The FastingWell Podcast

Emma Van Carlen is a fasting / health coach with years of experience helping her clients lose weight, feel better, and improve overall health -- often using fasting and low-carb. Today we cover the benefits of fasting and keto, common pitfalls and objections, how to start as a beginner, and much more. 👉 YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/Ra8_hvC5EOQ 📙 "Fast Yourself Fit" (Emma's b...

Whether you have some memory loss already, or just want to prevent Alzheimer's down the road, this episode can help.  Dr. Dale Bredesen's groundbreaking book explains why Alzheimer's is getting so common, and exactly what you can do about it, step by step.  I share a chapter-by-chapter summary so you can get an overview, and then decide if you need to go more in-depth by reading the...

Today I'll share 3 topics:  Do you need fasting "kits", and what can you use instead? A surprising fasting benefit related to brain health and weight loss. And 3 key takeaways from Dr. Bredesen's game-changing book on Alzheimer's. Video versions and timestamps are below. Video versions for each topic:   📺 Pros / Cons of Fasting "Kits":  https://youtu.be/7RK2xPPz...

Some interesting ways that junk food and social media are similar, and have similar impacts on your mental health, physical health (including your brain), child wellness, and society as a whole.  📺 Video version:   https://youtu.be/KJastamVRP4 📝 Intermittent Fasting Checklist:   https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/   📝 Intermittent Fasting Quick-Start Guide:  https://fastingwell.com/qui...

7 different methods you can use to boost fat burning, backed by science (research studies or physiology).  Try out a few of them and improve your body composition, starting today. 📺 Video version:  https://youtu.be/hIGYgSPjKmY Resources Mentioned 📘 Winter Swimming (book):  https://amzn.to/3V7u7Yy 📺 Huberman interview with Susanna Soberg:  https://youtu.be/x3MgDtZovks 📺 My video about better ha...

What if your blood sugar gets low during extended fasting? (1:10)  Why do you feel cold during a long fast? (6:00)  I'll delve into both of these topics today, and explain what to do (if anything) about these potential side effects of prolonged fasting.  📺 Video on low blood sugar:  https://youtu.be/7VCB94O-TU4    📺 Video on EF & feeling cold:  https://youtu.be/hFW1mO4BbjA     📝 Interm...

I'll explain why one of the most popular intermittent fasting schedules is actually not a good fit for the majority of people (though a lot of them do it anyway). I'll also share 2 alternative fasting regimens that are probably a better fit for most people. 📺 Video version:   https://youtu.be/dP_CevOzn5A   📺 Video on why weight loss is often not a good goal:   https://youtu.be/F_00Sl1f...

2 fairly simple steps you can use to reverse type 2 diabetes.  It's easier than you may think!  (The same steps also work for prediabetes.) 👉 Video version:  https://youtu.be/yL9HjYYvXQo   Related Videos & Other Resources:  👉 Diabetes Remission w/ Low Carb (video):  https://youtu.be/UBpnliekZqo   👉 Off Insulin in 5 Days w/ Fasting (video):  https://youtu.be/rFUoDS1YQYI   📝 Intermitten...

My experience fasting for a week straight, including how I was feeling on day 6 of this extended fast; what kind of results I got in terms of energy levels, body weight, blood sugar, ketones, etc. Plus other thoughts and observations about why this prolonged fast went remarkably well. Some of what I talk about here could definitely be useful if you're considering doing a prolonged fast, or if...

Detailed results from a case series of 3 patients who got off insulin and other type 2 diabetes medications very quickly. These patients also lost weight, improved their hemoglobin A1c, and reduced their waist circumference. Overall, super-impressive results, and very encouraging for anyone who wants to put type 2 diabetes in remission! 👉 IF Quick-Start Guide:  https://fastingwell.com/quick 📜 Fu...

A new research study (from earlier this year) shows the rates of type 2 diabetes remission and other health improvements after almost 3 years on a low-carb diet (similar to keto). This was in a general practice clinic in England, with Dr. David Unwin.  The patients also showed weight loss, improved blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol, lower triglycerides, and saved money on medications. I'l...

Salt is a SUPER-important topic for anyone who’s fasting, or eating low-carb. Salt is also very important for overall health. That's why today I'm sharing a detailed summary of the book, The Salt Fix (by Dr. James DiNicolantonio).  Timestamps are below.    This summary will help you understand why much of what you've heard about salt may be wrong, where the salt restriction guidelin...

