The Fasting Method Podcast

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What's The Fasting Method Podcast about?

The Fasting Method Podcast is your source for the science of intermittent fasting, offering the best advice and most compelling insight on what it takes to lose the weight for good.

Co-hosted by world-leading fasting experts, Megan Ramos, Nadia Pateguana, N.D., and Terri Lance, Ph.D., each episode takes a deep dive on a range of hot topics, and answers listeners' questions about fasting.

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Hot Topic: Accountability

05.23.2023

Episode #80 In this episode, Nadia and Terri tackle the Hot Topic of accountability. They help normalize the need for accountability and discuss how it is the key reason so many people come to work with them and the other ...

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05.23.2023 Hot Topic: Accountability Episode #80 In this episode, Nadia and Terri tackle the Hot Topic of accountability. They help normalize the need for accountability and discuss how it is the key reason so many people come to work with them and the other ...
05.16.2023 Hot Topic: Adjusting and Pivoting With Life Changes Episode #79 In this week’s episode, Megan and Terri discuss their observations that many people are struggling to navigate their fasting plans while adjusting to changes in their lives, due to returning to work and travel since pandemic measures have ...
05.09.2023 Fasting Q&A: Fasting and Training, Tracking Weight, Fasting With an IUD, Bacon Fat, and More Episode #78 In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Nadia answers some of your fasting questions: 1. How do you manage fasting when training? [01:48] 2. When you track your weight on the scales weekly, why does the weight shown seem to ...
05.02.2023 Book Launch: "The Essential Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women" by Megan Ramos Episode #77: In today’s episode, Terri, Megan, and Nadia have some exciting news!!! Megan’s new book, The Essential Guide to Intermittent Fasting For Women, is coming soon! Tune in as they talk about Megan's motivation for writing this book and ...
04.25.2023 Fasting Q&A: Metabolic Rate, High Blood Glucose, Constipation, Osteoporosis, and More Episode #76 In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Megan answers your fasting questions: 1. Does intermittent fasting decrease metabolic rate? [01:46] 2. I'm doing daily 16/8 fasting and have done several 42-48 hr fasts but my glucose is still high. What ...
04.18.2023 Hot Topic: Navigating Vacations, Holidays, and Family Gatherings Episode #75 In today’s episode, Megan and Terri discuss one of the biggest challenges that most of us have face in changing our eating and fasting lifestyle—how to navigate vacations, holidays, and family gatherings. They share their clinical wisdom and ...
04.11.2023 Hot Topic: Self-Sabotage Episode #74 In today’s episode, Terri and Nadia discuss the Hot Topic of Self-Sabotage. Their conversation covers some theories about why we ALL self-sabotage and then how we can come to understand our unique reasons and learn ways to address ...
04.04.2023 Hot Topic: Who Should Not Do Therapeutic Fasting Episode #73 In this Episode, Megan, Terri and Nadia talked about Therapeutic Fasting and who shouldn’t fast. First, they tackle the demographics of who shouldn’t fast, for obvious reasons: Pregnant women Breastfeeding women Children Then, some medical conditions are an ...
03.28.2023 Fasting Q&A: Children and Snacking, Food Intolerances Since Fasting, Meals to Break a Fast, Hair Loss, and More. Episode #72 In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Nadia answers some of your fasting questions: 1. I obviously don't allow my children (11 and 13) to fast. They are hungry quite often though. Should I be guiding them to not eat ...
03.21.2023 Member Transformation: LeeAnn Janissen Episode #71 In this Member Transformation episode, Terri speaks with one of her previous clients, Community member, LeeAnn Janissen. LeeAnn shares her journey: The before times DIY fasting times TFM times LeeAnn shares the way her journey has progressed as ...
03.14.2023 Fasting Q&A: PSMF, Bone Broth, Fasting Before Blood Tests, Low Blood Sugar, and More Episode #70 In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Megan answers your fasting questions as well as announcing a brand new Intermittent Fasting Masterclass. Find out more and sign up here: www.thefastingmethod.com/masterclass. 1. What are your thoughts on protein modified sparing fasting? ...
03.07.2023 Hot Topic: Low Carb Denver 2023 Episode #69 In this episode, Megan, Terri, and Nadia come together to talk about the new stuff they’ve picked up from the Low Carb Denver 2023 conference. In fact, Terri and Nadia are recording together, in person. Tune in to ...
02.28.2023 Fasting Q&A: Fruit Teas, Treats After Meals, Fasting During Menopause, Self-Sabotage, and Post-Menopausal Bleeding Episode #68 In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Terri and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. If fruit tea is "herbal", such as mango-passionfruit herbal tea, will it break a fast? Will the sweet flavors alone spike insulin and break a ...
02.21.2023 Hot Topic: Therapeutic Fasting vs Lifestyle Approach Episode #67 In this episode, Megan and Terri discuss an important distinction for everyone to understand—the difference between therapeutic fasting and a general fasting lifestyle approach. They discuss how this can feel confusing or misleading to folks newer to the ...
