The Fasting Method Podcast

Episode #87 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan answers some of your fasting questions: 1. I'm a healthy female with low blood sugars when extended fasting. Is this normal, should I be worried, can this be fixed? [03:03] 2. How do I handle night sweats during menopause? Will fasting help with this? [09:20] 3. What are your tips for nightshift workers who are fasting? [14:03]   4. During my long fas...

Episode #86 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Terri answers some of your fasting questions: 1. I have built a successful fasting muscle (as you all refer to it), but I find that I'm still not making progress because I throw out all my healthy eating knowledge when it comes to my eating days. Help! [02:02] 2. Why is it so hard to do what I know I should do? I have read and listened to just about everyth...

Episode #85 In this episode, Megan and Terri share the origin and evolution of the Masterclasses that TFM began offering in 2021. They explain the nature of the Masterclasses and what resources are entailed. They also preview the projected upcoming Masterclass schedule for the rest of 2023.   You can register for the next Intermmittent Fasting Masterclass that begins July 12, 2023 here: https://ww...

Episode #84 In this episode, Nadia interviews her coaching client Rho Densmore. Listen in as Rho shares what she has learned from the books, the podcasts and Megan's Masterclass and why she felt like she needed the extra coaching help. Find out how coaching has helped Rho design a strong foundation to fall back on when life gets in the way and why she chose to share her experience with Nadia on th...

Episode #83 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan answers some of your fasting questions: 1. How much weight regain is expected after a 5-day fast? [01:49] 2. Since your thyroid episode, I've been nervous to fast. Can I fast with hypothyroidism if I'm not symptomatic? [05:38] 3. How many meals do I need to have in between fasts? [10:26]   4. Is it OK for me to fast after eating poorly over a long wee...

Episode #82   In this week's episode, Megan, Nadia, and Terri discuss a theme that confuses many--creating consistency with flexibility and when to change up your plan.   They share how they think about these decisions and how you can navigate this with less feeling like your plan isn't working or   jumping from plan to plan.   Megan's book is out! Support your local book store if you can or order...

Episode #81 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan answers some of your fasting questions: 1. Is it okay to have some form of solid food when I fast? [05:20] 2. Is there a relationship between body temperature and glucose levels? [12:53] 3. What are my thoughts on Ozempic and the medications like it? [18:41]   4. What are your best tips for being successful with your fasts during the summer months? [2...

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 coaches in the TFM Community. They share some examples of how people set up their accountability plans, some by using positive reinforcement and for others engaging with accoun...

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 changed.   They offer ways to reframe what having structure and consistency mean so that you can still incorporate therapeutic fasting into your ever...

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 go from the same to a loss (or not) between days 6 and 7? How do you get a true reading? [10:16] 3. I've been eating low carb and fasting now for more than 5years. I've fallen...

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 how it differs from but compliments Nadia's book, The PCOS Plan, and why having both will arm you with all the knowledge you need for fasting success. Me...

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 am I doing wrong? [03:35] 3. Is 80 years old too late to start intermittent fasting for type 2 diabetes reversal? [05:21]   4. I've been constipated sinc...

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 what they have seen work for themselves and their client and Community members. Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com J...

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 these underlying causes. Lastly, Nadia answers one of your questions: Women like me are constantly told, "Women should not fast." It was recently suggested...

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 absolute contraindication for therapeutic fasting, such as: Uncontrolled thyroid conditions and flare-ups Certain chronic and ac...

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 snacks and to just eat larger meals so as to build a strong foundation of not snacking for their future metabolic health or should I listen to their hunger cues, considering that th...

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 she added the primary and seconda...

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? [01:57] 2. Is it OK to use bone broth during an extended fast? [04:08] 3. Is there a fasting protocol I should do or avoi...

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 listen to them chat about common themes running through the conference as well share a few fangirling moments! You can buy virtual tickets to watch the presentations here: ht...

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 fast? [02:38] 2. I am working on improving my food choices. To be fair, I make healthy choices when I go to the grocery store and when I make food. The problem is that...

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 fasting community....

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 and would it help speed up weight loss? [12:03]   4. Are there benefits of fasting for someone who has optimal biomarkers and is at their ideal weight? If...

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 restaurants. Tune it to find out what Megan and her husband are doing this year, what Nadia is planning with her girls, and what Terri has to share about love language.  ...

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 lockdown and where they are with their fasting and lifestyle today. Links: You can find the video series that follows Eve's supervised 10-day fast here: https://www.youtube.com/...

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 you and making that part of your identity Fasting Q&A Terri and Nadia also answer two listener questions:   1. How do I lose...