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The Fasting Podcast WOW (Wellness & Optimal Weight). The host is Julie Phillips, Certified Natural Health Professional for 2 decades. In these weekly episodes, you will discover simplified approaches, little known facts, insights from the wellness coach perspective, valuable tips, and amazing wellness tools and technologies. Visit www.TheFastingPodcastWOW.com where you will find our slides, previous episodes, our contact info, & any tools & technologies that we endorse. Also you will find a 28-min video featuring Julie and 2 expert doctors explaining our Wellness & Optimal Weight (WOW) program – which is beneficial for everyone.

Julie Phillips, CNHP


    • Feb 13, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 151 Cholesterol and Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 10:06


    Shocking news about the nerve damage that can be caused by cholesterol (and other) meds. Intermittent fasting can be a key to success in not going down the cholesterol danger zone. For questions and feedback, contact Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com whose website contains the sllides/notes used in this video with alternative ranges from a natural health perspective.

    Episode 150 Losing Holiday Extra Pounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 3:00


    Brief tips on getting rid of the extra pounds gained during the holidays or on vacation. Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com

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    Episode 149 Using Enzymes to Enhance Weight Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 4:40


    In less than 5 minutes, learn the value of enzymes to greatly enhance both weight loss and your current health situation.  For questions and feedback, contact Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com

    Episode 148 Cyclic Fasting for Significant Weight Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 5:31


    Consider a new approach for those who want to eliminate a significant amount of weight. This cyclic approach can increase both success and positivity. For questions and feedback, email Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com

    Episode 147 Insights for a Healthy Gut

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 5:26


    Key factors for a healthy gut, a crucial basis for high quality and quantity of life. For questions or feedback, email Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com.

    Episode 146 Major Insights on Itchy Pets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 13:07


    Extremely surprising and valuable input on itchy pets just realized - share with everyone you know because we all know people with pets. There is even a pet food company with a great reputation for years that recently snuck new ingredients in for increased profit and the new formula can cause suffering. Also learn about fleas and worms discoveries. Please learn from this 13-minute video, do your own homework, and share with everyone you know. I would love to hear your successes and other ideas via email Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com.

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    Episode 145 A Schedule for Serious Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 7:59


    After years of studying fasting and wellness, I have presented a comprehensive schedule and plan for the various forms of fasting that includes daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually executable actions for the serious fasting advocates. The plan is documented, including a chart of benefits for episode 145 at www.JPWOWPrograms.com. For questions and feedback, contact Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com. 

    Episode 144 Insights on Protein Diets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 12:23


    With first hand experience, I share the valuable insights on protein diets and how you can proceed with your protein intake and uptake. In addition to these insights, several previous episodes are suggested for review to move forward with your plan to improve your protein intake and the benefits you may derive. Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com

    Episode 143 Add Daily Avocado to Intermittent Fasting, Keto, Any

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 12:50


    Major benefits of avocados that make it desirable to eat one daily if you are doing intermittent fasting, keto, or not following any special plans. There will likely be things you didn't know about avocados, including choosing and eating them, ripening them, and what is the real scoop on whether they are toxic to pets and which humans need to be cautious. And, surprise about why choosing organic with avocados is not nearly as important as typical fruits and vegetables. For questions or feedback or how to get a copy of the slides, email Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com

    Episode 142 Lazy Keto Diet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 7:43


    Many health educators are now talking about "Lazy" Keto Diet - yet there are many important cautions to consider. Key to success is to monitor with the right inexpensive tools what is happening to you in the process. Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com 

    Episode 141 Tabata Workout for Reducing Fat & Saving Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 8:35


    Tabata workout was developed in a laboratory rather than a gym, proven by clinical study and science. As a subset of HIIT (high intensity interval training), this 4-minute daily exercise will amaze you with it's ability to improve aerobic performance, anaerobic capacity, insulin sensitivity, and the "afterburn effect" of burning extra calories for up to 12 hours afterword while also preserving muscle. Julie@jpwowprograms.com.

    Episode 140 Zinc - Almost 1/3 People are Deficient

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 6:40


    Zinc is more vital than most people realize, yet the body cannot make or store it, and many things hinder the absorption of it. Learn about this crucial trace mineral, benefits/functions, possible deficiency signs, healthy ways to get it in your body and even a very inexpensive way you can test your zinc level at home.

