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 strategies for making the most of the holiday time without allowing it to become a slippery slope. Learn More ...
Dec 20, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 58
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 that can be beneficial for women? I've been having a lot of problems with my hormones (specifical...
Dec 13, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 57
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 catch up. Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Grou...
Dec 06, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 56
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 Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork W...
Nov 29, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 55
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 educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified ...
Nov 22, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 54
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 during reproductive age, what do you think about the impact of birth control pills on metabolism? [13:...
Nov 15, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 53
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 Things TRE coming to you soon. Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Fa...
Nov 08, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 52
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 how to navigate this candy-laden holiday Defining what "your foods" and "not your foods" are Establis...
Nov 01, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 51
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 related to where a woman is in her cycle, keeping hormones in mind? [10:47] 3. I decided to do time-r...
Oct 25, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 50
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 some questions about his book and work on: Mitochondria, known as the "powerhouse of the cell" Which...
Oct 18, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 49
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 the amazing weight loss and many, many NSVs (non-scale victories) Sonja has had what maintenance looks l...
Oct 11, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 48
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 third days. I know that one possible cause for the headaches is electrolyte imbalance from fasting. I...
Oct 04, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 47
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 build great habits and change your mindset Why people struggle to find motivation even if they know what...
Sep 27, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Episode #45 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. Can you fast and eat low-carb if you don't have a gallbladder, and does fasting too long cause damage to your gallbladder? [02:02] 2. Someone told me it takes 3-4 months before the body really starts to see the benefits of Intermittent Fasting in terms of weight loss. Is this true? [14:50] 3. Can fasting be beneficial for dementia? [21:53] 4. Is it OK to do IF while breastfeeding or will it affect milk...
Sep 20, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Episode #44 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia tackle the Hot Topic of Getting Back on Track after the summer holidays. Listen in as they share their top strategies for "warming up that fasting muscle again." Megan and Nadia talk about the importance of getting back to: TRE - no snacking mini-fasting cleaning up your diet mindful eating fat fasting Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube: https:...
Sep 13, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Episode #43 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. I am 51 and have been in menopause for two and a half years now. I recently started fasting and after more than two years, I got my period last month. Is this from fasting? Can fasting reverse menopause? [03:09] 2. What can I put in my water that will not break my fast? Lemon slices/juice, cinnamon, ginger, fruit slices, veggie slices, ACV? [11:58] 3. During the Women and Fasting podcast episode, you s...
Sep 06, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Episode #42 SUMMER BREAK Megan and Nadia 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 today's episode, Megan and Nadia tackle the topic of Women and Fasting. How does hormonal and metabolic health relate to insulin resistance? What has PCOS taught us about insulin? How do men and women differ in their weight-loss journey? Is fasting "bad for our hormones"? Listen as Megan and Nadia talk ...
Aug 30, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Episode #41 SUMMER BREAK Megan and Nadia 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 Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. Is it true that you shouldn't eat sugar and fat at the same time? Is it bad for you? [01:14] 2. Alcohol during the holidays: should you, shouldn't you? [08:20] 3. Should you fast if you're feeling sick this holiday season? [...
Aug 23, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Episode #40 SUMMER BREAK Megan and Nadia 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 Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. Why can't I put milk in my tea while I'm fasting? [02:30] 2. I know Dr. Fung says, "No," to sweeteners, but how about monk fruit? Is there another way to sweeten my tea or make desserts? [09:45] 3. Do I have to check my keto...
Aug 16, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Episode #39 SUMMER BREAK Megan and Nadia 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 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 continue their conversation about: • Mindset "exiting" COVID, shift from lockdown/isolation to "real life...
Aug 09, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Episode #38 SUMMER BREAK Megan and Nadia 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 today's episode, Megan and Nadia put their colleague, Dr. Terri Lance, in the hot seat! Coach Terri is a PhD Behavioural Psychologist and Certified Health Coach for The Fasting Method. Find out how Terri lost 85 pounds and reversed her type 2 diabetes and how she is now helping TFM clients and members w...
