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Send me a text!Food plays a remarkable role in healing, but the timing of when we eat or abstain can significantly affect our health as well. Fasting serves as a powerful tool to support longevity. It not only triggers the activation of anti-aging genes but also strengthens the immune system by repairing damaged DNA and eliminating compromised cells. Fasting has also been shown to enhance metabolic flexibility, sharpen mental focus, and support consistent energy levels. Today I'm joined by Cynthia Thurlow, NP, the CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 10 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, and Entrepreneur among others. Cynthia hosts the Everyday Wellness podcast, considered one of "21 Podcasts To Expand Your Mind in 2021” by Business Insider. Her mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness, so they feel empowered to live their most optimal lives. In this episode, Cynthia and I discuss the benefits of intermittent fasting – from longevity to metabolic health to cognitive functioning, how to fast correctly, who should & shouldn't be fasting, the optimal meal to break a fast, and so much more. Suggested Resources:Cynthia Thurlow | Website | InstagramIntermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow AgingCalorie Restriction with or without Time-Restricted Eating in Weight LossBeneficial Effects of Early Time-Restricted Feeding on Metabolic Diseases: Importance of Aligning Food Habits with the Circadian ClockFasting promotes the expression of SIRT1, an NAD+ -dependent protein deacetylaseHow To Fast and Eat During Different Stages Of Your CycleQualia Senolytic combines 9 vegan, plant-derived compounds to help your body naturally eliminate zombie (or senescent) cells, that help us age better at the cellular level so we can feel YEARS younger! Use the code WELLNSTRONG for 15% off!Join the WellnStrong mailing list for exclusive content here!Want more of The How To Be WellnStrong Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Jacqueline: Instagram Pinterest TikTok Youtube To access notes from the show & full transcripts, head over to WellnStrong's Podcast Page

