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.the...
Jun 03, 2025•29 min•Season 4Ep. 207
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 overw...
May 27, 2025•39 min•Season 4Ep. 206
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.c...
May 20, 2025•33 min•Season 4Ep. 205
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 suga...
May 13, 2025•20 min•Season 4Ep. 204
Episode #203 In this week's episode, Megan and Terri are joined by a very special guest, Ben Azadi, to talk about his new book Metabolic Freedom: A 30-Day Guide to Restore Your Metabolism, Heal Hormones, and Burn Fat. They share their focus on the root causes and ways to resolve metabolic issues that underly so many health concerns and obesity. Preorder Ben's book via this page to get his FREE Metabolic Health Course plus exclusive guest interviews (inc. Megan Ramos and Dr. Fung): https://www.ke...
May 06, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 203
Episode #202 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: I'm curious if TFM intends or would consider a 'fasting-mimicking protocol' to be published for its members, possibly a TFM Quick Guide? [01:22] When I fast I find that I have trouble falling and staying asleep. Is it the hunger increasing my cortisol or the effect of ketones? What are your thoughts on valerian or kava tea to help with fasting insomnia? [02:54] What...
Apr 29, 2025•28 min•Season 4Ep. 202
Episode #201 In this week's episode, Terri is joined by TFM Community member, Dave Mitchell, who shares his journey through significant weight loss and improving his metabolic markers by using therapeutic fasting and changing his dietary approach. Sign Up to the Self-Sabotage Workshop here: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/masterclasses-and-live-workshops-2025/#Self2 Discount Code - PODCAST10 Summary Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:02 Dave's journey with weight loss and type two diabetes 04:44 Dave's ...
Apr 22, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 201
Episode #200 In this week's episode, Terri shares three common self-sabotage patterns that she sees most frequently when it comes to making progress in our fasting and healthy-eating journeys for weight loss and healing. Summary Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Definition of self-sabotage 02:31 Three common examples of self-sabotage 03:19 AND 06:01 WHILE 11:18 DOSE 18:15 Self-Sabotage Workshop Sign Up to the Self-Sabotage Workshop here: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/masterclasses-and-live-worksh...
Apr 15, 2025•21 min•Season 4Ep. 200
Episode #199 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan Ramos answers some of your fasting questions: I've heard Dr Fung mention that he doesn't recommend fasting for people with a BMI under 20. My BMI is under 20. I've recently lowered my A1C from 6.2 to 5.5 but would like to lower it further or at least maintain it. Would IF or OMAD be OK to do? (Beth from North Carolina) [01:40] I have been doing some therapeutic fasting to address my PCOS and hopefully get my period back. Do you have any recomme...
Apr 08, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 199
Episode #198 In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Heather for an energized conversation about prioritizing your goals, your health, and, most importantly, YOURSELF! Sign Up to the Self-Sabotage Workshop here: https://www.thefastingmethod.com/masterclasses-and-live-workshops-2025/#Self2 Discount Code - PODCAST10 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/TFMPodcast...
Apr 01, 2025•26 min•Season 4Ep. 198
Episode #197 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: Is the transition from peri-menopause to post-menopause without using HRT easier if you are eating holistically and lowering insulin? [01:52] I've just joined the TFM Community and feel like my learning curve is vertical! Should I learn the science behind it all first and then start with TRE, moving onto some 24s before joining a coaching group, and then dive into t...
Mar 25, 2025•33 min•Season 4Ep. 197
Episode #196 In this week's episode, Coach Bethany gets to talk with Melanie Bugg, a client who shares her health and weight-loss journey. Summary Timestamps: Melanie's journey with fasting and weight loss, and became aware of Dr. Fung's work on fasting. (01:51) Success with weight loss but regain the following year due to lifestyle changes. (04:54) Coaching with Bethany to get back on track. (07:13) Analogy about 'good/bad' mentality when it comes to fasting and diet. (09:15) How Melanie lost 6...
Mar 18, 2025•24 min•Season 4Ep. 196
Episode #195 In this week's episode, Terri and Coach Lisa discuss successfully integrating fasting and a plant based dietary approach. Summary Timestamps: The different types of plant-based diets. (03:19) The importance of finding the right plant-based diet that works for you. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. (05:37) Lisa's experience with plant-based diet and fasting. (07:34) Tips for transitioning to a plant-based diet. (10:35) The benefits of resistant starch. (15:35) Protein sources. ...
Mar 11, 2025•32 min•Season 4Ep. 195
Episode #194 In this week's episode, Terri and Coach Heather talk about how so often people struggle to achieve their health and weight-loss goals because they maintain an underlying expectation of perfectionism. They share how perfectionism may present in the fasting and nutritional efforts you are engaging and encourage more realistic expectations. Summary Timestamps: Being a beginner means accepting that progress will be messy and imperfect, and that's okay. (02:53) Don't rush through fasting...
Mar 04, 2025•25 min•Season 4Ep. 194
Episode #193 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: Are home-made smoothies and protein drinks helpful or detrimental as meal replacement when trying to lose weight or reverse type two diabetes? If so, what kind would you recommend? (05:14) Is it acceptable for someone 4'10" to eat 0.6 grams of protein per kilogram instead of TFM's recommended 0.8-1.2 gram, since they are so petite? (08:32) How does iodine intake and...
