Episode #207

In this week's episode, Terri and Coach Heather Shuker cover many keys to therapeutic fasting - what it is, how to build up to it, and how to support yourself to be able to do it consistently.

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:02 Don't start with therapeutic fasting

03:14 The Fasting Dial

04:18 No one-size-fits-all protocol or quick fix

08:10 Changing your relationship with food

09:19 Optimise Your Weight (Fat) Loss Workshop

12:11 The importance of TRE

14:45 Stabilising behaviours

18:13 Consistency is key

20:58 The Three Amigos of fasting

26:00 Consistency as part of the therapeutic dose

26:47 Heather’s favourite analogy

Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Episode #206

In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community:

1. Are there common strategies that help to avoid the common pitfalls of Ramadan, like late night eating, overeating, or accidentally doing OMAD for too long and slowing down the metabolic rate? [01:07]
2. Concerns about off-label use of GLP-1s. Some medical professionals seem to be prescribing GLP-1 medications for anti-aging/longevity purposes in people who aren't overweight or diabetic. What do you think about the trend of “microdosing” GLP-1s as a preventative health measure? [02:36]
3. Are there further short and long-term side effects of GLP-1s coming to light? [06:36]
4. Are there ethical concerns around supply issues with GLP-1s due to increased demand from off-label use? [ 10:12]
5. Are there bioethical concerns about GLP-1s that doctors should be discussing with patients? [12:03]
6. Can you address how people with Type 1 diabetes can develop insulin resistance similar to those with Type 2, sometimes referred to as ‘double diabetes’? [16:21]
7. How concerning is an elevated Lp(a) and how can you lower it? [20:47]
8. Do you know of research or trials with fasting to reduce prostate size?  [26:28]
9. Can someone who is considering kidney donation fast/fat fast? [29:08]
10. I'm seeing many reputable sources saying that the claims against seed oils aren't actually based in the science. I'm curious whether Dr. Fung's opinion has evolved on this? [30:51]

Links

A Conversation with Dr. Tro Kalayjian 

https://youtu.be/2Vuhip2UlTs?si=fxHBpgNkcI65SOrV

Cholesterol Ration Calculator - Omni Calculator

https://www.omnicalculator.com/health/cholesterol-ratio 

Please note that you need to be a member of the TFM Community to submit questions to the Q&A webinars with Dr. Fung but you can submit questions to our regular Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:07 Fasting Strategies for Ramadan

02:36 GLP-1s for Off-Label Use

06:36 Side Effects of GLP-1s

10:12 Ethical Concerns with GLP-1 Supply Issues

12:03 Bioethical Concerns GLP-1s

16:21 Type 1 Diabetes and IR

20:47 Lp(a)

29:08 Kidney Donation and Fasting

30:51 Seed Oils

Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Episode #205

In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Heather to discuss the challenges they faced in their own fasting journeys. They too had to tackle the side effects and struggles that all of us encounter.

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:42 Hunger 

08:03 Feeling Cold

11:14 Navigating Scheduling

13:07 Treating Fasts as Therapy

17:47 Plateaus

23:04 Loose Stools

26:34 Sleep Disruption

28:03 Embracing Discomfort

Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Episode #204

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan Ramos answers some of your fasting questions:

1. On eating days I almost always feel very full. I try to make my meal portions smaller but I still feel full. I don't seem to feel hunger cues on eating days nor fasting days. Have 20 years of dieting broken my body? My usual fasting protocol is three 36s, lately, two 42s. (Ewelina) [01:34]

2. I’ve read on some of the PCOS blogs that you shouldn’t skip breakfast because it balances your blood sugar, but I find it harder to meet my fasting goals when I eat breakfast. Is this a reference to early, time-restricted eating? Is it better to meet the fasting goal of longer fasts or to consume the meals earlier in the day? [04:45]

3. How do I not lose much more weight with extended fasts for autophagy? I am 71 and have lost 44  pounds over an 8-month period (1 pound on most weeks, never more). I have loose skin on my arms, belly, and legs, and I am looking older than I ever have! I will be doing 24-hour fasts to maintain my weight loss. (Anne) [09:47] 

4. I started doing the 42-hour extended fasts (sometimes three a week, sometimes two) to switch it up. I’m not losing weight or inches. What am I doing wrong? (Sylvia from California) [13:10] 

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:34 Lack of hunger on eating days

04:45 Is breakfast necessary with PCOS?