In this episode, Sachin interviews Cynthia Thurlow on her early career as a nurse practitioner, and why she took a leap of faith into beginning a holistic healthcare practice focusing on the health of perimenopausal and menopausal women. She speaks of her two TEDx talks, how the second one became viral, and led to her writing her first book. She speaks of intermittent fasting and what it did for her health and her practice. Listen to learn more about how Cynthia helps women in the second half of life live in their best health.   Key Takeaways: [1:00] Sachin introduces today's guest, Cynthia Thurlow. Cynthia has done two TEDx talks and created a revolution around intermittent fasting. Today, we're going to go through the chapters of Cynthia's journey to inform you about the perseverance it takes to succeed.   [2:28] Sachin thanks Cynthia for hosting him on a past episode of her podcast. Sachin and Cynthia met through Mindshare. Sachin is grateful for the collaboration in that community.   [3:29] A great deal of why Cynthia does what she does is wanting to help women understand that navigating the second half of their lives does not have to be fraught with poor quality sleep, weight loss resistance, and gaslighting by well-meaning healthcare providers.   [3:54] Cynthia started her journey in ER medicine and then cardiology as a nurse practitioner. She got to a point where she was no longer inspired to write prescriptions. She felt that so much of what she was seeing were lifestyle-mediated issues.   [4:18] Cynthia says that so much of what we do in traditional allopathic medicine is focused on urgencies and emergencies and there's clearly a place for it but where we fall short is in prevention and chronic disease management.   [4:33] Cynthia no longer felt aligned with writing prescriptions for lifestyle-related issues, so in April 2016, she took a massive leap of faith and left traditional clinical medicine. She assured her husband it would work. She felt there was a need to provide support in different ways.   [5:27] Women started coming to her who felt they were misunderstood by providers who had 10 to 15 minutes to talk to them about multiple concerns, women who were being put on anti-depressants instead of checking hormones to see whether they needed oral progesterone.   [5:51] Cynthia started creating programs in 2016 in response to consistent symptoms and concerns that women had, which led to one-on-one work. Nurse practitioners in her state were not autonomous. She knew she needed to be in lifestyle medicine.   [6:16] Cynthia's colleagues didn't have time to talk to patients about sleep, nutrition, or exercise, so they referred those patients to Cynthia. That was how it evolved initially, and it was gratifying, but Cynthia still felt something was lacking.   [6:56] In 2018, Cynthia wanted another challenge. She wanted to do a TEDx talk about the issues and changes women go through in perimenopause and menopause.   [7:14] Cynthia did a second TEDx talk that went viral. It validated to Cynthia's family that her work was needed and that she had a genuine business. Cynthia speaks of the stress of going from being an employee to being an entrepreneur but says that great risks have great rewards.   [8:22] Cynthia says she was meant to be married to her husband and have her boys. Occupationally, the work she is doing now impacts more people than being in an office or the hospital where she was seeing 16 or 20 patients a day. Now her message is amplified.   [8:44] Her message also serves as a reminder that you are capable of so much more than you realize. Some of what you do is a leap of faith and some of it is understanding you have a message that is worth amplifying. Aligning with that concept allows you to propel forward.   [9:47] As an entrepreneur, understand that things take time; they don't happen overnight. What you see on social media are highlights. They don't show you the tough part. They don't show you the 80 hours a week you may be working as an entrepreneur. It's so easy to doubt yourself.   [10:12] Put your blinders on and focus on your vision and impact and the people you know you can reach and inspire. Sachin adds, some days you step in grass, and some days you step in mud but you just keep moving forward. As you go, you learn and develop skills.   [12:07] Cynthia tells what it was like to resign from the hospital. Cynthia says in Human Design, she is a Manifesting Generator. She leans into what feels intrinsically right, viscerally. She loved her patients but she was not happy with writing prescriptions. She was mentally tired.   [13:41] Cynthia's body was telling her she had to make a decision. One day, her feet hit the floor and she said, “Today is the day.” Her husband didn't understand. She was fearful to tell her employer but once she did, it was like a weight was lifted off her shoulders.   [14:16] Cynthia spent six weeks mourning the decision because she loved the people she worked with. She loved her patients, but not the environment. She was no longer growing intellectually. She was not aligned with the model of treating symptoms with prescriptions. [14:58] Cynthia felt that there was more that she could do by focusing on lifestyle and helping people understand that poor sleep, inactivity, poor eating, poor relationships, and poor spiritual practices do not lead to good health.   [15:40] Colleagues and her parents told her she was having a midlife crisis but she disagreed. She had put much thought into it and had a clear vision of where she saw her business going. She couldn't do it in the context of continuing to work in that environment.   [16:19] Looking back eight years, Cynthia sees she is now exactly where she is meant to be. There's a reason things happened on the trajectory that they did. She had to take that leap of faith. Now Advanced Practice Nurses reach out to her and ask how they can do as she does.   [17:35] Cynthia says all of us listening to this podcast need to realize our work is so needed and valuable. We have to have faith in ourselves. We need to build an army to help support people's health and wellness needs. Cynthia says the current system is broken.   [17:55] Sachin quotes Dan Sullivan who said that every system does exactly what it is designed to do. Sachin's take on that is that the system is fixed to be rigged against the patient and the practitioner so a small percentage of people benefits from everything that's happening.   [18:28] Sachin is thankful that the system is great in emergency situations but eventually, it grinds down practitioners, patients, insurance companies, and governments. He can't see how it will play out over the course of 50 or 100 years.   [19:12] Sachin addresses the mid-life crisis issue. For a lot of people, going into a holistic style of practice happens around mid-life. But it's not a mid-life crisis, it's an opportunity to be reborn. Reframing that in people's minds can be helpful. It's a new world, embrace you.   [20:36] Cynthia is the first entrepreneur in her family. Her parents instilled in her a strong sense of self-confidence. She comes from a family of people who are in service to others, both in medicine and teaching. She speaks of how she and her husband balance each other.   [22:17] Cynthia has a child she suspects will be an entrepreneur. He's constantly figuring out strategies and solutions. He wants to go to business school and work on Wall Street with complex computational models.   [22:50] Cynthia invested early in her mindset and her business. She got a business coach early and she credits every coach she hired with helping her drive her business further. You cannot do it all on your own. Hire people who know more than you do to help you expedite your growth.   [23:24] Cynthia joined Mindshare in 2019, After her talk went viral, she had felt the universe telling her it was time to leap again. After joining the mastermind, she felt like a little fish in a big pond, amazed at the quality of people she was around, people she could learn from.   [23:51] Cynthia is a proponent of being a lifelong learner. There's no greater joy for her than learning. She is very coachable. Give her a suggestion and she gets it done. Her business is not a hobby. She wants to make an impact and as a result, generate an income.   [26:33] The American Heart Association produced a document on time-restricted feeding at an epidemiological conference. It looked at two days' worth of data, wasn't a research study, and wasn't peer-reviewed. It linked time-restricted feeding to heart disease and morbidity.   [27:45] Intermittent fasting may deserve to have more research done, particularly within women, Cynthia says you can't draw a conclusion from two days' worth of information that is self-reported at an epidemiologic conference. It goes back to clickbait.   [29:01] Cynthia did a video on Instagram a couple of days after the article came out. She told her audience it does not impact her decision to continue talking about intermittent fasting. For most of us, it is not going to change utilizing that as a strategy for ourselves or our clients.   [30:25] Cynthia says many organizations are designed to protect consumers but are so influenced by the pharmaceutical industry and the processed food industry that there is a lack of objectivity. Their advice is very subjective. A lot of clinicians teach that advice.   [31:05] Cynthia disagrees with a registered dietician working for the ADA telling everyone to have lots of heart-healthy grains and processed carbohydrates. Cynthia says that's exactly the advice to keep you sick and misinformed.   [31:55] Sachin used to be a speaker for the American Diabetes Association, but he quit after a few talks because it became clear to him that their objectives were not aligned. Sachin was teaching how to reverse diabetes, and they told him he couldn't say that.   [32:42] Sachin was sharing what was working clinically for people who want to get off of these medications or reduce the medications. It's not just food that raises blood sugar. Poor sleep, lack of sunlight, our microbiome, and stress will cause blood sugar dysregulation.   [33:14] Sachin says the ADA was focused only on food and medicine. The asteroid that's about to hit this country is metabolic dysfunction, which spills into many chronic health challenges. Intermittent fasting is a powerful tool to help people address metabolic dysfunction.   [33:57] Cynthia had never had a weight problem but found that in perimenopause she could not shed 10 pounds. Her trainer at the time suggested intermittent fasting. She thought that would be starving but she started reading about it and found Jason Fung's book.   [34:41] Dr. Jason Fung uses intermittent fasting protocols with his patients. Cynthia came to intermittent fasting with the desire to change body composition but she stayed for all the other benefits. She didn't initially lose weight but she felt so much better and was so cognitively clear.   [35:05] Doing intermittent fasting, Cynthia had so much more energy and less bloating. Over time, she did lose weight. She talked to her patients about it and they thought she wanted to starve them. She talked about it to any who would listen. Then she left clinical medicine.   [35:37] When she decided to do the TEDx talk, she was offered two around the same time. They had to be on different topics, so the first talk was on perimenopause and the second talk was about intermittent fasting. That topic became one of the most Googled topics of 2019.   [36:23] Cynthia's talk was recorded in March 2019. The talk was released in May and that changed everything. She came to intermittent fasting out of a curiosity for herself, but she had so much success, that she talked to anyone willing to listen to her.   [37:38] Intermittent fasting is a strategy that almost everyone can use in some capacity to improve their metabolic health. Her teenagers do not fast, but they can even go 12 hours without eating.   [38:55] Cynthia does intuitive eating. On days when she lifts in the gym she may go 12 or 13 hours without eating. If she's hungry, she eats. She is metabolically healthy and insulin-sensitive, so she tries to be observant of how she feels. She consumes enough protein.   [39:55] Some women whittle themselves down to one meal a day and chronically underfuel their bodies. It will break down their muscle and metabolic flexibility. Cynthia tells them their feeding window needs to be large enough to accommodate enough protein, whether animal or plant.   [40:43] Cynthia is a proponent of at least two to three meals per day. You can get to a point where you know if you are hungry or bored or stressed. Food is not the answer to being stressed.   [42:17] Cynthia talks about a toxic diet culture that inhibits you from having a healthy relationship with food. Nourish your body. There are extremes on either side that can be unhealthy.   [43:38] Cynthia sides with the camp of consuming enough protein, strength training, maintaining muscle mass, and not becoming a weakened version of yourself at risk for frailty.   [45:24] Cynthia finds that a lot of men and women eat too little protein and too many carbs.   [46:11] The first meal of the day sets up blood sugar regulation, reducing the likelihood of hyperphagia, and the desire to continue eating. Get a good amount of protein in that first meal and that will set you up for the rest of the day.   [46:40] Cynthia has written a book on intermittent fasting. In 2020, her book concept for Intermittent Fasting went to auction. She thinks writing a book proposal is worse than writing a book. It was super stressful for her. Multiple publishers were interested in publishing it.   [47:16] Cynthia's favorite of the seven publishers was the one who ended up publishing her book. She had three months to get her first manuscript in. Revisions were done at month five and it was published the following year. Then there's the publicity and press she did.   [48:05] Cynthia's book continues to sell hundreds of copies every month. She's still out talking about it. It's the first book written by a woman for women about fasting. It gives a unique perspective.   [48:59] Cynthia just signed her second book deal. It will not be about fasting. Writing a book is probably one of the most professionally gratifying things Cynthia has done. Having a concept and having it come to fruition and having it impact lives is exciting.   [49:38] Cynthia hosts the Everyday Wellness podcast. She started it with a psychologist friend in 2019. At the end of the year, the friend didn't feel she was helping her business, so she quit. Cynthia stayed with it, and she says podcasting is her favorite thing she does in her business.   [50:37] The podcast was like the little engine that could. It grew and grew. It's a wonderful revenue stream. Cynthia also thinks podcasting is the best way to network with other people doing great work. It helped her to learn there was a gap her book would fill.   [51:36] Cynthia says there are not too many podcasts. If you want to do a podcast do it, the way you want to do it. Cynthia learns so much from her guests. She reads their books before hosting them, to get their essence. It becomes an incredible exchange you share with your community.   [53:22] Sachin thanks Cynthia for the amazing conversation today and the work she is doing.   Mentioned in this episode Perfect Practice Live Cynthia Thurlow The Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging, by Cynthia Thurlow Everyday Wellness podcast Jason Fung David Sinclair   More about your host Sachin Patel How to speak with Sachin Go one step further and Become The Living Proof Perfect Practice Live sachin@becomeproof.com To set up a practice clarity call and opportunity audit   Books by Sachin Patel: Perfect Practice: How to Build a Successful Functional Medical Business, Attract Your Ideal Patients, Serve Your Community, and Get Paid What You're Worth The Motivation Molecule: The Biological Secrets To Eliminate Procrastination, Skyrocket Productivity, and Get Sh!t Done   Tweetables:   “A great deal of why I do what I do is wanting to help women understand that navigating the second half of their lives does not have to be fraught with poor quality sleep, weight loss resistance, and gaslighting by well-meaning healthcare providers.” — Cynthia Thurlow   “So much of what we do in traditional allopathic medicine is focused on urgencies and emergencies and there's clearly a place for it but where I think we fall short is in prevention, and frankly, chronic disease management.” — Cynthia Thurlow   “It is stressful to leave an environment where you are an employee, in many instances, where you have a guaranteed income, to going to having the complete opposite. My prevailing philosophy is that through great risk comes great reward.” — Cynthia Thurlow   All of us, everyone listening to this podcast, your work is so needed and valuable, and yet we just have to have faith in ourselves to understand that the voices are needed. We need to build an army to help support people's health and wellness needs.” — Cynthia Thurlow   “I'm really a proponent of at least two to three meals a day.” — Cynthia Thurlow   “Are you really hungry? Because if you are, please go eat. Or are you bored. Are you stressed?” — Cynthia Thurlow   “Podcasting is the best way to network … with other people doing great work.” — Cynthia Thurlow   Cynthia Thurlow @CynthiaThurlow on YouTube @CynthiaThurlow on LinkedIn  

