{"podcast":{"title":"Just Ingredients","slug":"just-ingredients-1576900","podcast_index_feed_id":1576900,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/TTNSR6312414304","website_url":"http://www.justingredients.us","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/89b4a3fc-4941-11ef-b77b-ebdf866b8dc0/image/45fa678c836f5898904ede03b1147937.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Just Ingredients","episode_count":238,"summary":"The Just Ingredients Podcast, a place to find all the best ingredients for life. Karalynne Call, creator and owner of the popular Instagram account and product line Just Ingredients, talks about all things nourishing for the mind, body, and soul. Karalynne believes that nature provides the necessary nutrition in order for people to live healthy, happy lives full of energy and inspires others to make a change in their eating habits and daily product use. With the help of her guests, Karalynne shares tips and tricks, how-to’s, and why’s behind choosing better, whole, non-toxic ingredients for your family and healing your body and mind from within.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T02:20:30.811781+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/just-ingredients-1576900"},"episode":{"title":"Why You Can’t Lose Fat When Insulin Is High (And How to Fix It) w/ Dr. Ben Bikman","slug":"why-you-can-t-lose-fat-when-insulin-is-high-and-how-to-fix-it-w-dr-ben-bikman","published_at":"2026-01-17T04:22:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/just-ingredients-1576900/why-you-can-t-lose-fat-when-insulin-is-high-and-how-to-fix-it-w-dr-ben-bikman","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/just-ingredients-1576900","url":"https://chrt.fm/track/2FD522/traffic.megaphone.fm/TTNSR7819650365.mp3","audio_url":"https://chrt.fm/track/2FD522/traffic.megaphone.fm/TTNSR7819650365.mp3","summary":"In this episode, I’m welcoming back Dr. Ben Bikman, a leading expert in metabolic health, to break down insulin, glucose, and what’s really driving insulin resistance and so many chronic health issues today. We dive into the growing popularity of continuous glucose monitors and why glucose spikes are often just a signal, not the root problem. Dr. Bikman explains insulin’s role in a way that finally makes sense—describing insulin as the “hero” that helps move glucose into our cells. We unpack how insulin resistance develops, why insulin levels can stay chronically high, and how this state is linked to weight gain, inflammation, and long-term metabolic dysfunction. We also discuss common contributors to insulin resistance, including stress, inflammation, poor sleep, and modern eating patterns. Dr. Bikman explains why focusing solely on calories often misses the bigger picture and why improving insulin sensitivity is key for sustainable metabolic health. We talk through carbohydrates, mixing macros, and how different foods impact insulin differently. One of my favorite parts of this conversation is our discussion around fasting—especially how it can affect women differently than men. Dr. Bikman shares practical guidance for women on how to approach fasting in a way that supports hormones, including how different phases of the menstrual cycle may call for different strategies. His biggest reminder: listen to your body instead of following rigid rules. This episode is packed with eye-opening insights and practical takeaways for anyone who wants a clearer understanding of insulin, glucose, and how to support long-term wellness. Guest Bio Dr. Benjamin Bikman earned his Ph.D. in Bioenergetics and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Duke–National University of Singapore,…","meta_description":"In this episode, I’m welcoming back Dr. Ben Bikman, a leading expert in metabolic health, to break down insulin, glucose, and what’s really driving insuli…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3960,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/just-ingredients-1576900/episodes/why-you-can-t-lose-fat-when-insulin-is-high-and-how-to-fix-it-w-dr-ben-bikman/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/just-ingredients-1576900/why-you-can-t-lose-fat-when-insulin-is-high-and-how-to-fix-it-w-dr-ben-bikman.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}