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Health Beyond Weight Loss |Insulin Resistance, Blood Sugar, Brain fog, Natural Remedies, Keto, Faith
Health Beyond Weight Loss |Insulin Resistance, Blood Sugar, Brain fog, Natural Remedies, Keto, Faith
Health Beyond Weight Loss is a podcast hosted by TaShawn Davis, a Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach, that explores the connections between diet, blood sugar, insulin resistance, and overall health. The show aims to help listeners break sugar cravings, regain steady energy, and improve mental clarity by understanding the physiology behind metabolic health. Each episode simplifies complex health topics into practical conversations, focusing on natural remedies, keto, and faith-based approaches to wellness.
Episodes
39. What If Your Breakfast Is Spiking Your Blood Sugar? A Better Food Replacement for Busy People
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What If Your Breakfast Is Spiking Your Blood Sugar? A Better Food Replacement for Busy People
Could your morning routine be affecting your blood sugar, energy, cravings, and focus before the day even begins?
Many busy parents, professionals, and business owners reach for coffee, cereal, oatmeal, pastries, or other convenient breakfast choices without realizing how quic
38. Trying to Fix Insulin Resistance Alone? Why Community Coaching Can Help You Stay Consistent
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Trying to Fix Insulin Resistance Alone? Why Community Coaching Can Help You Stay Consistent
Have you been trying to improve your health for years but keep finding yourself starting over?
You may have tried reducing sugar, changing your diet, using supplements, or managing blood sugar on your own. But when headaches, fatigue, cravings, uncertainty, or discouragement ap
37. Trying to Fix Insulin Resistance? Why You Should Slow Down Before Taking Supplements
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Trying to Fix Insulin Resistance? Why You Should Slow Down Before Taking Supplements
Are you searching for the best supplements for diabetes, insulin resistance, weight loss, fatigue, or metabolic health?
Before adding another pill, powder, or protocol, what if you slowed down long enough to see what your body can do with the right foundation?
In this episode of
36. Trying to Fix Insulin Resistance? Understand This Before Choosing a Diet
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Trying to Fix Insulin Resistance? Understand This Before Choosing a Diet
Are you trying to improve insulin resistance but feel pressured to choose the perfect diet? Keto, Mediterranean, vegetarian, and low-carbohydrate eating are often presented as competing choices—but improving metabolic health begins with understanding what food does inside your body.
In Episode 36
35. Dr. Mary Newport When the Brain Can't Draw a Clock- Can Ketones & MCT oil Support Alzheimer's Health?
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When the Brain Can’t Draw a Clock: Can Ketones Support Alzheimer’s Brain Health? | Dr. Mary Newport
What if a simple clock-drawing task revealed that the brain was struggling—and what if the brain could use another fuel source?
In Episode 35 of Health Beyond Weight Loss, TaShawn Davis, RN, speaks with Dr. Mary Newport about Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive declin
34. Fell Off Your Healthy Diet? How to Restart After a Setback Without Giving Up
Have you fallen off your healthy diet and wondered how to get back on track without starting completely over?
One unplanned meal, difficult week, elevated blood-sugar reading, or return of sugar cravings can make you feel as though you have ruined all your progress. But one setback does not mean your healthy lifestyle, low-carb diet, weight-loss journey, or metabolic-health goals have failed.
In E
33. Why Doesn't My Doctor Test My Fasting Insulin? What Your Blood Work Might Be Missing
Why Doesn't My Doctor Test My Fasting Insulin? What Your Blood Work May Be Missing
Have you ever been told your blood work was "normal"... but you still didn't feel like yourself?
If you've struggled with stubborn weight gain, fatigue, blood sugar swings, cravings, high blood pressure, brain fog, or recurring health concerns, you may have wondered if your lab work is telling the whole story.
In th
32. What Is Insulin Resistance? Could It Start Years Before Prediabetes?
What Is Insulin Resistance? Could It Start Years Before Prediabetes?
Could insulin resistance begin years before you're ever told you have prediabetes?
Many people believe insulin resistance and prediabetes are the same thing—but they're not. In this episode, Registered Nurse and Metabolic Health Educator TaShawn Davis, RN, explains what insulin resistance is, why it matters, and why understanding
31. Think Insulin Only Controls Blood Sugar? Think Again. 7 Jobs of Insulin
Could understanding one hormone change the way you think about your entire body?
Most people think insulin has just one job: controlling blood sugar.
