The Fasting Method Podcast

The Fasting Method Podcast

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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.
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  1. Number 1: Is Intermittent Fasting Right for You? Five Situations That Need a Closer Look

    Conflicting fasting advice can make it difficult to know whether intermittent fasting is actually appropriate for you—and the answer is often more nuanced than a simple yes or no. Episode #272 🎙️ Coach Terri Lance is joined by Megan Ramos to look at five situations that frequently raise questions about intermittent fasting: women and hormonal changes, people who are lean but metabolically unhealthy, stress and cortisol, concerns about muscle and bone health, and the use of GLP-1 medications. Megan explains why broad rules such as "women shouldn't fast" or "fasting is bad when you're stressed" miss important context. Health history, body composition, life stage, current stress and the way fasting is applied all matter. Terri and Megan also discuss why someone can appear lean while still having significant metabolic dysfunction, how fasting can be adapted during periods of stress, and what people using GLP-1 medications may need to consider around appetite, protein and lean mass. 👉 What you'll learn • Why fasting advice often needs more nuance than a simple yes or no • What women should consider across different hormonal stages • Why perimenopause and menopause don't automatically rule out fasting • How someone can be lean while still having metabolic syndrome • Why body composition matters more than scale weight alone • How the type and severity of stress can change the fasting approach • What fasting means for muscle and bone health • What to consider when fasting while using a GLP-1 medication • Why different circumstances may call for modifying rather than abandoning fasting 📝 Read the Transcript You can read the transcript and explore more episodes of The Fasting Method Podcast here: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/podcasts/ ⚙️ Go Deeper With the Intermittent Fasting Masterclass Megan's Intermittent Fasting Masterclass starts August 31 and is designed for people who are new to fasting as well as those who have been fasting for a while but aren't getting the results they expected. Across four weeks, you'll get 14 recorded lessons, four live Q&A sessions with Megan, concise lesson summaries and one month of access to The Fasting Method Community for non-members. The Masterclass covers what fasting actually is, what you can have during a fast, how to approach eating days, how to navigate social situations and how to adapt the principles to your own fasting journey. Learn more and join: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/intermittent-fasting-masterclass-summer-2026/ 📣 Connect With Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastingmethod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingMethod Join our free Facebook group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork 🤝 Join The Fasting Method Community Build your fasting knowledge, learn from experienced coaches and connect with people who understand the journey: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Fasting while using GLP-1 medications 00:13 Terri introduces the Intermittent Fasting Masterclass 01:47 Who is intermittent fasting really for? 02:32 Why fasting advice has become so confusing 05:47 Women and fasting across different life stages 13:20 Can lean people with metabolic issues fast? 16:56 Fasting, stress responses and resilience 20:13 Stress, cortisol and when to modify fasting 24:01 Fasting, muscle mass and bone health 26:18 Fasting while taking GLP-1 medications 29:06 Megan introduces the Intermittent Fasting Masterclass 32:06 Who should share this episode ⚠️ Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only, and it is not to substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professionals before doing any fasting, changing your diet in any way, taking or adjusting any medications or supplements, or adopting any treatment plan 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. Any 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.

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  2. Number 2: How to Rebuild Your Rhythm Without Burning Out

