Temple Keepers
Temple Keepers is a faith and fitness podcast for Christian men and women who want to honor God with their whole lives.
Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and caring for it is not vanity. It is stewardship.
Hosted by Matthew and Leah Headden, this podcast is for you if you are trying to lose weight, break unhealthy patterns, build strength, lead your family well, or simply stop feeling stuck, Temple Keepers will help you get back to what matters most. Just honest conversations, biblical truth, real science, and practical steps to help you walk in greater health, freedom, and obedience.
This is for the person who knows their health journey is about more than appearance. It is about worship. It is about discipline. It is about becoming the man or woman God has called you to be.
Welcome to Temple Keepers.
Temple Keepers
How to Reverse Insulin Resistance| What Actually Works
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Insulin resistance does not just happen out of nowhere.
In this episode, Matthew sits down with Dr. Rachel Shuck to break down what insulin resistance and diabetes actually are, why we are seeing such a spike in them, and what people can start doing right now to move in a better direction. We talk about food, medications, stress, muscle, cravings, fasting, menopause, lab work, digestion, and why so many people are told they are “fine” while their metabolism is clearly struggling.
This is not another fear-based conversation about carbs. It is a practical conversation about what is really happening in the body. We talk about why ultra-processed food drives the problem, why medications can sometimes compound it, why muscle matters, why blood sugar swings make cravings worse, and why some people feel terrible even when their labs are called normal.
If you have been told diabetes runs in the family, if you have been stuck on the blood sugar roller coaster, or if you are trying to understand whether insulin resistance can actually be reversed, this episode will help you see the bigger picture and take practical steps.
Guest: Dr. Rachel Shuck
Website: https://www.drshuck.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shuck
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Integrative Health and Nutrition
01:29 Understanding Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
03:31 The Role of Carbohydrates in Health
07:11 The Metabolic Process Explained
10:58 The Impact of Medications on Metabolism
17:32 Epigenetics and Family Health History
21:15 Cravings and Insulin Resistance
28:27 Lab Results and Health Management
30:19 Understanding Medical Limitations and Patient Care
32:59 Dietary Approaches: Carnivore vs. Mediterranean
36:10 Supporting Metabolic Health: Nutrition Strategies
39:43 Reversing Diabetes: Myths and Realities
42:01 Intermittent Fasting: A Double-Edged Sword
42:43 Menopause and Insulin Sensitivity
45:05 Practical Tips for Daily Health
50:31 The Role of the Nervous System in Digestion
54:32 Conclusion: Embracing a Holistic Approach to Health
