Creating Hormonal Harmony for Menopause and Beyond
The Fasting Method Podcast
Episode #222 This week, Terri sits down with Coach Amy Medling for a hopeful, no-nonsense conversation about creating hormonal harmony in menopause and post-menopause. You’ll learn how to decode common symptoms, calm the chaos naturally, and build sustainable habits that boost energy, mood, and metabolism. Amy shares her Six Pillars of Hormone Healing in Menopause and Beyond—a simple, empowering framework you can start using today. She shares practical tips, mindset shifts, and encouraging stories that remind you: midlife isn’t a cliff, it’s a launchpad. Transcripts of all...
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Back-to-School Reset: How to Recommit and Refine Your Health Goals
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Episode #221 As September rolls in, Terri and Heather invite you to embrace a “back-to-school” mindset—because it’s the perfect season for fresh starts. In this week’s episode, they share practical strategies to recommit to your weight-loss and health journey, fine-tune what’s working, and leave behind what isn’t. Whether you’ve hit a plateau or just need a renewed sense of motivation, this episode will help you step into fall with clarity, confidence, and a plan that feels doable. Terri’s new coaching program, Beyond Knowing: Living Your Transformation, starts...
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Book Recommendations to Inspire Your Health Journey
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Episode #220 In this week’s episode, Terri teams up with Coach Lisa Chance to share their favorite reads beyond the must-have TFM titles from Jason Fung and Megan Ramos. As the host of TFM’s weekly Community Book Club, Lisa highlights top Community favorites and gives you a sneak peek at what’s coming up next. Whether you’re looking for fresh insights, practical strategies, or just some inspiration to keep you motivated, this conversation is full of great recommendations to round out your fasting and wellness journey. Terri’s new coaching program, Beyond Knowing: Living Your...
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Fasting Q&A with Dr Jason Fung: New 5-Day Fasting Reset, Bitter Greens, Body Set Weight, Kidney Damage, and More
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Episode #219 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: I realize the relationship between bitters, incretins, and autophagy is more complex than a direct cause-and-effect relationship. The incretin response doesn’t directly “promote” autophagy - it primarily regulates blood sugar and satiety. Autophagy is mainly triggered by nutrient scarcity and low insulin levels, not by bitter compounds themselves. Can you weigh-in on using bitter greens during this reset? [16:07] I have had some success...
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Goals Have a Price Tag—Are You Ready to Pay It?
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Episode #218 In this week’s Turbo Talk episode, Terri gets real about a truth we often overlook—every goal has a price tag. Whether it’s time, money, energy, risk, comfort, or emotional resilience, every transformation requires an investment. Terri challenges you to ask yourself three powerful questions: 💡 What do you truly want? 💰 What is it worth to you? 🔥 What are you willing to invest to make it happen? This is your invitation to step into honest self-inquiry—and to stop waiting for change to happen without currency on the table. If you’re ready for results, this...
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Fasting That Works: The 3 Essential Foundations You Need
The Fasting Method Podcast
Episode #217 In this episode, Terri and Heather dive into the foundational framework behind lasting fasting success—what they call “The Three-Legged Stool.” They unpack the three essential components: 1️⃣ The Fasting Dial – finding the right rhythm for your body 2️⃣ The Nutrition Dial – nourishing in a way that supports your goals 3️⃣ The Support Dial – staying consistent through accountability and connection Terri and Heather explain why all three dials must be in balance—because when one leg is missing, the whole stool wobbles. If you’re struggling to stick with...
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From Client to Coach: Jamie Cipriani’s TFM Journey
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Episode #216 This week on the podcast, Terri sits down with Coach Jamie Cipriani to celebrate an exciting new chapter—Jamie’s expanded role as a TFM Accountability Coach! In this inspiring conversation, you'll get to know Jamie on a deeper level as she shares her personal journey, what led her to coaching, and how she supports clients in staying consistent, motivated, and aligned with their goals. ✨ If you’ve ever needed a little extra push, encouragement, or clarity on your path—Jamie’s insights are not to be missed. LINKS: #157 Hot Topic: Parallel With Quitting Addictions #205...
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When Surgery Isn’t Enough: Coach Jill’s Path to True Wellness
The Fasting Method Podcast
Episode #215 In this episode, Megan chats with Coach Jill McMurrey about her journey from weight-loss surgery to true metabolic healing—and the role fasting played in transforming her health. Jill shares her experience with gastric band surgery, how it helped her shed pounds initially, but failed to address the deeper metabolic dysfunction beneath the surface. After adopting a ketogenic diet, Jill discovered fasting as a game-changing tool to support her long-term health and weight loss. Together, Megan and Jill explore: Why weight-loss surgery isn’t a complete solution How fasting can...
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Hot Topic: Understanding Hormonal Shifts in Perimenopause
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Episode #214 This week, Terri is joined by Coach Amy Medling for a deep dive into the hormonal rollercoaster of perimenopause. Together, they unpack the changes that occur throughout a woman’s cycle during this transitional phase. Coach Amy offers empowering insights into what’s really happening behind the scenes—and shares practical strategies to help women support their bodies, find balance, and feel more in control during this often confusing time. Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: ...
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Fasting Q&A with Dr Jason Fung: Fasting & Diet for Autoimmune Conditions, Vegan/Vegetarian Diets, and More
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Episode #213 In this Fasting Q&A episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Dr. Jason Fung answers questions from the TFM Community: Can you compare T1D, T2D, LADA, and MODY? [01:52] What are the best fasting protocols and diet for autoimmune conditions? [11:40] Is it possible to be successful if you eat mostly vegan/vegetarian, as I worry about the higher carbs with this type of eating? [13:44] Does each hour you fast have added benefits? [20:44] A recent study done by University of Colorado Boulder confirms that metabolically healthy women tend to experience menopause later, with the study...
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In this week’s Turbo Talk episode, Terri gets real about a truth we often overlook—every goal has a price tag. Whether it’s time, money, energy, risk, comfort, or emotional resilience, every transformation requires an investment.
Terri challenges you to ask yourself three powerful questions:
💡 What do you truly want?
💰 What is it worth to you?
🔥 What are you willing to invest to make it happen?
This is your invitation to step into honest self-inquiry—and to stop waiting for change to happen without currency on the table. If you’re ready for results, this episode will help you clarify the cost of your commitment—and whether you're truly ready to pay it.
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Summary Timestamps
00:00 Introducing Terri’s Turbo Talks
01:07 Things we want vs what we are willing to pay for them
02:41 How this currency exchange impacts health improvements
04:08 Embracing discomfort and taking control of change
05:48 What is it that you really want?
07:34 What currency are you willing to invest?
09:32 Promotion for TFM Coaching
10:58 What currency would you exchange for better sleep?
12:02 “Costs” of fasting
15:16 Ferrari analogy
17:15 What currency would you invest for a healthy body?
18:34 Sometimes it’s hard to commit to the investment
21:00 Lessons to learn from ‘My 600-Pound Life’
22:44 Goals have costs. It’s just a reality!
24:09 Remember… You are worth the investment
Disclaimer
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.