    Getting back on track doesn't mean switching every healthy habit back on at full throttle. Episode #271 🎙️ Coach Terri Lance and Coach Heather Shuker explore how to rebuild movement, nutrition and fasting habits after a disrupted period without creating another cycle of overwhelm and burnout. When routines have slipped, it's tempting to compensate by doing everything at once: exercise every day, clean up every meal, tighten the eating window and jump straight back into longer fasts. But previous experience doesn't make you immune to burnout—and being capable of doing something doesn't necessarily mean it's the right place to start. Terri and Heather examine the diet mentality behind the belief that progress should feel difficult. If a plan feels manageable and is producing results, making it harder simply to feel as though you're working hard enough may be exactly what keeps the all-or-nothing cycle going. Heather shares one way she approaches rebuilding with clients: start with movement to support stress regulation and create more mental bandwidth, then improve food quality, introduce time-restricted eating and build toward more advanced fasting when the foundations are ready. It isn't a rigid prescription, but an example of putting the pieces back in deliberately rather than pulling every lever at once. They also discuss why using an extended fast as an emergency response to feeling out of control can backfire, why overwhelm is often a sign that the task needs to become smaller, and why maintenance doesn't begin when weight loss ends—it starts with the very first changes you make. The goal isn't to stay at low intensity forever. It's to establish behaviors you can repeat, then build and optimize from there. 👉 What you'll learn • Why trying to restart everything at once can create another round of burnout • How diet mentality can make manageable progress feel somehow inadequate • Why "no pain, no gain" thinking can undermine sustainable change • How language such as "cheat day" can reveal an all-or-nothing relationship with food • Why Heather may start rebuilding with movement rather than fasting • How food quality, time-restricted eating and longer fasting can be layered progressively • Why an extended fast may be the wrong response when hunger and cravings are already high • How overwhelm can tell you that the next step needs to become smaller • Why maintenance begins during weight loss rather than afterward • Why establishing a habit comes before optimizing it 📝 Read the Transcript You can read the transcript and explore more episodes of The Fasting Method Podcast here: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/podcasts/ ⚙️ Build a Fasting Approach That Fits Whether you're new to fasting or already have experience, understanding how the different pieces fit together can make it much easier to know what to adjust—and when. The Intermittent Fasting Masterclass gives you four weeks of expert teaching with Megan Ramos, including 14 recorded lessons and four live Q&A sessions. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of how intermittent fasting works, how the main strategies fit together, and what you may need to adjust in your own fasting practice. Learn more: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/intermittent-fasting-masterclass-summer-2026/ 📣 Connect With Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastingmethod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingMethod Join our free Facebook group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork 🤝 Join The Fasting Method Community Build your fasting knowledge, learn from experienced coaches and connect with people who understand the journey: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Why all-or-nothing thinking ends in nothing 00:19 Terri and Heather: how to rebuild your rhythm 01:36 The "rookie mistake" of restarting everything at once 03:47 When full throttle is really diet mentality 06:02 Why progress doesn't have to hurt 07:30 What "cheat day" language can reveal 09:03 Why Heather starts with movement 09:33 Improving food quality before adding more fasting 09:50 Bringing in time-restricted eating 11:44 The overloaded-barbell problem 13:43 Why a five-day fast may not be the right reset 14:52 If you feel overwhelmed, make the task smaller 16:36 Maintenance starts during weight loss 17:34 How repeated actions create identity change 22:34 Why all-or-nothing thinking keeps repeating 25:50 Establish the habit before you optimize it 28:19 Treating August as the first building block ⚠️ Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only, and it is not to substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professionals before doing any fasting, changing your diet in any way, taking or adjusting any medications or supplements, or adopting any treatment plan 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. Any 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.

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  3. Number 3: Fasting But Not Losing Weight? Here's Why

