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Mar 2025
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#43 Fasting: A Forgotten Supertool

Sara Shabana
About this episode

In this episode from The Sara Shabana Show, I take you on a journey into the deeper meaning of fasting—not as a religious obligation, not as a trendy diet, but as a forgotten superpower for mastering ourselves. Inspired by Ramadan and other fasting traditions around the world, I explore how fasting has always been more than just abstaining from food.


Key Takeaways:

  • Why fasting is not about deprivation but empowerment.
  • What delayed gratification teaches us about success and resilience.
  • How fasting strengthens willpower and emotional discipline.
  • How to use fasting as a tool for deeper self-awareness and connection.

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