Episode #213

In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community:

1. Can you compare T1D, T2D, LADA, and MODY? [01:52]
2. What are the best fasting protocols and diet for autoimmune conditions? [11:40]
3. Is it possible to be successful if you eat mostly vegan/vegetarian, as I worry about the higher carbs with this type of eating? [13:44]
4. Does each hour you fast have added benefits? [20:44]
5. A recent study done by University of Colorado Boulder confirms that metabolically healthy women tend to experience menopause later, with the study linking later menopause (age 55+) to better vascular health and reduced heart disease risk. Could you discuss how this research connects metabolic health factors like mitochondrial function and insulin sensitivity to delayed menopause onset and improved cardiovascular outcomes? [25:44]

LINKS

University of Colorado Boulder article “Later-onset menopause linked to healthier blood vessels, lower heart disease risk”

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131905.htm

Dr. Fung’s YouTube video “How to Eat and Fast around the Menstrual Cycle and Perimenopause”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j4AX9WxWHY&t=379s

#202 Fasting Q&A with Dr Jason Fung: Fasting and Insomnia, Autophagy Research, HDL/Trigs Ratio, Perimenopausal Weight Gain, Weight-Loss Stalls, and More.

https://www.thefastingmethod.com/fasting-qa-with-dr-jason-fung-fasting-and-insomnia-autophagy-research-hdl-trigs-ratio-perimenopausal-weight-gain-weight-loss-stalls-and-more/

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:52 T1D, T2D, LADA, MODY explained

11:40 Best autoimmune fasting and diet protocols

13:44 Vegan/Vegetarian diets - too high carb?

20:44 Length of fasting important?

25:44 Fasting and weight gain during perimenopause

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.

Episode #212

In this week's episode, Megan and Terri sync up for a special live recording to share their experiences and tips related to making their health and weight-loss journeys long term vs a short-term fix. Because they were recording live, they also invited some TFM Lifetime Members to share their transformations.

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

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:23 How Megan made diet and fasting changes stick for the long haul

05:53 How Terri has had to adapt her strategies

12:21 Committing to showing up and being imperfect

18:07 Crowd it out

21:19 Sonia shares one of her strategies

23:41 Teresa shares one of her transformations

25:27 Marie asks Terri and Megan if they have a mantra to help get through difficult moments

33:30 Alicia shares her transformation

38:39 David shares why he is a Lifetime Member of the TFM Community

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.

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/

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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.