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Episode #232

Your habits aren't random — they're shaped by the identity you carry and the WHYs that keep you moving forward. In this special Bitesize collection, Terri revisits powerful insights on motivation, identity, and the real reasons we follow through when things get tough. These reflections are the perfect reset for anyone wanting to reconnect with their goals.

In this curated Bitesize episode, Terri brings together three foundational teachings on identity, habit-building, and meaningful motivation. She explores how seeing yourself as a healthier person shapes your choices, why your WHY needs depth (and sometimes quantity!), and how to work with your brain when barriers show up. This warm and practical set of reflections is designed to help you reset your mindset and strengthen your commitment as you move into a new season of your health journey.

What you'll learn:

• Why identity is the foundation of sustainable habit change
• How to align daily choices with the healthier person you're becoming
• The importance of developing multiple WHYs — even a list of 100
• How your brain uses barriers and excuses to derail progress
• Practical examples of how stronger WHYs can override old habits
• Encouragement for evolving your WHYs as your journey and goals shift

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

01:22 Identity & Habit Foundations

03:10 How Identity Shapes Daily Choices

07:20 Understanding Motivation & Your WHY

12:40 The "100 WHYs" Strategy

17:45 Barriers, Excuses & How to Work With Your Brain

24:30 Evolving Your WHY Over Time

28:18 Final reflections & sign-off

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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.

In this special Q&A episode, Dr. Jason Fung joins TFM Coach Lisa and Community Mentor Patrice Michael to revisit The Cancer Code — five years after its release. Together, they explore how modern science is reframing cancer not as a disease of random genetic "bad luck," but as an evolutionary and metabolic condition deeply connected to insulin, diet, and lifestyle.

Dr. Fung explains how hyperinsulinemia, obesity, and processed foods create fertile "soil" for cancer to grow — and how fasting and nutritional strategies can help restore metabolic balance. He also discusses the link between hormones and cancer risk, new non-radiation screening technologies, and how combining traditional treatments with metabolic interventions may shape the future of cancer care.

Episode #231

🧭 Listener Questions Include:

1. What does current research say about fasting's potential role in cancer prevention, particularly for individuals with family histories of cancer?
2. How do insulin, IGF-1, and mTOR influence cancer risk — and what information exists comparing ketogenic versus plant-based diets for prevention and overall health?
3. For someone with a significant family cancer history (including aggressive cases in young adults), what non-radiation screening or imaging technologies are available?
4. Do bioidentical hormone replacement therapies increase cancer risk, and can fasting help reduce that risk?
5. What's your view on combining traditional treatments with metabolic interventions?
6. Can you tell us about your upcoming book, The Hunger Code?
7. If the cancer research community fully embraced your paradigm, what would be the top three research priorities?

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💡 Key Takeaway

"Cancer isn't just a disease of bad luck — it's a disease of metabolism. By changing the soil through fasting and nutrition, we can change the outcome."

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00:00 Introduction
00:30 Welcome & Episode Overview
01:21 What current research says about fasting and cancer prevention
05:02 Insulin, IGF-1, and mTOR: How diet and lifestyle affect cancer risk
08:49 Comparing ketogenic and plant-based diets
12:31 Non-radiation cancer screening and emerging technologies
12:49 Hormone replacement therapy and cancer risk
17:59 Combining traditional treatments with metabolic approaches
24:37 Dr. Fung's next book: The Hunger Code
30:41 If cancer research embraced the metabolic paradigm
34:54 Final thoughts & takeaways

⚠️ 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.

Episode #223

In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community:

1. I am a healthy 46-year-old working to improve my sleep, so I want to take magnesium bisglycinate. My magnesium supplement actually contains 7 forms of magnesium, which is very convenient, but is it better to just take one form in one capsule for absorption or any other reason? [01:23]

2. Two-part question on TFM's Fat Fasting 

One: Vinegar is not on the list, but you have mentioned that we can eat salads. Would it be okay to make a dressing with a healthy oil and vinegar during a Fat Fast?   

Two: I've seen some mention to only eat 3-4 of the allowed foods on a fat fast. Is this an alternative manner to step up one's game during a fat fast? [03:58]

3. I just read about a study on stem cell research.  Could you elaborate further what this may mean for those with pancreas, liver, or kidney issues? [08:11]

4. Are there any research-based studies that fasting helps lower cholesterol? [09:55]

5. I'm on day four of a water fast and I am noticing a metallic taste in my mouth. Is this unusual? Why does it happen? [13:46]

6. I have various autoimmune conditions and it was suggested I consider going on LDN (low dose naltrexone), and that this can also help with weight loss. I'm wondering what your thoughts are on LDN for weight loss and, if I decided to start it, how I would incorporate it into my fasting schedule. [16:09]

