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Dr. Mindy Pelz explores the profound mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of fasting. She discusses how fasting can unlock the miracle within us, providing transformative effects on our health and well-being. Dr. Pelz delves into the incredible processes that occur within your body while fasting, unpacking ideal fasting durations, eating windows, and re-feeding. Dr. Pelz also addresses the emotional and spiritual dimensions of fasting, examining our relationship with food, the purification process during fasting, and strategies for healing from eating disorders.Moreover, she highlights the healing potential of extended fasting (7+ days) and emphasizes the importance of following a proper re-feeding protocol. She also reveals her Insights into hormonal differences between men and women as we age and the power of the post-menopausal woman. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books___________0:00 Intro 1:59 How Mindy Discovered the Power of Fasting6:30 Modern Living Ruins Our Health 12:21 How Your Body Heals While Fasting16:51 Ideal Fasting Protocol (3-5 Days)19:15 Shrinking Your Eating Window (Daily Protocol)20:40 Avoid These Foods at All Costs23:27 What’s Going on Inside Your Body When You Fast25:48 Our Emotional Relationship to Food & Eating Disorders29:26 Spiritual & Mental Purification During Fasting38:28 Minerals to Take to Support a Fast41:33 Healing Chronic Disease Through Long Fasts (7+ days)44:21 Re-Feeding Protocol: (Don’t Skip This Step!)48:10 Dopamine & Sugar Addictions51:06 The Danger of Artificial Sweeteners53:59 Insulin Resistance54:46 Menopause & The Intelligence of the Body57:36 The Power of the Post-Menopausal Woman1:07:44 People Pleasing & Taking Your Power Back1:14:12 Advice for Women Going Through This1:17:31 A Closer Look at Hormones1:21:41 Difference Between Men & Women’s Cycles1:24:49 Fasting as a Woman: Timing it With Your Cycle1:26:31 Getting Your Period Back1:29:46 The Rise of Infertility1:33:30 What We're Missing in the Modern World1:38:51 Muscle Mass’ Impact on Longevity1:41:09 Anti-Aging is Misleading Us1:43:38 Your Body Knows: Our Inherent Intelligence1:47:56 Gaining a Greater Understanding of the Body1:51:32 Finding Health and Fulfillment in Life1:58:42 Conclusion___________Dr. Mindy Pelz is a world-renowned women’s health expert on a mission to empower women to Believe in their Bodies! Her high-profile clients include entertainer LeAnn Rimes, former race car driver Danica Patrick and popular influencer Jesse Itzler. She is a bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl (top-selling release of 2023 from Hay House Publishing) and The Menopause Reset. Her podcast, “The Resetter Podcast,” is ranked within Apple’s top 20 category of leading U.S. science podcasts, and routinely features top guests including LeAnn Rimes, Danica Patrick, Lisa Bilyeu, Miesha Tate, Cynthia Thurlow, Sheri Salata, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, Max Lugavere, and many others. Her Youtube channel has garnered over 60 million lifetime views. She holds a BS degree from the University of Kansas and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. ___________Know ThyselfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/Website: https://www.knowthyself.oneClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKgListen to all episodes on Audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927André DuqumInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/
