Episodes

  • Expert Guest: Coach Lisa Chance (REPLAY)

    Expert Guest: Coach Lisa Chance (REPLAY)
    Aug 13 2024

    SUMMER BREAK

    As Terri takes a couple of weeks away from her podcast duties and after Coach Lisa's episode last week about cortisol-lowering techniques, it seemed like a good time to remind podcast listeners about Coach Lisa's story.

    Episode #165 (#35)

    In today's episode, Megan and Nadia interview their colleague, Coach Lisa Chance, a retired RN. Megan and Nadia chat to Lisa about how she started fasting and all of her successes over the last 4 years. Listen in to hear Lisa talk about:

    - how TRE (time-restricted eating) is the foundation of her journey

    - how she lost over 160 lbs in total, but, more importantly, how she has kept it off

    - how she went from a size 26 to a size 10 and her waist is down 22 inches

    - how she reversed SO MANY health concerns that she created a list of NSV (non-scale victories) for our community to look forward to

    Lastly, listen in as Coach Lisa (in the most touching of ways) tells us how she started working for The Fasting Method program and all the amazing things she does in our community.

    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

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

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    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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    44 mins
  • Hot Topic: Cortisol-Lowering Techniques

    Hot Topic: Cortisol-Lowering Techniques
    Aug 6 2024

    Episode #164

    In this week's episode, Terri gets to chat with Coach Lisa Chance about something that can help everyone as they navigate their health and weight-loss journeys, and beyond - the effects of cortisol and ways to lower our cortisol levels.

    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

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

    Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube

    Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

    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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    35 mins
  • Fasting Q&A with Dr Jason Fung: Order of Fat Burning, Fasting With a Gastric Sleeve, BMR Fluctuation, GLP-1 Drugs, and More

    Fasting Q&A with Dr Jason Fung: Order of Fat Burning, Fasting With a Gastric Sleeve, BMR Fluctuation, GLP-1 Drugs, and More
    Jul 30 2024

    Episode #163

    In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: I have a Lumen device and they talk about a fasting ‘sweet spot’. They say that if you fast for too long, then your body might get stressed and go back into carb burning, and that if you test with the Lumen every two hours, you can see this switch from carb burning to fat burning and then possibly back to carb burning – in which case it could be a good idea to stop the fast, perhaps doing more shorter fasts to maximize fat burning. Is this true? [01:57]

    1. I have heard conflicting reports about lemon in water and herbal teas breaking your fast. Do they will interfere with autophagy, if that is your main goal? [08:47]
    2. Is it known if there is an order in which fat is burned during fasting? For example, is the recently-gained fat burned first and the oldest last, or visceral vs subcutaneous? [10:52]
    3. My doctor is not discouraging fasting but dismissed it as another means of cutting calories. How can I explain concisely why fasting works but calorie reduction diets don’t? [13:55]
    4. What are your thoughts on using GLP-1 drugs in conjunction with fasting? [21:25]
    5. Any suggestions for successful fasting protocols for individuals, post gastric sleeve (3 years)? [23:45]
    6. In his book The Obesity Code, Dr. Jason Fung explains that a large percentage of obesity is genetically determined. Could the outcome of the research also be explained by us getting addicted to sugar before we are born if our mother consumes sugar? [24:56]
    7. Since fish oil contains no protein and thus should not trigger mTOR, isn’t it the best fasting aid as it is both and-inflammatory and calming? [29:38]
    8. I know that in some studies in the past they have showed that not having an “up day” after a full fasting day in ADF would lead to a decrease in BMR. Do we still believe this to be true? If I did a 48-hour fast, ate one meal, and then fasted for 24 hours right after, and it wasn’t difficult, am I ultimately decreasing my BMR? [30:37]

    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 at www.thefastingmethod.com on the Podcast page.

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

    Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube

    Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

    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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    35 mins
  • Meet the New TFM Coaches: Heather Shuker

    Meet the New TFM Coaches: Heather Shuker
    Jul 23 2024

    Episode #162

    In the week's episode, Terri is very excited to conclude introducing our three new coaches who have joined the TFM team.This week you will meet Coach Heather Shuker. Because Heather first shared her health and weight-loss journey on the podcast in episode #59, today you will learn about how becoming a coach with TFM fits into her journey. She shares how she now gets to fill the role that so many people embarking on a health and weight-loss goal never engage - true support and guidance!

    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

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

    Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube

    Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

    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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    35 mins
  • Meet the New TFM Coaches: Amy Medling

    Meet the New TFM Coaches: Amy Medling
    Jul 16 2024

    Episode #161

    In the week's episode, Terri is very excited to introduce another of our three new coaches who have joined the TFM team.