7. What is the difference between The Dawn Phenomenon and Feet-to-Floor Syndrome? From what I can find they both cause a rise in morning blood sugar, one due to circadian rhythm and the other due to a stress response from getting the day started. Is there a different eating/fasting protocol that is best for one over the other, and how do you know which one you are experiencing? [18:14]

8. Is kidney disease the cause of interstitial cystitis and how do you treat it? [21:05]

9. I have high uric acid and also the APOE 4-4 gene. Would the 3T of lime juice recommended for high uric acid affect the neural autophagy I use as a prevention for the dementia risk? What is the best way to navigate fasting with these two needs? [21:59]

10. Are there any dangers to keeping blood sugars in a consistently low range (50-60's mg/dl) if no symptoms of hypoglycemia are felt? [24:55]

11. In some fasting groups on-line, they are big into breaking fasts with watermelon and fruit juices. How do you feel about breaking fasts with these things? [25:39]

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:23 Magnesium

03:58 Vinegar on a fat fast

04:56 Importance of monotony on a fat fast

08:11 Stem cell research

09:55 Fasting and cholesterol 

13:46 Metallic taste in mouth on longer fasts

16:09 Low Dose Naltrexone

18:14 Dawn phenomenon vs feet-to-floor syndrome

21:05 Interstitial cystitis

21:59 High uric acid

24:55 Low blood sugar

25:39 Breaking fasts with fruit

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.

Episode #134

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Nadia answers some of your fasting questions:

1. I have IBS-C and a gluten sensitivity, along with ever changing hormones as I am perimenopausal. I'm trying to find the best regimen to help. Of course weight loss would be nice but my main goal is to rid myself of abdominal pains, severe constipation, and nausea. [01:43]

2. My mom has type 2 diabetes  and is taking Metformin. I have convinced her to do at least 16 hours of fasting a day and she has been doing this for 5 months or so. She says her glucose levels are much more stable but her cholesterol has gone up. Should she worry? [09:21]

3. Once you have reached your fat-loss goal, how do you transition to a maintenance schedule without gaining back the weight? And what would a good fat-loss maintenance schedule be? [15:10] 

4. I started fasting about a year and a half ago with a very mixed schedule and was successful in losing about 25 lbs in 8 months. Since then I've been at a plateau for another 8 months. I find it hard to not eat at least once per day. What are your thoughts on ADF with the 500 cal vs without the 500 cals? [17:35] 

5. I don't think I've heard you discuss the sweetener erythritol. I realize that it may still not be great for sugar cravings, but does it affect insulin? If I had a small amount in my tea, would it break my fast? I've seen conflicting messages? [25:16]

LINKS:

Dr. Evelyne Bourdua-Roy & Dr. Hala Lahlou - 'Can LCHF and ketogenic diets improve chronic pain?': https://youtu.be/RDT3CnN29zY?si=mhxNujvUJ5jmIIGq

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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.

Episode #133 (#8)

WINTER HOLIDAY BREAK

While your TFM co-hosts take a couple of weeks to recharge, we hope you enjoy a replay of a previous festive-season episode.

In today's episode, Megan and Nadia share their go-to strategies for recovering from holiday off-plan eating. 

Find out why fat fasting is the perfect way to set yourself up for success in 2022 and borrow from the gym mindset for getting back up to speed after the holidays. And of course, don't forget the electrolytes.

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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.

Episode #132

In this Bitesize episode, Megan and Nadia answer the question, "Is fasting more. Important than diet?"

This Bitesize episode was taken from episode #14 - Fasting Q&A: Dry Fasting, Alcohol, Diet vs Fasting, and Hashimoto's

Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/R8CdI_kUD74

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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.

Episode #131 (#58) 

WINTER HOLIDAY BREAK

While your TFM co-hosts take a couple of weeks to recharge, we hope you enjoy a replay of a previous festive-season episode.

In this episode, Megan and Terri discuss the importance of recognizing that what you do eating and fasting-wise in one holiday week does not make or break your journey, unless you let it. 

The two share their experiences working with clients and Commmunity members who focused on the foundational skills and experience very little setback during the holiday weeks. They emphasize strategies for making the most of the holiday time without allowing it to become a slippery slope.

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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.

Episode #130

If you have ever said to yourself, "This is too hard," this is an episode to help encourage you to change that thought and message to your mind. 

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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.

Episode #129                                                                                                    

In this episode, Terri focuses on a topic that is not specific to fasting but is integral for so many of us in building new habits and transforming our lives--celebrating ourselves! If you have ever struggled to celebrate you or your accomplishments, this may help get you moving in the right direction.

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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.

Episode #128

In this Bitesize episode, Megan and Nadia answer a Q&A question about whether you should fast if you are feeling sick over the holidays.

This Bitesize episode was taken from episode #7 - Fasting Q&A: Sugar, Alcohol, and Common Issues with Fasting.

Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/sXrk8MiMJK4

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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.