A grounded, compassionate conversation to help you stay steady during the chaotic in-between week of the holidays.

Episode #237

🎙️ This strange, stretchy week between Christmas and New Year's can feel like everything is falling apart — but it doesn't have to.

Terri and Megan share practical, mindset-supportive strategies to help you stay steady, release all-or-nothing thinking, and reconnect with the foundational skills that keep you moving forward.

👉 What you'll learn:

• Why one meal, one day, or one week cannot ruin your journey
• How to recognise and break the "smash the other three tyres" mindset
• What recovery really looks like (and how to start immediately)
• How TRE and foundational skills can stabilise your holiday rhythm
• How to redefine consistency during busy or chaotic periods
• Strategies for traditions, social events, cravings, and stress
• How to modify your fasting plan without abandoning it

Terri and Megan talk through the messy, in-between week after Christmas — a time when routines fall apart and all-or-nothing thinking creeps in. They explain why no single event can undo your progress, how to recover quickly, and how to redefine consistency in a way that feels doable and grounding. This episode offers steady, compassionate guidance for anyone feeling overwhelmed during the holidays.

📝 The transcript for this episode is available on our website:
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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 — Introduction

00:24 — Terri sets the tone for this unique week of the year

01:50 — Why people dread the week between Christmas and New Year

02:24 — "One week won't ruin your journey"

03:25 — All-or-nothing thinking and why it derails progress

05:50 — TRE and foundational habits as stabilisers

07:19 — The mindset of recovery vs. self-punishment

11:57 — Smashing the "other three tyres": the trap of shame

14:54 — Recovery in action: real community stories

15:43 — Redefining consistency during holiday chaos

19:11 — Modified expectations and realistic planning

20:54 — Shifting traditions away from food

27:02 — Emotional ties to holiday foods

30:58 — Creating new memories that aren't food-dependent

34:03 — Finding non-food forms of comfort and self-care

38:25 — Breaking the belief that holiday choices define you

41:00 — Closing thoughts + reassurance

⚠️ 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.

A heartfelt conversation on self-trust, mindset shifts, and healing without pressure.

Episode #236

🎙️ What if the real breakthrough isn't in doing more, but in finally slowing down enough to listen to your body?

In this warm and encouraging conversation, Coach Amy sits down with TFM Community member Alicia Peters, whose journey through perimenopause, weight gain, and frustration eventually led her to profound mindset change. Alicia opens up about releasing comparison, embracing TRE as her foundation, and learning to work with — not against — her body's signals.

👉 What you'll learn:

• Why slowing down can sometimes create more healing than pushing harder
• How Alicia broke free from comparison and perfectionism
• The mindset shifts that helped her stay consistent and kind to herself
• Why TRE became her anchor — even before longer fasts
• How to partner with your body during perimenopause and metabolic change
• The practical strategies and self-talk that helped Alicia keep going

📝 The transcript for this episode is available on our website:
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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

00:24 Amy shares Alicia's background and why her story matters

01:46 Welcoming Alicia

03:00 What brought Alicia to The Fasting Method

06:42 Creativity, coping, and finding new outlets

08:48 The mindset shifts that changed everything

11:41 Learning to partner with her body

14:05 The power of community and group support

17:39 Comparison, TRE, and redefining progress

20:21 Alicia's fasting evolution

26:40 How her way of eating has changed

28:15 Alicia's biggest non-scale victories

31:03 Health improvements: blood pressure, A1C, confidence

34:24 Overcoming derailing moments with "the next best thing"

38:08 What's next for Alicia

39:05 Alicia's advice for anyone just starting

40:05 What she would tell her earlier self

41:04 Closing reflections from Coach Amy

⚠️ 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.

How mindset, hunger management, and practical tools can make fasting easier and more sustainable.

Episode #235

🎙️ Building healthy habits and a strong mindset is far more important than relying on willpower. If fasting feels like a battle of will, you've already lost. In this episode, Jason, Megan, and Terri talk about why mindset and hunger management shape your long-term success far more than "perfect" fasting. They explore how simple tools can help you stay consistent, reduce overwhelm, and make fasting feel more doable rather than more difficult.

You'll hear why hunger isn't just physical, the role of emotional and social hunger cues, and how real-food tools — like bone broth, herbal and green teas, and structured support — can help you ride out hunger waves. They also discuss how the monthly 5-Day Reset fast in the TFM Community gives people a safe, structured way to practise consistency, reduce inflammation, feel better, and build confidence. Aeira products feature as supportive aids, helping fasters access high-quality bone broth and teas conveniently in real life.

👉 What you'll learn:

• Why mindset and habit-building matter more than willpower or calorie counting

• The different types of hunger and how to work with them, not fight them

• How tools like bone broth and teas can make fasting easier and more sustainable

• Why Aeira bone broth and teas were developed as convenient, high-quality fasting tools

• How the 5-Day Reset supports hunger management, consistency, and reduced inflammation

• The importance of structure, community, and simple habits for long-term success

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⏰ Timestamps

00:00 – Why mindset matters more than willpower

00:40 – Understanding hunger beyond the physical

02:00 – The role of habits and emotional triggers

05:40 – Why "training wheels" and fasting tools are not cheating

09:30 – Aeira bone broth: convenience, quality, and satiety

14:20 – Teas, catechins, COMT, and gentle hunger support

20:10 – Making fasting easier with real-life tools

24:00 – The structure and science of the 5-Day Reset

30:10 – Community benefits and building sustainable habits

37:20 – Inflammation, energy, and what people notice during Reset fasts

43:40 – "Clean vs dirty fast" myths and why tools still offer real benefits

49:00 – Looking ahead to more on The Hunger Code

📄 The transcript for this episode is available on our website:

https://www.thefastingmethod.com/podcasts/

🤝 Connect With Us

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

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FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork

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

⚠️ 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.