EPISODE 24 | As you probably know by now, I’m a huuuuge fan of intermittent fasting—but I’m no doctor! That’s why I was thrilled when fasting proponent and physician Cecily Ganheart—aka "The Fasting Doctor”—agreed to chat with me!! As you’ll see, Dr. Cecily has a unique perspective on fasting. She debunks a lot of fasting myths and even reframes the terminology. Enjoy!!

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

3:18 - Dr. Cecily's background + how she got into intermittent fasting in the first place

5:39 - Dr. Cecily's definition of intermittent fasting

8:51 - Do "fasting aids" like bone broth, black coffee, and tea break your fast?

12:17 - Aside from weight loss, what are the benefits of periodic fasting?

13:19 - Dr. Cecily's current fasting pattern

14:54 - Can women safely fast while breastfeeding, pregnant, and during each phase of their menstrual cycle?

19:44 - What if you're experiencing stressors like a new job or lack of sleep? Is it still safe to fast?

22:00 - What about men? Do they get any extra perks from fasting? Do they have fasting limitations?

23:40 - Fasting myths that irk Dr. Cecily!

26:07 - Dr. Cecily's nutritional recommendations—what should we be eating when we're not fasting?

29:13 - Fasting and physical exertion: Can the two co-exist?

34:20 - Is intermittent fasting just "calorie restriction" by a different name?

38:13 - Is it important to be mindful of how many calories we eat during the "feeding window"?

39:26 - Nutrition training in medical school: Does it exist?

43:57 - Can people with thyroid conditions engage in periodic fasting?

45:40 - Dr. Cecily's advice for fasting beginners!

 

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Dr. Cecily's website: thefastingdoctor.com

Follow Dr. Cecily on Instagram and Facebook

 Books:

The Obesity Code by Dr. Jason Fung

Deep Nutrition by Dr. Cate Shanahan

Fiery Ferments by Kirsten & Christopher Shockey

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