The Energy Balance Podcast

BV #32: Why Health Experts Are Quitting Fasting

September 3, 2026·1h 18m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide 
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ 
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/   
Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  2:12 –Thomas Delauer admits that intermittent fasting increases cortisol  9:38 – what fasting does to your digestion, thyroid, hormones, and metabolism  15:40 – why intermittent fasting is stressful and increases cortisol  20:20 – Thomas Delauer says intermittent fasting every day is harmful  28:06 – the consequences of long-term intermittent fasting  32:09 – more fat-burning doesn’t mean better health  35:34 – Thomas DeLauer’s new approach to fasting: does it actually make sense?  41:29 – should we try to increase autophagy for better health?  45:56 – are longer fasts better than daily intermittent fasting? do they improve insulin sensitivity?  53:13 – the best way to increase autophagy  1:04:30 – what to do if fasting makes you feel better  1:15:03 – restoring health and finding balance after vegan, OMAD, and carnivore diets

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