{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Re-Release: How to Fast Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz","description":"Fasting gets talked about a lot\u2026 but most people still don\u2019t understand why it works or how to do it in a way that actually feels sustainable (especially if you\u2019re a woman navigating stress, hormones, and a busy life). In this episode of the ReThink Health Paleo Podcast, I\u2019m joined by fasting expert Dr. Mindy Pelz, who breaks down the science in a way that\u2019s clear, empowering, and surprisingly doable. We talk about why your body has two fuel systems, how fasting helps you switch between them, and what starts to happen in the body at key milestones like 13\u201315 hours, 17 hours, 24 hours, and beyond. You\u2019ll also learn why fasting can feel amazing for some people, terrible for others, and how to train your body to fast safely instead of forcing it. Most importantly, Dr. Mindy shares practical ways to get started, plus how women can fast in a way that sustainably supports their hormones. You\u2019ll learn: Where the fasting sweet spot window is for autophagy, your body\u2019s cellular \u201ccleanup mode\u201d The incredible benefits of fasting for up to 24 hours  Why some people experience a \u201cfasting high\u201d  Why women may need to fast differently depending on where they are in their cycle How to start if you \u201ccan\u2019t fast\u201d (and why you may have experienced issues in the past) Simple strategies to ride out hunger waves without white-knuckling Other easy ways to support autophagy beyond fasting If you\u2019ve ever wondered whether fasting is actually safe, effective, or \u201cfor you,\u201d this episode will help you understand the science and find a rhythm that supports your energy, metabolism, brain, and hormones. Helpful Resources Paleovalley Essential Electrolytes >>> Support easier fasting and better energy with clean hydration\u2014save up to 20% on Paleovalley Essential Electrolytes. ","author_name":"ReThink Health with Dr. Autumn Smith","author_url":"https:\/\/paleovalley.com","html":"