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The Fasting Method Podcast

The Fasting Method Podcast

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 The Fasting Method Podcast is your source for the science of intermittent fasting, offering the best advice and most compelling insight on what it takes to lose the weight for good. Co-hosted by world-leading fasting experts, Megan Ramos, Nadia Pateguana, N.D., and Terri Lance, Ph.D., each episode takes a deep dive on a range of hot topics, and answers listeners' questions about fasting.Copyright © 2021 The Fasting Method. All Rights Reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Hot Topic: Terri’s Top Three Takeaways from Atomic Habits

    Hot Topic: Terri’s Top Three Takeaways from Atomic Habits
    Jun 17 2025

    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.

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    Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

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    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.
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    28 mins
  • Fasting Q&A with Dr Jason Fung: Fasting and Gout, Creatine, TOFIs, Hypothyroidism, and More

    Fasting Q&A with Dr Jason Fung: Fasting and Gout, Creatine, TOFIs, Hypothyroidism, and More
    Jun 10 2025
    Episode #208 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: Do you think healthy individuals should take a daily multivitamin? [04:40]I am a 300-pound male and usually have about 20g of protein a day when I fat fast. If I have more, I can’t stick with it. I’ve found that before I do a 66 (two per week), I need about 140-200g of protein the day before in order to complete the fast. In other words, doing a fat fast right before my fast doesn’t hold me and I binge. Is there anything wrong with doing this? [05:50]What is the best way to extend a fast when someone has a history of gout? [11:40]What is your opinion on Dr. Roy Taylor's work about the pancreas not really being burned out but clogged with fat so the beta cells cannot function properly? [12:51]If someone has a high LP(a) of over 200, but their Trigs:HDL ratio is 1:1, then don’t worry, but what about plasmapheresis for Lp(a)? [14:19] Will younger people respond quicker to IF than older people? [15:45]I’ve read the science behind creatine and the many benefits to your muscles (I weight train) and your brain, and recently purchased a high quality brand. Creatine doesn’t contain protein, it’s a naturally occurring compound made from amino acids arginine, glycine, and methionine, so will it prevent autophagy? [17:15]If instead of adding MCT oil to the morning coffee we would take an omega pill instead, which of these might have less of an insulin release? [19:49]TFM’s Book Club is reading Dr. Christopher Palmer's “Brain Energy” this month. He covers the metabolic theory of mental health, specifically with regards to mitochondrial health and optimal brain-energy metabolism impacting our prefrontal cortex function. Can you talk about this ‘hidden in plain sight’ mental metabolic disorder of the brain, showing the progressive degeneration of the prefrontal cortex seen so rampant in our culture today? [21:21]What kind of fasting protocol can be done for someone considered to be a TOFI and doesn’t want to lose too much weight? [25:34]There’s some conflicting research on how keto and fasting affects T3 levels. For individuals with low T3 production, do you recommend a specific keto or fasting approach and are there any important considerations? [27:26] LINKS Dr. Fung’s Livestream on YouTube (April 30, 2025) https://www.youtube.com/live/bZCS-trzJWM?si=BzzR0EgHpwiSZU5A Dr. Fung’s Medium article (free to access for TFM Community members) The (Lack of) Benefits of Supplements https://drjasonfung.medium.com/the-lack-of-benefits-of-supplements-65bc09eb9774 Low carbohydrate and psychoeducational programs show promise for the treatment of ultra-processed food addiction. Jen Unwin et al https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36245868/ Yale Food Addiction Scale https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/fastlab/yale-food-addiction-scale/ 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 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 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 04:40 Multivitamins 05:50 Too Much Protein? 11:40 Fasting with Gout 12:51 Fatty Pancreas 14:19 Lp(a) and Plasmapheresis 15:45 Age Response to IF 17:15 Creatine and Autophagy 19:49 MCT Oil/Omega 3 and Insulin Realease 21:21 Mitochondrial Health 25:34 Fasting for TOFIs 27:26 Keto and Fasting for Thyroid Health 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.
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    29 mins
  • Hot Topic: Understanding Therapeutic Fasting

    Hot Topic: Understanding Therapeutic Fasting
    Jun 3 2025

    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.
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    29 mins
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Thanks for making a fasting podcast. It is good to listen to while fasting yourself :)

So glad for this!

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Loved the platform this Podcast follows. Very insightful, interesting, not boring AND pleasant English spoken.

insightful, interesting and boring

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The only thing I dislike is there isn’t more! I find your topics and stories really help motivate me to keep fasting on. Thank you for helping me :)

Great podcast!

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I greatly appreciate Megan & Nadia freely sharing their experience & knowledge with everyone. I find their shows so helpful in keeping me on track with my weight loss/ health journey. The Fasting Method team has been a true life saver.

Very Informative

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Episode 10 really answers a lot of questions for me! Thank you so much for making this information public.

Awesome helpful episode!

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Thank you so much Lisa for sharing your story. I am so inspired by you and your journey. Amazing

Life changing

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