    Episode 139 Pet Wellness & Fasting from Expert Holistic Vet

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 15:27


    The cancer statistics on our pets is actually worse than those of humans. An expert holistic veterinarian explains why and what we can do to keep our pets healthy. This veterinarian offers a free booklet, classes for pet parents and separately for veterinarians. She also offers unique pet food for solving the biggest problem with our pets' diets. Learn about fasting for pets and why cats have a unique issue about fasting.   

    Episode 138 Dirty Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 9:02


    What is "dirty fasting" - a confusing terminology trending in the industry? Is it bad or good? Don't confuse dirty fasting with dirty keto. 

    Reasons to Tackle a 3-Day Water Fast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 7:12


    Learn powerful potential benefits and key considerations for a 3-day water fast.   Julie@jpwowprograms.com 

    GMO or BioEngineered (BE) Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 12:41


    Learn about the dangerous food supply most people don't realize they are consuming and how it can affect their health and be avoided. Even the new terminology and 2022 labeling laws may not help much. Consider concrete action steps to avoid or minimize the impact on us and our family. Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com 

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    New Schedule for Episodes Starting September 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022


    Monthly episodes airing 2nd Tuesday of each month For questions or feedback, email Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com 

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    Episode 134 Why Low Carbs for Weight Loss?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 2:50


    Learn the key reasons why low carbs are important for fasting.

    Episode 133 Dangers of Water Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 5:18


    There are many dangers,  risks or potential side effects of a water fast.  It is not for everyone. 

    Episode 132 Potassium & Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 8:43


    One of the most important and most abundant elements in the body, many of us are potassium deficient. Learn about possible deficiency signs, risk factors/contributors, foods high in potassium and fasting considerations. Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com

    Episode 131 Toxins-Fasting Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 7:37


    Toxicity is one of the most important topics in fasting, yet often over-looked or under-estimated. Learn the big toxins-fasting connection in this 7.5min episode that explains what's happening and what we can do about it.  Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com 

    Episode 130 Measure & Plan Your Fasting Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 8:32


    Learn some tips, tricks, facts and tools to create a fasting or wellness plan and how to remain motivated and confident you're meeting your goals along the way. Did you know thin people can have high visceral fat? Did you know well built people can have low skeletal muscle? Did you know using pH urine strips or even a breath meter may be a waste of time if you are using them to determine whether your body is burning fat or using ketones instead of glucose for fuel? Valuable, short episode. Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com

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    Episode 129 Monk Fruit Ideal Sweetener for Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 5:29


    When you hear the wide variety of serious health benefits from this natural sweetener, it may be hard to believe at first. Some of the topics include plaque in the artery, seasonal allergies, immune system, anti-cancer, anti-obesity, and many more. All while being 200-300 times sweeter than cane sugar without the bitter aftertaste, virtually calorie free and no impact on blood sugar. Amazing whether you are into fasting or not - all said in 5.5 minutes! Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com 

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    Episode 128 Southern European Atlantic Diet (SEAD)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 8:14


    Learn how many countries have been practicing a diet and lifestyle that is deemed just as health and longevity producing as the Mediterranean diet, but with many more unexpected foods. Recent findings make this approach worth knowing about to open our minds and options. Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com 

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    Episode 127 Magnesium & Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 10:46


    Magnesium has many positive benefits for fasting, yet fasting can deplete magnesium. Learn possible deficiency signs, risk factors, benefits, foods high in magnesium and types of magnesium to choose from. The body cannot create magnesium - this may be a wake up call for you or someone you love. Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com 

    Vinegar, Weight Loss & Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 10:15


    The potential benefits of a certain type of vinegar are many more than one might imagine! The large variety of uses are astounding, many are unexpected even for me. This is a valuable 10-min episode. Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com  

    Episode 125 Warrior Diet Form of Intermittent Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 9:42


    The warrior diet originated in 2001/2002 and has merit as an approach somewhere between 18:6 and OMAD but no absolute fasting is required. This lifestyle approach has a goal of strength, vitality and body composition, inspired by early cultures like nomads, hunter-gatherers, Greeks and Romans. www.JPWOWPrograms.com/wow-podcast

