Optimal Metabolism

Struggling with weight gain, cravings, and a stack of medications despite "healthy" habits? It's likely insulin resistance—and this podcast is your way out.Join Shana Hussin, RDN, for real answers and expert guidance on reversing insulin resistance, balancing hormones, and restoring energy through education, powerful guests, and her proven 90-day metabolic reset.From circadian rhythm and meal timing to fasting, light, strategic nutraceuticals, and quantum biology- you'll learn how to heal by aligning with how your body was designed to get off meds and conquer chronic disease.

Optimal Metabolism is a health podcast hosted by Shana Hussin, RDN, with 299 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Shana Hussin, RDN hosts Optimal Metabolism, a health show with 299 episodes published.

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  Optimal Metabolism

  Episode 299- How Chris Reade Reversed Type 2 Diabetes: The Soluble Fiber Solution

  Sep 29, 20261h 3m

  What if one of the most overlooked tools for improving blood sugar has been sitting right in front of us all along? In this episode of Optimal Metabolism , I'm joined by Chris Reade, entrepreneur and author of Beating Diabetes , to talk about his personal journey with type 2 diabetes and the discoveries that changed the trajectory of his health. Chris shares how his diagnosis pushed him to dig into the research for himself—and why soluble fiber ultimately became such an important part of his approach. We unpack what soluble fiber actually does, how it can influence post-meal blood sugar and metabolic health, and practical ways to incorporate more of it into your everyday life. I also share how this conversation connects with the strategies I teach for improving insulin sensitivity and blood sugar regulation. If you've been diagnosed with insulin resistance, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes—or you're simply trying to improve your metabolic health—this is an episode you won't want to miss. WHAT WE DISCUSSED Chris's type 2 diabetes diagnosis and what prompted him to take a deeper look at his health The changes he made to improve his blood sugar Why soluble fiber became such an important part of his approach How soluble fiber can affect digestion, satiety, and the post-meal glucose response Practical ways to increase soluble fiber in your diet How fiber can fit alongside other metabolic strategies such as meal timing and fasting Common mistakes people make when trying to improve their blood sugar Why improving metabolic health doesn't have to mean following an extreme or complicated plan Chris's advice for someone newly diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes Why there is hope for people struggling with their metabolic health A SIMPLE WAY TO ADD MORE FIBER This conversation about soluble fiber also ties beautifully into one of the tools I personally use and recommend—the Feel Great System. The system pairs a pre-meal fiber drink, with a concentrated yerba mate tea, making it simple to incorporate metabolic support into your everyday routine. I'm especially excited about the new Balance Apple formula. It provides about 5 grams of fiber per serving and combines multiple fiber sources with apple polyphenols and apple cider vinegar. The formula is designed to support fullness, the gut microbiome, and a healthier post-meal glucose response. balance-appledistributor-guidee… Ready to learn more? Get the Feel Great System WITH the new Balance Apple: Shop the Feel Great System + Balance Apple Learn more about the Feel Great System: Explore the Feel Great System Want Balance Apple only? Shop Balance Apple LINKS & RESOURCES Learn more about Chris Reade and his book, Beating Diabetes : Beating Diabetes ️ Listen to more episodes of Optimal Metabolism: Optimal Metabolism Podcast LET'S GET IN TOUCH Shana Hussin Wellness Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Shana Hussin Wellness

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  Episode 298- (REDONE!) How Long Does It Take to Reverse Insulin Resistance? What Can Change in 90 Days

  Sep 22, 202641 min

  How long does it actually take to reverse insulin resistance? Is it 30 days, 90 days, six months—or years? This episode of Optimal Metabolism was originally recorded as an Instagram LIVE, where I answered this question and talked about what it really takes to improve insulin sensitivity and metabolic health. There isn't one universal timeline for reversing insulin resistance, but that doesn't mean you have to wait years to start seeing progress. I break down the symptoms that can tell you your metabolism is moving in the right direction, the lab values that can help you objectively measure progress, and why fasting glucose alone doesn't always tell the whole story. Most importantly, we talk about how much progress you can make in 90 days when you stop jumping from one strategy to another and consistently work on the right things. WHAT I DISCUSS: Why there isn't one timeline for reversing insulin resistance What affects how quickly insulin sensitivity improves Early signs your metabolic health is improving Hunger, cravings, energy, weight, and other symptoms to watch Symptom resolution vs. lab values—how do you actually know you've reversed insulin resistance? Metabolic markers that can help you track your progress Why fasting glucose alone doesn't tell the whole story Why consistency matters more than constantly changing strategies How much progress you can make in 90 days How the COMPASS Reset + FEEL GREAT system can help you put these strategies into action READY TO SEE WHAT CAN CHANGE IN 90 DAYS? My COMPASS Reset starts Wednesday! This is your opportunity to stop guessing and spend the next 90 days consistently working on the foundations that can help you improve your metabolic health and FEEL GREAT. COMPASS RESET Want the full details about the 90-day COMPASS Reset? https://shanahussinwellness.com/programs-courses/reset/ WANT THE CLASSES ONLY? If you want to participate in the COMPASS Reset classes without the full option, you can join here: https://smhnutritionandwellness.thrivecart.com/compassreset/ ❤️ READY TO FEEL GREAT? If you want to order FEEL GREAT and automatically gain access to my COMPASS reset, you can get started here: https://ufeelgreat.com/c/SHANAH Give your body 90 days of consistently doing the right things and see just how much can change. LET'S GET IN TOUCH: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Website: https://shanahussinwellness.com/ Podcast: https://shanahussinwellness.com/podcast/