Cholesterol basics, and what should you do if your LDL cholesterol gets higher while on keto or fasting? Does that mean you have a higher risk of getting a heart attack? Should you quit keto? Quit fasting? Take a medication to lower your cholesterol? Do something else?  I'll explore all of those questions in today's episode. YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/R7MxomW1_Eo     My YouTube c...

I’ve pulled these topics from videos on my YouTube channel (links below). First, 7 daily habits that can help you rapidly improve your blood sugar. This is super-relevant for people with prediabetes, diabetes, or just trying to prevent diabetes. After that, I explain 3 reasons focusing on a *goal* of weight loss may be causing you harm.    7 Daily Habits to Rapidly Improve Blood Sugar (YouTube vid...

Kidney disease is common, and often leads to kidney failure. Once you have kidney failure, you're at a higher risk of a bunch of other health problems, and ultimately a much higher risk of death. The bad news is kidney failure is not usually reversible. The good news?  Kidney failure is easily preventable in most cases, by fixing the underlying problems (like high blood sugar, and high blood...

Lecanemab (aka Leqembi) recently got full approval form the FDA for Alzheimer’s treatment, and will now be covered by Medicare. But this medication is not only expensive, it has some major health risks. In this episode, I'll break down the risks and benefits of this new medication. Then I’ll compare lecanemab to an Alzheimer's program centered around fasting and ketosis (along with a few...

Dr. Ken Ford is CEO & founder of the IHMC research institute. He also hosts a popular podcast about science called Stem-talk. Today he shares his expertise and personal experience about the ketogenic diet, and addresses other questions related to nutrition, muscle building, healthy aging, fasting, the state of research, and more. YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/BvBkp7NPZpA     Does Fasting...

Several steps you can use to get into ketosis quickly, much faster than you would just by limiting carbs. Why get into ketosis? Ketones have a bunch of health benefits, and having higher ketones is a big advantage when it comes to fasting. YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/81oPNXoBIAE     My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell     KetoStart (ketone supplement):  https://fasting...

Turns out, ketones have a bunch of health benefits, and it's not just limited to weight loss! There are brain benefits, heart benefits, and many more! YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/-IvmtmRYE9M     My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell     KetoStart (ketone supplement):  https://fastingwell.com/ketostart   Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode...

4 tips to make intermittent fasting easier. These tips will also help you make fasting sustainable, so you don't feel like quitting, and help you be successful as a beginner. YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/v1SQg6nN4Gg     My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell     Easy Fasting Guide :   https://fastingwell.com/get-my-easy-fasting-guide/     No Snacking Challenge :   htt...

How I would approach intermittent fasting right now, if I were starting over from scratch, in 2023. Based on what I've learned through research, experience, and trial & error, over the past several years. YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/tXIz3kEg9Qc     My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell     Intermittent Fasting Checklist :  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-check...

The full scoop on salt and fasting: How much sodium do you need during extended water fasting? How much during intermittent fasting? How much on a ketogenic diet? How does each of these situations compare to a normal day? What about medical conditions? I’ll answer all this, and more. YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/Z6xmUkT-uJs   My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell   The Sa...

Recently there have been sensational headlines about erythritol increasing the risk of heart disease, and similar headlines about a “keto-like” diet also increasing the risk of heart disease. Today I’ll break down what actually happened, and whether you should change your behavior as a result. Erythritol video on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/oMbTjJZeQWE Keto video on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/fpBBH...

Jen Unwin is a clinical and health psychologist with expertise in food addiction. She even wrote a book about it. Today she shares her insights about sugar addiction / processed food addiction, including how to recognize it, what to do about it, and how to stay on track. For specific topics, see timestamps below.  Fork in the Road (Jen’s book):  https://amzn.to/3RNHM4d   Major topics we covered:  ...

5 stages of extended water fasting: What happens inside your body, what are the various benefits (and potential pitfalls), and how can you use this knowledge to make fasting easier. Blog version:  https://fastingwell.com/fasting-stages/   YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/5OkEabJWQeQ     My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell   Get my “ Intermittent Fasting Checklist ” here:  h...