Unmasking Insulin Resistance: The Silent Metabolic Shift

In this episode Wendy Golden and Lisa Frazier continue their series on insulin resistance and women’s health. They explain what insulin resistance is, why it can be silent, and the main drivers behind it — excess processed foods and sugar, low movement and muscle mass, poor sleep and chronic stress, hormonal changes, medications, medical conditions, and genetics. They share practical strategies to improve metabolic health, including reducing processed foods, strength training to increase muscle, improving sleep, managing stress, and seeking a provider who listens. Lisa and Wendy also discuss the role of detoxing, supplements, and when medications may be appropriate for symptom control.