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  Episode 298- (REDONE!) How Long Does It Take to Reverse Insulin Resistance? What Can Change in 90 Days

  Sep 22, 202641 min

  How long does it actually take to reverse insulin resistance? Is it 30 days, 90 days, six months—or years? This episode of Optimal Metabolism was originally recorded as an Instagram LIVE, where I answered this question and talked about what it really takes to improve insulin sensitivity and metabolic health. There isn't one universal timeline for reversing insulin resistance, but that doesn't mean you have to wait years to start seeing progress. I break down the symptoms that can tell you your metabolism is moving in the right direction, the lab values that can help you objectively measure progress, and why fasting glucose alone doesn't always tell the whole story. Most importantly, we talk about how much progress you can make in 90 days when you stop jumping from one strategy to another and consistently work on the right things. WHAT I DISCUSS: Why there isn't one timeline for reversing insulin resistance What affects how quickly insulin sensitivity improves Early signs your metabolic health is improving Hunger, cravings, energy, weight, and other symptoms to watch Symptom resolution vs. lab values—how do you actually know you've reversed insulin resistance? Metabolic markers that can help you track your progress Why fasting glucose alone doesn't tell the whole story Why consistency matters more than constantly changing strategies How much progress you can make in 90 days How the COMPASS Reset + FEEL GREAT system can help you put these strategies into action READY TO SEE WHAT CAN CHANGE IN 90 DAYS? My COMPASS Reset starts Wednesday! This is your opportunity to stop guessing and spend the next 90 days consistently working on the foundations that can help you improve your metabolic health and FEEL GREAT. COMPASS RESET Want the full details about the 90-day COMPASS Reset? https://shanahussinwellness.com/programs-courses/reset/ WANT THE CLASSES ONLY? If you want to participate in the COMPASS Reset classes without the full option, you can join here: https://smhnutritionandwellness.thrivecart.com/compassreset/ ❤️ READY TO FEEL GREAT? If you want to order FEEL GREAT and automatically gain access to my COMPASS reset, you can get started here: https://ufeelgreat.com/c/SHANAH Give your body 90 days of consistently doing the right things and see just how much can change. LET'S GET IN TOUCH: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Website: https://shanahussinwellness.com/ Podcast: https://shanahussinwellness.com/podcast/

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  Episode 297- Is Your Light Environment Wrecking Your Metabolism? How Light Impacts Cortisol, Blood Sugar, Energy & Sleep with Roudy Nassif