Dr. Taz MD, a renowned medical expert with over 25 years of experience in medicine. She's the Founder and CEO of CentrespringMD, specializing in Whole Family Primary and Integrative Care. Dr. Taz holds board certifications in Integrative Medicine and Holistic Medicine, along with being a Functional Medicine Doctor, Pediatrician, Licensed Acupuncturist, and Nutritionist. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Taz shares her journey of incorporating Eastern medical wisdom into her Western medical practice to overcome personal health challenges. Her approach focuses on empowering women, men, and children to unlock their superpowers through integrative, functional, Chinese, and holistic medicine. Join us as we dive deep into wellness, the holistic way, with a true champion of superwomen and healthy families, Dr. Taz MD. 00:01:22 - Prioritizing Women's Hormones 00:08:40 - The Seven Hormones 00:14:10 - The Science of Emotions 00:18:48 - Stop “Powering Through” 00:22:57 - Hormones and the Gut 00:29:35 - Commit to Your Health 00:32:09 - The Five Hormonal Phases 00:47:07 - Getting Started with Hormones 00:56:13 - Facts About Insulin 00:59:14 - Nutritional Knowledge 01:10:03 - Supportive Partners 01:11:37 - Hormone Help in Stressful Seasons Show Sponsors and Discounts: FATTY 15 - Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/GABBY and using code GABBY at checkout for an additional 15% off your first order. VionicShoes.com - use code GABBY at checkout for 15% off your entire order when you log into your account  HVMN - save 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ at HVMN.com/GABBY Babbel - Get 55% off at Babbel.com/GABBY Timeline -  timelinenutrition.com/GABBY and use code GABBY to get 10% off your order.  Lume - get $5 off of a Lume starter pack with code GABBY at LumeDeodorant.com  Connect with Dr. Taz: - Website: www.doctortaz.com - Twitter: @DrTazMD - Facebook: Dr. Taz MD - Instagram: @drtazmd - LinkedIn: Dr. Taz Bhatia Find Dr. Taz's Books: - "The Hormone Shift": [Available here] - "The 21-Day Belly Fix" [Available here] - "Super woman RX" [Available here] Everything Gabby Reece: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGabrielleReece/ Gabby Reece Website - https://gabriellereece.com/ Gabby Reece Show Transcript: https://gabriellereece.com/podcast/ The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5A Bio: Gabrielle 'Gabby' Reece is an American actress, podcaster, and former model and professional volleyball player best known for hosting a lifestyle, health & fitness podcast titled The Gabby Reece Show. Additionally, she is the co-founder of XPT | Extreme Performance Training and Laird Superfood alongside her husband and big wave surfer Laird Hamilton. The Gabby Reece Show talks to top experts with the goal of extracting the best information you will need to navigate the universe of health, fitness, relationships, parenting, and business. Gabby keeps it simple but gets to the heart of the conversation with the hopes of providing you with realistic takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cynthia Thurlow joins the show to talk about how intermittent fasting can help women change their body, metabolic system and brain function. She has tips for women at all stages: from active menstrual cycles to perimenopause to menopause.Cynthia is a Johns Hopkins-trained nurse practitioner and functional nutritionist founded and serves as CEO of Everyday Wellness Project. She holds a Master of Science degree in Nursing and Functional Nutrition certifications with advanced trainings in Endocrinology and Gastroenterology. Her career in healthcare includes nearly 20 years of emergency medicine and cardiology experience. She brings a broad perspective when working with women to improve the state of their health. “I really start from a foundational level talking to women about fasting,” Cynthia says. “It's really honoring our own unique physiology. It's leaning into that menstrual cycle. It's leaning into the lifestyle piece that so much of us forget to talk about with our patients, our sleep quality, stress management, anti-inflammatory nutrition, our exercise quality, our connection with nature, all of which are critically important.”She also addresses diet dogma that frustratingly persists, even with established and emerging science about the benefits of intermittent fasting.She tackles this outdated dogma (and a lot more!) in her new book, “Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging.”“[Intermittent fasting] restores our intrinsic rhythms, burns fat, regenerates our health right down to the cellular level, and stabilizes our hormones,” Cynthia says in her book. “In turn, we are less likely to develop obesity, diabetes, vascular diseases, and autoimmune disorders.”At the end of this conversation, you'll have the tools to decide if intermittent fasting is the right choice for the state of your own health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am super excited to have with me today a guest who has an incredible story of transformation from the conventional medical world to where she is today. Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner and an accomplished author who has literally written the book on intermittent fasting, Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45 Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging. Her expertise is very much something that my community would benefit from, since we know that breast cancer doesn't exist in a silo, but is a metabolic disease. Today, you'll hear more about how intermittent fasting and insulin resistance can affect your breast cancer. You'll hear about:Cynthia's story of transformation – starting with her son's life threatening food allergies, shifting her priorities to keep her child safe and learning everything she could about nutritionWhat intermittent fasting is and what it does for the bodyThe effect glucose and insulin has on the body, especially for cancer patientsInsulin Resistance - what it is, how it impacts so many people, and how to reverse itWhat Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are and how the can help you figure out what's going on in your bodyAnd so much more!More about Cynthia:Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting and nutrition expert, and a two-time TEDx speaker. She is passionate about helping women find wellness through the healing power of nutrition and fasting. Cynthia believes it is possible to feel better tomorrow than you do today and want to equip others to experience that freedom!Connect with Cynthia:Website: https://cynthiathurlow.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHTWellness/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlowPodcast: https://cynthiathurlow.com/podcast/To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/time-to-talkTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Person's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://realhealthmd.kartra.com/page/SmartPersonsGuidetoBreastCancerJoin the Facebook group: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepingabreastwdrjennConnect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