02.14.2023 Fasting Q&A: Brain Health, “Wrecked” Metabolism, Exercise, Hirsutism, and More Episode #66 In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. Does fasting help with brain health or is diet more important? [02:03] 2. Does fasting “wreck” your metabolism? [04:37] 3. Can you exercise while fasting ...
02.07.2023 Hot Topic: Valentine’s Day Episode #65 In this episode, Megan, Terri, and Nadia, discuss the upcoming, chocolate-laden Valentine’s Day and how to deal with those temptations, as well as some strategies to prepare for a meal out and what to look out for at ...
01.31.2023 Expert Guest: Eve Mayer Episode #64 In this episode, Megan is joined by Eve Mayer, co-author of their New York Times Bestseller, Life in the Fasting Lane. Tune into join them for a catch-up and discussion of the highs and lows of the COVID-19 ...
01.24.2023 Hot Topic: Our Relationship With Food Episode #63 In this episode, Terri and Nadia discuss our relationship with food: Emotional eating Food as nutrition Why different people have different relationships with food Fasting and food avoidance ‘Breaking up’ with problematic foods Choosing foods that best support ...
01.17.2023 Hot Topic: Motivation Episode #62 In this episode Megan and Terri discuss "motivation" and some of the ways people tend to over-rely on feeling motivated before doing something. They also discuss the value in finding your WHY--your reasons that doing something that may ...
01.10.2023 Fasting Q&A: Post-Partum Fasting, Potatoes and Vinegar, Kids' Eating Frequency, and More. Episode #61 In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. My baby is now 6 months old, happy and healthy and I’m still struggling to get back into fasting. Is it possible there are still ...
01.03.2023 Hot Topic: Happy New Year! Episode #60 In this episode, Megan, Terri, and Nadia share their top three tips for getting into the groove again after the holiday season. Happy New Year everyone! Sign up for the New Year Masterclass here: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/masterclass/ Learn More About ...
12.27.2022 Member Transformation: Heather Shuker Episode #59 In this episode, Terri sits down with Heather Shuker, one of her coaching clients, to discuss her transformation over the past 6 months of their work together. Heather shares her journey prior to joining the TFM Community Membership ...
12.20.2022 Hot Topic: One Week Does Not Make or Break Your Health and Weight Loss Journey Episode #58 In this episode, Megan and Terri discuss the importance of recognizing that what you do eating and fasting wise in one holiday week does not make or break your journey, unless you let it. The two share their ...
12.13.2022 Fasting Q&A: Pre and Probiotics, CGMs, Hormonal Tests, and Fat Fasting vs Extended Fasting Episode #57 In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. Can we take prebiotics and probiotics during extended fasting? [03:07] 2. I’m going to Europe for a few weeks - Italy and France - and ...
12.06.2022 Hot Topic: All Things TRE (Part 2) Episode #56 In today’s episode, Terri and Nadia are back to discuss more things TRE (time-restricted eating): why not “skipping steps” is important the importance of mastering TRE in achieving and sustaining your long-term goals “eating windows” vs “full meals” ...
11.29.2022 Hot Topic: The Holiday Season is NOT a Write-Off! Episode #55 In this episode, Megan, Nadia, and Terri discuss how the holiday season should NOT a write-off when it comes to your health. Listen in as the three of them discuss: the importance and power of TRE the mindset ...
11.22.2022 Hot Topic: Managing Holidays Episode #54 In this episode, Megan and Terri discuss ways to manage your holidays as far as your eating strategies and discussing your decisions with friends and family. Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork ...
11.15.2022 Fasting Q&A: Hysterectomy, Vitamins and Pain Meds, Birth Control Pill, and High Altitude and Fasting Episode #53 In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. Last year I had a hysterectomy, but kept my ovaries. At the time, I was in peri-menopause. How will this impact fasting and should I ...
11.08.2022 Hot Topic: All Things TRE Episode #52 In today’s episode, Terri and Nadia discuss the Hot Topic of TRE (time-restricted eating): What is TRE and how to master it TRE as the building block or foundation of successful intermittent fasting The power of language and ...
11.01.2022 Hot Topic: Halloween Episode #51 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia tackle the Hot Topic of Halloween and celebrate our upcoming one-year anniversary of the podcast with BIG and exciting changes. We are delighted to introduce our new co-host, Dr. Terri Lance. Coach ...
10.25.2022 Fasting Q&A: Coffee and Tea, Menstrual Cycle, TRE, and Resistance Training (REPEAT) Episode #50 In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. You say not to nurse coffee that contains cream. Is it OK to nurse a cup of black coffee or hot tea (without caffeine in ...
10.18.2022 Expert Guest: Dr. Stephen Hussey Episode #49 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview Dr. Stephen Hussey, a chiropractor diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes early on in life. He’s learned, discovered, and is sharing so many great things with us today from his book, Understanding ...
