Episode 237- What If Cancer Is a Metabolic Disease? My Mom’s Story & the Power of Light
Release Date: 07/15/2025
Episode 264- How One Doctor Found His Calling -and His Health- After Leaving the System with Dr. Kenny Harless
Optimal Metabolism
, Dr. Kenny has found new purpose: helping others reverse insulin resistance, regain energy, and restore hope. We dive into why he left the conventional model, the breakthroughs he’s seeing in his clients and the leaders he is training, and how this new chapter has brought not only healing—but financial freedom and deeper faith. This one’s for anyone who feels like it’s “too late” or that nothing is working. You’re going to love this conversation. 💡 What We Cover: Dr. Kenny’s journey from chiropractic care to metabolic healing Why conventional care wasn’t cutting...
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Episode 263- Eat This First, Not Last: Simple Hacks to Balance Blood Sugar & Reverse Insulin Resistance
Optimal Metabolism
If you’ve ever felt “hangry,” needed a snack every 2–3 hours, or crashed after a meal—this episode, taken from Instagram LIVE is for you. Shana Hussin shares how meal timing and food order can drastically improve blood sugar stability, reduce cravings, and help women over 40 finally feel in control of their energy and weight. You’ll learn: Why the timing of your meals matters more than you think (especially for women) The simple food order hack that reduces glucose spikes without changing your food How Shana uses Yerba Mate tea to support fasting and curb appetite The...
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Episode 262- Beating Hashimoto’s, Severe Gut Issues, and Chronic Pain Without Meds: A Real-Life Transformation
Optimal Metabolism
What if your body could heal—without more medications, specialists, or confusing diets? In today’s episode, Wendy Knox shares her incredible journey of reversing Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, terrible IBS, chronic pain, and losing 29 pounds—naturally—using the Feel Great system. After years of living in discomfort, inflammation, and fatigue, Wendy found a sustainable path to true healing. Her story will inspire anyone struggling with autoimmune issues, digestive distress, or unexplained pain. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Wendy’s lowest point—and the health conditions she thought...
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Episode 261- Is Alzheimer’s a Metabolic Disease? The Case for Insulin Resistance as Root Cause with Rachel Daughtery
Optimal Metabolism
Could insulin resistance be the real root cause of Alzheimer’s? In this powerful and personal episode, Shana Hussin, RDN, interviews Rachel Daughtery, the passionate voice behind Booty & Brains, whose mission is to shift the Alzheimer’s conversation toward prevention and metabolic healing. Rachel shares how her mother’s diagnosis ignited a relentless pursuit of answers — leading her to the science connecting insulin resistance, glucose metabolism, and neurodegeneration. She explains why building muscle, stabilizing blood sugar, and reducing inflammation are not just good for your...
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Episode 260- Inside the Feel Great System: Sam Hughes of Unicity on the Ingredients, the Mission, and the Metabolic Crisis
Optimal Metabolism
In this powerful interview, Shana sits down with Sam Hughes, VP of Sales at Unicity, to uncover the story and science behind the —a metabolic support protocol built on two potent products: Unimate and Balance. Sam shares his unique journey from working in customer service to helping roll out this system across North America. He breaks down the ingredients inside each product, why they were chosen, and how they’re helping thousands reverse insulin resistance, balance blood sugar, and feel better—often fast. If you’re ready to simplify your wellness journey and actually feel great, this...
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Episode 259- Fatty Liver & Insulin Resistance: Why It's Everywhere—and How to Reverse It
Optimal Metabolism
In this powerful solo episode, Shana breaks down two of the most overlooked drivers of weight gain, low energy, and chronic disease: insulin resistance and fatty liver. Discover why these silent conditions are skyrocketing, how to test for them (even if your doctor isn’t looking), and the exact lifestyle steps that can start reversing them—naturally. Plus, hear why she recommends the and how her metabolic reset program works. What We Cover: Why fatty liver is now shockingly common How insulin resistance leads to liver fat, hormonal chaos, and stubborn weight Testing for fatty...
