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In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is John Oakes, author of The Fast: The History, Science, Philosophy, and Promise of Doing Without. In the conversation, we explore John's spontaneous initiation into fasting and his insights from the practice. We delve into the historical prevalence across various cultures and religions, its philosophical and spiritual dimensions, its effects on the mind and body, and much more.
Key Takeaways:
- The historical roots of fasting.
- The different types of fasting.
- Why fasting is not a path to weight loss.
- How fasting can help us gain insights about ourselves.
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