There is a lot of loud advice online right now about cholesterol, keto, carnivore, and what “healthy” is supposed to look like. The problem is, so much of it is overly simplified. In this episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable, Susan Robbins breaks down why cholesterol is never just a good-or-bad conversation and why blindly following influencer advice can put some people at serious risk.
If you have ever been told your labs are “fine,” felt confused by mixed messages around fats and heart health, or wondered why one diet works for one person and backfires for another, this episode is a must-listen. Susan brings a practical, individualized lens to a topic that is often reduced to extremes.
The Problem With One-Size-Fits-All Health Advice
One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that your body is not a trend. Susan explains that while some people may tolerate higher fat diets well, others may see major issues with cholesterol, inflammation, insulin resistance, or cardiovascular risk. That is why broad statements like “high cholesterol is totally fine” or “everyone should go carnivore” can be incredibly misleading.
Instead of relying on generic advice, Susan encourages listeners to look deeper. Standard cholesterol panels often do not tell the full story. Two people can eat the exact same way and have completely different outcomes based on genetics, inflammation, lifestyle, and metabolic health.
Why Deeper Testing Changes Everything
This episode dives into the markers that actually matter. Susan walks through advanced lipid testing like LDL particle size and number, ApoB, Lp(a), inflammation markers, fasting insulin, fasting glucose, and more. She explains why these tests can uncover risks that a basic lab panel might miss.
She also highlights the role genetics can play in how the body handles fats, inflammation, and blood sugar. This is where personalized health becomes so powerful. Instead of guessing, you can start to understand what your body is actually doing and why.
Real Health Requires Context
Susan’s message is clear: cholesterol is not inherently bad, and low cholesterol is not automatically better. Context matters. Your history matters. Your inflammation matters. Your genes matter. Your lifestyle matters.
This episode is a call to stop outsourcing your health to trends, partial lab work, and oversimplified messaging. It is a reminder to become your own advocate, ask better questions, and get the right data in front of you.
If you want a more nuanced, empowering conversation about heart health, lipids, and what true personalization looks like, this episode is well worth the listen.
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Susan is a retired law enforcement officer and an accomplished Certified Epigenetic Human Performance Coach with a diverse and extensive background in wellness. She began her wellness career in 2015 as a holistic health and stress management coach. Her passion for helping others led her to expand her expertise into epigenetics in 2019, where she discovered the missing piece of the health optimization puzzle: Personalized health.
As a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Level 2 Apeiron Zoh Epigenetic Human Performance Coach (DNA), and Certified PH360 Coach through Precision Health Alliance, Susan has developed a unique approach to health and wellness through completely personalized health. She is the proud recipient of the 2023 Precision Health Alliance Coach of the Year award. Susan works with clients to elevate their health and overall quality of life by understanding their unique needs based on their genetic makeup, taking out the guesswork, and getting results.
