The Fasting Method Podcast

Episode #211 In this week's episode, Megan and Heather discuss what is at the heart of The Fasting Method - community. They both share their own experiences of thinking they could go it alone, only to discover that the crucial piece they were missing was the support they could get from (and give to) others.     Sign up TODAY for the Optimize Your Weight (Fat) Loss Workshop with Heather Shuker, CRN...

Episode #210 In this week's episode, Terri shares some insights from her recent vacation in Barcelona, and how her experiences of vacations and summer socializing has changed since she started fasting and eating low carb.   Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com Please S ubmit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs  ...

Episode #209 In this week's episode, Terri shares a summary of three, key takeaways from her favorite book about habit change, Atomic Habits by James Clear.   Terri highlights that, by using these three principles of behavior change in approaching your goals, you will be better able to utilize all the fasting and nutrition knowledge you have been learning, and create sustainable success.   Sign up...

Episode #208 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: Do you think healthy individuals should take a daily multivitamin? [04:40] I am a 300-pound male and usually have about 20g of protein a day when I fat fast. If I have more, I can't stick with it. I've found that before I do a 66 (two per week), I need about 140-200g of p...

Episode #207 In this week's episode, Terri and Coach Heather Shuker cover many keys to therapeutic fasting - what it is, how to build up to it, and how to support yourself to be able to do it consistently.   Sign up TODAY for the Optimize Your Weight (Fat) Loss Workshop with Heather Shuker, CRNP.   Starts July 15th. 10% Discount with code PODCAST10 https://www.thefastingmethod.com/masterclasses-an...

Episode #206 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: Are there common strategies that help to avoid the common pitfalls of Ramadan, like late night eating, overeating, or accidentally doing OMAD for too long and slowing down the metabolic rate? [01:07] Concerns about off-label use of GLP-1s. Some medical professionals seem...

Episode #205 In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Heather to discuss the challenges they faced in their own fasting journeys. They too had to tackle the side effects and struggles that all of us encounter.   Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com Please S ubmit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs   Sig...

Episode #204 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan Ramos answers some of your fasting questions: 1. On eating days I almost always feel very full. I try to make my meal portions smaller but I still feel full. I don't seem to feel hunger cues on eating days nor fasting days. Have 20 years of dieting broken my body? My usual fasting protocol is three 36s, lately, two 42s. (Ewelina) [01:34] 2. I've read...

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.   Preorder Ben's book via this page to get his FREE...

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 ket...

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.   Sign Up to the Self-Sabotage Workshop here: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/masterclasses-and-live-workshops-2025/#Self2 Discount Code - PODCAST10  ...

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   Sign...

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...

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! Sign Up to the Self-Sabotage Workshop here: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/masterclasses-and-live-workshops-2025/#Self2 Discount Code - PODCAST10   Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thef...

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...

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)     Coaching with Bethany to get back on track...

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 tr...

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.     Summary Timestamps: Being a beginner mean...

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...

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...

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 Zin...

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 you lose a l...

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 bee...

Episode #188 In this week's episode, Terri is joined by TFM Community member, Sooz, who shares her amazing health journey transformation.   Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com Please S ubmit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebo...

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 fo...