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Episode 213- Why Dry January Could Change Your Life with Amanda Kuda

Release Date: 12/17/2024

Episode 231- The Sleep Tool Every Stressed Woman Needs: Cooling Weighted Blankets with Elizabeth Grojean

Optimal Metabolism

Episode Summary: If you’re navigating midlife, battling stress, and struggling with sleep, this episode is for you. Shana welcomes Elizabeth Grosjean, founder of Baloo Living, to explore how cooling weighted blankets can naturally support nervous system regulation and sleep quality—without medications or synthetic materials. Learn how deep pressure stimulation improves HRV, calms cortisol, and why the right kind of blanket can make all the difference—especially for hot sleepers and hormonally sensitive women. Elizabeth also shares what makes her blankets different (hello, breathable...

Episode 230- Why Sleep from 10 PM to 6 AM Heals You—But 1 AM to 9 AM Might Hurt You

Optimal Metabolism

Episode Summary: Are you sleeping enough but still exhausted, anxious, or gaining weight? The issue might not be how long you’re sleeping—but when. In this episode, Shana explains why the circadian timing of your sleep is critical for hormone balance, metabolism, and adrenal health. Discover how getting to bed by 10 PM supports the natural flow of cortisol, melatonin, insulin, and leptin, and why late-night sleep (even if it’s 8 hours) can disrupt your hormonal repair cycles. Links & Resources: Cortisol Calm Course – Reset your circadian hormones naturally: Podcast Home: ...

Episode 229- Why You Should Eat Carbs—Especially Seasonally!

Optimal Metabolism

Episode Summary: Are carbs really the enemy? Not when they’re eaten in sync with seasons, hormones, and metabolic rhythms. In this episode, Shana breaks down why many women feel worse—not better—after long-term low-carb or keto, and how reintroducing seasonal, local carbohydrates can actually improve insulin sensitivity, hormone balance, and energy. You'll learn how to shift from fear and restriction to trust and flexibility—rooted in both biology and God's design. Links & Resources: Join Low Insulin Academy (On SALE the first week of June!): Free Fasting Guide + Starting...

Episode 228- How Poor Cervical STRUCTURE Can Trigger 3AM Wake-ups, Fatigue and Blood Sugar Issues with Dr. Peter Martone

Optimal Metabolism

Episode Summary: In this eye-opening interview, Dr. Peter Martone reveals how the structure of your cervical spine could be the hidden culprit behind your blood sugar instability, adrenal fatigue, and infertility. We explore how modern posture—from phone use to poor sleep position—disrupts the central nervous system and hormonal balance. Dr. Martone also shares how his Neck Nest sleep pillow is helping people improve HRV, sleep quality, and overall nervous system health—without supplements or complex protocols. This episode is a must-listen if you’ve been doing “everything right”...

Episode 227- The Cortisol Comeback: How to Heal from Burnout Naturally

Optimal Metabolism

📝 Episode Summary: Exhausted. Wired. Bloated. Belly fat. Stuck in survival mode. If you're nodding along, this episode is your invitation to pause, breathe, and believe that healing is not only possible—it's how your body was designed. In this deeply personal episode I share my own burnout story and walk you through the rhythms and rituals that brought me back to energy, clarity, and peace. You’ll learn how to rebuild your cortisol curve naturally—without pills, caffeine, or extreme protocols. Plus, I introduce the now open with a special Mother’s Day offer. Use code MOTHER100 at...

Episode 226- Adrenal Fatigue or Circadian Dysfunction? Here’s How to Tell!

Optimal Metabolism

📝 Episode Summary: Are your adrenals "tired" or “shot”—or is your body just out of rhythm? In this episode I explain the critical differences between adrenal fatigue and circadian dysfunction, and why so many women are misled by quick-fix solutions that don’t address the root cause. If you’re waking at 3 AM, crashing by 2 PM, or feeling wired and tired all day… this is for you! You’ll learn how light, timing, and God’s natural rhythm are the missing pieces in true hormone healing—and why Cortisol Calm is designed to help you reset naturally. 🔗 Helpful Links: 💐 ...

Episode 225- 3 AM Wake-Ups: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You!

Optimal Metabolism

📝 Episode Summary: 3 AM wake-ups are an annoying and exhausting part ot your night.. OR you’re sleeping 7–8 hours but still dragging through your day. Sound familiar? In this episode, I unpack the real reasons behind 3 AM wake-ups, and why you feel fatigued, even when your sleep seems “good on paper.” From cortisol misfires to nighttime light exposure, I break down how your circadian rhythm and hormone patterns affect your energy, mood, and metabolism. This is essential listening for any woman who’s doing all the “right” things… but still feels off. 🔗 Helpful Links:...

Episode 224- Spring Reset! 5 Ways to Align Your Hormones with the Sun

Optimal Metabolism

🎙️Episode Summary: Feeling off after a long winter? In this solo episode, I share how to reset your circadian rhythm naturally using light, meal timing, and simple daily shifts. You'll learn how to build a “solar callous” to prepare your body for sunnier days, and how to leverage springtime habits to balance cortisol, melatonin, and metabolism—without supplements or strict diets. This is the perfect episode to shake off the sluggishness and start feeling energized, clear-headed, and hormonally aligned. 🔗 Helpful Links: 🌿 🕶️ 🏡 🧠 Topics I Cover: Why...

Episode 223- The Realities Behind the Current Metabolic Health Crisis with the Living Beyond Medicine Team

Optimal Metabolism

In case you missed it, held a live webinar with nutrition expert and health practitioner Shana Hussin, RDN on the impact of metabolic health for longevity and powerful aging. In this riveting session, we explored the realities behind the current metabolic health crisis as well as: Common things you may be experiencing in your daily life that are actually caused by poor metabolic health. How metabolic health impacts other areas of the body. How metabolic health impacts pre-menopausal and menopausal women. How to reverse the effects of metabolic disease including...

Episode 222- Everything You Wanted To Know About Red Light Therapy with Scott Chaverri

Optimal Metabolism

Scott Chaverri is the founder of and is invested in educating people about the endless benefits of red light therapy. Red light has been a hot trend in the health and wellness space for a while now, so what exactly is the hype all about? In this episode we break down exactly how red light works, the red light devices that are actually worth investing in, and the best source of infrared and red light- the sun! Tune in! WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [3:52]- Super exciting changes coming to my business… which have led me to choose to take a break from the podcast! [6:51]- How Scott got...

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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?

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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:

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Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin

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

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