It’s finally here! I hope you are ready to peel back the layers of intermittent fasting and the misconceptions about it that have been plaguing female physiology and tricking us into starving ourselves. Buckle up because here we go!  When we consider intermittent fasting, we see big forces at play in our metabolism. The truth is that women (or anyone, really) were not built to fast as a normal practice. The practice of fasting causes too much metabolic damage in our systems. When your body is forced into a season of scarcity, it will do everything it can to conserve energy and calories for safety purposes. So the fasting practice that you’re hoping will help you shed some weight is actually telling your body to hold on to every pound it can.  There’s so much more that we dive into in this episode about the real impact that intermittent fasting has on your metabolism and your overall health, and I know you’re going to love it. Tune in today!  In this episode: [00:02:11] Is intermittent fasting really a healthy practice for women to partake in?  [00:06:58] Common misconceptions surrounding the benefits of intermittent fasting [00:18:45] Metabolic restoration and the role that hormones play in metabolism.  [00:21:22] The differences between male and female physiology and the impact fasting has on each. [00:27:28] The process the body follows when in a state of famine and the role it plays in our physiology.  [00:32:27] How does the process of gluconeogenesis actually work?  [00:41:24] Intermittent fasting and misconceptions surrounding weight loss.  [00:44:05] The behavior of our ancestors surrounding intermittent fasting and where fasting shows up in nature. [00:47:44] How does intermittent fasting impact your circadian rhythm?  [00:52:21] The impact of intermittent fasting on eliminating toxins and metals from your body. [00:58:40] What is a more strategic way to focus on long-term metabolic health or even weight loss?  [01:05:39] Thanks for joining me today!  Links and Resources: Episode 5 - Unleash the Rhythm: How to Respect and Optimize Your Unique Physiologyhttps://www.everand.com/podcast/664531147/Episode-5-Unleash-the-Rhythm-How-to-Respect-and-Optimize-Your-Unique-Physiology Episode 28 - Busting Health & Wellness Myths: How Diets Ruin Metabolism, Sugar is Not the Devil, Does Carnivore really “Heal”, Intermittent Fasting, Autophagy Might Not Be a Good Thing and the Myth of Running Out of Eggs with Kaya of Fundamental Nutritionhttps://podcasts.apple.com/mt/podcast/busting-health-wellness-myths-how-diets-ruin-metabolism/id1697183569?i=1000652812958 Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Earthrunners: Link: https://earthrunners.com/?rfsn=5275875.e3ea40 Code: NOURISHED for 10% off (until end of 2024) *This is an affiliate link. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Connect with Jessica: Have Sunday tea with me! Sign-up for my Sunday newsletter where I share what’s on my brain from the nutritional to spiritual: https://www.jessicaashwellness.com/email-subscribe. Join the Fully Nourished community! Follow me @jessicaashwellness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaashwellness/