
Hot Topic: The Power of Community
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, CRNP. Starts July 15th. 10% Discount with code PODCAST10 https://www.thefastingmethod.com/masterclasses-and-live-workshops-2025/#Optimize Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs Explore the TFM Community with a 7-Day FREE TRIAL https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/ Book a complimentary 15-minute coaching intake assessment with one of the TFM coaches https://www.thefastingmethod.com/coaching/ Connect With Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastingmethod/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingMethod Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Summary Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:54 No ‘one size fits all’ protocol 02:40 Importance of human connection 03:33 Where the magic is 05:22 History of The Fasting Method 09:51 How Heather’s experience changed after she joined TFM 10:30 The kind of person who joins TFM 15:40 A look inside the TFM Community 16:57 What to expect from live meetings 20:28 The benefit of mixing experience levels 25:23 Take the shortcut! 27:12 No dogma here! 31:40 Marinate in it! 32:49 Motivation 34:26 Coaches struggle too 37:35 Heather’s Weight-Loss Workshop Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
1 Juli 40min

Terri's Journey: Summer Socializing and Vacations
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 Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs 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-and-live-workshops-2025/#Optimize Explore the TFM Community with a 7-Day FREE TRIAL https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/ Book a complimentary 15-minute coaching intake assessment with one of the TFM coaches https://www.thefastingmethod.com/coaching/ Connect With Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastingmethod/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingMethod Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Summary Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:42 July’s Transformation Topic at TFM 01:40 Terri’s approach before 03:57 Terri’s approach now 05:18 Making how you eat part of your identity 06:57 Terri’s approach to fasting in the summer 08:48 How Terri navigates food and fasting on vacation 10:50 Navigating “special foods” 13:33 How to deal with FOMO 15:06 The importance of sticking with the identity you are developing 16:45 Strategies for including some off-plan foods 23:20 The problem with a ‘no holds barred’ approach 25:20 Simplify things by creating a strong identity Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
24 Juni 27min

Hot Topic: Terri’s Top Three Takeaways from Atomic Habits
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 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-and-live-workshops-2025/#Optimize Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs Book a complimentary 15-minute coaching intake assessment with one of the TFM coaches https://www.thefastingmethod.com/coaching/ Connect With Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastingmethod/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingMethod Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Summary Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:48 Three of the most important takeaways from Atomic Habits. 04:58 Small, lifestyle changes compound over time. 08:52 We don't rise to the level of our goals, we fall to the level of our systems. 14:49 Habits don't stick unless we alter our identities. 20:35 The problem with being a foodie. Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
17 Juni 28min

Hot Topic: Understanding Therapeutic Fasting
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-and-live-workshops-2025/#Optimize Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs Explore the TFM Community with a 7-Day FREE TRIAL https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/ Book a complimentary 15-minute coaching intake assessment with one of the TFM coaches https://www.thefastingmethod.com/coaching/ Connect With Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastingmethod/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingMethod Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Summary Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:02 Don't start with therapeutic fasting 03:14 The Fasting Dial 04:18 No one-size-fits-all protocol or quick fix 08:10 Changing your relationship with food 09:19 Optimise Your Weight (Fat) Loss Workshop 12:11 The importance of TRE 14:45 Stabilising behaviours 18:13 Consistency is key 20:58 The Three Amigos of fasting 26:00 Consistency as part of the therapeutic dose 26:47 Heather’s favourite analogy Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
3 Juni 28min

