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Jul 1
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Hot Topic: The Power of Community

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Episode #211

In this week's episode, Megan and Heather discuss what is at the heart of The Fasting Method - community. They both share their own experiences of thinking they could go it alone, only to discover that the crucial piece they were missing was the support they could get from (and give to) others. 

 

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:54 No ‘one size fits all’ protocol

02:40 Importance of human connection

03:33 Where the magic is

05:22 History of The Fasting Method

09:51 How Heather’s experience changed after she joined TFM

10:30 The kind of person who joins TFM

15:40 A look inside the TFM Community

16:57 What to expect from live meetings

20:28 The benefit of mixing experience levels

25:23 Take the shortcut!

27:12 No dogma here!

31:40 Marinate in it!

32:49 Motivation

34:26 Coaches struggle too

37:35 Heather’s Weight-Loss Workshop

 

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.

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