This podcast is sponsored by ShopC60.com. C60 is a powerful, Nobel Prize-winning antioxidant, that helps to optimize mitochondrial function, fights inflammation, and neutralizes toxic free radicals!   I'm a big fan of using C60 in conjunction with your keto and intermittent fasting lifestyle to support your immune system, help your body detox, and increase energy and mental clarity.    My favorite C60 products for Keto & IF lifestyles include C60 Purple Power in Organic MCT Coconut Oil (can add this to your coffee) and their delicious Sugar-Free C60 Gummies (made with allulose and monk fruit)!   If you are over the age of 40, and you'd like to kick fatigue and brain fog to the curb this year, visit shopc60.com and use the coupon code “JOCKERS” for 15% OFF  and start taking back control over your health today!   This episode is also brought to you by Paleovalley's Grass Fed Organ Complex, a game-changer for those looking to benefit from traditional superfoods without tolerating their taste or engaging in extensive cooking. Paleovalley's Grass Fed Organ Complex is a standout among their impressive lineup. It features not one but THREE organs sourced from healthy, 100% grass-fed, pasture-raised cows, delivering a diverse array of essential nutrients. For a limited time, you can enjoy a generous 15% discount on the Grass Fed Organ Complex by using the code "JOCKERS" or visiting Paleovalley.com/jockers.   What are some of the best strategies for women to apply when it comes to intermittent fasting? And how important is sleep as a foundation for better fasting?   Today's guest is Cynthia Thurlow, a Nurse Practitioner and author of the bestselling book, 'Intermittent Fasting Transformation'. Cynthia is also the host of the 'Everyday Wellness' podcast and is a globally recognized expert on intermittent fasting and women's health!   Holistic health and wellness for women so that they are empowered to live optimal lives is Cynthia's mission and the overarching theme of today's episode. And we all know how much Dr. Jockers loves talking about the virtues of intermittent fasting!    From autophagy to hormesis, all the terms and techniques you need to best understand intermittent fasting as it relates to your life stage are all covered in today's episode.   How should women approach fasting when it comes to their menstrual cycle, menopause, and peri-menopause? And how can women improve their insulin sensitivity throughout their cycle?    The answers to these questions – and more – in this illuminating episode of Functional Nutrition that will surely impact someone's life. Let that someone be you or someone you care about by sharing this valuable content!   “We're really in a metabolic health crisis. And so, when I talk to women, and in particular about intermittent fasting, it's with the understanding and the context of there's a time to fast and there's a time not to fast." - Cynthia Thurlow   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio In This Episode:   Understanding hormesis (stress and fasting) What life stage are you in?  Sleep, stress, and nutrition as the foundation for fasting What are the benefits of fasting? Autophagy to get rid of disease How are we balancing other hormetic stress in our bodies? Respecting fasting as a stressor on our bodies (and not overdoing it) Understanding the phases of a menstrual cycle (and how to approach it with fasting) Appreciating the role of progesterone in our body during the menstrual cycle Losing your menstrual cycle: a sign that your body is under hormetic stress Why sleep is so foundational What can set you up for a great night's sleep? Additional insights from Dr. Jockers on getting a good night's sleep! How should you embrace intermittent fasting as you age?  How much protein per day does Cynthia recommend? Understanding which foods and fats are best for your blood sugar levels? Why is weight training so important? Why our muscles are a glucose reservoir Stop snacking and start restructuring your meals! Cynthia shares about her book, 'Intermittent Fasting Transformation' Resources: Paleovalley Grass Fed Organ Complex  Shop Carbon 60 - Use the coupon code "JOCKERS" for 15% OFF your first order in all their products!   Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Website - https://cynthiathurlow.com/ Book - Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging (Audible Audio Edition) Twitter - Cynthia Thurlow, NP (@_CynthiaThurlow) / X   Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

Many of you know my guest in this episode, Cynthia Thurlow. She is the host of the Everyday Wellness podcast. She is also an expert in intermittent fasting. She wrote the book Intermittent Fasting Transformation, The 45 Day Program For Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health and Slow Aging. But in this episode, we're focusing on the perimenopause menopausal state, and how menopause is indeed a disease state. Did you know that the loss of hormones is not just a natural thing that women go through? It's an actual transition into a disease state, which brings forth many other different diseases of aging. We're going to talk about things that you can do to slow that process or what you can do to help with all the symptoms that go along with that process, such as insomnia, lack of muscle tone, brain fog, memory and cognition issues as we age. So enjoy this episode as Cynthia and I always have amazing conversations, but this one is for the books! Cynthia Thurlow's Store: https://www.mdlogichealth.com/collections/shop-all Cynthia Thurlow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CynthiaThurlow Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr Supplements: Fixxrsupps.com Subscribe to my Text Club: Text DRAMIE to 8332631365 LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free discovery call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call MY FAVS… Want to know what Dr Amie‘s favorite companies are that she uses on a daily basis plus grab a sweet discount? Go to: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/sponsors FREE DOWNLOADS… Are My Labs Optimal? What Do I Do? Don't know where to start...don't know which labs are useful? And what to do when you get your results? Heal Your Hashi with Keto a 7 Day Challenge: 7 daily tasks to implement if you are looking for that nutritional change, and a challenge that can help get you on the road to healthier, dietary choices!  Can Supplements Help with Hypothyroidism? Grab this thorough guide to help you select the most advantageous supplements that will best suit your health circumstances. 3 Things You Can Do Right Now To Lose Fat: If you're frustrated and ready to give up on all efforts to lose fat ...these 3 action steps are invaluable! You can do them IMMEDIATELY.  CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group, Dr. Amie…The Thyroid Fixer®...Love Your Mirror, for a Community of HOPE and Support in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/ Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on Youtube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

In this episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles sits down with Cynthia Thurlow, a functional nutritionist and nurse practitioner, to dive into the world of intermittent fasting and its impact on overall health and wellness. Cynthia is the bestselling author of Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging. Want to learn the 12 philosophies that the most successful people use to create a limitless life? Pre-order John R. Miles's new book, Passion Struck, releasing on February 6, 2024. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/cynthia-thurlow-on-wellness-intermittent-fasting/  Take Control of Your Health: Expert Insights on Intermittent Fasting and Hormonal Balance with Cynthia Thurlow If you're feeling frustrated and defeated by your efforts to improve your overall health and wellness through various methods like dieting and exercising, only to see little to no results, then you are not alone! Despite your dedication, you may be experiencing a lack of progress, struggling with weight loss, or even feeling constantly fatigued. In today's episode, Cynthia Thurlow and I explore the transformative power of intermittent fasting for enhanced metabolic health and hormonal balance. We discuss her tips on clean fasting, managing cravings, and metabolic health. Brought to you by Netsuite by Oracle: Visit netsuite.com/passionstruck to defer payments of a FULL NetSuite implementation for six whole months. Brought to you by Lifeforce: Join me and thousands of others who have transformed their lives through Lifeforce's proactive and personalized approach to healthcare. Visit MyLifeforce.com today to start your membership and receive an exclusive $200 off. Brought to you by Indeed: Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at Indeed dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK. Brought to you by OneSkin. Get 15% off OneSkin with our code [PassionStruck] at #oneskinpod. Brought to you by Hello Fresh. Use code passion 50 to get 50% off plus free shipping!  --► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/  Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! --► Prefer to watch this interview: https://youtu.be/W0K4TXytQz0  --► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel Here: https://youtu.be/QYehiUuX7zs  Want to find your purpose in life? I provide my six simple steps to achieving it - passionstruck.com/5-simple-steps-to-find-your-passion-in-life/ Catch my interview with Marshall Goldsmith on How You Create an Earned Life: https://passionstruck.com/marshall-goldsmith-create-your-earned-life/  Watch the solo episode I did on the topic of Chronic Loneliness: https://youtu.be/aFDRk0kcM40  Want to hear my best interviews from 2023? Check out my interview with Seth Godin on the Song of Significance and my interview with Gretchen Rubin on Life in Five Senses. ===== FOLLOW ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m  Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/  Passion Struck is now on the AMFM247 broadcasting network every Monday and Friday from 5–6 PM. Step 1: Go to TuneIn, Apple Music (or any other app, mobile or computer) Step 2: Search for “AMFM247” Network

