Jim Boswell, Michal Stawicki

Vision in Action, Live!

Denise Stegall

Healthy Living Happy Mid-Life

If your energy feels inconsistent… your body isn’t responding the way it used to…

and you’re starting to wonder what changed

This conversation will help you understand why.

In this episode of Healthy Living with Denise, we’re talking about the science behind the fasting-mimicking diet, cellular repair, and a powerful process called autophagy—and why all of this matters in menopause.

I also share my personal experience after completing a 5-day fasting-mimicking cycle, and why this is a tool I use intentionally (not constantly) to support long-term health, energy, and metabolic balance.

This is not about restriction.

This is about working with your body in midlife.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What autophagy is and how it supports cellular renewal

• Why your body changes in menopause (and what’s happening beneath the surface)

• How fasting-mimicking works differently than traditional fasting

• The connection between inflammation, metabolism, and midlife symptoms

• When this approach can be supportive—and when it may not be

Backed by Research

This episode references the work of Valter Longo and emerging research on fasting, metabolic health, and longevity—including studies published in Cell Metabolism.

Key Takeaways:

1. Your body isn’t resisting you—it’s shifting.

The changes you’re feeling in midlife are rooted in real biological transitions. When you understand what’s happening, you can respond with the right strategy instead of more effort.

2. Autophagy is your body’s built-in reset system.

This natural process clears out damaged cells and supports renewal—but it slows with age. Supporting it can improve energy, metabolism, and overall vitality.

3. The goal isn’t restriction—it’s strategic support.

Fasting-mimicking can help your body recalibrate and function more efficiently—without adding stress.

If This Resonates…

If you’ve been doing all the “right things” and still feel out of sync in your body—

This is your opportunity to gain clarity.

Take the Menopause Hormone Clarity Tool to better understand what your body is telling you and where to focus next:

https://menopausementormn.com/menopause-hormone-clarity-tool

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Share this episode with a woman who needs to hear this, because when we understand what’s happening in our bodies, everything begins to change.

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Stephen Liberti Jr, Fred McMurray

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In this episode, Fred McMurray welcomes Steve Liberty Jr. from Harbor Freight Transport to discuss the crucial topic of protecting cargo during international shipping. From hurricanes and icebergs to the unexpected threat of pirates, freight faces major risks.

Jim Boswell, Dr Laura Gabayan

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Jeanne Gallagher, Denise Stegall, Catryn Becker

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Jeanne Gallagher, Denise Stegall, Heather Stewart

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