The FastingWell Podcast

How I would approach intermittent fasting right now, if I were starting over from scratch, in 2023. Based on what I've learned through research, experience, and trial & error, over the past several years.

YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/tXIz3kEg9Qc   

My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell   

Intermittent Fasting Checklist:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist   

Easy Fasting Guide:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-easy-fasting-guide   

No Snacking Challenge:  https://fastingwell.com/join-no-snacking-challenge   

Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode47  

The full scoop on salt and fasting: How much sodium do you need during extended water fasting? How much during intermittent fasting? How much on a ketogenic diet? How does each of these situations compare to a normal day? What about medical conditions? I’ll answer all this, and more.

YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/Z6xmUkT-uJs 

My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell 

The Salt Fix (book):  https://amzn.to/3ySd80Q 

Electrolyte powder packets (no added flavors):  https://amzn.to/3QyzZpg

Download my “Dirty Fasting Cheat Sheet” here:  http://fastingwell.com/dirty 

Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode46/

Recently there have been sensational headlines about erythritol increasing the risk of heart disease, and similar headlines about a “keto-like” diet also increasing the risk of heart disease. Today I’ll break down what actually happened, and whether you should change your behavior as a result.

Erythritol video on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/oMbTjJZeQWE

Keto video on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/fpBBHf-NVpg 

TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: 

Episode overview (0:00) // Erythritol & heart disease headlines (2:32) // 7 deadly sins of "churnalism" applied to erythritol (11:03) // “Keto-like diet” & heart disease headlines (16:06) // 7 deadly sins of churnalism applied to keto (22:53)

Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode45/

Get my “Intermittent Fasting Checklist” here:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/  

Jen Unwin is a clinical and health psychologist with expertise in food addiction. She even wrote a book about it. Today she shares her insights about sugar addiction / processed food addiction, including how to recognize it, what to do about it, and how to stay on track. For specific topics, see timestamps below. 

Fork in the Road (Jen’s book):  https://amzn.to/3RNHM4d 

Major topics we covered:  

Intro (0:00) // Jen’s backstory (2:55) // Is food addiction real? (8:12) // What should we call it? (19:08) // How do you know if you’re addicted to food? (22:46) // First steps to take if you’re addicted (30:43) // How your body & brain react when you quit sugar (41:07) // What to eat in recovery (46:19) // Holidays & special occasions (52:48) // Where to find more info (57:39)

My YouTube channel (includes some clips from this interview):  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell 

Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode44/

Get my “Intermittent Fasting Checklist” here:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/ 

5 stages of extended water fasting: What happens inside your body, what are the various benefits (and potential pitfalls), and how can you use this knowledge to make fasting easier.

Blog version:  https://fastingwell.com/fasting-stages/ 

YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/5OkEabJWQeQ   

My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell 

Get my “Intermittent Fasting Checklist” here:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/   

Download my “Dirty Fasting Cheat Sheet” here:  https://fastingwell.com/get-dirty-fasting-cheat-sheet/

Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode43/  

How to know if something “breaks” your fast:  key underlying principles (so you can answer this question for yourself), how to relate it to your own individual goals, and a bunch of specific examples that people often ask about--from coffee to diet soda to vitamins, and more.

Blog version:  https://fastingwell.com/what-breaks-fasting/

YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/sH9AgSWzKe8

My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell

Get my “Intermittent Fasting Checklist” here:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/ 

Get my “Easy Fasting Guide” here:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-easy-fasting-guide/

Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode42/

Fatty liver has gotten super common, and causes a bunch of serious health problems.  Today I'll explain what causes fatty liver, why it matters, and how you can fix it fast, through a combination of nutrition changes and intermittent fasting.

My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell

YouTube video on this topic:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZeurwA5ZSo

Get my “Intermittent Fasting Checklist” here:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/ 

Get my “Easy Fasting Guide” here: https://fastingwell.com/get-my-easy-fasting-guide/

Show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode41/

3 tips for how to enjoy your vacation and still lose weight (using intermittent fasting to your advantage). This also applies to family visits, holidays, or other trips.

YouTube video on this topic:  https://youtu.be/JnIOEEc5whw

Get my “Intermittent Fasting Checklist” here:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/ 

Show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode40/

Fasting is beneficial for most people. But if some is good, is more better? Today I'll share some key questions and real life examples to help you decide how much fasting would make sense for you.

Get my “Intermittent Fasting Checklist” here:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/ 

Show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode39/

Today I explain several advantages and disadvantages of the intermittent fasting lifestyle.  I also share some resources and tips to help you avoid common pitfalls related to fasting.

Get my “Intermittent Fasting Checklist” here:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/ 

Get my “Easy Fasting Guide” here: https://fastingwell.com/get-my-easy-fasting-guide/ 

Show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode38/