
The Intermittent Fasting Podcast
Burn fat, gain energy, and enhance health by changing WHEN you eat, not WHAT you eat! Explore the intermittent fasting (IF) lifestyle, with Melanie Avalon - biohacker, founder of AvalonX, and author of What When Wine Diet: Lose Weight And Feel Great With Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, And Wine - and Barry Conrad - actor, singer-songwriter, and creator and host of Banter with BC.
Latest episodes

Oct 13, 2019 • 1h 5min
#130 - Fasting Dropouts, Using Keto To Adapt/Reset, The Ancient Wisdom Of Fasting, “Extreme” Fasting, Pharmaceutical Stigmas, Waking Up Fat, And More!
Go To IFpodcast.com/episode130 For Full Shownotes, And IFpodcast.com/stuffwelike For All The Stuff We Like! SHOW NOTES 00:00 - BIOPTIMIZERS: HCL: Go To hclbreakthrough.com/ifpodcastfree To Get A Bottle Of HCL Breakthrough For Free! 8:45 - Listener Feedback: Christine - The Stigma Of Pharmaceuticals For Mental Health 16:15 - Listener Feedback: Francis - Success With Serrapeptase! Serrapeptase Info 17:00 - Listener Q&A: Carly - Finding IF By Accident: Will The Effortless Weight Loss Stop? Will I Wake Up Fat Again? The IF Podcast Interview With Dr. Michael Ruscio 31:15 - AUDIBLE: Go To Audible.com/IFPODCAST Or Text IFPODCAST To 500500 For A 30 Day Free Trial, Including A Free Audiobook And 2 Audible Originals! 33:50 - JOOVV RED LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES: Use The Link J oovv.com/IFPodcast With The Code IFPODCAST For A Free Gift! 37:00 - Listener Q&A: Bethany -Fasting Success Rate: Is Fasting Really For Everyone? Restore:Restore is an amazing supplement containing Terrahydrite™, a proprietary formulation of Aqueous Humic Substances and trace mineral amino acid complexes which has been shown to actually heal and seal the “tight junctions” forming the gut lining. This can help you beat leaky gutter, seal with food intolerances, boost your immune system, and so much more! While not a probiotic, restore has also been shown to foster a beneficial gut microbiome. Basically, you want restore in your life! 51:10 - Listener Q&A: Mike - What Is Extreme Fasting? Insulin Release? 55:35 - Listener Q&A: Ratunda - What Are Your Thoughts On What The Health? Melanie's What The Health Analysis 1:09:40 - LISTEN TO US ON HIMALAYA! Download the free Himalaya App (www.himalaya.fm) to FINALLY keep all your podcasts in one place, follow your favorites, make playlists, leave comments, and more! And with Himalaya, you can LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! Also check out our Playlist, Intermittent Fasting Podcast Stuff We Like, for all the other podcast episodes we like!

Oct 6, 2019 • 51min
# 129 - Healing Mechanisms Of IF, Cheat Meals And Metabolism, Breaking Ketosis, Ice Cream, And More! —
Check out IFpodcast.com/episode129 for FULL show notes, and IFpodcast.com/stuffwelike, for all the stuff we like! SHOW NOTES 01:05 - FIX BIOPTIMIZERS kApex: Use The Link http://www.kenergize.com/ifpodcast With The Code IFPODCAST For 20% Off Your Order! 14:30 - Listener Q&A: Laura - Is "Healing" With IF A Real Thing? Can You Be In Ketosis And Not Burn Fat? 25:00 - Listener Q&A: Eva - Should You Have Cheat Meals To Boost The Metabolism And Leptin? 33:00 - PREP DISH: Get A Free 2 Week Trial At Prepdish.com/ifpodcast! You'll Get Weekly Gluten-Free And Paleo Grocery And Recipe Lists! 34:55 - NATIVE DEODORANT: Use The Link Nativedeodorant.com/IFPODCAST With The Code IFPodcast For 20% Off Your First Purchase! 36:20 - Listener Q&A: Ellie - WiIll One Cheat Meal Undo An Entire Week? 43:10 - Listener Q&A: Trish - How Long To Get Back Into Ketosis After Cream In Coffee? 48:30 - Listener Q&A: Laura - Do You Have Ice Cream In Your Window? 53:00 - LISTEN TO US ON HIMALAYA! Download the free Himalaya App (www.himalaya.fm) to FINALLY keep all your podcasts in one place, follow your favorites, make playlists, leave comments, and more! And with Himalaya, you can LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! Also check out our Playlist, Intermittent Fasting Podcast Stuff We Like, for all the other podcast episodes we like!

