounts of macronutrients influence fat loss? Why are protein-centered eating habits so important?  [41:49]- What is Nikkiey’s view on intermittent fasting and how it contributes to muscle building?  [46:25]- What should strength training look like in perimenopause and menopause?  [53:35]- How do oral contraceptives impact body composition?  [58:46]- How to get back on track after feeling like you’ve fallen off the rails.  Special thanks to L’BRI for sponsoring this episode. To receive a free pack of samples from this clean and purposeful skin care company, use the link here!  FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM NIKKIEY STOTT:  Website: https://warriorbabe.com/nikkiey-stott/  Personal Instagram: @nikkieystott WarriorBabe Instagram: @warriorbabe  Podcast: The Macro Hour   FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course Low Insulin Academy On-Demand Course Low Insulin Academy Live WAITLIST BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!