Rethinking Fasting: Myths, Metabolism, Hormones & Grace | Cynthia Thurlow

In this episode, Dr. Will Cole sits down with Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner, bestselling author, and host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, to talk about the evolution of fasting, metabolism, and women’s health. Cynthia shares how her views on fasting have shifted since her viral TED Talk that reached over 15 million people, and why flexibility, nourishment, and muscle preservation are key to metabolic health. They discuss the difference between intermittent fasting and “digestive rest,” the truth about OMAD (one-meal-a-day) fasting, and how to approach fasting through every stage of womanhood - from menstruation to menopause. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.

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