Today I talk with Cynthia Thurlow. We are diving deep into intermittent fasting and get into the benefits, myths, and crucial considerations. Cynthia is a nurse practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience in both emergency and cardiac medicine.  She is the CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness podcast.  Cynthia is one of the leading functional nutritionists and intermittent fasting experts, a two-time TEDx speaker and Cynthia just happens to be a best-selling author of the book Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45- Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging.  Today we discuss: Cynthia's story Hormones and intermittent fasting Who can benefit from intermittent fasting Caveats of intermittent fasting Gender considerations Cynthia's "3 buckets" of intermittent fasting (important concepts for women) Parasympathetic vs sympathetic importance Detoxification and stress Self-care strategies Thyroid considerations Fat adaptation Connect with Cynthia Thurlow: Visit her website: https://cynthiathurlow.com/ Get a copy of her bestselling book: https://amzn.to/3Bqqgfa Join her Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/CHTWellness/ Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_CynthiaThurlow Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/ Follow her on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow Everyday Wellness Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GRmQSxzZtbO0RtAeQl8gM?si=4e02d55dbae34073 Just a quick disclaimer that this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or be a substitute for medical advice from your practitioner. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking care because of anything you heard on the podcast or on my website. Schedule a Free Consultation on My Website: ⁠⁠https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ** Follow me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionalnursepractitioner/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ** Follow me on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYoSkehh4-qfo1asa-DEKDg⁠⁠⁠⁠ ** Follow me on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thefunctionalnursepractitioner⁠⁠ ** Level up your products: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ewg.org/ewgverified/⁠⁠⁠

Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 10 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 20 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. She was listed in Yahoo Finance as one of the, “21 Founders Changing the Way We do Business.” Cynthia hosts the Everyday Wellness podcast, considered one of "21 Podcasts To Expand Your Mind in 2021” by Business Insider. Her mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness, so they feel empowered to live their most optimal lives.  Register your FREE spot for our upcoming 7 day keto challenge. We start January 9th 2023! Sign up here: http://www.ketokampchallenge.com  / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Upgraded Formulas Upgraded Magnesium & Charge Electrolyte Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use KK15 at checkout for 15% off your order.  Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  The Modern American Lifestyle is Not Conducive to Wellness When comparing our bodies to people living in the 1970s, we notice a remarkable increase in obesity and a decline in overall health. Today, people experience metabolic disease and unhealthy insulin resistance at alarming rates. Since the fifties, conventional westernized food has become highly processed, hyper-palatable food full of ingredients our body doesn't know how to process. Seed oils and high fructose corn syrup are cheap and convenient for manufacturers, but they are highly damaging to our bodies, and we end up not getting the nutrients we need. Ultimately, excessive consumption of processed food leads to inflammation, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and metabolic disease. Poor Sleep and Movement Habits Create a Vicious Cycle of Stress In the past few years, modern Americans have experienced significant lifestyle changes in movement and sleep. To stay healthy, we need to move and leave our homes, but nowadays, it is possible to have everything delivered and become wholly isolated and sedentary. People stay up all night and sleep all day. They take drugs to help them wake up and also to help them sleep. This problem became more severe during the pandemic, and many Americans gained over 25 pounds. When people fail to manage their stress healthily, they only worsen things. Habits such as eating while standing and failing to connect with nature also perpetuate problems with sleep and energy levels. Waking when the sun rises, going to bed when it's dark out, and eating in alignment with circadian biology are the best practices to improve sleep and overall quality of life. Mapping Your Hormonal Cycle to Optimize Your Health Choices Women in their peak fertile years may be inclined to cruise along without paying attention to their cycle, but careful tracking is one of the best ways to optimize health. For example, keeping up with the progesterone-dominated segments of your cycle will help you understand when your body needs a break. Progesterone is like the sleepy mellow sister of estrogen, which may affect your workouts, energy, and cravings. About five to seven days before your menstrual cycle, you may need to watch your food intake better. Instead of pushing your body to do OrangeTheory or CrossFit six to seven days a week, this is a better time to focus on weight training, yoga, and pilates. Knowing when to rest and eat healthy foods during your cycle will reduce cravings, sleep problems, and other issues. Make Protein A Top Priority to Retain Muscles and Improve Insulin Sensitivity Besides avoiding highly processed foods, Thurlow recommends focusing on protein. Both men and women build the bulk of their lean muscle mass in their twenties and thirties. By forty, we begin to lose not only muscle mass but muscle strength as well. As we age, adipose tissue begins replacing our muscles, leading to insulin sensitivity. Protein helps to stimulate muscle protein synthesis, and hitting an adequate amount of protein is critically important for maintaining metabolic health. To maximize the effects of good nutrition, go for a ten to fifteen-minute walk after every meal because this will help your muscles absorb and retain glucose, which helps with insulin sensitivity. Recognizing and Adapting to Premenopausal Symptoms To conceptualize perimenopause, think of it as a sort of reverse puberty. When women first get their period, they usually do not menstruate regularly right away. Similarly, perimenopause may cause your cycle to become more irregular and, therefore, harder to track. Perimenopause occurs about ten to fifteen years before menopause, so between ages thirty-five and thirty-nine, women will begin to notice its effects. During this time, the ovaries do not produce as much progesterone. Our adrenal glands act as an emergency backup system for progesterone production, but perimenopause demands more from them, which can cause sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, and other symptoms. Thurlow recommends speaking with your healthcare provider about hormone therapy, which comes in many different forms to combat these symptoms.  [05:10] All about Cynthia [13:05] The Modern American Lifestyle is Not Conducive to Wellness [14:45] Poor Sleep and Movement Habits Create a Vicious Cycle of Stress [18:50] Mapping Your Hormonal Cycle to Optimize Your Health Choices [27:20] Make Protein A Top Priority to Retain Muscles and Improve Insulin Sensitivity [32:55] Recognizing and Adapting to Premenopausal Symptoms [51:50] Questions and Answers  Resources Mentioned In This Episode Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging: https://www.amazon.com/Cynthia-Thurlow/e/B098DJHRMT/ Cynthia's Website: https://cynthiathurlow.com/ Cynthia on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow Cynthia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHTWellness/ Cynthia's Podcast: https://cynthiathurlow.com/podcast/ Register your FREE spot for our upcoming 7 day keto challenge. 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Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting and nutrition expert, two-time TEDx speaker, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, and author of Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/237

Cynthia Thurlow, NP is the CEO and founder of Everyday Wellness Project and an international speaker.    Her second TED talk, “Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique”  has been viewed over 12 million times, and she has had 20 years of experience in all aspects of functional medicine including cardiology and emergency medicine.    She is also a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health, and has been featured on ABC, Fox 5, KLTA, CW Medium, Entrepreneur, and the Megyn Kelly Show.   Thurlow joins Dr. Trevor Cates to discuss her journey to an intermittent fasting lifestyle and the health difficulties that inspired her to change the way she eats. Thurlow also speaks about her new book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging.   Takeaways:  [2:35] How to use intermittent fasting as a strategy to work with your hormones as they fluctuate throughout the month [3:30] Thurlow speaks about how she structured her popular TEDX talk to make information about intermittent fasting more accessible to the audience [4:32] Thurlow explains the basics of intermittent fasting, focusing on eating fewer meals throughout the day [6:55] Thurlow discusses the outdated information regarding the “calories in-calories out” mindset, and why it does not work as efficiently as intermittent fasting [10:16] Insulin's effects on the body when following a typical American diet and eating frequently [12:39] The important roles of insulin, cortisol, and glucose in weight resistance in women [16:49] Why quitting snacks is an important first step in beginning intermittent fasting [20:40] Thurlow shares her recommendations for what to eat when breaking a fast [22:05] Thurlow breaks down her intermittent fasting routine   Mentioned in This Episode:  Cynthia Thurlow's Website Cynthia Thurlow's New Book Cynthia Thurlow's Podcast, Everyday Wellness Cynthia Thurlow's Instagram Cynthia Thurlow's Twitter Cynthia Thurlow's Facebook Group   Twitter: “Most Americans are stuck in this carbohydrate burning model, and that's where we start to see weight loss resistance, feeling hangry, lack of energy.”   “You have to stop snacking because that will force you to readjust your macros, your protein, fat, and carbohydrates, with your meals — and this is like ripping off a bandaid.”   “Men usually have an easier time with fasting because they're not dealing as much hormonal flux week to week, day to day, like menstruating women or women that are still getting a menstrual cycle every month”   “We are not just mini men — we have a lot of differences in our hormones, physiology and anatomy.”