    Fasting is powerful—but fasting alone isn't always enough. Episode #262 🎙️ In this episode, Coach Heather Shuker answers one of the most common questions she hears as a coach: why am I fasting and still not losing weight? Heather explains why weight loss can stall even when you're fasting consistently and explores the key factors that influence progress, including insulin resistance, fasting intensity, dietary consistency, snacking, refined carbohydrates, and common dietary pitfalls. She also discusses why longer fasts aren't always the answer, why consistency beats intensity, and how to troubleshoot your approach without falling into all-or-nothing thinking. 👉 What you'll learn: • Why weight loss can take longer than expected when you're insulin resistant • How to know if your fasting protocol is intense enough • Why consistency matters more than longer fasts • The impact of snacking, grazing, and refined carbohydrates • Common mistakes with nuts and dairy • How to troubleshoot a weight loss plateau • Why fasting and low-carb eating work so well together • How to create sustainable long-term change ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Why perfection isn't required for success 00:20 — Introduction: fasting but not losing weight? 01:13 — I've been fasting consistently but not losing weight. Is that normal? 02:34 — How strict does my way of eating need to be? 03:28 — The problem with all-or-nothing thinking 05:00 — Will longer fasts give quicker results? 05:41 — Alternate-day fasting and Heather's experience 06:22 — Why consistency beats intensity 07:01 — What are the most common things that slow progress? 07:38 — Snacking and grazing on eating days 08:10 — Refined carbohydrates and stalled weight loss 08:10 — Nuts and dairy pitfalls 09:02 — What if I feel like I'm doing everything right? 09:59 — The number one reason Heather sees people plateau 11:00 — Carbohydrates, insulin resistance, and stuck weight loss 12:03 — How do you make this a lifestyle instead of a diet? 14:51 — How to actually change your eating habits long term 16:07 — Tracking and troubleshooting your diet 16:46 — The 30-day no sugar, no grains challenge 17:11 — Using a continuous glucose monitor 17:52 — Why fasting plus low-carb eating is so effective 18:49 — Finding the right balance of fasting and food 19:24 — Why coaching and community matter 20:00 — Listener question: what's been your biggest challenge with weight loss while fasting? 📝 Transcript The transcript for this episode is available on our website: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/podcasts/ 💛 Community Support Join The Fasting Method Community for guidance, accountability, and coaching support: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/ ✨ Partner Offer 🧪 Curious about Aeira? Learn more at drinkaeira.com and use the discount code podcast10 for 10% off Aeira products. 📣 Connect With Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastingmethod/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingMethod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/obesitycodenetwork ⚠️ 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 products or services purchased does not create a healthcare provider–patient relationship. 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.

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  4. Number 4: Why Lasting Change Starts With Identity, Not Willpower

    Knowing what to do isn't always the problem. Lasting change gets easier when who you're becoming and the systems around you begin working together. Episode #270 🎙️ In this solo Turbo Talk episode, Coach Terri Lance explores why more knowledge, stricter rules and greater motivation often aren't what's missing when you know how to fast and eat well but still struggle to follow through consistently. Most people begin by trying to change their behavior: fast for a certain number of hours, eat the right foods, attend more meetings or simply try harder. Terri explains why following a plan can produce temporary behavior without necessarily creating the deeper transformation needed to sustain it. She starts with identity: instead of only asking what you should do, what changes when you ask, "Who am I becoming?" From there, Terri explores the shift from treating your body as something to control or make smaller to becoming someone who supports it, works with it and creates the conditions for better health. The final piece is systems. Goals matter, but the routines, environment and structures surrounding you determine how much friction you face when life gets busy, stressful or tiring. Good systems don't remove personal responsibility—they reduce the number of difficult decisions your future self has to keep making. Together, identity, your relationship with your body and supportive systems can turn consistency from a constant test of willpower into something that fits more naturally into the life you're building. 👉 What you'll learn • Why knowing more doesn't necessarily lead to lasting change • The difference between performing healthy behaviors and changing your identity • How asking "Who am I becoming?" can change the way you approach fasting and nutrition • Why each choice can reinforce the person you're becoming • How to shift from forcing weight loss to supporting your body's health and function • Why treating your body as a partner can change the goals you set • How systems and environmental design reduce unnecessary friction • Why structure can be an act of self-compassion rather than restriction • How to build support for the tired, stressed or busy version of yourself 📝 Read the Transcript You can read the transcript and explore more episodes of The Fasting Method Podcast here: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/podcasts/ ⚙️ Ready to Change Gears? If you know what you should be doing but keep finding yourself caught between pushing harder and losing momentum, Terri's upcoming workshop takes this conversation into practical application. Changing Gears: What Pace Do You Need as Summer Ends? Coach Terri Lance Terri will help you identify the gear you're currently in, recognize the emotional or practical friction affecting you, and decide what pace, support and intentional adjustment genuinely make sense next—without turning the end of summer into another all-or-nothing reset. Also available in our August Workshop Collection: What Is Your Gut Trying to Tell You? Coach Lisa Chance Explore the workshops: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/workshops/ 📣 Connect With Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastingmethod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingMethod Join our free Facebook group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork 🤝 Join The Fasting Method Community Build your fasting knowledge, learn from experienced coaches and connect with people who understand the journey: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 When consistency stops feeling like a constant fight 00:32 Terri introduces the three connected pieces of lasting change 01:55 Why trying harder isn't solving the problem 02:47 Information versus transformation 03:00 Why changing behavior alone isn't enough 04:48 Healthy change starts with identity 05:14 Ask "Who am I becoming?" 07:09 Casting votes for the person you want to become 08:32 How identity begins changing your goals 09:38 Moving beyond "I need my body to get smaller" 11:35 What if the goal is helping your body function better? 12:51 Treating your body as a partner 14:17 How different goals create different choices 14:55 Why goals aren't enough without systems 16:45 Building structure around real life 17:27 Using your environment to make choices easier 18:04 What supportive systems can look like 20:43 Reducing friction instead of relying on willpower 21:25 The Thursday-night test of your system 22:32 Stop making your future self fight the same battle 23:04 Why structure can be self-compassion 25:00 Identity first, then behavior 26:00 Becoming someone who lives differently 27:01 Bringing identity, systems and results together ⚠️ Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only, and it is not to substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professionals before doing any fasting, changing your diet in any way, taking or adjusting any medications or supplements, or adopting any treatment plan 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. Any 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.

