The Fasting Method Podcast

Episode #219 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: I realize the relationship between bitters, incretins, and autophagy is more complex than a direct cause-and-effect relationship. The incretin response doesn't directly "promote" autophagy - it primarily regulates blood sugar and satiety. Autophagy is mainly triggered by...

Episode #218 In this week's Turbo Talk episode, Terri gets real about a truth we often overlook— every goal has a price tag . Whether it's time, money, energy, risk, comfort, or emotional resilience , every transformation requires an investment.   Terri challenges you to ask yourself three powerful questions: 💡 What do you truly want? 💰 What is it worth to you? 🔥 What are you willing to invest...

Episode #217 In this episode, Terri and Heather dive into the foundational framework behind lasting fasting success—what they call "The Three-Legged Stool." They unpack the three essential components: 1️⃣ The Fasting Dial – finding the right rhythm for your body 2️⃣ The Nutrition Dial – nourishing in a way that supports your goals 3️⃣ The Support Dial – staying consistent through accountability an...

Episode #216 This week on the podcast, Terri sits down with Coach Jamie Cipriani to celebrate an exciting new chapter—Jamie's expanded role as a TFM Accountability Coach! In this inspiring conversation, you'll get to know Jamie on a deeper level as she shares her personal journey, what led her to coaching, and how she supports clients in staying consistent, motivated, and aligned with their goals....

Episode #215 In this episode, Megan chats with Coach Jill McMurrey about her journey from weight-loss surgery to true metabolic healing—and the role fasting played in transforming her health. Jill shares her experience with gastric band surgery, how it helped her shed pounds initially, but failed to address the deeper metabolic dysfunction beneath the surface. After adopting a ketogenic diet, Jill...

Episode #214 This week, Terri is joined by Coach Amy Medling for a deep dive into the hormonal rollercoaster of perimenopause. Together, they unpack the changes that occur throughout a woman's cycle during this transitional phase. Coach Amy offers empowering insights into what's really happening behind the scenes—and shares practical strategies to help women support their bodies, find balance, and...

Episode #213 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: Can you compare T1D, T2D, LADA, and MODY? [01:52] What are the best fasting protocols and diet for autoimmune conditions? [11:40] Is it possible to be successful if you eat mostly vegan/vegetarian, as I worry about the higher carbs with this type of eating? [13:44] Does e...

Episode #212 In this week's episode, Megan and Terri sync up for a special live recording to share their experiences and tips related to making their health and weight-loss journeys long term vs a short-term fix. Because they were recording live, they also invited some TFM Lifetime Members to share their transformations.     Sign up TODAY for the Optimize Your Weight (Fat) Loss Workshop with Heath...

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...