131. The Surprising Truth I Learned From Fasting for 24 Hours

Today’s episode is a real time reflection on something I have never done before, a full 24 hour fast. Not for weight loss, not for discipline, but out of curiosity and a desire to understand the experience firsthand.

I share why I chose to try it, what the research suggests about potential benefits, and why fasting is not always appropriate for many women, especially those in peri and post menopause.

More importantly, I talk about what surprised me most, how much of our eating is tied to boredom, stress, and habit rather than true hunger, and how removing food for a short window created more awareness, focus, and mental clarity than I expected.

This episode is not about telling you what to do. It is about helping you think more deeply about your patterns, your habits, and your relationship with food and your body.