  Sep 15, 20261h 19m

  What if one of the biggest missing pieces in your metabolic health has nothing to do with your diet—and everything to do with the light you're exposed to every day? In this episode of Optimal Metabolism, I sit down with Roudy Nassif, founder of VivaRays and a leading educator in light, circadian health, and quantum biology. Roudy's passion for light began with his own search for answers after years of struggling with ADHD, depression, mood swings, and chronic exhaustion that no diet, doctor, or supplement seemed to fix. That journey ultimately led him to discover just how profoundly our exposure to light—and darkness—can influence our biology. We dive into the connection between your light environment and cortisol, blood sugar, sleep, energy, mood, and metabolic health. We also discuss why getting your nutrition "right" may not be enough if your circadian rhythm is working against you. If you've been struggling with fatigue, poor sleep, insulin resistance, weight loss resistance, or cortisol issues despite doing all the "right" things, this conversation may help you recognize a missing piece. WHAT WE DISCUSSED: Roudy's personal journey from ADHD, depression, mood swings, and chronic exhaustion to discovering circadian and light biology Why light may be one of the most overlooked pieces of metabolic health Can you eat a great diet and still struggle metabolically because of your light environment? How morning sunlight influences your circadian rhythm, cortisol, blood sugar, energy, and metabolism How spending our days indoors under artificial light may affect metabolic and hormonal health The relationship between light exposure, cortisol dysregulation, and chronic exhaustion Roudy's experience with ADHD and mood and how changing his light environment affected his health Why circadian health may be especially important for women in perimenopause and menopause Common mistakes we're making with artificial and blue light What makes blue-light-blocking glasses different—and when should you actually wear them? Roudy's ideal daily light routine from morning through bedtime Simple light-related strategies you can begin implementing right away SPECIAL VIVARAYS OFFER ☀️ I've personally been using VivaRays blue-light-blocking glasses and absolutely love them! From September 14 through October 5, use code SHANAH to save 15% on VivaRays. After October 5, the same code will continue to give you 10% off . Shop VivaRays through my special link: https://vivarays.com/shanahussin CODE: SHANAH COMPASS METABOLIC RESET IS BACK! I'm starting another round of my COMPASS Metabolic Reset on September 23 for Feel Great users! If you're already a Feel Great user, you can learn more about the reset and get started here: Join the COMPASS Metabolic Reset: https://shanahussinwellness.com/programs-courses/reset/ If you're not yet using Feel Great , but you're interested in participating in the reset and want to learn more about getting started with the products, you can start here: Get Started with Feel Great: https://ufeelgreat.com/c/SHANAH I've also heard from many of you who aren't currently Feel Great users but would still love to participate in the COMPASS Metabolic Reset. I'm working on an option that will allow non-users to join our meetings live for a fee and receive the replays. Those details are still being finalized, so watch my emails and social media for the official announcement and registration details. My hope is that once you experience the reset and learn more about the benefits we're implementing, you may decide becoming a Feel Great user is the right next step for you! ABOUT ROUDY NASSIF: Born in Lebanon and trained as an engineer, Roudy Nassif's interest in light and circadian health grew out of his own struggles with ADHD, depression, mood swings, and chronic exhaustion. After embarking on a worldwide journey to better understand himself and the natural world, Roudy immersed himself in quantum biology, circadian science, and the effects of light on human physiology. Today, Roudy is a health entrepreneur, martial artist, light educator, and founder of VivaRays. He has educated thousands of functional medicine and naturopathic doctors on using light to support sleep, energy, focus, and overall vitality. His mission is to help one billion people live in greater alignment with nature's light and dark cycles. CONNECT WITH ROUDY: VivaRays: https://vivarays.com/shanahussin Discount Code: SHANAH LET'S GET IN TOUCH: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Website: https://shanahussinwellness.com/ Podcast: https://shanahussinwellness.com/podcast/ MY PROGRAMS & RESOURCES: https://shanahussinwellness.com/ Low Insulin Academy: Say goodbye to insulin resistance, stubborn weight issues, and blood sugar instability for good. Cortisol Calm: Learn how to bring cortisol, melatonin, and leptin—your master circadian hormones—back into balance naturally. Personalized Coaching: Get individualized help to uncover what's driving your unique metabolic health struggles. 3-Month Metabolic Overhaul: My highest level of support for bodies in metabolic and hormonal chaos.

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  Episode 296- Raising Sextuplets, Losing Her Husband, and Transforming Her Health: Amy Van Houten's Incredible Story

  Sep 8, 20261h 9m

  Amy Van Houten has a story you won't soon forget. As a mom of sextuplets, Amy already knew what it meant to navigate a full and demanding life. Then everything changed when she unexpectedly lost her husband to a heart attack and found herself moving forward as a single mom. In this episode, Amy shares the deeply personal story of navigating loss, motherhood, her own health transformation, and ultimately finding a renewed sense of purpose through it all. We also talk about Amy's experience with the Feel Great system and the changes she began noticing in her health. What started as something she was doing for herself eventually became something much bigger. Amy began sharing her experience with others and has since built a thriving business—all while raising her family and staying grounded in her faith. This conversation is about so much more than physical health. It's about what can happen when improving your health gives you the energy and confidence to start saying yes to possibilities you may never have imagined for yourself. If you are in a season where you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what your next chapter looks like, I think Amy's story will leave you feeling incredibly encouraged! WHAT WE DISCUSSED: Amy's health before discovering the Feel Great system and what led her to try something different The changes Amy experienced in her weight, energy, appetite, and overall health Raising sextuplets and what life looked like for Amy and her family Unexpectedly losing her husband to a heart attack and navigating life as a single mom Prioritizing her own health while carrying tremendous grief, stress, and responsibility The important role Amy's faith has played throughout her journey How Amy's personal health transformation naturally led her to start helping other people Going from simply using Feel Great herself to building a thriving business What this opportunity has given Amy as a single mom beyond additional income Why you do NOT have to consider yourself a "salesperson" to successfully share something you genuinely believe in Turning some of life's hardest circumstances into an opportunity to serve others and discover a new purpose READY FOR YOUR OWN 90-DAY RESET? My next 90-Day COMPASS Reset begins in mid-September! If you're struggling with stubborn weight, cravings, energy, blood sugar, or simply feeling metabolically stuck, this is your opportunity to experience the Feel Great system with guidance, accountability, and a community alongside you. If you're using the Feel Great System, you're already in! That's the only requirement. CURIOUS ABOUT PARTNERING WITH ME? Maybe you listened to Amy's story and found yourself thinking: "Could I do something like this?" If you are passionate about health, love helping others, or are looking for an opportunity you can build around your existing life, I'd love to talk with you about partnering with me and Unicity. You do not need to be a salesperson, have a huge social media following, or already know how to build a business. Amy's story is such a beautiful example of what can happen when you simply start by sharing something that has genuinely impacted your own life. Reach out to me at shana@shanahussinwellness.com to learn more! CONNECT WITH AMY VAN HOUTEN: Made 2 Be Redeemed Website: made2beredeemed.com LET'S GET IN TOUCH: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Website: shanahussinwellness.com Podcast: Optimal Metabolism with Shana Hussin, RDN

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