Giggles&Glutes Podcast
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Giggles&Glutes Podcast
What is Insulin and can it make you gain weight? | Debunking Glucose, Carbs & Fat Loss Myths
Are you scared of carbs because of insulin?
You’re not alone — but you might be misinformed. In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë & Donaé take you on a myth-busting ride through the world of insulin, glucose spikes, carbs, and weight loss — all backed by science, not social media hype.
Zoë shares her experience using the UltraHuman Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM), while both of us dive into what insulin actually does, what insulin resistance really means, and why you don’t need to cut out oats or go keto just to lose weight.
We’ll talk real-life client stories, the truth about PCOS, menopause and insulin resistance, and why managing your blood sugar doesn’t have to involve extreme diets or overpriced tech.
🎧 You’ll leave this episode feeling informed, empowered, and ready to stop fearing your food.
⏰ Timeline:
00:00 – Welcome to Giggles & Glutes
00:25 – Today’s topic: Insulin & weight loss
01:20 – Zoë’s CGM (UltraHuman) experience
03:10 – “Oats spike insulin” myth debunked
04:25 – What insulin actually does
05:40 – What causes insulin resistance
06:50 – Can you still burn fat with high insulin?
08:05 – Diet trends vs. reality (low carb, keto, fasting)
09:20 – Why balance matters more than biohacks
10:30 – When CGMs aren’t worth it
12:00 – How to eat for insulin control
13:15 – Why carbs are still your friend
14:10 – Your body = a system. Treat it with care.
15:00 – Final thoughts + listener questions
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We always strive to share the most accurate information on a topic however this can be mixed with opinion and we maintain that all the views and opinions expressed in this video is just that.
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