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How My Opinion of Fasting Changed After Talking to Dr. Jason Fung

August 10, 2026

I’ve been teaching fasting for years, but this conversation with Dr. Jason Fung made me rethink a few things.Dr. Fung joins me to share how his thinking has evolved since publishing The Obesity Code, including what newer research suggests about longer fasts and why modified fasting may be more useful than many people realize.We talk about whether a strict water-only fast is always necessary, how fasting aids such as bone broth, avocado, or olives may help someone continue longer, and why usin...

The 5 Weight-Loss Lies Keeping Women Stuck

August 05, 2026

For decades, women have been taught to lose weight by eating less, doing more cardio, and watching the number on the scale.But losing weight is not always the same as becoming healthier.In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy breaks down a recent meta-analysis showing that adults between 60 and 75 years old were able to lose body fat, gain lean muscle, improve blood pressure, and build functional strength through resistance training.She also challenges five of the most persistent weight-loss myths wo...

Why Creativity Belongs in Your Health Routine with Dr. Daisy Fancourt

August 03, 2026

Most women know they should move their bodies, eat well, and protect their sleep. But creativity rarely makes the list.In this conversation, Dr. Mindy sits down with Dr. Daisy Fancourt to explore the growing body of research showing that art is far more than entertainment or decoration. Music, reading, dancing, crafting, storytelling, and even spending time with a painting can affect stress, mood, cognition, connection, and the nervous system.Daisy explains why creative activities can help th...