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Episode 258- What No One Tells You About Life After GLP-1 Meds with Dr. Jim Hill
Optimal Metabolism
What No One Tells You About Life After GLP-1 Meds GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have changed the game for weight loss—but what happens when the prescription ends and you need a plan? This week, I’m joined by Dr. Jim Hill, leading obesity researcher and architect of the National Weight Control Registry, to uncover what really happens after GLP-1s—and how to maintain your results without spiraling into regain. We’ll explore the three types of weight regain, what makes maintenance so different from weight loss, and why your body is capable of mimicking GLP-1 effects...
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Episode 257- Holiday Eating Triggers: How to Stay in Control Without Feeling Deprived
Optimal Metabolism
The holidays bring joy, but they can also trigger emotional eating, guilt, people-pleasing, and that “I’ll start over in January” mindset that sets you back. In this powerful re-air of one of Shana’s most-shared episodes, you’ll learn how to stay grounded and aligned with your health goals—without feeling deprived or isolated. Shana shares practical strategies to help you recognize and overcome the most common holiday eating traps, all through the lens of metabolic health and faith-based wellness. If you’ve ever struggled with holiday parties, food pressure, or all-or-nothing...
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Episode 256- How I Lost Weight on a Cruise and Through Thanksgiving, Without Dieting or Tracking
Optimal Metabolism
In today’s episode, I’m sharing exactly how I lost weight while on a cruise and over Thanksgiving—yes, during two of my most food-filled weeks of the year! No tracking, no food guilt, no agonizing gym workouts—just two meals a day, a simple fasting rhythm, and daily support from the ✨ I’ll walk you through what I ate, when I ate, how I felt, and the mindset shift that changed everything. Whether you're traveling, hosting, or just trying to make it through the holidays without backsliding, this is for you! What You’ll Learn: Why I stopped obsessing over food—even on...
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Episode 255- Weight Won’t Budge? Dig Deeper Into Peptides, Hormones & Mitochondrial Health with Craig Mullen, FNP
Optimal Metabolism
If you feel like you’ve tried everything—fasting, low-carb, supplements—and your weight still won’t budge, this episode is for you. Shana welcomes Craig Mullen, founder of Remedy Functional Health and a pioneer in root-cause healing, to unpack the deeper reasons behind weight loss resistance and metabolic burnout. Together they explore how hormone dysfunction, mitochondrial fatigue, and even your nervous system may be silently sabotaging your progress. Craig shares cutting-edge strategies he's using with high performers to reverse fatigue, balance hormones, and restore metabolic...
info_outlineWe’ve been told cancer is genetic… or just bad luck. But what if that’s not the whole story?
In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, I share the journey of my mom—a nurse, a night-shift worker, and a fighter who passed away just 7 months after her pancreatic and liver cancer diagnosis. For well over a decade, she was told to "watch" elevated liver enzymes while living in a circadian storm of artificial light, disrupted sleep, and minimal sun exposure.
Her story—combined with the latest research—is a powerful case study for rethinking cancer as a metabolic disease rooted in mitochondrial dysfunction, circadian disruption, and environmental chaos.
Inside this episode:
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Why blue light and lack of infrared may be more dangerous than we think
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How 90% of melatonin is made inside your cells—and why that matters
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The truth about seed oils, vitamin D, and sun exposure
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The lifestyle “storm” that quietly builds cancer risk
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What you can do NOW to reset your light, rhythm, and repair systems
📩 Get my FREE Circadian Reset Guide by commenting or DMing FOUNDATIONS on Instagram.
🎧 Resources & Mentions:
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The Light Doctor by Dr. Martin Moore-Ede
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Circadian light hygiene and red light therapy product recommendations
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MyCircadian app by Sarah Kleiner Wellness
- Cortisol Calm and Low Insulin Academy courses to overcome metabolic dysfunction