09:47 Fasting for autophagy and loose skin reduction

13:10 Doing EF but still not losing weight or inches

Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting  any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Episode #203

In this week's episode, Megan and Terri are joined by a very special guest, Ben Azadi, to talk about his new book Metabolic Freedom: A 30-Day Guide to Restore Your Metabolism, Heal Hormones, and Burn Fat. 

They share their focus on the root causes and ways to resolve metabolic issues that underly so many health concerns and obesity.

Preorder Ben’s book via this page to get his FREE Metabolic Health Course plus exclusive guest interviews (inc. Megan Ramos and Dr. Fung):

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Ben’s Links

Website: www.benazadi.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebenazadi

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ketokamp

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebenazadi

Podcast (Metabolic Freedom): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metabolic-freedom-with-ben-azadi/id1470779784

Summary Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:52 US Studies about Metabolic Health

04:07 Metabolic Freedom - Book Summary

07:21 Who Ben’s Book is for

09:38 The Importance of Mindset

12:18 Psycho-Cybernetics

15:05 The Problems with Being a Sugar Burner

15:50 The Role of Insulin

17:00 Fasting Insulin and A1C Blood Tests

22:27 Simple Tips

24:34 One Tweak a Week

28:35 Obesogens

30:00 Diabetogens

30:51 Microplastics

33:11 Metabolic Rate

33:56 Fasting

40:10 Free Course + Interviews

Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

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Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting  any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Episode #202

In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community:

1. I’m curious if TFM intends or would consider a ‘fasting-mimicking protocol’ to be published for its members, possibly a TFM Quick Guide? [01:22]
2. When I fast I find that I have trouble falling and staying asleep. Is it the hunger increasing my cortisol or the effect of ketones? What are your thoughts on valerian or kava tea to help with fasting insomnia? [02:54]
3. What’s the latest research on autophagy? [05:12] 
4. What does research say about the relationship between the HDL/Triglycerides ratio and high coronary calcium scores? And, in general, what does the scientific literature say about potential interactions between statins and fasting regimens? [07:00] 
5. There is a hormonal cascade where our sex hormones are made from cholesterol. We know from member stories that female hormones become balanced on alternate day fasting regimen. In those success cases, how does alternate-day fasting affect the hormonal cascade so that it starts working properly again? [12:59]
6. I was recently reading research that suggests that moderate weight gain during menopause, particularly in lean women, may offer a degree of protection against cardiovascular disease, due to the increased production of adipose-tissue-derived estrogen, which can partially compensate for the decline in ovarian estrogen levels following menopause. What are your thoughts on this? [15:27]
7. Why might weight loss stall during a multi-day fast, even when following an extended-fasting protocol with proper hydration, electrolytes, and exercise? What factors could influence the rate of weight loss, and how can one determine if adjustments are needed? [19:02]
8. Is there a problem with lowering metabolic rate during fasting? Do I need to worry about this? [21:13]
9. The RR interval typically refers to the time between consecutive R waves in an electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) and is a fundamental measurement in heart rate variability (HRV). Has the RR interval been studied in diagnosing gastroparesis, specifically for diabetes? [24:51]

LINKS

Cholesterol Ratio Calculator

https://www.omnicalculator.com/health/cholesterol-ratio

Longevity Summit video with Cynthia Thurlow on Dr. Fung’s YouTube channel.

A Conversation with Cynthia Thurlow | Jason Fung

https://youtu.be/YeELPeaQEFg?si=88JJWDzyzjDPGK76

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00:00 Intro

01:22 Fasting-Mimicking Diet Quick Guide?

