Optimal Metabolism

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

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

Episode 295- The Menopause Gut: Why Your Metabolism Changes After 40 with Cynthia Thurlow, NP

If your body suddenly seems to be playing by a completely different set of rules in perimenopause or menopause, this episode is for you! For the first time ever on Opti

Episode 294- What We've Gotten Wrong About Cholesterol, Heart Disease, and Metabolic Health with Daniel Trevor

What if we've been focusing on the wrong things when it comes to preventing heart disease? In this episode of Optimal Metabolism, I sit down with Daniel Trevor, heart a

Episode 293- From 500 Pounds to a 40-Day Fast: Athena Perez's Incredible Story of Healing

What if obesity isn't simply about food? In one of the most powerful conversations I've ever had on the Optimal Metabolism podcast, I sit down with CrossFit coach, auth

Episode 292- Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones: The Missing Link to Weight Loss and Better Health with Dr Cassie Smith

Could your gut be the missing piece behind your hormone imbalance, stubborn weight, fatigue, and blood sugar struggles? In this episode of Optimal Metabolism, I'm joine

Episode 291- Natural and Doable Solutions for Fatty Liver and High Cholesterol

Have you recently been told you have fatty liver or high cholesterol? If so, you're not alone, and the good news is there are practical steps you can take to improve your

Episode 290- In-Depth Gut Healing Strategies You Haven't Heard About Yet with Dane Johnson

If you listened to Dane Johnson's first appearance on the podcast, you know his personal healing journey from severe Crohn's/Colitis inspired thousands of people struggli

Episode 289- Why One Fiber Isn't Enough: The Power of a Fiber Matrix for Blood Sugar, Gut Health & Cholesterol

Most people think fiber is simply about digestion. But fiber is one of the most powerful tools we have for supporting blood sugar regulation, cholesterol, gut health, a

Episode 288- From PCOS to PMOS: Why This Metabolic Name Change Matters with Cory Ruth, RD

One of the most significant changes in women's health has officially arrived. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is now known as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (P

Episode 287- The Missing Link in Metabolic Health: Light, EMFs & Cellular Energy with Dan Stachofsky

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to do everything "right"—eat nutritious foods, take quality supplements, exercise regularly, and prioritize sleep—yet still st

Episode 286- The Modern Treatment of Obesity: Surgery, GLP-1s, and Metabolic Health with Dr. Betsy Dovec

Obesity treatment has changed dramatically over the past decade. While nutrition and lifestyle remain the foundation of long-term metabolic health, today's medical landsc

Episode 285- Peptides, Menopause, and Metabolic Health: What Women Need to Know About Aging Well with Dr. Jennifer Timmons

What if the way you're aging has more to do with your metabolic health than your age itself? In this episode of Optimal Metabolism, I sit down with longevity physician

Episode 284- Protecting Your Brain in a World Designed to Distract You with Dr. Marc Milstein

Between constant notifications, endless scrolling, chronic stress, poor sleep, ultraprocessed food, and information overload, modern life is placing an unprecedented burd

Episode 283- Prediabetes to Freedom: How to Reverse Blood Sugar Dysfunction Naturally with Dr. Jason Shumard

Type 2 diabetes is often presented as a chronic, progressive disease that inevitably requires increasing medications over time. But what if that's not the full story? I

Episode 282- Rapid Fire Metabolism Q&A: Challenging What You Think You Know About Weight Loss, Fatigue & Blood Sugar

In this thought-provoking episode of Optimal Metabolism, Shana tackles four deceptively simple questions that reveal some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding metabo

Episode 281- The Role of Keto and Fasting in Cancer Care: Hope, Nuance, and Real-Life Practice with Martha Tettenborn

Cancer care is evolving, and today's conversation with Martha Tettenborn dives into one of the most overlooked aspects of healing and prevention: metabolic health. Mart

Episode 280- Q&A: Nighttime Cravings, Walking After Meals, Breakfast Mistakes & Insulin Resistance BEFORE High Blood Sugar

In today's episode, I'm answering some of the most common metabolic health questions I hear from people who feel frustrated, exhausted, and stuck — even though they're tr

Episode 279- GLP-1s, Muscle Loss, and Metabolic Damage: What Nobody Is Talking About with Jason Nelson

What if weight loss wasn't the ultimate goal—but instead the starting point for true health? In this episode, I sit down with longevity-focused coach Jason Nelson to di

Episode 278- How an 80-Year-Old Reversed Type 2 Diabetes Naturally, Avoided Amputation, and Reclaimed Her Memory

What happens when a pharmacist of 30+ years realizes the system she was trained in isn't actually helping people heal? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Am

Episode 277- Why Fatty Liver Happens—and How to Reverse It

Fatty liver is one of the most common metabolic conditions today—and many people don't even know they have it. It's often discovered incidentally on lab work or imaging