Episode #225

In this powerful Member Transformation episode, Coach Terri sits down with Kirsten Hopkinson to explore how fasting has become more than just a weight-loss tool—it’s reshaped her identity, health, and outlook on life.

Kirsten shares how she’s lost 50 pounds since joining The Fasting Method, lowered her A1C from pre-diabetic to healthy range, and discovered the deeper “why” driving her journey. From morning walks and mindset shifts to overcoming old habits and finding strength in community support, Kirsten’s story is about creating sustainable change and living with purpose.

If you’re ready to move beyond diets and into a lifestyle of self-care, resilience, and transformation, this conversation will inspire you to take the next step.

✨ Ready to start your own transformation? Join The Fasting Method Community today and get the tools, coaching, and support you need to create lasting change.

https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

01:22 Starting the Journey

02:45 What’s Different This Time

04:25 Finding a North Star

07:11 Power of Community

11:09 Struggles & Support

15:47 Beyond Fasting

17:35 Letting Go of Numbing Tools

19:13 Feeling Big Emotions

21:46 Transformation Beyond the Scale

23:19 Advice for Beginners

27:31 Picturing the Future

28:34 Redefining Self-Care

29:16 Closing Thoughts

Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Episode #224

In this Turbo Talk, Coach Terri Lance explores three powerful mindset shifts that can make all the difference in your fasting and health journey.

Instead of treating fasting as a quick fix, Terri invites you to reframe it as part of a self-care practice, pair it with supportive lifestyle choices, and address the deeper relationship with food that often drives our health struggles.

She offers practical insights into:

• Why fasting alone isn’t enough
• How true self-care goes beyond indulgence
• How creating joy and fulfillment in your life can reduce the pull of emotional eating

✨ If you’re ready to move from simply “doing fasting” to truly transforming your health and well-being, this episode is for you.

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Introduction: Why fasting isn’t a magic bullet

00:50 Mindset #1: This journey is about self-care, not self-punishment

05:30 Rethinking what real self-care looks like (beyond coffee treats and takeout)

12:00 Mindset #2: Fasting is powerful, but it needs support from lifestyle choices

18:30 Why focusing only on fasting can backfire

22:00 The role of nutrition, movement, and rest in amplifying fasting’s benefits

26:30 Mindset #3: Addressing your relationship with food

32:00 Why food has become our coping tool for stress, boredom, and lack of joy

36:00 Building joy, fulfillment, and creativity as alternatives to emotional eating

41:00 Closing reflections: Fasting as part of true life transformation

Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Episode #222

This week, Terri sits down with Coach Amy Medling for a hopeful, no-nonsense conversation about creating hormonal harmony in menopause and post-menopause. You’ll learn how to decode common symptoms, calm the chaos naturally, and build sustainable habits that boost energy, mood, and metabolism.

Amy shares her Six Pillars of Hormone Healing in Menopause and Beyond—a simple, empowering framework you can start using today.

She shares practical tips, mindset shifts, and encouraging stories that remind you: midlife isn’t a cliff, it’s a launchpad.

Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

Explore the TFM Community with a 7-Day FREE TRIAL

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:20 Pain points of menopause and 6-pillar framework to help

03:15 What is menopause?

05:57 Pillar #1: Fasting

10:08 Promotion

11:22 Pillar #2: Sleep

13:28 Alcohol and coffee

17:02 Pillar #3: Nervous system and cortisol regulation

20:49 Pillar #4: Movement to build muscle and stability

23:54 Pillar #5: Nourishing nutrition

28:04 Pillar #6: Mindset and identity

30:34 Focus on the micro wins

31:33 Future-self practice

Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Episode #221

As September rolls in, Terri and Heather invite you to embrace a “back-to-school” mindset—because it’s the perfect season for fresh starts.

In this week’s episode, they share practical strategies to recommit to your weight-loss and health journey, fine-tune what’s working, and leave behind what isn’t. Whether you’ve hit a plateau or just need a renewed sense of motivation, this episode will help you step into fall with clarity, confidence, and a plan that feels doable.

Terri’s new coaching program, Beyond Knowing: Living Your Transformation, starts September 16th. Places are limited to 25, so make sure to secure your place today.

https://www.thefastingmethod.com/beyond-knowing-living-your-transformation/

Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

Explore the TFM Community with a 7-Day FREE TRIAL

https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/

Book a complimentary 15-minute coaching intake assessment with one of the TFM coaches

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:30 September as a fresh start, like the new school year

05:26 We are works in progress

07:00 Breaking your goal up into manageable chunks

12:39 Promotion - Beyond Knowing: Living Your Transformation

13:53 Two biggest reasons for failure to reach goals

15:28 Start with a base level of skills and build from there

19:14 September - recommit, audit, and refine

20:46 Pace and keeping records

25:18 Commit to consistency

31:44 Progress not perfection

Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Episode #220

In this week’s episode, Terri teams up with Coach Lisa Chance to share their favorite reads beyond the must-have TFM titles from Jason Fung and Megan Ramos. As the host of TFM’s weekly Community Book Club, Lisa highlights top Community favorites and gives you a sneak peek at what’s coming up next. Whether you’re looking for fresh insights, practical strategies, or just some inspiration to keep you motivated, this conversation is full of great recommendations to round out your fasting and wellness journey.