Aug 02, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Episode #37 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. Can you address the issue of resistant starch and its effect on insulin? [01:21] 2. I would like to start fasting. Where should I start? [09:41] 3. Are you still wanting people to get 90 grams of protein on their eating days? If so, do you use supplements? [15:03] 4. I'm a post-menopausal woman who has been doing a 20-hour fast with a 4-hour window. It has been a great way to maintain, but I haven't lo...
Jul 26, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Episode #36 In today's episode, while Megan is away on a mini-break, Nadia tackles the Hot Topic of Neuropathy with Wende, a special member who has become a huge part of the TFM Community and also featured in episode #29. Listen to Wende talk about her experience with neuropathy and how reversing Type 2 Diabetes has had a major impact on her life. Today, Nadia and Wende talk about: what is neuropathy? when Wende was diagnosed with neuropathy how the neuropathy got worse and some of the consequen...
Jul 19, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Episode #35 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview their colleague, Coach Lisa Chance, a retired RN. Megan and Nadia chat to Lisa about how she started fasting and all of her successes over the last 4 years. Listen in to hear Lisa talk about: how TRE (time-restricted eating) is the foundation of her journey how she lost over 160 lbs in total, but, more importantly, how she has kept it off how she went from a size 26 to a size 10 and her waist is down 22 inches how she reversed SO MANY hea...
Jul 12, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Episode #34 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. I'd like to fast primarily for therapeutic reasons (mental health and autophagy especially) and aim to do three 42s. My issue is raging ketones! How high is too high when it comes to BK and at what point should I break a fast for this reason? [01:18] 2. What is the best protocol for weight loss? [11:58] 3. I am a TOFI and a pre-diabetic. What fasting can I do to reverse my T2D without losing weight? I ...
Jul 05, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Episode #33 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia's Hot Topic is the amazing transformation of a very special guest, Melinda. Melinda is a member who has become a huge part of the TFM Community and is now part of the TFM team. She shares how she went from "Sick Melinda" to creating a new identity for herself as "Healthy Melinda". Listen in as Melinda shares how: after one year of starting the TFM program, her A1C has dropped to 5, she is no longer a type 2 diabetic, and has lost 109 lbs she is now...
Jun 28, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Episode #32 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. I know you have mentioned chia seeds (in water) as a way to gently break your fast, but can I use chia seeds as a training wheel during a fast because they give a feeling of fullness? [07:25] 2. I do 18:6 daily and a 48 each week. It took much effort to get my gut health stabilised. I have completed a couple of 5-day fasts in the past, but now I am worried about what a 5-day fast does to the good guys ...
Jun 21, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Episode #31 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview their colleague, Coach John. Listen in as Megan and Nadia chat about how they met John and his journey with: reversing type 2 diabetes losing 225 lbs weight and maintaining it for over 2 years looking 20 years younger but feeling FORTY years younger! John tells us in detail how he started his journey, how he initially lost weight and got off all his medications for diabetes, hypertension, heartburn, and how he has kept his A1C normal sinc...
Jun 14, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Episode #30 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions: 1. I am a nurse, and I work night shift (7pm-7am). I usually follow a 20/4 IF eating schedule on my days off, but I'm struggling to figure out how to fast on my night shift schedule when I work 2-3 nights in a row. Do you have any suggestions for fasting and a night shift schedule? [01:06] 2. Does coffee with heavy whipping cream break a fast? [08:38] 3. What and how do you eat when doing a "fat fast"? Do...
Jun 07, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Episode #29 In today's episode, Megan and Nadia tackle the Hot Topic of Type 2 Diabetes with a very special guest, Wende, a member that has become a huge part of the TFM community. Listen to how Wende reversed her Type 2 Diabetes after struggling with it for over 40 years! Nadia and Megan talk to Wende about how she found TFM, got off insulin and ALL other diabetic meds, dropped her A1C, and lost weight. And for an extra special bonus, listen to how Wende has blown all her doctors away! Learn Mo...
May 31, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 29
