The Fasting Method Podcast Keeping a Hand on the Wagon
A story of calm confidence, healing, and letting go of perfection.
Episode #233
What happens when you stop chasing perfection and start trusting your body? In this heartfelt conversation, Audrey shares with Coach Lisa how she moved from fear and confusion to calm confidence by embracing nourishment, community, and self-compassion.
Audrey's journey reminds us that fasting isn't just about hours — it's about listening to your body, releasing perfectionism, and keeping "a hand on the wagon," even when life gets messy.
What you'll learn:
- Why fasting alone wasn't enough for Audrey
- The mindset shift that helped her release perfectionism
- How she advocated for herself through confusing medical advice
- The practices that improved her sleep, confidence, and cardiac markers
- How she navigates social eating, travel, and cravings with ease
Books mentioned in this episode:
- The Paleo Cure — Chris Kresser
- Adrenal Transformation Protocol — Izabella Wentz
- Fast Like a Girl — Dr. Mindy Pelz
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Audrey's backstory & early fasting attempts
01:26 Heart-health fears and statin pressure
03:10 Why fasting alone wasn't working
04:26 Joining TFM & shifting her approach to nourishment
05:01 The statin conversation & advocating for herself
07:08 Improvements in A1c, triglycerides & confidence
09:20 Cardiac testing results & reducing medications
11:08 The biggest surprise: calm, freedom, and mindset shifts
13:14 "Hand on the wagon" — Audrey's powerful analogy
16:22 Hunger waves & reframing discomfort
18:41 Energy, sleep, and positive influence on friends
20:55 Navigating social events & travel with TRE
23:54 Managing a cruise without derailing progress
26:24 Goals ahead: autoimmune health & elimination diets
28:23 Self-advocacy and working effectively with doctors
30:35 Community language, inside jokes & belonging
31:40 Fasting apps, perfectionism & releasing harsh self-judgment
32:53 Closing reflections & encouragement
⚠️ 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.