Fasting Foundations: Why the Basics Still Matter
Release Date: 12/30/2025
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info_outlineA clear, practical conversation about why the fundamentals of fasting matter at every stage of the journey.
Episode #238
🎙️ You don’t need intensity to make progress — you need the right foundation.
Terri and Bethany revisit the core skills that support every fasting protocol, from TRE to therapeutic fasting, and explain why going “back to basics” is often the exact way forward. Through analogies, real client examples, and grounded coaching, this episode helps you understand how to build (and rebuild) your fasting framework with confidence.
👉 What you'll learn:
- Why foundations matter no matter how long you’ve been fasting
- What happens when you skip the fundamentals
- How to build your “fasting house” — foundation, frame, structure
- Why TRE and food choices come before longer fasts
- The power of holding patterns, scaffolding, and dialing intensity up/down
- How to recover after setbacks without punishment
- Why returning to basics is not failure but wise self-coaching
Terri and Bethany revisit one of the most important themes in fasting: strong foundations. They break down why the fundamentals matter, how to build a fasting framework that actually works, and how to return to your basics when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or off track. This episode is grounding, practical, and full of memorable analogies to help you find clarity in your fasting journey.
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 — Introduction
00:35 — Why the end of the year is a perfect time to revisit foundations
02:20 — The “house” analogy: foundation, frame, structure
03:53 — Why people try to skip ahead (and what it costs them)
05:19 — Eating habits as the foundation
07:11 — TRE as the frame that holds everything together
08:59 — How and when to dial fasting intensity up or down
10:07 — Why fundamentals matter during holidays, stress, or life changes
12:02 — The holding pattern and scaffolding analogies
13:12 — Why jumping into long fasts rarely solves the real problem
14:19 — Recovery without punishment: rebuilding instead of correcting
15:22 — How to get unstuck when progress slows
17:24 — Why going “back to basics” is not going backwards
20:37 — The long-haul mindset and what true consistency looks like
22:19 — Final encouragement for anyone feeling lost or overwhelmed
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