Feb 25, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 193
Episode #192 In this week's episode, Terri shares two mindset shifts that you can experience in your journey. First, she talks about the common question of whether "this ever gets easier". Then she discusses reframing the steps you take in the journey as self-care, even when they aren't easy or fun or what you are used to doing. Summary Timestamps: Does it ever get easier to fast? (01:45) Terri's experience. (03:42) Everyone's experience varies. (04:31) Does it ever get easier to make healthier ...
Feb 18, 2025•24 min•Season 4Ep. 192
Episode #191 In this episode of The Fasting Method podcast, Megan Ramos interviews Dr. Nadia Pateguana and her incredible daughter, Zinzi, about their new podcast - Forbidden. Dr. Nadia previously shared she was stepping away from TFM to focus on her daughter's health, as well as a big move to Dubai. Dr. Nadia and Zinzi share all of the incredible insights and work they've been doing to help Zinzi as she navigates disordered eating. Megan and Dr. Nadia discuss how so many women are often undiagn...
Feb 11, 2025•39 min•Season 4Ep. 191
Episode #190 In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Heather Shuker to discuss ways to get back into fasting for folks who may be struggling after not having fasted for a while. Terri and Heather discuss the video/board game analogies to illustrate how you may be out of practice, but that does not mean you are back at the beginning completely. Just like in video games, when you lose a life, you don't have to start over from the beginning. You can pick up where you left off and continue ...
Feb 04, 2025•27 min•Season 4Ep. 190
Episode #189 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: I've been fasting for six months and was surprised to discover on my annual screening that I am in the early stages of iron deficiency. I am post-menopausal, typically eat red meat twice a week, and fast twice a week. I have been restricting my protein intake but have been taking iron supplements. Should I take iron supplements when I am fasting and are there other ...
Jan 28, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 189
Episode #188 In this week's episode, Terri is joined by TFM Community member, Sooz, who shares her amazing health journey transformation. 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 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 Ins...
Jan 21, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 188
Episode #187 In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Bethany to discuss best practices they have gleaned from their clients and Community-member success stories: Consistently showing up for Community and coaching meetings, even when struggling. [02:38] Avoiding the habit of finishing others' leftover food, wasting food, or consuming gifted food, and, rather, recognising it as 'not your food'. [05:20] Tracking food intake for a couple of weeks to increase awareness of unconscious eating ...
Jan 14, 2025•28 min•Season 4Ep. 187
Episode #186 In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Heather to talk about 7 common mistakes fasting beginners make when they are excited about the power of fasting. Neglecting to manage electrolytes. [02:25] Trying to string one-meal days over and over instead of alternating fasting and eating days. [07:20] Trying to increase fasting intensity too quickly instead of building up gradually. [10:00] Considering fasting a 'magic eraser' without making necessary dietary changes. [14:50] Tel...
Jan 07, 2025•32 min•Season 4Ep. 186
Episode #185 In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Bethany to talk about the importance of establishing and returning to your fasting foundations or the framework structure you have put into place. They emphasize that having strong foundations or a solid framework is integral to navigating life (stressful times, vacations, holidays, etc.) and your fasting lifestyle (fasting and eating healthy foods). Terri and Bethany use the analogy of building a house to illustrate this concept - st...
Dec 31, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 185
Episode #184 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: Can fasting help with tinnitus and sleep apnea? [09:24] Is distilled water okay to drink? [17:41] Convenience is sort of necessary for active, working people, but getting food from restaurants is not always a good option. What kinds of foods/restaurants are best for simple, no or low-prep foods for someone who does not want to cook or finds cooking to be problematic...
Dec 24, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 184
Episode #183 In this week's episode, you will hear a solo episode by Terri, the Analogy Queen. Because her brain works in analogies, she wanted to share some recent images she has been using in her work with fasting clients and the TFM Community, and encourage listeners to apply these concepts to their own fasting and healthy-eating journeys. The key analogies include: • Time-restricted eating (TRE) is like a rectangle, while fasting is like a square - TRE is the foundation, and fasting builds u...
Dec 17, 2024•27 min•Season 4Ep. 183
Episode #182 In this week's episode, Terri is joined by Coach Heather for a discussion about a common struggle for so many fasters - getting beyond the 24-hour fasts to do an overnight fast. They highlight how to navigate this physically as well as mentally. 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 Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.co...
Dec 10, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 182
Episode #181 In this week's episode,Terri is joined by TFM Coach Bethany who shares wisdom to help listeners assess if they might be interfering with their goals by overtraining or avoiding exercise due to beliefs that drive either of these extremes. Tune in to find out what the most common signs of overtraining are and what you should do about it. Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here:...
Dec 03, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 181
Episode #180 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: We're getting more questions about children and insulin resistance. Of course the parents should always check with their pediatrician, but could you speak on what type of diet a child could be on if they start showing signs of a metabolic issue, especially if the mother had gestational diabetes while carrying them? [01:47] If someone lost their sense of smell during...
Nov 26, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 180
Episode #179 In this week's episode,Terri is once again joined by Coach Heather Shuker. They discuss ways that we interfere with feeling motivated vs ways that we can help foster motivation. 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 Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us O...
Nov 19, 2024•26 min•Season 4Ep. 179
Episode #178 In this week's episode,Terri is joined by TFM Community mentor Lisa Enns who shares her health and weight-loss journey. This is a great episode to remind all of us of the longer-term reality of the 'fasting and eating well' approach. 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 Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our F...
Nov 12, 2024•37 min•Season 4Ep. 178