Terri’s new coaching program, Beyond Knowing: Living Your Transformation, starts September 16th. Places are limited to 25, so make sure to secure your place today.

https://www.thefastingmethod.com/beyond-knowing-living-your-transformation/

Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

Explore the TFM Community with a 7-Day FREE TRIAL

https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/

Book a complimentary 15-minute coaching intake assessment with one of the TFM coaches

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:22 Terri and Lisa share their favorite books

Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Episode #219

In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community:

1. I realize the relationship between bitters, incretins, and autophagy is more complex than a direct cause-and-effect relationship. The incretin response doesn’t directly “promote” autophagy - it primarily regulates blood sugar and satiety. Autophagy is mainly triggered by nutrient scarcity and low insulin levels, not by bitter compounds themselves. Can you weigh-in on using bitter greens during this reset? [16:07]
2. I have had some success lowering weight a couple times using fasting and time restricted eating but the weight creeps back up after a while even with doing TRE. What's nice is that I can get it to go back down again with discipline. I'm wondering what scientific evidence exists that your body set weight can successfully be reset for the long term as mine holds for a while but then wants to creep up and if there's a foolproof method to resetting your body set weight? [19:26]
3. Your kidney patients who are T2D and close to needing dialysis, but are skinny, I’m assuming they need to fast for about a year to reverse the kidney damage, but how do they do it with so little fat mass? [26:56]
4. I know that vitamin D is fat soluble and best taken with a meal. I’ve also heard that all supplements are better absorbed when taken with a meal. Is this true? What timeframe is considered “with a meal”? Is it before, during or after the meal? Is vitamin D a stimulant and can disrupt sleep so best taken in the morning? [30:32]
5. How do you rate the risk of new gallstones formation if a patient already has one or more when it comes to fasting protocols? [33:46]

Links:

Dr. Fung’s YouTube video, 5 Ways to Naturally Boost the Ozempic Effect

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le3Ifc7D5Vk&t=2s

Gallstones discussed on TFM Podcast #171

https://www.thefastingmethod.com/fasting-qa-with-dr-jason-fung-gallstones-and-fasting-high-ketones-persistent-high-blood-sugar-and-more/

Please note that you need to be a member of the TFM Community to submit questions to the Q&A webinars with Dr. Fung but you can submit questions to our regular Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

Explore the TFM Community with a 7-Day FREE TRIAL

https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/

Book a complimentary 15-minute coaching intake assessment with one of the TFM coaches

https://www.thefastingmethod.com/coaching/

Connect With Us

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Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingMethod

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:49 Introducing TFM’s new 5-Day Fasting Reset

16:07 Bitter greens

19:26 Body set weight

26:56 Reversing kidney disease possible?

30:32 Timing of taking fat-soluble vitamins

30:32 Gallstones

Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Episode #218

In this week’s Turbo Talk episode, Terri gets real about a truth we often overlook—every goal has a price tag. Whether it’s time, money, energy, risk, comfort, or emotional resilience, every transformation requires an investment.

Terri challenges you to ask yourself three powerful questions:
💡 What do you truly want?
💰 What is it worth to you?
🔥 What are you willing to invest to make it happen?

This is your invitation to step into honest self-inquiry—and to stop waiting for change to happen without currency on the table. If you’re ready for results, this episode will help you clarify the cost of your commitment—and whether you're truly ready to pay it.

🚀 Take the first step! Book your free 15-minute intake assessment with one of the TFM coaches

👉 https://www.thefastingmethod.com/coaching/

Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com

Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs

Explore the TFM Community with a 7-Day FREE TRIAL

https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/

Connect With Us

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastingmethod/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingMethod

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Introducing Terri’s Turbo Talks

01:07 Things we want vs what we are willing to pay for them

02:41 How this currency exchange impacts health improvements

04:08 Embracing discomfort and taking control of change

05:48 What is it that you really want?

07:34 What currency are you willing to invest?

09:32 Promotion for TFM Coaching

10:58 What currency would you exchange for better sleep?

12:02 “Costs” of fasting

15:16 Ferrari analogy

17:15 What currency would you invest for a healthy body?

18:34 Sometimes it’s hard to commit to the investment

21:00 Lessons to learn from ‘My 600-Pound Life’

22:44 Goals have costs. It’s just a reality!

24:09 Remember… You are worth the investment

Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.