02:54 Fasting and Insomnia

05:12 Latest Research on Autophagy

07:00 HDL/Trigs Ratio and high CAC Score

11:40 ADF and Balancing Female Sex Hormones

14:09 Weight Gain Protective in Perimenopause?

17:44 Weight-Loss Stalls During Multi-Day Fasts

19:55 Low/High Metabolic Rate

23:33 Heart rate Variability

Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting  any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Episode #201

In this week's episode, Terri is joined by TFM Community member, Dave Mitchell, who shares his journey through significant weight loss and improving his metabolic markers by using therapeutic fasting and changing his dietary approach.

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:02 Dave’s journey with weight loss and type two diabetes

04:44 Dave’s turning point and finding his WHY

07:42 Dave discovers Dr. Fung and TFM, switches to carnivore and TRE

08:50 Self-Sabotage Workshop promotion

10:07 Dave’s progression from TRE to extended fasts

11:02 Dave’s fantastic results

12:06 The value Dave gets from the TFM Community

13:06 Why Dave has invested in some coaching at maintenance

16:30 How Dave curbed his cravings

18:24 Mindful eating and plating

21:03 Giving it time and celebrating the small wins

22:36 Response from doctors to Dave’s biomarkers

25:22 Navigating lifestyle changes with a partner who eats differently

30:33 Dave’s top tip

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This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting  any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Episode #200

In this week's episode, Terri shares three common self-sabotage patterns that she sees most frequently when it comes to making progress in our fasting and healthy-eating journeys for weight loss and healing.

Summary Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:40 Definition of self-sabotage

02:31 Three common examples of self-sabotage

03:19 AND

06:01 WHILE

11:18 DOSE

18:15 Self-Sabotage Workshop

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This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting  any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Episode #199

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan Ramos answers some of your fasting questions:

1. I’ve heard Dr Fung mention that he doesn’t recommend fasting for people with a BMI under 20. My BMI is under 20. I’ve recently lowered my A1C from 6.2 to 5.5 but would like to lower it further or at least maintain it. Would IF or OMAD be OK to do? (Beth from North Carolina) [01:40]
2. I have been doing some therapeutic fasting to address my PCOS and hopefully get my period back. Do you have any recommendations for a preconception plan for fasting and nutrition? Is there anything else I should be doing before TTC? How will I know when my body is healthy enough? [10:12]
3. Can you wreck your thyroid by fasting too much? Or is this not true and you can heal it with fasting? Mine was subclinical hypo but returned to normal when I stopped fasting, without meds. I am back to ADF now because I love fasting so much! (Miggy from The Netherlands) [20:46] 
4. I’ve been on a night shift schedule at the hospital for the last 30 years working 7pm to 7am. I’d love to know the ins and outs of how to stay as healthy as possible on nights and the best way to fast with that schedule. (Suzy from South Carolina) [26:37]

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:40 Can I fast with a low BMI?

10:12 Healing PCOS and the Best Preconception Plan

20:46 Does Fasting Wreck Your Thyroid?

26:37 How Best to Eat and Fast for Night Shifts

Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting  any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Episode #198

In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Heather for an energized conversation about prioritizing your goals, your health, and, most importantly, YOURSELF!

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Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

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Summary Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:21 The reticular activating system

03:54 Prioritizing daily steps for the small (but important) wins

05:58 Reaching your goals vs maintaining them

06:47 There’s no finishing line to improving your health

09:01 Sleep apnea

09:52 Running, the importance of starting where you are, and identity 

12:54 What we can learn from Ramadan and Lent

15:07 Making vs holding a commitment

16:29 Are you prioritizing yourself?

17:32 Self-care is not selfish

18:59 Helping you to heal yourself

21:13 What is not prioritizing your health really costing you?

22:46 How Heather’s investment in herself has paid off

Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting  any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.