About this episode

Dr. Mindy Pelz discusses the science behind belly fat and fasting, challenging traditional weight loss myths.

This episode is brought to you by the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Primal Tallow Soaps & Balms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Is your body "broken," or is it actually performing a brilliant survival mechanism? In this episode, Dr. Mindy Pelz, the pioneering author of Fast Like a Girl and Age Like a Girl, joins us to break down the traditional "calories in, calories out" myth. Referencing her years of clinical experience and metabolic research, Dr. Pelz explains why belly fat is often a protective response to hormonal imbalances rather than a lack of willpower. From the specific biochemical triggers of a 36-hour fast to the "Violin and Kazoo" analogy of women’s hormonal health, this conversation provides the clarity needed to optimize your biology at any age. In This Episode, We Reveal: - The Autophagy Reset: A scientific breakdown of how to double cellular "cleanup" and the specific fasting windows required to initiate stem cell rejuvenation. - The Brilliance of Belly Fat: Why your body stores fat around the midsection as a protective measure against cortisol and insulin, and how to signal to your brain that it’s safe to release it. - The 36-Hour Healing Protocol…

People in this episode

Host: Rina Ahluwalia

Guest: Dr. Mindy Pelz

Topics covered

• belly fat
• hormonal health
• fasting
• metabolic flexibility
• caloric intake myth
• autophagy

Keywords

• belly fat
• fasting methods
• hormonal imbalances
• metabolic research
• calories in calories out
• autophagy reset
• 36-hour fast

Sponsors

Primal Tallow Soaps & Balms

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Primal Tallow Soaps & Balms

Books & works: Fast Like a Girl, Age Like a Girl

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