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She's also the host of Everyday Wellness podcast, which was listed as "20 Podcasts That Will Help You Grow in 2020"  by Entrepreneur magazine.  Why Cynthia Loves Fasting For Women  If you do nothing else, eat less often. It can impact your metabolic health and is profoundly beneficial in many ways. Women have to fast differently; they are governed by fluctuating levels of hormones, at least until menopause. Cynthia is all about empowering you to embrace the typical way that your body is designed to thrive. Many people are looking to change the narrative about health and wellness. You don't have to spend $5,000 a year on supplements! Instead, it would help if you were the driver of change in your own life. Fasting is free, and it's one of the best tools to change your health.  Hormone Differences Depending on Your Cycle If you're a lean young woman, you want to be conservative with your fasting window because you just don't have a lot of extra stored fat to lose. Cycling women are prone to insulin resistance or have insulin resistance. Eating less often really can be nicely aligned with a women's menstrual cycle. The first two weeks of the menstrual cycle can be a time where a woman pushes their workouts. Along with that, you can push the fasting window. As you make the transition into the second half of your menstrual cycle, this is the time to do yoga, connect with nature, and do less intense forms of exercise. This is not the time to do an extended fast. Once you start bleeding, you can go back to your regular schedule. During menopause, if women dial in on the lifestyle choices, they have tremendous success. The Mistakes You Are Making With Fasting The first mistake people make is not getting enough sleep. If you are not sleeping throughout the night, then do not start fasting. Instead, you need to figure out why you are not sleeping. Next, you are being too restrictive with your fasts. We need to hit our proteins, fats, and non-starchy carbohydrates. However, many people are too rigid. It would help if you believed in the value of a refeeding day. Depending on where you are in your menstrual cycle, maybe it's time to add some root vegetables or squash. Cynthia broke her fast early today because she did a heavy lift day. Lean into what your body is telling you! Lastly, many people are exercising too much. Cynthia says you need to exercise smarter, not harder. Why Cynthia Loves Ketosis Cynthia loves the ability to have sustained energy and mental clarity. When you're in ketosis, you have more control than you thought you did. After all those years of being hangry and having energy slumps, you can finally take control back. In ketosis, people feel so much better. Cynthia loves the empowerment people feel during ketosis. Ketosis is all about harnessing how our bodies are intrinsically designed to thrive. Plus, you can feel the difference when you are in ketosis; it's a total game-changer for your health.  What We Talked About: [12:10] The affirmation that will change your life [17:30] Tip of the Day from Alina [19:20] About Cynthia Thurlow   [27:00] Why Cynthia loves fasting for women [30:00] Hormone differences depending on your cycle [43:20] Mistakes you are making with fasting [47:20] How much protein Cynthia aims for daily [51:30] Why Cynthia loves ketosis   [57:00] Question and Answers  Resources from this episode:  Check out Cynthia Thurlow's website: https://cynthiathurlow.com Follow Cynthia Thurlow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHTWellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-thurlow-50395a9/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow Pre-order Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593419316?/benazadi-20 Listen to Cynthia Thurlow | Fasting Mistakes You Should Stop Making Today, Benefits of a Continuous Glucose Monitor & More KKP: 313: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cynthia-thurlow-fasting-mistakes-you-should-stop-making/id1470779784?i=1000536283492&l=nb Listen to Cynthia Thurlow, Breakfast Is The Dumbest Meal of The Day, We Are Designed For Fasting, Tips For Achieving Youthful Skin - KKP: 153: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/1470779784/the-keto-kamp-podcast-with-ben-azadi/cynthia-thurlow-breakfast-is-the-dumbest-meal-of-the-day-we-are-designed-for-fasting-tips-for-achieving-youthful-skin-kkp-153 Listen to Cynthia Thurlow | Intermittent Fasting Tips to Help Your Body Heal KKP: 266: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-keto-kamp-podcast-with-ben-887420/episodes/cynthia-thurlow-intermittent-f-92295228 Join the Keto Kamp Academy: https://ketokampacademy.com/7-day-trial-a Watch Keto Kamp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh_MOM621MvpW_HLtfkLyQ Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  *Some Links Are Affiliates* // F O L L O W ▸ instagram | @thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2B1NXKW ▸ facebook | /thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2BVvvW6 ▸ twitter | @thebenazadi http://bit.ly/2USE0so ▸clubhouse | @thebenazadi Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. 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I've been practicing intermittent fasting for the past seven years and it's been one of the biggest game changers for me. I'm joined by nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow, and we get into how this method helps you maintain your energy, indulge in fewer cravings, and lower your blood glucose levels. Cynthia shares what inspired her to write her book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation, and how she found calmness in the chaos of her life in order to hit her deadline. We touch on intuitive eating, how the menstrual cycle comes into play with intermittent fasting, and where Cynthia recommends people start if they're curious about trying this method out.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Letting go of perfectionism  What Cynthia learned in the book writing process  How intermittent fasting can boost your mental and physical health  Creating sustainable lifestyle changes  How I've become less rigid and more intuitive with my food choices  Acknowledging that certain foods no longer serve you  The first steps to take to determine if intermittent fasting is a good fit for you    RESOURCES Thanks to Better Help for supporting Earn Your Happy. For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/lori.  Thanks to Indeed. Go to indeed.com/happy to redeem a $75 sponsored job credit.  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!   CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA Follow her: @cynthia_thurlow  Visit her website: cynthiathurlow.com  Buy her book: Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging  Listen to Everyday Wellness CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business   ABOUT CYNTHIA Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting and nutrition expert, and a two-time TEDx speaker. She leads numerous specialty fasting programs, has been featured on many well-known podcasts and is launching her book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation: IF45, in March 2022! 

Cynthia Thurlow (IG: @cynthia_thurlow_) is a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 10 million views for her second TEDx talk on intermittent fasting. With over 20 years experience in health and wellness, she is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health. Today we're discussing Cynthia's new book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging. If you're a woman interested in intermittent fasting, this comprehensive conversation is for you and how to go about getting the most from this practice. Men stick around, you'll take a lot away from this too. In this episode, we discuss: Debunking the myth: Intermittent fasting is unsafe for women What is intermittent fasting? The simple and slow approach to start fasting Are you metabolically flexible? Understanding what you can consume in a fasted state How to structure your meals after breaking a fast Cynthia's typical day of fasting + what she eats Will adding sugar substitutes to bitter drinks break a fast? The fasting benefits of spermidine and berberine What is autophagy? High intensity interval training (HIIT) can upregulate autophagy The benefits of C8 MCT oil + how to incorporate it into your diet How to use detox binders while fasting Cynthia's transition into health, wellness, and fasting What age does perimenopause start + common symptoms How to approach fasting as a woman going through perimenopause Fasting in menopause Why stress management is important The many health benefits of intermittent fasting The benefits of intermittent fasting & weight training The best snack recommendations (if needed) The differences between intermittent fasting for men vs women Show sponsors: Just Thrive

Join Jimmy today as he welcomes Cynthia Thurlow to the LLVLC Show. “Add in the diet industry that convinces us that the latest potion, pill, or powder is going to save us and it's a complete toxic recipe for ill health.” - Cynthia Thurlow   In this episode, Jimmy talks to a nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert named Cynthia Thurlow. Her brand new book INTERMITTENT FASTING TRANSFORMATION outlines ways to incorporate periods of not eating into your healthy diet and lifestyle changes. Cynthia specifically has a heart for women's health issues and helping them with their unique fasting needs. Listen in to Jimmy and Cynthia talk about a wide range of topics, including her viral TEDx talk that put her on the map, the writing process that went into penning her debut book, her thoughts on dry fasting and no salt fasting, the advantage of utilizing target good stress called hormesis, what her work as a cardiac nurse taught her about healthy living, and a whole lot more! Cynthia Thurlow on Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_ Get Cynthia's book Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Intermittent-Fasting-Transformation-Stubborn-Hormonal/dp/0593419316 Listen to Cynthia's Everyday Wellness on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-wellness/id1435214303

