Fasting Isn't Always the Answer. Here's How to Know When It Is.

S7E350 - Fasting Isn't Always the Answer. Here's How to Know When It Is.

Published: July 8, 2026

Duration: 31:15

For years we've been told that if fasting is good, then fasting longer must be better.


That simply isn't true.

Fasting is one of the most powerful healing tools we have, but it's also a stressor. Like exercise, the benefits don't come from the stress itself. They come from how well your body recovers afterward.


In this solo episode, Dr. Mindy explains how to tell whether fasting is supporting your metabolism or pushing your nervous system beyond its limits. You'll learn the five green lights that signal your body is adapting...