The Fasting Method Podcast

Episode #95 (#26)                                                                                                     SUMMER BREAK Megan, Nadia, and Terri are taking a summer break during August but didn't want to leave you without something to listen to so they have chosen some great episodes to replay.                                                                                              ...

Episode #94                                                                                                         In this Bitesize episode, Megan answers the question whether or not consuming X, Y or Z breaks your fast.   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...

Episode #93 (#62)                                                                                                     SUMMER BREAK Megan, Nadia, and Terri are taking a summer break during August but didn't want to leave you without something to listen to so they have chosen some great episodes to replay.                                                                                              ...

Episode #92                                                                                                         In this Bitesize episode, Terri shares a tool to work through some of your emotional eating challenges. She walks you through a personal example when her immediate instinct was to eat problematic food due to a number of uncomfortable emotions she was experiencing.   Listen to how she...

Episode #91 (#55)                                                                                                     SUMMER BREAK Megan, Nadia, and Terri are taking a summer break during August but didn't want to leave you without something to listen to so they have chosen some great episodes to replay. In this episode, Megan, Nadia, and Terri discuss how the holiday season should NOT a write-off...

Episode #90                                                                                                     In this episode, Megan and Terri discuss the podcast schedule for the remainder of August - a few replays of popular episodes and the rolling out of Bitesize episodes.   They then discuss ways you can stay on track and use this last month of what is the end of summer for many listeners,...

Episode #89 In this episode,   Megan and Terri are honored to get to interview Cynthia Thurlow, who is another expert on intermitent fasting and functional nutrition. The three discuss important aspects of their work, particularly in working with women.   Cynthia's Links: Website: https://cynthiathurlow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/?hl=en Inositol : https://cynthiathu...

Episode #88 In this episode, Nadia welcomes her coaching client Linzi Del Conte for another amazing member transformation. Listen in as they talk about Linzi's journey, how much she has benefitted from The Fasting Method Community, Masterclasses and coaching, and what her plans are for the future. Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group : https...

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...