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Today's episode is proudly sponsored by Paleovalley and its 100% grass-fed beef and 100% pasture-raised turkey meat sticks, one of the choice snacks in my household.  Hurry and grab yours from Paleovalley.com and be sure to use code JOCKERS at checkout for an extra 15% off!     Today's episode is also proudly sponsored by Perfect Keto. Perfect Keto Cereal is a grain-free, keto-friendly cereal with ingredients you can actually trust. This treat is reminiscent of your childhood, with a satisfying crunch and value-added ingredients like collagen and MCTs. They use clean, minimal ingredient formulations backed by research, that are obsessively tested to be keto-friendly and delicious. No gluten, soy, added sugar, fillers, chemicals, or anything artificial.  Enjoy it any time, anywhere. Visit perfectketo.com/drj and use code JOCKERS at checkout to get 20% off your order today.   Men and women are created uniquely and, as such, we require different ways of caring for our health. In this episode, Cynthia Thurlow explains why fasting is done differently in men compared to women. Cynthia is an established thought leader in the intermittent fasting world with a special focus on creating unique programs for women's particular hormonal needs. Find out how fasting can be used to achieve and maintain great health.   “The beauty of being women is that our physiology guides us, but it also means we need to take extra steps to have fasting success.” - Cynthia Thurlow   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   In This Episode:   - Are you “ready” to fast? Timing is key when a woman leaps into her journey with the fasting lifestyle.   - Expect THESE challenges as a woman as you adapt to the fasting lifestyle – then prepare to vault over them.    - Fast every day?! Cynthia explains why that approach is foolish for lean women. Learn how often or how long they should fast instead.   - The SINGLE mistake many women make when it comes to fasting – and why you should ignore the fuss social media makes about it.   - Are you a strong type-A personality? Or do you not sleep through the night? Cynthia warns that this is NOT your time to start fasting.   - OMAD works great for some men but not for women. (We know, it's not fair!) Uncover why then find your own winning approach.   - Don't cut out protein! Dr. Jockers reiterates the risks of this deficiency over time and how intermittent fasting can help balance those risks.   Resources:   - Paleovalley Beef Sticks – Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off     - Perfect Keto Cereal - Use Code JOCKERS for 20% off   - Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging by Cynthia Thurlow - https://amzn.to/3LniBSt   Connect with Cynthia Thurlow:   - Website – https://cynthiathurlow.com   - Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/chtwellness   - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/   - Youtube – http://youtube.com/cynthiathurlow   - LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-thurlow-np-50395a9/   - Twitter – https://twitter.com/_CynthiaThurlow   Connect with Dr. Jockers:   - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/   - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers   - YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers   - Website – https://drjockers.com/   - If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/f

Lisa learns how to get a TEDx Talk and Amazing Health Tidbits with Cynthia Thurlow. Her website says it best: She's an intermittent fasting expert, nutrition educator, and nurse practitioner empowering women to live vibrant and healthy lives.      EPISODE SPONSOR:  https://www.ralstonfamilyfarms.com/     Ralston Family Farms YouTube Page:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCShnIyKbqdix6APk4bCVpuQ/featured     EPISODE RESOURCES:     www.cynthiathurlow.com      Cynthia's TEDx Talk from 2019. This is her second one. Her first one was on peri menopause: https://youtu.be/A6Dkt7zyImk     Her new book drops March 15, 2022: Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging by Cynthia Thurlow     Books: https://estrogenmatters.com     https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Wants-Fat-Prevent-Reverse-ebook/dp/B097XMY9VG     LISA'S LINKS:     Website:  lisafischersaid.com     For more information on group intermittent fasting  coaching with Lisa, email fasting@lisafischersaid.com     For more information on one-on-one or group health coaching with Lisa, email healthcoaching@lisafischersaid.com     If you are interested in starting a career as a health coach, click this link to find out more from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition:  https://geti.in/2QWxGmu     Podcast produced by clantoncreative.com

Nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow joins Squats and Margaritas to discuss her new book 'Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program For Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health and Slow Aging.'

Elle Russ chats with Cynthia Thurlow about her new book Intermittent Fasting Transformation: A 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging. Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 9.6 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show.  Cynthia hosts the Everyday Wellness podcast, considered one of "21 Podcasts To Expand Your Mind in 2021” by Business Insider. Her mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness, so they feel empowered to live their most optimal lives.   SELECTED LINKS: Cynthia Thurlow's Social Media Channels: Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Website: CynthiaThurlow.com ElleRuss.com

