The FastingWell Podcast

Here I explain hunger, what causes it, and how to deal with hunger when you’re fasting. Topics Addressed: Preview of this episode (00:04) How do you know when you’re hungry? (00:46) 2 main things that contribute to hunger (2:00) 2 ways to deal with hunger (05:21) What is mindfulness? (5:34) Key phrases related to mindfulness …

Episode 16: Mastering Hunger While Fasting [Mindfulness + 3 Practical Strategies] Read More »

Here are some time-tested strategies you can use to improve your health habits. Basically the opposite of a New Year’s resolution! Topics Addressed: Why habits are better than resolutions (00:04) The four parts of a habit loop (4:05) Law 1:  Make it Obvious (5:57) Law 2:  Make it Appealing (7:34) Law 3:  Make it Easy …

Episode 15: Building Health Habits that Stick [The *Opposite* of a Resolution] Read More »

Megan Ramos explains the benefits of therapeutic fasting, how to fix diabetes, fasting in the family setting, and more! Topics Addressed: Intro (00:00) Megan’s health journey (3:46) Amazing results Megan’s patients have gotten from therapeutic fasting (10:10) Mental health benefits related to fasting (18:37) What does it mean to reverse diabetes? (25:08) What fasting regimen …

Episode 14: Fixing Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Mental Health, & more! (w/ Megan Ramos) Read More »

Here I explain the pros & cons of “clean fasting” vs “dirty fasting”, and why dirty fasting is a great option for beginners. Topics Addressed: Preview of this episode (00:04) Story about my first prolonged fast (1:30) Why ketones = “fat-burning mode” (3:45) Clean fasting overview (5:09) Pros & cons of clean fasting (6:15) Dirty …

Episode 13: The Beauty of Dirty Fasting (pros/cons + how to do it) Read More »

Extended fasting (> 24 hours) has some unique health benefits.  By understanding these benefits, you’ll be more motivated to put it into action! Topics Addressed: Intro (00:04) 1: Rapidly improve blood sugar & insulin (2:36) 2: Lower your risk of chronic illness (4:12) 3: Break through weight loss plateaus (5:44) 4: Boost autophagy (7:55) 5: …

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Today I answer several of your questions, covering various aspects of extended fasting, weight loss, and more. (Full topic list below.)   Topics Addressed: Intro (00:07) What are the benefits of fasting? (1:15) Will fasting wreck your metabolism? (2:07) Extended fasting (3:16) Strict fasting vs dirty / modified fasting (4:20) What if I feel weak or …

Episode 11: Extended Fasting, Weight Loss, Hunger, and more! (Q&A #1) Read More »

Today I share several practical tips about how to deal with holiday feasts.  Plus how to get back on track afterwards.  Hope it helps! Topics Addressed: Introduction & overview (00:07) Tip #1: Don’t show up hungry (2:58) Tip #2: Volunteer to bring a low-carb dish (4:11) Tip #3: If cooking all day, eat a fatty …

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Today I walk you through 8 common health myths that may be holding you back from reaching your goals.   Topics Addressed: Intro (00:03) Myth 1 – Small frequent meals are a good idea (00:48) Myth 2 – Fasting is “unnatural” (2:25) Myth 3 – Fasting makes you waste away (3:54) Myth 4 – Eating fat …

Episode 8: Debunking 8 Common Health Myths Read More »

Today I talk about “real food”:  What it is, why it matters, and how you can benefit.  I also share my personal experience, and practical tips to help you make improvements. Topics Addressed Intro / why this matters (00:07) Preview of specific topics I’ll cover (2:08) What is “real food”? (02:47) Specific examples of “real …

Episode 7: How to eat REAL FOOD (& why it matters so much!) Read More »

Today I walk you through my perspective about who should fast, and who shouldn’t.  I’ve divided it into 3 groups:  Yes, No, & Maybe (but not in that order).   Topics Addressed: Intro – what this episode covers (00:08) Group 1:  “No” (1:11) Group 2: “Maybe” (1:48) Teenagers (2:03) Elderly people (4:05) Binge eating disorder (4:58) …

Episode 6: Who Should Fast, and Who Shouldn’t? [No + Maybe + Yes] Read More »

Today I’ll share 9 essential tips to help you be successful as a total beginner with intermittent fasting (aka time-restricted eating).   My ultimate goal is to help you be successful with fasting from the very start, so you can improve your health, live longer, and feel better. Topics Addressed Why I’m sharing these tips …

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Here I explain the very first step you can take as a complete beginner with intermittent fasting.  Fasting may seem intimidating, or overwhelming. But by starting this way, it’ll be easy from the very start. Topics Addressed Why I don’t run ads, and how you can support the show (0:00) The VERY FIRST step to …

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Today I cover several important benefits of intermittent fasting, or time-restricted eating. I think understanding these health benefits will get you motivated to take action and improve your health! Topics Addressed Intro (00:08) Fasting and blood sugar (2:20) Insulin resistance and why it matters (4:11) Heart disease & other chronic illnesses (6:52) Blood pressure (8:01) …

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Today I share my education, background, and related experiences, and how they prepared me to help YOU improve your health. (Topics & timestamps below.) Topics Addressed My experiences in podiatric medical school (1:04) Switching gears & going to PA school (4:30) Working as a PA (5:13) How I first got interested in the ketogenic diet …

Episode 2: My Story (What I’ve Learned, & How I can Help YOU) Read More »

Here I introduce The FastingWell Podcast, so you have an idea what it’s all about and how it can benefit you. (Topics and timestamps below.) Topics Addressed What’s this podcast about? (0:20) Who’s it for? (1:24) Who am I, and why did I create this podcast? (2:04) What to expect in future episodes. (5:08) Quick …

Episode 1: What’s the FastingWell Podcast all about?! Read More »