In this episode, I head to the seaside to join my mother on a week-long fasting retreat. I cover some of the purported benefits of fasting and compare that with my own experience, recorded during the retreat. For sure, I can report significant weight loss of 6kg. But was it mostly water, muscle or fat loss?

Fasting is also associated with a series of physiological and psychological benefits, e.g., reported increases in clarity, mood, and even energy. Did that pan out? What worked and what didn't, and was it worth it?

Check out this short episode to find out!

Please note, this is not medical advice, and I am not a medical doctor or practitioner. Always speak to your physician before considering to fast.