Is your blood sugar “normal”… but you’re exhausted, gaining weight, and craving sugar?

In this episode of The Heal Deal Podcast, Dr. Leona Allen breaks down one of the most overlooked root causes behind stubborn weight gain, fatigue, cravings, and rising blood pressure—even when your labs look “fine”: insulin resistance.

You’ll learn why fasting glucose and A1C are late markers, how insulin resistance can silently build for years, and why the real issue isn’t your blood sugar number—it’s the metabolic dysfunction happening underneath it.

If you’ve ever been told, “Your labs are normal,” but your body doesn’t feel normal, this episode will give you clarity and confidence. This is your roadmap to understanding the pattern, advocating for deeper testing, and addressing the real drivers behind your symptoms—before a diagnosis ever appears.

✅ Why glucose is considered a late marker of metabolic dysfunction ✅ How insulin resistance develops quietly while blood sugar stays “normal” ✅ The common symptoms most people experience first: fatigue, belly fat, cravings, brain fog ✅ Why fasting insulin is rarely checked—and why it matters ✅ Key markers and patterns to watch for (fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, triglyceride/HDL ratio) ✅ How insulin resistance connects weight gain, blood pressure, cholesterol, and hormones ✅ The most common drivers: processed foods, stress, poor sleep, low muscle mass, inflammation ✅ What actually improves insulin sensitivity—without starving yourself ✅ The questions to ask your doctor to get clearer answers ✅ Why early intervention is the easiest window for reversal

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I'm making a deal with you to help you remove the physical, chemical, and emotional barriers holding you back from healing. All I need from you is to feel, deal, and heal. Those are the terms—that is The Heal Deal.

If you enjoyed today’s episode, seal the deal to heal by leaving a review and sharing this episode with someone who needs it.

Thank you for listening! Until next time, go out there and achieve more freedom in your health and your life. Take care.

— Dr. Leona Allen Host, The Heal Deal Podcast Founder, Freedom Health Systems Author: A Journey to Healing | Freedom in Chains | Shop & Savor

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen—especially if you are taking medication or managing a chronic condition

What if your cholesterol isn't the problem — but the message?

In this episode of The Heal Deal Podcast, Dr. Leona Allen breaks down the truth behind cholesterol guidelines and exposes why so many people are being pushed toward lifelong statin medication… even when their body is simply communicating metabolic stress.

You'll learn how these guidelines changed, why the targets keep dropping, the conflicts of interest behind the statin trials, and why the real danger isn't your cholesterol number — it's the inflammation and metabolic dysfunction underneath it.

If you've ever felt confused, dismissed, or powerless after being handed a statin prescription, this episode will give you clarity and confidence. This is your roadmap to understanding what your cholesterol actually does, what markers truly predict cardiovascular risk, and how to address the root causes instead of just suppressing a number.

✅ How cholesterol guidelines have shifted over the past 30+ years — and who benefits ✅ Why cholesterol targets keep dropping (and what that means for you) ✅ The statin trials everyone references — and the conflicts of interest behind them ✅ Why the JUPITER trial expanded statin use to millions more people (and the controversy around it) ✅ What cholesterol actually does in your body — hormones, brain function, cell membranes, vitamin D ✅ Why "good" vs "bad" cholesterol is an oversimplification that misses the real story ✅ The markers your doctor ISN'T checking: ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP, fasting insulin, oxidized LDL ✅ Why cardiovascular disease is fundamentally an inflammatory disease — not a cholesterol disease ✅ How insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, stress, sleep, and gut health drive your cholesterol pattern ✅ What statins actually do to your body (CoQ10 depletion, mitochondrial impact, side effects) ✅ Questions to ask your doctor BEFORE committing to lifelong medication ✅ Actionable, realistic steps you can take NOW to address root causes and support your body's healing ✅ When medication is a tool — and when root-cause metabolic healing is the long-term solution

▶️ Take the Metabolic Reset Quiz: TheMetabolicResetQuiz.com

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I'm making a deal with you to help you remove the physical, chemical, and emotional barriers holding you back from healing. All I need from you is to feel, deal, and heal. Those are the terms—that is The Heal Deal.

If you enjoyed today’s episode, seal the deal to heal by leaving a review and sharing this episode with someone who needs it.

Thank you for listening! Until next time, go out there and achieve more freedom in your health and your life. Take care.

— Dr. Leona Allen Host, The Heal Deal Podcast Founder, Freedom Health Systems Author: A Journey to Healing | Freedom in Chains | Shop & Savor

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen—especially if you are taking medication or managing a chronic condition

What if your blood pressure isn’t the problem — but the message?

In this episode of The Heal Deal Podcast, Dr. Leona Allen breaks down the truth behind the new 2025 blood pressure guidelines and exposes why so many people are being pushed toward medication earlier… even when their body isn’t the issue.

You’ll learn how these guidelines changed, why the thresholds keep tightening, and why the real danger isn’t your blood pressure — it’s the metabolic dysfunction underneath it.

If you’ve ever felt confused, stressed, or powerless after a doctor’s appointment, this episode will give you clarity and confidence. This is your roadmap to understanding your numbers, advocating for yourself, and addressing the root causes driving your blood pressure in the first place.

✅ How blood pressure “normal” ranges have shifted over the decades — and why ✅ Why the 2025 guidelines kept the 130/80 diagnosis but tightened treatment goals ✅ What “under 130/80” and “120–129” actually mean for you ✅ Why millions are now considered hypertensive without true personalization ✅ How insulin resistance, inflammation, stress, and sleep play a bigger role than salt ✅ Why one office reading should never define your health ✅ Actionable, realistic steps you can take NOW to bring your blood pressure down naturally ✅ When medication is a short-term tool — and when root-cause healing is the long-term solution

▶️ Take the Metabolic Reset Quiz: TheMetabolicResetQuiz.com

📸 Instagram | 📘 Facebook | 🎥 YouTube | 💼 LinkedIn | 🐦 X | 🌐 Website

I'm making a deal with you to help you remove the physical, chemical, and emotional barriers holding you back from healing. All I need from you is to feel, deal, and heal. Those are the terms—that is The Heal Deal.

If you enjoyed today’s episode, seal the deal to heal by leaving a review and sharing this episode with someone who needs it.

Thank you for listening! Until next time, go out there and achieve more freedom in your health and your life. Take care.

— Dr. Leona Allen Host, The Heal Deal Podcast Founder, Freedom Health Systems Author: A Journey to Healing | Freedom in Chains | Shop & Savor

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen—especially if you are taking medication or managing a chronic condition