    Thie new coach you will meet today is Coach Amy Medling. You will learn about her background and specialty focus in her conversation with Terri. This month she will begin facilitating meetings in the TFM Community, will be available for folks seeking to work with a TFM coach, and she will return to the podcast to share future insights.

    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

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

    Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube

    Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

    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
  • Meet the New TFM Coaches: Dr Amy Wiesner

    Meet the New TFM Coaches: Dr Amy Wiesner
    Jul 9 2024

    Episode #160

    In the week's episode, Terri is very excited to begin introducing our three new coaches who have joined the TFM team.

    First up is Dr. Amy Wiesner. You will learn about her background and specialty focus in her conversation with Terri. This month she will begin facilitating meetings in the TFM Community, will be available for folks seeking to work with a TFM coach, and she will return to the podcast to share future insights.

    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

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

    Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube

    Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

    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
  • Life Changes, Stress, and Self-Care

    Life Changes, Stress, and Self-Care
    Jul 2 2024

    Episode #159

    In this week’s episode, Terri and Nadia discuss Nadia’s future plans, personally and professionally.

    Listen in to an emotional, somewhat difficult but very educational, podcast about life changes and stress management as part of managing our health.

    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

    Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com

    Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

    Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube

    Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod

    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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    39 mins
  • Fasting Q&A with Dr Jason Fung: Fasting With Low BMI, Oxalates, Metabolic Flexibility, Cancer Treatment and Fasting, Magnesium Supplementation, and More.

    Fasting Q&A with Dr Jason Fung: Fasting With Low BMI, Oxalates, Metabolic Flexibility, Cancer Treatment and Fasting, Magnesium Supplementation, and More.
    Jun 25 2024
    Episode #158 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: Does fasting help with not choking for an impacted oesophagus? [01:58]I have been struggling with my fasting due to terrible headaches that last days after 36-hour fasts. I've been put on a bunch of supplements to support me with detoxification including liver supplements, B vitamins, and activated charcoal, but I find that these can sometimes make the headaches worse. I've been advised to do shorter fasts but this doesn't result in any weight loss. Any idea how I can move past this? [03:36]How many meals between fasts is ideal for weight loss? Two or three meals a day? [07:21] I understand how excess carbohydrates can be stored as fat (via insulin)., but I'm having a hard time understanding how dietary fat is utilised and stored if we go low carb and increase our fat intake. Isn't dietary fat stored as fat? I am confused about how we are able to burn body fat while eating more dietary fat. [09:25] Which fasting protocols would you recommend for people who have a low BMI but still have insulin resistance? [13:09]Does miso soup break a fast? It would be a great source of salt and I prefer savory drinks to sour. [15:33]I got a CGM so that I could see my glucose response to various foods. Is it correct to assume/conclude that, if I see an increase or spike in glucose, there will be a corresponding increase in insulin? And, conversely, if I do not see an increase in glucose, there is little or no increase in insulin? Could there be a situation where glucose does not go up but insulin does? Is there a correlation between an increase in ketones and a decrease in insulin? [16:41] I’ve measured consistently high in oxalate on an OAT test over the last decade. I’ve read that oxalates are difficult to measure in the body, outside of stones which I'm hoping to preempt. Will fasting, detoxing, releasing toxins help reduce high oxalates? [18:03] Fasts longer than 48 hours have triggered inflammation in individual finger joints. Is that a potentially common way for detoxing or autophagy to present (meaning, the specific, targeted area rather than more broad based)? [19:59] Could you please address the subject of metabolic flexibility? Is it possible to be too fat adapted? [21:22] Since cancer is a disease of too much growth and fasting slows down growth, why is it not a good addition to *most* chemo therapies when the patient has sufficient fat mass to allow for fasting? [24:45] In their book, Brain Energy, Dr. Chris Palmer talks about how ketones are beneficial for brain function. In your Toronto clinic, back in the day, did the patients who fasted under your and Megan Ramos's supervision anecdotally report mental health improvements as they progressed through therapeutic fasting regimens? [30:42] Why do different people need potentially drastically different amounts of magnesium supplementation when they eat the same foods? My partner and I are almost identical age and weight, and have the same activity level and diet. They do not benefit at all from magnesium supplementation, while I need almost four times the recommended daily dose to feel good and not have muscle cramps. [32:21] 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 at www.thefastingmethod.com on the Podcast page. Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod 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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    35 mins