Hot Topic: Understanding Therapeutic Fasting

Hot Topic: Understanding Therapeutic Fasting

Author: The Fasting Method June 3, 2025 Duration: 28:39
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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.

 

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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.


For anyone navigating the world of intermittent fasting, sorting through the noise can be the hardest part. The Fasting Method Podcast cuts through that confusion with clarity and authority. Co-hosted by recognized experts Megan Ramos and Terri Lance, Ph.D., this podcast is built on a foundation of real science and practical application. The conversations here move beyond simplistic tips to explore the nuanced physiology of fasting, the psychological hurdles, and the sustainable strategies that lead to lasting health changes. You’ll hear detailed explorations of metabolic adaptation, hormone regulation, and the social complexities of changing one's eating patterns, all grounded in the hosts' extensive clinical and research experience. This is a space where listener questions drive the dialogue, making each episode a direct address to the real-world challenges people face. Tune in for a candid, evidence-based resource that treats fasting not as a trend, but as a deeply personal tool for wellness. The discussions on this podcast are designed to empower you with knowledge, demystify the process, and provide a supportive audio companion for your journey.
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