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Life Possible Podcast
What if optimizing your metabolism was the key to unlocking your best life?
The concept of Life Possible was introduced to the Ideal Protein community in 2019 through the company’s powerful slogan: “Powering Life Possible.” More than just words, this phrase captures the essence of the Ideal Protein program—harnessing the science of metabolic health to fuel your greatest potential. This profound concept is the driving force behind The Life Possible Podcast.
Our mission is to illuminate both the science and humanity behind winning the fight against obesity and metabolic disease. We endeavor to demonstrate to you the importance of metabolic health in your daily life. Most importantly, we aim to empower you with the knowledge and tools to optimize your metabolism and truly Power Your Life Possible!
As such, future episodes will bring you:
✅ Cutting-edge insights from leading experts in nutrition and metabolic health
✅ Inspirational stories of real people who have transformed their weight, health, and lives
✅ Practical strategies in lifestyle areas like nutrition, exercise, stress relief, sleep, and mental well-being
Whether you’re on a journey to better health or looking to take your performance to the next level, The Life Possible Podcast is your go-to resource for inspiration, motivation, and education.
Your best life is not just possible - it’s within reach! Let’s make it happen together!
Life Possible Podcast
Episode 98 - Insulin Resistance 101 + Women’s Health Deep Dive | Lindsay Venn, PA-C, RD, MPH
In this episode, Dr. John Barnes welcomes Lindsay Venn, PA-C, RD, MPH—a clinician with rare dual training in medicine and nutrition, and a founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. Lindsay shares her journey into integrative, root-cause metabolic care and the mission behind Venn Integrative Medicine, her multi-state telehealth practice.
Together, John and Lindsay unpack the science and real-world implications of insulin resistance—what it is, why it’s so widespread, and how it drives a long list of symptoms and chronic conditions. Lindsay explains how IR develops, why it’s often not your fault, and how conventional dietary guidelines contributed to the modern metabolic crisis.
They also explore why insulin resistance shows up differently in women’s health, influencing everything from PCOS and fertility to the hormonal transitions of perimenopause and menopause. Lindsay breaks down the key labs and biomarkers she evaluates in clinical practice (A1C, fasting insulin, glucose patterns, hormone profiles) and why fasting glucose alone is not enough to assess metabolic health.
The episode wraps with a grounded discussion of GLP-1 medications—their potential role, their limitations and concerns, and how people can boost their own GLP-1 production naturally with low-carb/keto nutrition, specific supplements, and lifestyle strategies.
If you want a clear, compassionate, clinically grounded explanation of insulin resistance—and why women are uniquely affected—this is an episode you won’t want to miss.