But insulin is one of the hardest-working hormones in the human body. It helps move nutrients into cells, communicates with your liver, supports muscle repair, coordinates energy storage, and helps your body respond to the food you eat.
In this episo
30. Brain Fog or Memory Loss? The Hidden Side Effects of 7 Common Medications
Could Your Medications Be Affecting Your Memory? The Questions Every Patient Should Ask
Could brain fog or memory loss be about more than just getting older?
Many people assume forgetfulness, mental fatigue, or difficulty concentrating are simply part of aging.
But what if it's time to ask a different question?
As a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of nursing experience, I've spent years caring
29. Your Brain Needs Fuel: What This New Study Could Mean for Mood, Memory & Mental Health
Could Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance & Brain Energy Affect Your Mood, Memory & Mental Health?
What if your brain simply isn't getting the fuel it needs to function at its best?
Most people think of insulin resistance as a blood sugar problem.
But what if it affects much more than your waistline?
A newly published study in the growing field of metabolic psychiatry is exploring an exciting
28. 5 Surprising Signs of Insulin Resistance No One Talks About
Could These Strange Symptoms Be Related to Blood Sugar, Prediabetes, or Insulin Resistance?
What if your body has been trying to warn you long before your blood sugar became abnormal?
Most people know the common signs of insulin resistance, such as belly fat, fatigue, sugar cravings, and skin tags.
But what about itchy skin, anxiety, brain fog, vision changes, or cravings that seem impossible to c
27. Why Can't I Lose Weight? 7 Reasons Your Body Isn't Responding
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Why Can't I Lose Weight? Could Insulin Resistance, Blood Sugar, Hormones, or Your Lab Work Be the Missing Piece?
You've cut calories.
You've exercised.
You've tried low-fat.
You've counted calories.
You've walked every day.
So...why isn't the weight coming off?
If you've ever asked, "Why can't I lose weight?", you're not alone. Millions of people struggling with weight
26. Everyone Says Something Different! Who Should You Trust About Blood Sugar?
Can Type 2 Diabetes, Prediabetes & Insulin Resistance Be Reversed?
If you've ever searched online for answers about type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, or how to lower blood sugar naturally, you've probably discovered one thing…
Everyone says something different.
One expert says to eat more whole grains.
Another says reduce carbohydrates.
One says fruit is unlimited.
Another says
25. Why Can't I Lose Weight? The Hidden Water Weight & Blood Sugar Connection
Have you ever started eating healthier, lost several pounds during the first week, and then wondered why everything suddenly slowed down?
You're not alone.
One of the biggest reasons people give up on their health journey is that they misunderstand what their body is doing.
In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach TaShawn Davis, RN, explains one of t
24. Can't Stop Craving Sugar This Summer? 10 Food Swaps For Blood Sugar & Insulin Resistance With Michelle Sheedy
Summer is supposed to be fun—but for many people, it's also the season of cravings, weight gain, energy crashes, and promising ourselves we'll "start over in January."
If you're struggling with cravings for sugar, bread, chips, ice cream, or summer treats, you're not alone.
In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach TaShawn Davis welcomes special guest
23. Brain Fog, Memory Loss & Fatigue? The Blood Sugar Connection You Need To Know
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Brain Fog, Memory Loss & Fatigue?
The Blood Sugar Connection You Need to Know
Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there?
Struggled to remember names?
Lost your train of thought in the middle of a conversation?
Needed a nap after lunch?
Felt mentally exhausted even after a full night's sleep?
If so, you're not alone.
Many people assume brain
22. Could Insulin Resistance Be Affecting Your Love Life? PCOS, Low Testosterone & The Hidden Hormone Connection
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Could Insulin Resistance Be Affecting Your Love Life?
PCOS, Low Testosterone & The Hidden Hormone Connection
What if the symptoms you've been blaming on stress, aging, or hormones are actually clues pointing to something deeper?
If you've struggled with:
• Low libido
• Difficulty conceiving
• Irregular periods
• PCOS (or PMOS)
• Low testosterone
• Belly fat
•
21. Why Do I Need a Nap After Eating? 5 Hidden Signs of a Blood Sugar Crash
Why Do I Need a Nap After Eating? The Blood Sugar Crash Nobody Warned You About
Do you find yourself exhausted after lunch?
Do you need coffee, energy drinks, or something sweet just to make it through the afternoon?
Have you ever wondered:
"Is it normal to be this tired after eating?"