    Episode 124 Eggs & Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 10:03


    In 10 quick minutes, learn how well whole “excellent” eggs are ideal for eating in your time-restricted window and may also aid breaking a fast. Learn how to navigate through the confusing and misleading labeling on egg cartons, how to see which brands have high ratings by an impartial non-profit organization, how much nutrition and benefits they can offer. Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com

    Episode 123 Nutrisystem & Intermittent Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 11:00


    Results of a 4-week test of Nutrisystem and how it works with intermittent fasting. With experience with this program 30+ years ago, now that the system is 50 years old, learn the pleasant surprises, disappointments and the applicability with intermittent fasting. Julie @JPWOWPrograms.com 

    Episode 122 - Aid for Fasting, Immune, Digestion & Gut

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 4:06


    Many are not aware of some key factors that influence the quality and speed of our fasting results. Whether we are doing intermittent fasting or the extended water fast, there is a single tool that can help address all these factors. Episode refers to a live blood analysis that is in the extra PDF file attached to this podcast episode.  www.Tri-ZymePlus.com Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com

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    Episode 121 Nano Glutathione – Breakthru Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 15:51


    In 2 short weeks, I have used the new glutathione nano technology sublingual and also the skin spray. Learn about my quick results including visceral fat plus hear the founder/owner of the technology company explain what he created and why. Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com 

    Episode 120 Glutathione - Key to Health & Longevity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 10:48


    Learn about the vital importance of glutathione, how and why it declines in our body, and how a breakthrough technology can deliver it right into our bloodstream in seconds. Glutathione is used in 400+ processes in the body and 15 of them are required for continued life. Glutathione is required to get oxygen throughout the body and to create white blood cells for the immune system to attack invaders. Not only can this new technology deliver it through the mucous membranes of the mouth, but also is deliverable via a glutathione skin spray that may produce amazing results quickly. For information on the technology and interest in testing it with me, email me at Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com. 

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    Episode 119 Chia Seeds – Superfood to Enhance Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 5:02


    Learning about this amazing food almost sounds too good to be true. The immense benefits include providing some of the key components people usually need more of – fiber, protein and omega 3 in proper ratio to healthy omega 6. Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com   

    Episode 118 Obesogens Affect Weight & Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 10:52


    Obesogens are man-made chemicals that are infiltrating our life and health, often hidden in what we consume, use, or breathe. Learn more about the different types of obesogens that affect our weight and our health, along with things we can do to minimize or avoid them. www.JPWOWPrograms.com Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com

    Episode 117 Julie's 25 Most Popular Episodes (So Far)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 4:31


    After 3 years of creating short information-packed episodes (only 10-15 minutes each), we are highlighting the top 25 most downloaded episodes of The Fasting Podcast WOW (Wellness & Optimal Weight).  If you can find an hour, you can choose 4-5 episodes that sound interesting to you and potentially benefit from facts, insights and preferences that can be life-enhancing. See the list in this episode notes at www.JPWOWPrograms.com/wow-podcast. Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com   

    Episode 116 Satiety - Carbs, Fats or Proteins?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 8:36


    Satiety is feeling satisfied after eating, feeling full enough to go without food for a reasonable time until the next meal. This important topic is a key to successful weight, yet not many eating plans talk about how we can help to achieve better satiety levels. www.JPWOWPrograms.com

    Episode 115 - Leptin & Ghrelin Hunger Hormones

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 9:12


    In our previous episode 114 we talked about the Insulin hormone that majorly affects our weight and our health. This episode 115 is closely related to that topic, with the leptin and ghrelin hormones signaling our brain to tell us to be hungry or full (satiety). Learn about leptin resistance and how the satiety/hunger hormones are most effectively balanced in quality deep sleep. Learn about possible signs of leptin resistance, an official test that doctors don't usually run since there is no medication for this condition, and possible solution or helpful actions to combat or avoid leptin resistance. www.JPWOWPrograms.com, Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com 

    Episode 114 - Insulin, Weightloss & Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 13:57


    Insulin plays a key role in our weight and our health. Many of us have cells that no longer do a good job at dealing with this crucial hormone, and that challenge is called insulin resistant. Learn how insulin at the right level can play a vital role in health, while learning how excess insulin can wreak havoc with our health and our weight. Learn facts about insulin, possible signs, and solutions. www.JPWOWPrograms.com Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com 

    Episode 113 Candida - Signs, Causes, Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 12:41


    Learn some little-known facts and tips on a crucial health, weight and fasting topic – CANDIDA. Possible signs, causes and solutions are covered including a self-test you can do at home. There are more than 1 type of candida and the 2 types discussed can both be very serious and consequential. Detailed notes are at www.JPWOWPrograms.com/wow-podcast episode 113.

