
Episode 234- The Episode That's Been On My Heart for 2 Years- When Health Isn't Just Physical: My Shift Toward Spiritual Wellness
In this raw and deeply personal episode of Optimal Metabolism, I'm opening up about something far beyond food, fasting, or hormones: my spiritual transformation. Over the past several years, I've expe...
24 Jun 202534min

Episode 233- Gut, Hormones & Microdosing GLP‑1 with Dr. Cassie Smith, MD
Join Shana Hussin, RDN for an in-depth conversation with board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Cassie Smith of Modern Endocrine. We dive into: How gut health drives hormone balance, metabolic functio...
17 Jun 20251h 20min

Episode 232- CGM Secrets: How I Got My Blood Sugar into the 80s (Without More Fasting!)
Episode Summary: Most women think their high morning blood sugar is from what they ate the night before—or not fasting long enough. But after tracking her own numbers with a continuous glucose monitor...
10 Jun 202537min

Episode 231- The Sleep Tool Every Stressed Woman Needs: Cooling Weighted Blankets with Elizabeth Grojean
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 w...
3 Jun 202548min

Episode 230- Why Sleep from 10 PM to 6 AM Heals You—But 1 AM to 9 AM Might Hurt You
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 ti...
27 Mai 202543min

Episode 229- Why You Should Eat Carbs—Especially Seasonally!
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...
20 Mai 202535min

Episode 228- How Poor Cervical STRUCTURE Can Trigger 3AM Wake-ups, Fatigue and Blood Sugar Issues with Dr. Peter Martone
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...
13 Mai 202557min

Episode 227- The Cortisol Comeback: How to Heal from Burnout Naturally
📝 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 possi...
6 Mai 202534min




















