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Aug 2024
1h 6m

Fasting for Mental Clarity, Energy, and ...

Lori Harder | YAP Media
About this episode

If you want a thriving business - you HAVE to be thriving as a CEO. In this episode, Dr. Mindy Pelz, a fasting expert and women's health advocate, breaks down why we need to stop fasting like men, as women. At age 43, despite her best efforts, she found her health declining, which is what led her to discover the power of fasting (when done right.) She shares tips to manage stress, get better sleep, and increase your motivation to accomplish your goals. Let’s dive into ways to balance your hormones, gain mental clarity, and hear Dr. Mindy’s thoughts on hormone replacement therapy.



HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 How your health as a CEO impacts the growth of your business. 

04:45 What Dr. Mindy discovered when every other health hack stopped working. 

07:30 The biggest benefits you’ll feel when you start fasting.

09:00 What causes your body to switch from sugar burning to fat burning mode?

11:45 The best time of your cycle women should be fasting. 

13:15 The history and spiritual aspects of fasting.

18:15 Expert fasting tips (especially for first-timers).

23:00 How to optimize fasting for different hormonal phases in a woman's menstrual cycle.

33:15 The impact of fasting on mood and motivation. 

37:15 The benefits of aligning your lifestyle and activities with your hormonal fluctuations.

44:00 Tips on optimizing your sleep when fasting.

48:00 ONE thing you need to improve your sugar and fat burning states.



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