10.11.2022 Fasting Success Stories: Sonja Seabon Episode #48 In today’s episode, Megan and Nadia interview a very special guest, Sonja Seabon. Sonja was diagnosed with Diabetes in 2014, in part, because she self-medicated her work stress with “gummy bears”. Listen to how in 2017, her doctor ...
10.04.2022 Fasting Q&A: Non-Scale Victories, Autophagy, Headaches, and Inflammation Episode #47 In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. What are your favourite NSV (non-scale victories)v? [06:24] 2. Besides improving my body composition, I'm also very interested in the autophagy aspect of fasting. Especially ...
09.27.2022 Expert Guest: Dr. Terri Lance Episode #46 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview their colleague, Dr. Terri Lance, AGAIN! Coach Terri is a PhD Behavioural Psychologist and Certified Health Coach for The Fasting Method. Listen in as they talk about: Fall Recovery: coming back ...
09.20.2022 Fasting Q&A: Gallbladder, Dementia, Breastfeeding, and Weight Loss Episode #45 In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. Can you fast and eat low-carb if you don’t have a gallbladder, and does fasting too long cause damage to your gallbladder? [02:02] 2. Someone ...
09.13.2022 Hot Topic: Getting Back on Track Episode #44 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia tackle the Hot Topic of Getting Back on Track after the summer holidays. Listen in as they share their top strategies for “warming up that fasting muscle again.” Megan and Nadia talk ...
09.06.2022 Fasting Q&A: Post-Menopausal Bleeding, Flavoured Water, Endometriosis, and Vitamins Episode #43 In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. I am 51 and have been in menopause for two and a half years now. I recently started fasting and after more than two years, ...
08.30.2022 Hot Topic: Women and Fasting (REPEAT) Episode #42 SUMMER BREAK Megan and Nadia are taking a summer break during August, but didn't want to leave you without something to listen to so they have chosen some great episodes to replay. In today’s episode, Megan and Nadia ...
08.23.2022 Fasting Q&A: Sugar, Alcohol, and Common Issues with Fasting (REPEAT) Episode #41 SUMMER BREAK Megan and Nadia are taking a summer break during August, but didn't want to leave you without something to listen to so they have chosen some great episodes to replay. In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Megan ...
08.16.2022 Fasting Q&A: Milk, Sweeteners, Measuring Ketones, and Counting Carbs (REPEAT) Episode #40 SUMMER BREAK Megan and Nadia are taking a summer break during August, but didn't want to leave you without something to listen to so they have chosen some great episodes to replay. In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Megan ...
08.09.2022 Expert Guest: Dr. Terri Lance Part 2 (REPEAT) Episode #39 SUMMER BREAK Megan and Nadia are taking a summer break during August, but didn't want to leave you without something to listen to so they have chosen some great episodes to replay. In today's episode, Megan and Nadia ...
08.02.2022 Expert Guest: Coach Terri Lance, PhD (REPEAT) Episode #38 SUMMER BREAK Megan and Nadia are taking a summer break during August, but didn't want to leave you without something to listen to so they have chosen some great episodes to replay. In today's episode, Megan and Nadia ...
07.26.2022 Fasting Q&A: Resistant Starch, Starting Protocol, Weight Loss, and Protein Episode #37 In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. Can you address the issue of resistant starch and its effect on insulin? [01:21] 2. I would like to start fasting. Where should I start? ...
07.19.2022 Hot Topic: Neuropathy With Special Guest Wende Eccles Episode #36 In today's episode, while Megan is away on a mini-break, Nadia tackles the Hot Topic of Neuropathy with Wende, a special member who has become a huge part of the TFM Community and also featured in episode #29. ...
07.12.2022 Expert Guest: Coach Lisa Chance Episode #35 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview their colleague, Coach Lisa Chance, a retired RN. Megan and Nadia chat to Lisa about how she started fasting and all of her successes over the last 4 years. Listen in ...
07.05.2022 Fasting Q&A: Blood Ketones, Weight-Loss Protocol, Not Losing Weight, and Mood Issues Episode #34 In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. I'd like to fast primarily for therapeutic reasons (mental health and autophagy especially) and aim to do three 42s. My issue is raging ketones! How ...
06.28.2022 Member Transformation: Melinda Reames Episode #33 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia’s Hot Topic is the amazing transformation of a very special guest, Melinda. Melinda is a member who has become a huge part of the TFM Community and is now part of the ...
06.21.2022 Fasting Q&A: Chia Seeds, ADF for Weight Loss, Gut Flora, and Stress Hormones Episode #32 In this Fasting Q&A; episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. I know you have mentioned chia seeds (in water) as a way to gently break your fast, but can I use chia seeds as a ...
06.14.2022 Expert Guest: John Clary Episode #31 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview their colleague, Coach John. Listen in as Megan and Nadia chat about how they met John and his journey with: reversing type 2 diabetes losing 225 lbs weight and maintaining it ...

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