Fasting & Health Expert: Tune Into Your Body's Natural Power To Heal
Rich Roll
Jul 31, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Fast in sync with your menstrual cycle for optimal health
Women should utilize fasting in the first half of their cycle when estrogen is dominant, but avoid it the week before their period to support progesterone production.
Limit exercise to manage cortisol and prevent weight gain
For women, over-exercising can raise cortisol levels, making the body more insulin resistant and signaling it to store more fat.
Understand carb cravings before your period due to insulin resistance
A woman's body becomes more insulin resistant the week before her period because it needs more glucose to produce progesterone, which explains intense carb cravings.
Balance hormones by managing oxytocin and cortisol levels
Oxytocin calms cortisol, which helps balance insulin, which in turn regulates the sex hormones estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
Experience fasting benefits as a natural alternative to Ozempic
The positive effects of Ozempic, like reduced hunger and fat burning, are very similar to what a fasting lifestyle achieves naturally by producing ketones.
Unlock unique benefits with longer fasting durations
Different fasting lengths trigger unique benefits, such as autophagy at 17 hours, stubborn fat burning at 36 hours, and a full immune system reset at 72 hours.
Embrace menopause as a neurochemical upgrade for authenticity
Menopause is a neurochemical upgrade where the brain creates new neural pathways, leading women to become more authentic and less tolerant of things that don't serve them.
Recognize fat as your body's protective mechanism
Excess body fat is not a sign of being undisciplined, but rather your body's intelligent way of safely storing excess glucose and toxins to protect your vital organs.
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