In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach TaShawn Davis shares a p
20. Sugar Addiction? 5 Reasons You Crave Bread, Sweets & Carbs All Day
Do you feel like you're constantly craving bread, sweets, chips, desserts, or sugary snacks?
Have you ever wondered why some days you can stay on track effortlessly while other days it feels like your brain is pulling you toward sugar all day long?
In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach TaShawn Davis explores the science behind cravings, insulin re
19. Vacation Weight Gain? 7 Summer Habits That Spike Blood Sugar Fast & What To do
Vacation Weight Gain? 7 Summer Habits That Spike Blood Sugar Fast
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What if summer is actually the BEST time to improve your health?
Many people approach summer as a season to pause healthy habits and "start over later." But what if that mindset is the very thing keeping you stuck?
In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coa
18. Acid Reflux Keeps Coming Back? Insulin Resistance, GERD & The Real Cause of Heartburn
Acid Reflux Keeps Coming Back? The Hidden Link Between Insulin Resistance, GERD & Stomach Acid
Do you struggle with acid reflux, heartburn, GERD, indigestion, bloating, or that burning sensation that keeps coming back no matter what you do?
Many people are told they have "too much stomach acid." But what if the real problem isn't too much acid at all?
What if stomach acid is simply ending up i
17. Why You Wake Up Tired: Blood Sugar Spikes, Cortisol & Poor Sleep
Why You Wake Up Tired: Blood Sugar Spikes, Cortisol & Poor Sleep
Do you wake up exhausted even after a full night's sleep?
Are you tired all day, wired at night, relying on caffeine to function, and wondering why your energy never seems to recover?
In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach TaShawn Davis explores the hidden connection between blood
16. Always Tired, Congested, or Allergic? The Hidden Link Between Blood Sugar, Vitamin D & Inflammation
Always Tired, Congested, or Allergic? The Hidden Link Between Blood Sugar, Vitamin D & Inflammation
Could your blood sugar and metabolic health be affecting MORE than just your weight?
In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach TaShawn Davis explores the hidden connection between insulin resistance, inflammation, vitamin D, immune health, allergies
15. Always Hungry? How Constant Snacking Keeps Insulin High All Day
Always Hungry? How Constant Snacking Keeps Insulin High All Day
Do you feel hungry all the time… even when you’re trying to eat healthy?
In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach TaShawn Davis breaks down the hidden connection between constant snacking, insulin resistance, blood sugar spikes, cravings, hunger hormones, and metabolic health.
Many peopl
14. Fatty Liver & Insulin Resistance: 5 Early Signs Your Liver Is Struggling ( And What To Do)
Fatty Liver & Insulin Resistance: 5 Early Signs Your Liver Is Struggling (And What To Do)
Did you know fatty liver disease is now one of the most common liver conditions in BOTH adults and children?
In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach TaShawn Davis breaks down the growing connection between fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, blood suga
13. Still Gaining Weight Eating “Healthy”? 5 Foods Spiking Your Blood Sugar Every Day
Still gaining weight… even though you’re trying to eat healthy?
In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach TaShawn Davis breaks down why some of the most popular “healthy” foods may actually be keeping your blood sugar elevated, increasing cravings, worsening insulin resistance, and making weight loss feel impossible.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated bec
12. High Blood Pressure? The Hidden Link Between Insulin Resistance, Water Retention & Your Kidneys
High Blood Pressure? The Hidden Link Between Insulin Resistance, Water Retention & Your Kidneys
Could your high blood pressure actually be connected to insulin resistance and blood sugar spikes?
In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, registered nurse and holistic health coach TaShawn Davis shares a deeply personal story about her husband’s battle with dangerously high blood pressure — e
11. Why Am I Always Tired? 7 Hidden Signs of Insulin Resistance (Even If Your Labs Are Normal)
Why Am I Always Tired? 7 Hidden Signs of Insulin Resistance (Even If Your Labs Are Normal)
Are you constantly tired… even after sleeping?
Do you struggle with:
Brain fog
Belly fat
Cravings
Fatigue after meals
High blood pressure
Low energy
Feeling “off” even though your labs are “normal”?
In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, registered nurse and holistic health coach TaSh
10. Struggling with Blood Sugar? 5 Easy Food Swaps for Insulin Resistance (Real Life Tips with Michelle Sheedy)
Struggling with blood sugar spikes, cravings, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes… and not sure what to eat?
