The Fasting Method Podcast
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.
Episodes
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.
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Episode #202
In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community:
- 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]
- 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 o...
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:...
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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Episode #199
In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan Ramos answers some of your fasting questions:
- 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]
- I have been doing some therapeutic fasting to address...
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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Episode #197
In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community:
- Is the transition from peri-menopause to post-menopause without using HRT easier if you are eating holistically and lowering insulin? [01:52]
- I’ve just joined the TFM Community and feel like my learning curve is vertical! Should I learn the science behind it all first and then start with TRE, moving o...
Episode #196
In this week's episode, Coach Bethany gets to talk with Melanie Bugg, a client who shares her health and weight-loss journey.
Summary Timestamps:
- Melanie's journey with fasting and weight loss, and became aware of Dr. Fung's work on fasting. (01:51)
- Success with weight loss but regain the following year due to lifestyle changes. (04:54)
Episode #195
In this week's episode, Terri and Coach Lisa discuss successfully integrating fasting and a plant based dietary approach.
Summary Timestamps:
- The different types of plant-based diets. (03:19)
- The importance of finding the right plant-based diet that works for you. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. (05:37)
- Lisa’s experience with plant-based diet and fasting. (07:34)
- Tips for transitioning to a plant-based d...
Episode #194
In this week's episode, Terri and Coach Heather talk about how so often people struggle to achieve their health and weight-loss goals because they maintain an underlying expectation of perfectionism.
They share how perfectionism may present in the fasting and nutritional efforts you are engaging and encourage more realistic expectations.
Fasting Q&A with Dr Jason Fung: Smoothies and Protein Drinks, Iodine, High Uric Acid, ADHD, and More
Episode #193
In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community:
- Are home-made smoothies and protein drinks helpful or detrimental as meal replacement when trying to lose weight or reverse type two diabetes? If so, what kind would you recommend? (05:14)
- Is it acceptable for someone 4’10” to eat 0.6 grams of protein per kilogram instead of TFM’s recommended 0.8-1.2 ...
Episode #192
In this week's episode, Terri shares two mindset shifts that you can experience in your journey. First, she talks about the common question of whether "this ever gets easier". Then she discusses reframing the steps you take in the journey as self-care, even when they aren't easy or fun or what you are used to doing.
Summary Timestamps:
- Does it ever get easier to fast? (01:45)
- Terri’s experience. (03:42)
- Everyone’s...
Episode #191
In this episode of The Fasting Method podcast, Megan Ramos interviews Dr. Nadia Pateguana and her incredible daughter, Zinzi, about their new podcast - Forbidden. Dr. Nadia previously shared she was stepping away from TFM to focus on her daughter's health, as well as a big move to Dubai. Dr. Nadia and Zinzi share all of the incredible insights and work they've been doing to help Zinzi as she navigates disordered eati...
Episode #190
In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Heather Shuker to discuss ways to get back into fasting for folks who may be struggling after not having fasted for a while.
Terri and Heather discuss the video/board game analogies to illustrate how you may be out of practice, but that does not mean you are back at the beginning completely.
- Just like in video games, when...
Episode #189
In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community:
- I’ve been fasting for six months and was surprised to discover on my annual screening that I am in the early stages of iron deficiency. I am post-menopausal, typically eat red meat twice a week, and fast twice a week. I have been restricting my protein intake but have been taking iron supplements. Sho...
Episode #188
In this week's episode, Terri is joined by TFM Community member, Sooz, who shares her amazing health journey transformation.
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Episode #187
In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Bethany to discuss best practices they have gleaned from their clients and Community-member success stories:
- Consistently showing up for Community and coaching meetings, even when struggling. [02:38]
- Avoiding the habit of finishing others' leftover food, wasting food, or consuming gifted food, and, rather, recognising it as ‘not your food’. [05:20]
- Tracking food int...
Episode #186
In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Heather to talk about 7 common mistakes fasting beginners make when they are excited about the power of fasting.
- Neglecting to manage electrolytes. [02:25]
- Trying to string one-meal days over and over instead of alternating fasting and eating days. [07:20]
- Trying to increase fasting intensity too quickly instead of building up gradually. [10:00]
- Considering fasting ...
Episode #185
In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Bethany to talk about the importance of establishing and returning to your fasting foundations or the framework structure you have put into place.
They emphasize that having strong foundations or a solid framework is integral to navigating life (stressful times, vacations, holidays, etc.) and your fasting lifestyle (fasting and...
Episode #184
In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community:
- Can fasting help with tinnitus and sleep apnea? [09:24]
- Is distilled water okay to drink? [17:41]
- Convenience is sort of necessary for active, working people, but getting food from restaurants is not always a good option. What kinds of foods/restaurants are best for simple, no or low-prep foods for so...
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