Fasting Q&A with Dr Jason Fung: Off-Label Use of GLP-1s, Double Diabetes, Seed Oils, and More.
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 to be prescribing GLP-1 medications for anti-aging/longevity purposes in people who aren't overweight or diabetic. What do you think about the trend of “microdosing” GLP-1s as a preventative health measure? [02:36] Are there further short and long-term side effects of GLP-1s coming to light? [06:36] Are there ethical concerns around supply issues with GLP-1s due to increased demand from off-label use? [ 10:12] Are there bioethical concerns about GLP-1s that doctors should be discussing with patients? [12:03] Can you address how people with Type 1 diabetes can develop insulin resistance similar to those with Type 2, sometimes referred to as ‘double diabetes’? [16:21] How concerning is an elevated Lp(a) and how can you lower it? [20:47] Do you know of research or trials with fasting to reduce prostate size? [26:28] Can someone who is considering kidney donation fast/fat fast? [29:08] I'm seeing many reputable sources saying that the claims against seed oils aren't actually based in the science. I'm curious whether Dr. Fung's opinion has evolved on this? [30:51] Links A Conversation with Dr. Tro Kalayjian https://youtu.be/2Vuhip2UlTs?si=fxHBpgNkcI65SOrV Cholesterol Ration Calculator - Omni Calculator https://www.omnicalculator.com/health/cholesterol-ratio Please note that you need to be a member of the TFM Community to submit questions to the Q&A webinars with Dr. Fung but you can submit questions to our regular Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com Sign Up to the How to Fat Fast Masterclass with Dr. Nadia Pateguana here: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/masterclasses-and-live-workshops-2025/#FFMC Discount Code - PODCAST10 Explore the TFM Community with a 7-Day FREE TRIAL https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/ Book a complimentary 15-minute coaching intake assessment with one of the TFM coaches https://www.thefastingmethod.com/coaching/ Connect With Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastingmethod/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingMethod Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Summary Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:07 Fasting Strategies for Ramadan 02:36 GLP-1s for Off-Label Use 06:36 Side Effects of GLP-1s 10:12 Ethical Concerns with GLP-1 Supply Issues 12:03 Bioethical Concerns GLP-1s 16:21 Type 1 Diabetes and IR 20:47 Lp(a) 29:08 Kidney Donation and Fasting 30:51 Seed Oils Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
27 Maj 38min

Hot Topic: Challenges in Our Own Journeys
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 Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs Sign Up to the How to Fat Fast Masterclass with Dr. Nadia Pateguana here: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/masterclasses-and-live-workshops-2025/#FFMC Discount Code - PODCAST10 Explore the TFM Community with a 7-Day FREE TRIAL https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/ Book a complimentary 15-minute coaching intake assessment with one of the TFM coaches https://www.thefastingmethod.com/coaching/ Connect With Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastingmethod/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingMethod Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Summary Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:42 Hunger 08:03 Feeling Cold 11:14 Navigating Scheduling 13:07 Treating Fasts as Therapy 17:47 Plateaus 23:04 Loose Stools 26:34 Sleep Disruption 28:03 Embracing Discomfort Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
20 Maj 32min

Fasting Q&A with Megan Ramos: Lack of Hunger Cues, Fasting for Autophagy, and More.
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 on some of the PCOS blogs that you shouldn’t skip breakfast because it balances your blood sugar, but I find it harder to meet my fasting goals when I eat breakfast. Is this a reference to early, time-restricted eating? Is it better to meet the fasting goal of longer fasts or to consume the meals earlier in the day? [04:45] 3. How do I not lose much more weight with extended fasts for autophagy? I am 71 and have lost 44 pounds over an 8-month period (1 pound on most weeks, never more). I have loose skin on my arms, belly, and legs, and I am looking older than I ever have! I will be doing 24-hour fasts to maintain my weight loss. (Anne) [09:47] 4. I started doing the 42-hour extended fasts (sometimes three a week, sometimes two) to switch it up. I’m not losing weight or inches. What am I doing wrong? (Sylvia from California) [13:10] Please Submit Your Questions here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com Explore the TFM Community with a 7-Day FREE TRIAL https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/ Book a complimentary 15-minute coaching intake assessment with one of the TFM coaches https://www.thefastingmethod.com/coaching/ Connect With Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastingmethod/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingMethod Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Summary Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:34 Lack of hunger on eating days 04:45 Is breakfast necessary with PCOS? 09:47 Fasting for autophagy and loose skin reduction 13:10 Doing EF but still not losing weight or inches Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
13 Maj 20min