You are not alone—and this episode is exactly what you need.
In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach TaShawn Davis is joined by special guest Michelle Sheedy, who shares her powerful journey from gluten-free dieting and restriction… to learning h
9. Worried About LDL? The Heart Disease Risk Most People with Insulin Resistance Miss
Think You’re Eating Healthy… But Your Blood Sugar Is Still High? The Truth About Heart Disease & Insulin Resistance
Are you eating a low-fat diet, avoiding butter, and choosing “heart-healthy” foods… but still struggling with high blood sugar, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes?
Have you been told your cholesterol is the problem… but no one has ever checked your insulin levels?
In this episode, w
8. Think You're Eating Healthy on a Low-Fat Diet? Why Your Blood Sugar Still May Be High
Eating a low-fat diet, but your blood sugar is still high? Still dealing with cravings, fatigue, belly fat, or insulin resistance even though you’re trying to eat healthy?
You are not alone.
Many people have been told to choose low-fat foods, avoid cholesterol, and cut back on meat to improve their health. But what if some of that advice has actually been keeping people stuck with high blood sugar
7. Why Am I So Tired, Dealing with Brain Fog & Shortness of Breath? The Hidden Cause
Struggling with constant fatigue, brain fog, or feeling short of breath—and not sure why?
You’re not alone. Many people experience these symptoms every day and are told it’s just stress, aging, or something unrelated. But what if there’s a deeper connection?
In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach TaShawn Davis connects the dots between blood sugar,
6. Can Insulin Resistance Cause Shortness of Breath? Real Testimony: Off Oxygen & 37lb Weight Loss
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What if everything you thought you knew about “healthy eating” was actually keeping you sick?
In this powerful episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, you’ll hear a real-life testimony from Bruce, a client who started his journey struggling to walk, breathe, and relying on oxygen—while dealing with weight gain, food addiction, and chronic health issues.
After working through a st
5. Should You Try Keto, Carnivore, or Vegetarian? | Faith, Fear, and How to Trust God With Your Health
Should you try keto, carnivore, or vegetarian… or are you too afraid to start?
If you’ve been overwhelmed by conflicting health advice and fear-based messaging around food, this episode will help you finally connect the dots between faith, physiology, and your health decisions.
In this Faith Episode, we talk about what it really means to trust God with your health, even when you don’t have all the
4. Struggling with Prediabetes? The Truth About GLP-1,Ozempic & Natural Remedies To Lower Blood Sugar
Struggling with prediabetes, blood sugar spikes, or constant sugar cravings?
You’ve probably heard about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy… but what if your body already has a natural system designed to regulate your blood sugar?
In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, Registered Nurse and Holistic Health Coach TaShawn Davis breaks down what prediabetes and insulin resistance really
3. Think you are drinking healthy? Three drinks that are spiking your blood sugar+ What to Drink Instead
In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, we break down how some of the most commonly consumed “healthy” drinks may actually be raising your blood sugar, increasing insulin resistance, and keeping you stuck with fatigue, brain fog, sugar cravings, and stubborn weight gain.
Many people switch from soda to juice, coconut water, electrolyte drinks, or nutritional shakes like Ensure and Boost, thi
2. Struggling with brain fog? 13 signs of insulin resistance
In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, we talk about 10 common signs of insulin resistance and why so many people are dealing with brain fog, fatigue, sugar cravings, fatty liver, visceral fat, high blood pressure, and other health issues without realizing that insulin resistance and high insulin levels may be the root cause.
Insulin resistance can start years before a diagnosis of prediabe
1. Insulin Resistance, Brain Fog & Memory Loss: My Story and What To Do
In this first episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, I share my personal story of experiencing brain fog and memory loss in my 30s and how I discovered that insulin resistance and blood sugar imbalance may have been at the root of many of my health issues. As a registered nurse, I knew something wasn’t right, and that led me on a journey to understand the physiology behind insulin resistance, brain
Health Beyond Weight LossTrailer| Insulin Resistance, Blood Sugar, Sugar Cravings, Metabolic Health
Welcome to Health Beyond Weight Loss
If you’ve been told you have type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, fatty liver, or high blood sugar and were given medication but no real plan to fix the root cause, this podcast is for you.
Health Beyond Weight Loss is a podcast that helps you break sugar cravings, balance your blood sugar, understand your body, and take your health back through simple physiolo
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