The Fasting Method Podcast

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...

Episode #62                                                                                                 In this episode Megan and Terri discuss "motivation" and some of the ways people tend to over-rely on feeling motivated before doing something. They also discuss the value in finding your WHY--your reasons that doing something that may feel difficult or complicated is worth it to you despite...

Episode #61         In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. My baby is now 6 months old, happy and healthy and I'm still struggling to get back into fasting. Is it possible there are still fluctuating hormones at play here with lack of consistent sleep or do I need to give myself a bit more grace and start from the very beginning? [01:51] 2. I heard you say t...

Episode #60 In this episode, Megan, Terri, and Nadia share their top three tips for getting into the groove again after the holiday season.   Happy New Year everyone! Sign up for the New Year Masterclass here: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/masterclass/ Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group : https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube :...

Episode #59   In this episode, Terri sits down with Heather Shuker, one of her coaching clients, to discuss her transformation over the past 6 months of their work together. Heather shares her journey prior to joining the TFM Community Membership as well as the personal transformation that has occured through her work in coaching. Terri is excited to share this episode so that everyone can hear He...

Episode #58   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 with clients and Community members who focused on the foundational skills and experience very little setback during the holiday weeks. They emphasize strate...

Episode #57   In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. Can we take prebiotics and probiotics during extended fasting? [03:07] 2. I'm going to Europe for a few weeks - Italy and France - and want to buy a CGM machine which I know you can get at most pharmacies. Is there a specific brand or type of machine that you recommend? [05:39] 3. Are there any other tests...

Episode #56   In today's episode, Terri and Nadia are back to discuss more things TRE (time-restricted eating): why not "skipping steps" is important the importance of mastering TRE in achieving and sustaining your long-term goals "eating windows" vs "full meals" how developing a solid "holding pattern" is key to getting through stressful times If you missed Part 1, just go back to episode #52 to...

Episode #55 In this episode, Megan, Nadia, and Terri discuss how the holiday season should NOT a write-off when it comes to your health.   Listen in as the three of them discuss: the importance and power of TRE the mindset behind "writing-off" the holidays "decision burnout" vs weekly planning learning how to pivot using your "fasting dial" changing it up   how to maintain focus Learn More About O...

Episode #54 In this episode, Megan and Terri discuss ways to manage your holidays as far as your eating strategies and discussing your decisions with friends and family. 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...

Episode #53   In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. Last year I had a hysterectomy, but kept my ovaries. At the time, I was in peri-menopause. How will this impact fasting and should I do anything differently? [02:27] 2. Do vitamins or pain-relief tablets break a fast? [08:44] 3. If female hormones are so important for women and help us maintain weight duri...

Episode #52   In today's episode, Terri and Nadia discuss the Hot Topic of TRE (time-restricted eating): What is TRE and how to master it TRE as the building block or foundation of successful intermittent fasting   The power of language and why Coach Terri doesn't like the term "Eating Windows"   Mindful eating strategies (such as "Plating") for successful TRE   To be continued! Part 2 of All Thin...

Episode #51   In today's episode, Megan and Nadia tackle the Hot Topic of Halloween and celebrate our upcoming one-year anniversary of the podcast with BIG and exciting changes. We are delighted to introduce our new co-host, Dr. Terri Lance. Coach Terri is a PhD behavioural psychologist and certified health coach for The Fasting Method. Tune in to hear Megan, Nadia and Terri discuss: Halloween and...

Episode #50 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. You say not to nurse coffee that contains cream. Is it OK to nurse a cup of black coffee or hot tea (without caffeine in it) during your fast? [02:20] 2. During the week before menstruation should I not fast at all? I would love a guide that gives a general idea of what types of fasting are recommended relat...

Episode #49 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview Dr. Stephen Hussey, a chiropractor diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes early on in life. He's learned, discovered, and is sharing so many great things with us today from his book, Understanding the Heart: Surprising Insights into the Evolutionary Origins of Heart Disease―and Why It Matters Listen in as Megan and Nadia pick Dr. Hussey's brain on...

Episode #48 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview a very special guest, Sonja Seabon.   Sonja was diagnosed with Diabetes in 2014, in part, because she self-medicated her work stress with "gummy bears". Listen to how in 2017, her doctor sent her straight to the ER with an A1C of 15.5 and blood glucose of 400. Find out:   how her life has changed since she started fasting about Sonja's WHY...

Episode #47   In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. What are your favourite NSV (non-scale victories)v? [06:24] 2. Besides improving my body composition, I'm also very interested in the autophagy aspect of fasting. Especially with the skin, could you guys dive a little into this topic? [18:12] 3. When I fast, I always get bad headaches on the second and thi...

Episode #46 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview their colleague, Dr. Terri Lance, AGAIN!   Coach Terri is a PhD Behavioural Psychologist and Certified Health Coach for The Fasting Method.   Listen in as they talk about: Fall Recovery: coming back from summer and back to the "new normal" after travel, reconnecting with friends, and YES, from eating quite a bit! How to make this a time to...