This week on Said Your Nan, James, Stuart and Steve dig into one of the most talked about health trends right now: fasting.

From insulin and visceral fat to calorie timing and so-called “simple fixes”, we explore what the evidence actually says and where nuance often gets lost. James brings the science (and some personal honesty), Stuart grounds it in real UK life, and Steve cuts through the noise with humour and cultural truth.

Most importantly, we look at fasting through a mental health lens, particularly men’s mental health — asking when discipline becomes pressure, when control replaces care, and why health advice doesn’t land in a vacuum.

This episode isn’t about telling you what to eat or when to eat.

It’s about slowing the conversation down.

Not medical advice. Just an honest conversation.

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