Dr. Mindy Pelz explores the profound mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of fasting. She discusses how fasting can unlock the miracle within us, providing transformative effects on our health and well-being. Dr. Pelz delves into the incredible processes that occur within your body while fasting, unpacking ideal fasting durations, eating windows, and re-feeding. Dr. Pelz also addresses the emotional and spiritual dimensions of fasting, examining our relationship with food, the purification process during fasting, and strategies for healing from eating disorders. Moreover, she highlights the healing potential of extended fasting (7+ days) and emphasizes the importance of following a proper re-feeding protocol. She also reveals her Insights into hormonal differences between men and women as we age and the power of the post-menopausal woman. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 0:00 Intro 1:59 How Mindy Discovered the Power of Fasting 6:30 Modern Living Ruins Our Health 12:21 How Your Body Heals While Fasting 16:51 Ideal Fasting Protocol (3-5 Days) 19:15 Shrinking Your Eating Window (Daily Protocol) 20:40 Avoid These Foods at All Costs 23:27 What’s Going on Inside Your Body When You Fast 25:48 Our Emotional Relationship to Food & Eating Disorders 29:26 Spiritual & Mental Purification During Fasting 38:28 Minerals to Take to Support a Fast 41:33 Healing Chronic Disease Through Long Fasts (7+ days) 44:21 Re-Feeding Protocol: (Don’t Skip This Step!) 48:10 Dopamine & Sugar Addictions 51:06 The Danger of Artificial Sweeteners 53:59 Insulin Resistance 54:46 Menopause & The Intelligence of the Body 57:36 The Power of the Post-Menopausal Woman 1:07:44 People Pleasing & Taking Your Power Back 1:14:12 Advice for Women Going Through This 1:17:31 A Closer Look at Hormones 1:21:41 Difference Between Men & Women’s Cycles 1:24:49 Fasting as a Woman: Timing it With Your Cycle 1:26:31 Getting Your Period Back 1:29:46 The Rise of Infertility 1:33:30 What We're Missing in the Modern World 1:38:51 Muscle Mass’ Impact on Longevity 1:41:09 Anti-Aging is Misleading Us 1:43:38 Your Body Knows: Our Inherent Intelligence 1:47:56 Gaining a Greater Understanding of the Body 1:51:32 Finding Health and Fulfillment in Life 1:58:42 Conclusion ___________ Dr. Mindy Pelz is a world-renowned women’s health expert on a mission to empower women to Believe in their Bodies! Her high-profile clients include entertainer LeAnn Rimes, former race car driver Danica Patrick and popular influencer Jesse Itzler. She is a bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl (top-selling release of 2023 from Hay House Publishing) and The Menopause Reset.  Her podcast, “The Resetter Podcast,” is ranked within Apple’s top 20 category of leading U.S. science podcasts, and routinely features top guests including LeAnn Rimes, Danica Patrick, Lisa Bilyeu, Miesha Tate, Cynthia Thurlow, Sheri Salata, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, Max Lugavere, and many others. Her Youtube channel has garnered over 60 million lifetime views.  She holds a BS degree from the University of Kansas and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.  ___________ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/