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Cynthia Thurlow. She is a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 10 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique).  With over 20 years' experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. She was listed in Yahoo Finance as one of the, “21 Founders Changing the Way We do Business.” Cynthia hosts the Everyday Wellness podcast, considered one of "21 Podcasts To Expand Your Mind in 2021” by Business Insider. Her mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness, so they feel empowered to live their most optimal lives. In this episode, Cynthia talks about the 45-day program she developed to help women lose stubborn weight and improve their hormonal health. We talk about some of the health myths circulating for decades. For instance, Cynthia reveals why breakfast is NOT the most important meal of the deal. Plus, Cynthia explains why you should not be snacking all day, every day. Tune in as we talk about the importance of oxytocin, how women should fast depending on their cycle, and how critical sleep is for overall health. Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com Free Keto Webinar: www.ketosismasterclass.com  -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use KETOKAMP15 at checkout for 15% off your order.  Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  [01:30] About The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging Pre-order Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593419316?/benazadi-20 Cynthia found that 60 days was a little too long, and 30 days was not enough. So 45 seemed to be the perfect way to get people to become fat-adapted.  This book is a labor of love because Cynthia wants women to have a blueprint for success.  Sadly, at least 88.2% of the population is metabolically inflexible. Now is the time to get healthier.  [04:10] Health Advice That Isn't True: Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal of The Day Breakfast is NOT the most important meal of the day.  Sadly, breakfast has turned into a dessert; it's one of the worst ways to start the day.  Instead, fast in the morning and allow your body to burn off stored energy.  If you want to eat breakfast, start with eggs!  Cynthia is a big fan of eggs, bacon, and avocado. Also, you can eat leftovers from the night before.    [08:15] Calories In, Calories Out – Does That Really Matter When It Comes To Health?  Calories are a measure of energy.  You should be more concerned about the choices of macronutrients that you consume.  Stop counting calories; start counting your carbohydrates. Start being conscientious about your protein intake and being conscientious about the quality of fats you're consuming. Worrying about calories has done us a tremendous disservice.  [11:05] Why It's A Bad Idea To Snack Throughout The Day   Many people still think that you need to eat for meal frequency to stoke your metabolism and keep your blood sugar stable. However, we are better off not evoking an insulin response throughout the day.  When we're frequently eating, we are not giving our digestive system time to break down food.  Meal frequency can be hugely problematic for people with imbalanced hormones.  Our bodies are designed to eat less often. To really optimize our health, we need to follow along with that. [14:15] The Differences Between Brown Fat and White Fat White fat is the typical fat that you think about. There's not a lot of activity; there's a lot of inflammation, cytokines, etc. Brown fat is fat that has mitochondria. There's a lot more energetic capacity.  When you're fasting, you can actually turn white fat into this more metabolically active mitochondrial-rich tissue. We want our fat to be as metabolically active as possible in a positive direction.  [16:30] The Freedom That Fasting Can Create In Your Life   When you are fat-adapted, you won't be focused on food.  Plus, there is a spiritual side of fasting.  Fasting is incorporated into all major religions. On so many levels, there is a lot more to fasting than people think.  Fasting will give you a clean slate every day.  [23:30] What You Need To Know About Oxytocin  Oxytocin is really an underappreciated hormone.  Oxytocin is a bonding hormone; also, it's an intimacy hormone. We want to have oxytocin throughout our day because oxytocin is an instant way to lower stress.  It's a stress-relieving hormone that brings us joy!  So, hug your loved ones and even your dogs to get a boost of oxytocin.  [32:40] Fasting and Eating Schedules When You're In Certain Phases of The Menstrual Cycle The follicular phase starts from the first day of your bleeding cycle, all the way up until ovulation. During the follicular phase, estrogen predominates, so you have a lot of energy, and you feel really good. This is when you can push your workouts and have a lot more insulin sensitivity. You have a lot more flexibility with your nutrition plan during this time, and you can do longer fasts. After ovulation is predominantly the luteal phase where progesterone predominates. Progesterone is a wonderful hormone, much like estrogen, but they need to be balanced with one another. During this part of your cycle, you can do more restorative exercises like yoga.  You should not be doing extended fasts during the five to seven days preceding your menstrual cycle. [36:30] Are You Sleeping Throughout The Night?  If you are not sleeping throughout the night, do not start fasting.  Remember, fasting is a stressor. If you add on stressors at the wrong time, it can be detrimental to your health.  So, fix your sleep quality before starting a fasting schedule.  This advice applies to both men and women.    [49:40] What Postmenopausal Women Should Pay Attention To When It Comes To Their Health Fasting for women at this stage can be particularly beneficial because they don't have to worry about a menstrual cycle.  Postmenopausal women and men are at a level playing field in the sense that there isn't as much hormonal fluctuation.  So, women can really capitalize on fasting during this stage of life.  Once you get your sleep dialed in, then you can get deliberate about a ketogenic diet.  AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode:  Check out Cynthia Thurlow's website: https://cynthiathurlow.com Follow Cynthia Thurlow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHTWellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-thurlow-50395a9/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow Pre-order Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593419316?/benazadi-20 Listen to Cynthia Thurlow | Fasting Mistakes You Should Stop Making Today, Benefits of a Continuous Glucose Monitor & More KKP: 313: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cynthia-thurlow-fasting-mistakes-you-should-stop-making/id1470779784?i=1000536283492&l=nb Listen to Cynthia Thurlow, Breakfast Is The Dumbest Meal of The Day, We Are Designed For Fasting, Tips For Achieving Youthful Skin - KKP: 153: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/1470779784/the-keto-kamp-podcast-with-ben-azadi/cynthia-thurlow-breakfast-is-the-dumbest-meal-of-the-day-we-are-designed-for-fasting-tips-for-achieving-youthful-skin-kkp-153 Listen to Cynthia Thurlow | Intermittent Fasting Tips to Help Your Body Heal KKP: 266: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-keto-kamp-podcast-with-ben-887420/episodes/cynthia-thurlow-intermittent-f-92295228 Join the Keto Kamp Academy: https://ketokampacademy.com/7-day-trial-a Watch Keto Kamp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh_MOM621MvpW_HLtfkLyQ Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com Free Keto Webinar: www.ketosismasterclass.com  -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use KETOKAMP15 at checkout for 15% off your order.  Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  *Some Links Are Affiliates* // F O L L O W ▸ instagram | @thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2B1NXKW ▸ facebook | /thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2BVvvW6 ▸ twitter | @thebenazadi http://bit.ly/2USE0so ▸clubhouse | @thebenazadi Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Ben Azadi disclaim responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. 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Lisa is joined by Cynthia Thurlow. NP who talks about her book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging, Cynthia is a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 10 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 20 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. She was listed in Yahoo Finance as one of the, “21 Founders Changing the Way We do Business.” Cynthia hosts the Everyday Wellness podcast, considered one of "21 Podcasts To Expand Your Mind in 2021” by Business Insider. Her mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness, so they feel empowered to live their most optimal lives. Book Description: Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging  Designed specifically for women, this individualized six-week intermittent fasting program is the sustainable solution to help you feel and look your absolute best. Based on the scientifically proven 16:8 fasting model, what makes this program unique is that it is geared toward your hormonal needs at every stage in life–whether you are cycling or in perimenopause, menopause, or beyond. Intermittent Fasting Transformation will help you:   •  lose weight steadily and burn fat without hunger, cravings, or plateaus–and keep it off   •  balance your hormones for better metabolic health and wellness, while easing symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause   •  experience a huge boost in physical and mental energy all day long   •  learn what foods best support weight loss, detoxification, and overall health   •  lift brain fog and help you sleep better   •  put aging in reverse . . . and so much more Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner and an internationally known women's health expert whose viral TEDx Talk has received more than 10 million views, developed this breakthrough plan after entering perimenopause in her forties. Intermittent fasting didn't just help her lose weight; she had more energy, fewer cravings, and lower blood glucose levels. Thurlow has now worked with thousands of women in her private practice to make her unique program of intermittent fasting work for them, too. With meal plans and 50 recipes, along with advice for supercharging your fast, this plan will transform your life, slow down the aging process, and help you reclaim your health and well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that intermittent fasting can literally transform your health in just 45 days? Learn how with two-time TEDx speaker and globally recognized intermittent fasting expert, Cynthia Thurlow, NP.  In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 3:25 What led Cynthia to become an expert in intermittent fasting  ⏰ 9:29 Intermittent fasting defined  ⏰ 13:18 The benefits of intermittent fasting ⏰ 16:49 How balancing hormones is the key  ⏰ 18:06 Intermittent fasting for lowering pain and inflammation ⏰ 23:53 Why women should approach intermittent fasting differently ⏰ 26:53 Cynthia's Upcoming book: Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45 Day Program For Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health and Slow Ageing ⏰  28:51 The ONE thing you can do today to upgrade your health Preorder Cynthia's book here:  https://cynthiathurlow.com/book/ Book mentioned by Cynthia about hormones and menopause: The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer's Disease by Lisa Mosconi, PhD Check out Cynthia'sBio: Cynthia Thurlow is a globally recognized expert in nutrition & intermittent fasting, highly sought after speaker, CEO and founder of Everyday Wellness Project. She's been a nurse practitioner for 20+ years, is a 2x TEDx speaker: her 2nd talk on intermittent fasting has been viewed over 7 million times. She has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW and in Medium and Entrepreneur. Cynthia was recently listed in Yahoo Finance as one of the “21 founders changing the way we do business.” She's also the host of Everyday Wellness podcast, which was listed as “20 podcasts that will help you grow in 2020”  by Entrepreneur magazine, and in Business Insider “21 podcasts to expand your mind in 2021.” Connect with Cynthia: Website: https://cynthiathurlow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow Twitter: https://twitter.com/_CynthiaThurlow  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1004505663061383  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-thurlow-50395a9 *****Full show notes and related resources can be found at: https://janehoganhealth.com/podcast Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until chronic pain and inflammation led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the most wonderful fine version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally. Learn more at https://janehoganhealth.com Create more peace and calm in your life with breathwork, meditation and affirmations with my Peaceful Pain Release audio bundle. Download here: https://go.janehoganhealth.com/audiobundle Want to become a Wonderful Fine Woman? Join the program for one month or as long as you like.  Learn more and sign up here: https://janehoganhealth.com/wonderfulfine Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janehoganhealth Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/janehoganhealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/janehoganhealth LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jane-hogan-5609b83a DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition before undertaking any diet, exercise, supplement, health program, or other procedure discussed in this podcast.