    Episode 112 - Blood Sugar & Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 9:30


    Blood sugar is a crucial topic for fasting. Learn about what impacts blood sugar imbalance can have on fasting and weight. Also learn about the link to “glycation” premature aging, and many things that may help the blood sugar issue. One natural supplement has over 90% efficacy on blood glucose levels in 90 days and our sponsor for this episode offers my favorite healthy bar that impacts blood glucose levels the same way as water – amazing!  Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com  

    Episode 111 - Prolong the Fast 7-10 Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 10:38


    For those who qualify and are up to the challenge, a 7-10 day fast can provide immense benefits including stem cell activation, youthful human growth hormone (HGH, reduced inflammation (IGF-1), autophagy and much more. This episode is augmented by my blog article at www.JPWOWPrograms.com/blog-1. Also in this episode, meet the sponsor of this episode who offers a phenomenal nutrition bar that has the same effects on glucose as water.

    Episode 110 - Sequence of Burning Calories in the Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 8:03


    The body will look for calories in a specific sequence. Understanding this can make a big difference on your fasting results and also on your evolving health.  Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com 

    Episode 109 - Avoid Over-Heating & Over-Eating with Fasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 4:04


    Learn why many of us are running over-heated and what we can do about it. We offer a specific customizable plan for both over-heating and over-eating that can be life-enhancing and life-extending. Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com  

    Episode 108 Super Zap Immune System in 14 Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 7:17


    Take a look at Julie's approach for super zapping the immune system as quickly as 14 days, customize it if you wish, or roll your own approach with ideas offered. Approach includes optional water fast, intermittent fasting, what to eat and very special supplements for specific purposes. Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com     

    Episode 107 Replace Fat with Muscle & Bone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 10:23


    Consider a plan to remove fat and gain muscle mass and know it is happening. This is a flexible approach that includes intermittent fasting, optional water fast, protein isolate, peptides and optionally a unique form of exercise that stimulates the proprioceptor system through mechano-receptors affecting so many aspects of health. For interest in any aspects of the plan you are not familiar with, contact Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com 

    Episode 106 Gas and Bloating Thwart Fasting Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 6:58


    Gas and bloating on a somewhat regular basis interfere with getting the fasting results and health results you seek plus can be a sign of something serious. There are many possible causes and many options to consider to resolve the issue. If you or someone you love experience this challenge, check out this quick episode and pass it on. Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com

    Episode 105 - What About Crescendo Fasting...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 4:41


    Is crescendo fasting just for women? What is it and why was it created?  And is it really unique or very similar to two other well-known and often talked about approaches? For feedback and questions, email Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com and visit www.JPWOWPrograms.com 

    Episode 104 - New Exercise System & Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 15:59


    Learn things about muscle as it relates to health and longevity – things I didn't know we will learn from a doctor that specializes in letting food and muscle be your medicine. I have worked with and shadowed this doctor on nutrition for nearly a decade. As I recorded this episode, I have ordered his new system and welcome you to join me in experiencing a breakthrough in exercise and muscle building that can be quick, easy and health-improving. Interested people should contact Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com

    Episode 103 - When to Eat Your Carbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 6:38


    As explained in previous named episodes, we do need some complex carbohydrates. This episode talks about what types of carbs and when to eat them. It also gives some insights on how many meals per day may be a great choice based on studies. Julie@JPWOWPrograms, www.JPWOWPrograms.com   

    Episode 102 Powerful 3-Day Fast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 11:58


    There is magnificent power in the 3-day fast, including autophagy, stem cell, HGH and more. Two approaches are offered, with one perhaps more emotionally easy but the second offering much more benefit time while we sleep. www.JPWOWPrograms.com, Julie@JPWOWPrograms.com 

    Episode 101 Daniel Fast with Time-Restricted Eating

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 6:04


    The Daniel Fast is a great program and can become a lifestyle. Learn about the multi-faceted goals and benefits and how it can be combined with time-restricted eating and even a 24 or 28 day fast. www.JPWOWPrograms.com/wow-podcast

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