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 ..read more

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 he ..read more

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://bi ..read more

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 ..read more

Episode #157 In this episode, Terri is joined by TFM's Jamie Cipriani to discuss a book they both found powerful. They discuss This Naked Mind by Annie Grace in which she shares her own break from her problematic relationship with alcohol and how others can change this aspect of their lives. Jamie and Terri discuss how this may resonate for you if alcohol is interfering with your journey, and also dig into the parallel of addictive foods and how we may struggle in deciding whether to let them go.  Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com Pl ..read more

Episode #156 In this episode Dr. Terri Lance addresses some common topics that arise in TFM Community meetings, the TFM Forum, and with her coaching clients. Tune in to find out more about: People pleasing [02:09] Managing stress without leaning into problematic food behaviours [11:46] Is distraction a helpful strategy for managing stress? [25:18]   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.thefastingmeth ..read more

Episode #155 In this episode Dr. Nadia Pateguana and TFM’s Coach Bethany discuss fasting and exercise.  Tune in to find out more about: Bethany’s story How active people and athletes can also have metabolic diseases Is it safe to work out in a fasted state? Exercise for fat loss Muscle building vs muscle strength What is Zone 2 training? Exercise and longevity Setting an exercise foundation Training for power Hunger when exercising and fasting TFM Community questions Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com Please Submit Your Questions fo ..read more

Episode #154 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: If someone is glucose sensitive, not insulin resistant, with an A1C of under 5.0, would they still have a dawn effect happen? If they did, what would the dawn effect bump in glucose possibly be? [02:12] I have a smart scale. In addition to weight, it has metabolic rate, body fat %, etc. I am interested in knowing if the relative changes (as opposed to the absolute number) would be useful to know. Similarly, I am interested in reducing visceral fat. If that number ..read more

Episode #153 In this episode, Terri gets to share an amazing member transformation that can help everyone foster their hope that they can accomplish their goals, despite the challenges and discouragement from others.  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: @fastin ..read more

Episode #152 In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan Ramos answers some of your fasting questions: 1. I have just started fasting and am struggling to extend my fasts to 36 hours as I have two small children and we eat dinner together every day. Any tips? [01:57] 2. I do IF five days a week, a 36-hour fast and no fasting on the other two days. I feel fantastic and the weight is coming off, However, my hair has recently started thinning. I’ve heard this could be because fasting is a stressor on the body. I also work out 3-4 times a week and have two jobs, one of which is pretty stressful and hig ..read more