The Fasting Method Podcast

Episode #137 In this episode Nadia and Terri dive deep into why so many of us struggle to make progress and therefore stay stuck in the uncomfortable space of starting/stopping, or how many of us push ourselves so hard that we can't sustain consistently to see the lasting results. Tune in to find out how our brain can sometimes trip us up when it comes to motivation because of its love for novelty...

Episode #136 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan answers some of your fasting questions: 1. What is therapeutic fasting? [01:49] 2. Can I fat fast while following my regular fasting protocol? [05:38] 3. What can I do about feeling cold while fasting? [09:10]   4. Can I have stevia while fasting? [14:03]   5. What is the best time of day to start my fast? [17:27] 6. Can I fast with adrenal fatigue?...

Episode #135 In this episode, Terri shares a frank discussion about why so many people struggle or don't see the results they are seeking despite fasting. She encourages listeners to honestly reflect on whether their relationship with food may be the obstacle. She offers some suggestions about how you can explore this and turn it around if this is holding you back. Learn More About Our Community:...

Episode #134 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Nadia answers some of your fasting questions: 1. I have IBS-C and a gluten sensitivity, along with ever changing hormones as I am perimenopausal. I'm trying to find the best regimen to help. Of course weight loss would be nice but my main goal is to rid myself of abdominal pains, severe constipation, and nausea. [01:43] 2. My mom has type 2 diabetes  and i...

Episode #133 (#8) WINTER HOLIDAY BREAK While your TFM co-hosts take a couple of weeks to recharge, we hope you enjoy a replay of a previous festive-season episode. In today's episode, Megan and Nadia share their go-to strategies for recovering from holiday off-plan eating.   Find out why fat fasting is the perfect way to set yourself up for success in 2022 and borrow from the gym mindset for getti...

Episode #132 In this Bitesize episode, Megan and Nadia answer the question, "Is fasting more. Important than diet?" This Bitesize episode was taken from episode #14 - Fasting Q&A: Dry Fasting, Alcohol, Diet vs Fasting, and Hashimoto's Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/R8CdI_kUD74 Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group : https:/...

Episode #131 (#58)   WINTER HOLIDAY BREAK While your TFM co-hosts take a couple of weeks to recharge, we hope you enjoy a replay of a previous festive-season episode. In this episode, Megan and Terri discuss the importance of recognizing that what you do eating and fasting-wise in one holiday week does not make or break your journey, unless you let it.   The two share their experiences working wit...

Episode #130 If you have ever said to yourself, "This is too hard," this is an episode to help encourage you to change that thought and message to your mind.   Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group : https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube : https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube Follow Us on Instagram : @fastingmethod This podcast is for educationa...

Episode #129                                                                                                     In this episode, Terri focuses on a topic that is not specific to fasting but is integral for so many of us in building new habits and transforming our lives--celebrating ourselves! If you have ever struggled to celebrate you or your accomplishments, this may help get you moving in the...

Episode #128 In this Bitesize episode, Megan and Nadia answer a Q&A question about whether you should fast if you are feeling sick over the holidays. This Bitesize episode was taken from episode #7 - Fasting Q&A: Sugar, Alcohol, and Common Issues with Fasting. Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/sXrk8MiMJK4 Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FRE...

Episode #127 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Nadia answers some of your fasting questions: 1. What are your thoughts on food quality? Should I try and eat grass-fed meats and organic vegetables? How important is it to switch to this top-quality food alongside fasting? [02:21] 2. Is bacon a processed meat? Is having non grass-fed bacon ok because, here in India, we can't get grass-fed bacon? [05:41] 3...

Episode #126 In this Bitesize episode, Terri encourages everyone to shift their mindset to avoid experiencing FOMO in making decisions about eating or fasting. Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group : https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube : https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube Follow Us on Instagram : @fastingmethod This podcast is for educationa...

Episode #125 In this episode, Terri shares two of the most frequently addressed questions/topics that she teaches her clients and members of the TFM Community. However, these are not mindset and behavioral topics but, instead, she tackles advice on choosing what to eat and explains why you might want to do fasts that extend beyond 24 hrs.   You can find out more about the Masterclass with Megan an...

Episode #124 In this Bitesize episode, Megan and Nadia share some tips about how best to include alcohol during the holiday season if you like to enjoy a drink or two.   This Bitesize episode was taken from episode #7 - Fasting Q&A: Sugar, Alcohol, and Common Issues with Fasting. Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/sXrk8MiMJK4   Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingm...

Episode #123 In this episode, Terri and Nadia reconnect and share their thoughts and strategies about how to maintain a therapeutic fasting approach during the holidays and how to recover if you are less on track on the other side of the seasonal festivities.   Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group : https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouT...

Episode #122 In this Bitesize episode, Terri talks about some tips to help you approach navigating social settings with your new fasting/eating approach. She talks about how to frame your boundaries and address anyone who tends to push food or resists your approach. Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group : https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On...

Episode #121 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Nadia answers some of your fasting questions: 1. I used to do 16-8 IF and have now started doing ADF. How can I avoid malnutrition doing this new pattern? [01:45] 2. I am planning on doing 24-hour fasts three days a week for fat loss. For this schedule, you typically recommend (on eating days) to still fast 16 hours and only eat two meals. But, on my eatin...

Episode #120 In this Bitesize episode, Terri takes a few moments to break the myth that she or others who have had success in this journey don't struggle, or that it is all easy for them. Hopefully, you can recognize that their struggles did not hold them back, just like yours don't have to deter you from reaching whatever goals you have. Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmetho...

Episode #119 In this episode, Terri dives deeper into explaining one of her favorite analogies when it comes to TFM--the fasting dial. She explains what she means with this analogy, and then she walks through how you can use it to help you guage what amount of fasting to be doing, based on a number of factors.   Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Faceboo...

Episode #118 In this Bitesize episode, Terri shares a motivation story to help you really hone in on the WHYs that will keep you focused on changing your behavior patterns and, ultimately, reach your goals. Experience has probably shown most of us that without very clear reasons to choose behaviors that may be challenging or inconvenient, we typically resort to falling back into the old patterns o...

Episode #117                                                                                                     In this episode, Megan and Terri discuss a new way to frame consistency so that no one has to run into the defeat of being too rigid when life requires some flexibility.   They share about a recent group-fasting challenge hosted in the TFM Community that allowed everyone, regardless of...

Episode #116 In this Bitesize episode, Terri shares some thoughts about the importance of identifying your WHY or WHYs as the key to motivation to do challenging things. She encourages you to reflect on what is important to you about the transformational journey you are on--WHY are you wanting to change behaviors and what outcomes do you value?   Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefast...

Episode #115 In this episode, Megan Ramos is joined by The Fasting Method's newest team member, Coach Bethany Macri. Bethany shares her health journey and how fasting played a key role in her recovery. They also discuss some of their new Halloween rituals as well as optimal fasting and nutritional approaches to the holiday. Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our...

Episode #114 In this Bitesize episode, Megan Ramos discusses why salt is an important part of hydration. She also shares how The Fasting Method Community differs from the Facebook group in terms of support and access to resources, and how the latter can be helpful in learning more information about personalized "salting" and magnesium support during a fast. Learn More About Our Community: https://...

Episode #113 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Nadia answers some of your fasting questions: 1. I get heartburn in the afternoon/evening when I am doing an extended fast (24-48hr). Any suggestions on what might help? [02:06] 2. I've always had a lot of charley horse type of leg cramps and abdominal muscle cramps. usually these happen more when I'm doing a low-carb diet. However, when I'm fasting these...