Hot Topic: Understanding Therapeutic Fasting

Hot Topic: Understanding Therapeutic Fasting

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

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.


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