Optimal Metabolism

Finally, a long awaited Q&A! In today's podcast I address four of the most common inquiries I receive on a daily basis, providing useful insight on how to combat the struggles of targeting weight loss, fasting and PCOS, constant hunger, and struggling to lose weight despite fasting! You asked, I answered. Here is what's covered in the weeks episode:  [5:20] How my available courses can help you ma...

Kirk Ripplinger lost 100+ pounds with intermittent fasting and carb restriction, but after 1 year of maintenance found himself regaining back some of the weight, which was very disheartening. Kirk didn't want to succumb to weigh regain after he worked so hard to become meatbolically healthy and able to maintain his weight loss for so long. He decided to get in touch with his practitioner, and toge...

Doctor Bindiya Gandhi is a double board-certified integrative and functional medicine doctor, and is the medical director at ReviveAtlanta M.D. Atlanta Functional and Integrative Medicine, a comprehensive clinic focused on total body healing. After dealing with her own medical crisis and eventually improving her overall health to rebalance her hormones Dr. Bindiya was able to heal her body and dev...

Dr. Rebecca Warren has spent the last 14 years not only reclaiming her own health after a thyroidectomy at age 19, but also coaching others across the US who have had their thyroid removed or have been diagnosed with a thyroid condition, achieve optimal health and go from victim to victor. In this episode we discuss: Dr. Rebecca's struggle with thyroid health and getting well after a thyroidectomy...

In 2019 Karen Martel had premature ovarian failure, and found herself quickly heading into menopause at the age of 42. This turned out to be a  blessing in disguise as she started avidly studying peri and post menopause conditions. Karen reversed her menopause is now on a mission to help women sail through this time and reverse their hormone imbalances. Karen trained at the Nutrition Coach Institu...

In this episode, Shana speaks about what she learned as a registered dietician and how she became a hormone healing expert. Shana reveals some unbelievable things that dieticians recommend to their patients, including canola oil! Then, Shana dives into reversing PCOS and how to navigate insulin resistance through lifestyle changes. Tune in as we chat about intermittent fasting, therapeutic fasting...

In 2012, Laurie Lewis gained 50 pounds as she progressed through menopause, despite no changes to her nutrition or lifestyle. For the next 5 years, she tried every strategie she could find in an attempt to lose the extra weight... except for intermittent fasting. In 2017 she discovered IF, implemented it within a few days, and proceeded to lose the 50 pounds she had gained over the next 15 months....

Insulin resistance is at the root cause of almost every lifestyle disease. It only makes sense to live a low-insulin lifestyle in order to reverse it. Dr. Alexandra Sowa is passionate about helping her patients reverse insulin resistance, and having a way to test for it at their fingertips. In this podcast episode, we discuss: Dr. Sowa's personal story and growing interest in insulin resistance Wh...

Shiftwork and special events can be challenging to work around when trying to adapt an intermittent fasting and low-insulin lifestyle!  In this episode I talk about many recommendations to make shiftwork transitions easier, including: The 2 main recommendations I use when adapting to any work shift What to think about with overall nutrition and planning meals for ongoing success Strategies to help...

Dr. Tabatha Barber is a triple board-certified OB/GYN physician who specializes in using functional medicine for treating women's health. She is also known as The Gutsy Gynecologist, the name of her informative podcast. Dr. Barber is the kind of healthcare provider we are all looking for! She answers all the questions that women are often afraid to ask. Here is what we discuss in the podcast, plus...

Dr. Morgan Nolte is a geriatric physical therapist from near Omaha, NE. She is passionate about helping adults reverse insulin resistance and live free of diabetes, dementia, and heart disease that has plagued the geriatric population. In this episode, we discuss: Morgan's personal health journey into becoming passionate around studying and reversing insulin resistance Going deeper into the causes...

Beth Lipton joins me today to talk about her book Carnivore-ish , which she co-wrote with Ashleigh VanHouten. They debunk the conventional "wisdom" that tells us to eat less or no meat, and explain what really works for looking and feeling the way you want to is more animal protein. Their book contains no dogma, no deprivation, no strict rules, and no fear mongering. It is a science-backed approac...

Most people implement intermittent fasting and/or time-restricted eating for weight loss or to change body composition. They find so many additional benefits after metabollic health is restored. In this episode, I discuss which methods of fasting I recommend for WEIGHT LOSS: Time-restricted eating (TRE) as a strategy for weight loss and maintenance Therapeutic levels of fasting to REVERSE obesity...

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 training, he is also a lifestyle coach and performance enhancement specialist. With his nutrition coaching certifications, he specializes in low-carb lifestyles, including ketogenic and carnivore diets. In this episode we discuss finding peace around fo...

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 burning. Heather and I discuss the following: Heather's personal story of using low-carb to finally stop weight cycling Why she started teaching low-carb despite being trained in the conventional system The biggest issues we see working clients throug...

Exercise has endless benefits, we know this! But is it actually necessary to lose weight and reverse insulin resistance? While it is extremely helpful , it is not absolutely necessary. I explain why in this podcast episode, in addition to: The role exercise plays in weight loss and reversing insulin resistance Why some exercise like crazy but still struggle to lose weight Which forms of exercise t...

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 discuss my newest online course Mealtime Mastery , and its companion Fast To Heal Recipe book . We discuss meal planning, conquering cravings, and working on hunger and satiety hormones. In my first guest appearance on Boundless Body, we talk about interm...

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! Hypoglycemia can lead to a myriad of symptoms, ranging from small annoyances of mild hunger, a bit of brain fog, and tiredness to major life disturbances such as passing out, fear of being alone, nighttime heart palpitations, and not being able to drive for f...

Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting and nutrition expert, and a two-time TEDx speaker. She leads numerous specialty fasting programs, and has been featured on many well-known podcasts. She just launched her new book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation: IF45, in March 2022! Cynthia and I talk all about her new book, including why her protocol is 45 days and why women need...

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 framework for conquering limiting beliefs by asking 4 main questions. Together, we provide examples on how to ask yourself the following to improve and change your mindset: Is this true? Can I absolutely know that it is true? How do I feel when I thi...

Olivia Roberge is a third year naturopathic medical student and certified Primal Health Coach who specializes in improving women's metabolic health for better energy, fewer cravings, and effortless control of their weight and relationship with food. Her passion for this field was ignited with her own health journey, transitioning from struggling to stay awake following conventional nutritional adv...

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 his life as normal as possible. In episode 24, I shared with you all the treatments, diets, and protocols we tried and failed. We ended up seeking treatment outside the United States, and Hunter found healing and remission using a antibiotic therapy d...

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 dietetics degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 1999. While very active throughout her entire lifetime, she struggled with weight gain in college, despite following conventional nutrition recommendations and exercising extensively....

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 things to consider hormonally when women start a fasting or time-restricted eating protocol. In this podcast I discuss: Whether or not women can fast safely Considerations for women when fasting When to add longer fasts when still menstruating When to cycl...

Longer fasts past 24 hours can be very difficult for some to implement successfully. Protein-sparing modified fasts offer an excellent alternative to a water-only fast, as lean tissue is preserved, hunger is abated, and results can be amazing! In this podcast we discuss: What a protein modified fast is Who it is appropriate for Macronutrient recommendations How often to do a protein sparing modifi...