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  5. Number 5: Alcohol, Carbs and Your CGM: What the Flat Line Is Really Telling You

    A flat CGM line isn't always good news. Episode #267 🎙️ In this Metabolic Troubleshooting episode, Coach Lisa Chance explains what really happens when alcohol and carbohydrates collide—and why your CGM may not be telling the whole story. Using practical examples like pizza and wine, Lisa explores how alcohol changes the way your liver regulates blood sugar, why glucose readings can appear deceptively stable, and what that means for anyone using a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to better understand their metabolic health. Whether you're experimenting with different foods, wearing a CGM for the first time, or simply curious about how alcohol affects your metabolism, this episode will help you interpret your glucose data with greater confidence. 👉 What you'll learn: Why alcohol can make your CGM readings misleading What a "flat" glucose line really means after drinking How alcohol affects blood sugar, insulin, and liver function Why food experiments should be done on alcohol-free nights How carbs and alcohol interact metabolically Which types of alcohol are the least disruptive to glucose regulation Why beer, wine, and spirits affect your metabolism differently How to use your CGM as a feedback tool—not a moral scorecard 📝 Transcript The transcript for this episode is available on our website: 👉 https://www.thefastingmethod.com/podcasts/ 💙 Ready for More Personalised Support? Through July 31, anyone who books a The Fasting Method 1:1 Coaching package will receive an additional private 45-minute planning session to help you think strategically about your coaching journey and get the most from your time with your coach. Looking for long-term support instead? Lifetime Membership is also open during this special support window, giving you ongoing access to coaching, community, and resources to help you build lasting metabolic health. Current TFM Community members also receive preferred pricing on eligible 1:1 coaching options. ✨ Lifetime Membership: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/register/lifetime-community-subscription/ ✨ 1:1 Coaching: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/coaching/ 📣 Connect With Us 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastingmethod/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingMethod 💬 Free Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Pizza, wine, and the misleading flat CGM line 00:24 — Why alcohol changes how to interpret CGM data 02:40 — Blood glucose basics and understanding your CGM 05:57 — How alcohol affects liver glucose production 09:23 — Why alcohol can disrupt blood sugar for up to 24 hours 12:27 — Alcohol, insulin, and hidden metabolic effects 14:37 — Why carbs and alcohol create misleading CGM data 18:01 — Beer, wine, and spirits: what's the metabolic difference? 21:24 — Choosing lower-impact alcoholic drinks 24:00 — What metabolic healing looks like on a CGM 27:00 — Key takeaways for interpreting your glucose data ⚠️ 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 products or services purchased does not create a healthcare provider–patient relationship. 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.

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