I Supervised 25,000 Fasts... How 72 Hours Without Food Is Linked To Cancer

I Supervised 25,000 Fasts... How 72 Hours Without Food Is Linked To Cancer

Author: Sean Kim April 17, 2026 Duration: 1:18:06
Growth Minds with Sean Kim
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Dr. Alan Goldhamer is one of the world’s leading experts on medically supervised water-only fasting and the founder of TrueNorth Health Center, where he has supervised more than 25,000 fasts over the past four decades. In this episode, he breaks down why fasting is not starvation, how it can help reverse the effects of dietary excess, and why a whole-plant, SOS-free diet plays such a central role in long-term health. If you’re interested in longevity, metabolic health, and practical ways to reset the body, this conversation offers a clear look at the science and the real-world results behind therapeutic fasting.In our conversation we discuss:

(0:00) Intro(1:00) - Why visceral fat is basically a tumor living inside you

(6:02) - Fasting reversed HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE in 174 patients without medication

(17:14) - The 5 pounds of creatures living inside you right now

(19:42) - "We joke — by the time they're done fasting, there's nothing left to treat"

(20:39) - Why your taste for salt and sugar permanently changes after fasting

(32:20) - Short 3-5 day fasts make healthy people AWARE of how imbalanced they are

(40:36) - Why you should NOT be driving during a prolonged fast

(52:38) - His honest take on Ozempic and GLP-1s

(1:00:16) - The real reason carnivore diets work (it's not the meat)

(1:06:10) - How to create a "safe environment" at home that makes healthy eating easier

(1:13:19) - Why there's no money in fasting (and how Valter Longo changed that)

(1:15:07) - The mindset shift: subtraction, not addition, is what changes your life

(1:16:49) - The one thing you need to feel to finally make it stick

(1:17:40) - The final prescription: how to make your last 20 years your best

Learn more about Dr. Goldhamer here:

TrueNorth Health Foundation: https://www.truenorthhealthfoundation.org/node/30

"Can Fasting Save Your Life?": https://a.co/d/0e8GKz3q

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alangoldhamer/Listen to this episode on Youtube:

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Sean Kim hosts Growth Minds with Sean Kim, a podcast built on the idea that meaningful growth touches every part of our lives. Each episode features a deep, unscripted conversation with a leading voice, moving beyond simple tips to explore the philosophies and personal stories behind their success. You’ll hear from an incredibly diverse roster, from financial thinker Robert Kiyosaki and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman to cultural icons like Dennis Rodman and musicians like Steve Aoki. The discussions naturally weave through interconnected themes of physical health, mental resilience, financial wisdom, and personal relationships. Whether it’s Dr. Jason Fung breaking down metabolic health or Wim Hof explaining his breathing methods, the focus is on practical insights you can apply. This isn’t about abstract theory; it’s about the tangible habits and mindset shifts that help you build a better life. Tune in for a consistently surprising and substantive dialogue that challenges how you think about your own potential.
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