Sep 29, 2019 • 51min
#128 - New ADF Study On Health And Anti-Aging, Fertility, Appetite Correction, Coffee And Hunger, And More!
Check Out IFpodcast.com/episode128 For Full Shownotes, And Ifpodcast.com/StuffWeLike For All The Stuff We Like! 01:05 - BIOPTIMIZERS kApex: Use The Link http://www.kenergize.com/ifpodcast With The Code IFPODCASTKX For 20% Off Your Order! 25:45 - FEALS: Go To https://feals.com/ifpodcast To Become A Member And Get 50% Off Your First Order, With Free Shipping! 30:45 - Listener Feedback: Taylor - Successful Fertility And Pregnancy After IF! 36:00 - Listener Feedback: Mags - Successful Stopping Binging With IF! 39:45 - GREEN CHEF: Use The Link GreenChef.us/IFPODCAST75 For A Total Of $75 Off - That's $25 Off Your First Three Boxes! FIX 44:45 - Listener Feedback: Yolanda - The Power Of Appetite Correction 46:30 - Listener Q&A: Migz - Should I Drink Coffee If It Makes Me Hungry? Does Hunger Increase Insulin? 55:10 - LISTEN TO US ON HIMALAYA! Download the free Himalaya App (www.himalaya.fm) to FINALLY keep all your podcasts in one place, follow your favorites, make playlists, leave comments, and more! And with Himalaya, you can LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! Also check out our Playlist, Intermittent Fasting Podcast Stuff We Like, for all the other podcast episodes we like!

Sep 22, 2019 • 1h 1min
#127 - Changing Your Tastebuds, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Water Intake, Bad Exercise Breath, Wine And Coffee, Starting Supplements, And More!
Visit IFpodcast.com/episode127 for FULL show notes, and IFpodcast.com/stuffwelike, for all the stuff we like! 01:05 - BIOPTIMIZERS kApex: Use The Link http://www.kenergize.com/ifpodcast With The Code IFPODCASTKX For 20% Off Your Order! 8:30 - Listener Q&A: Danya - Should I Drink More Water? Does Water Help With Weightloss? 13:10 - Listener Q&A: Danya - Should I Have A Goal Weight? 21:30 - Listener Q&A: Katie - How To Deal With Insatiable Thirst? 30:00 - JOOVV RED LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES: Use The Link J oovv.com/IFPodcast With The Code IFPODCAST For A Free Gift! 33:20 - Listener Q&A: Amanda - What Causes Bad Breath During Ketosis? 36:35 - Listener Q&A: Amanda - Is There A Correlation Between The Wine And Coffee Flavors? Can You Change Your Taste Buds? 36:35 - Listener Q&A: Amanda - Is There A Correlation Between The Wine And Coffee Flavors? Can You Change Your Taste Buds? 46:55 - Listener Q&A: Trina - What Supplements Should You Take To Start? 1:01:00 - LISTEN TO US ON HIMALAYA! Download the free Himalaya App (www.himalaya.fm) to FINALLY keep all your podcasts in one place, follow your favorites, make playlists, leave comments, and more! And with Himalaya, you can LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! Also check out our Playlist, Intermittent Fasting Podcast Stuff We Like, for all the other podcast episodes we like!

Sep 15, 2019 • 57min
#126 - At-Home Lab Testing, Fasting During Long Shifts, Wine And Weight Loss, Herbal Infusions, Calories On The 5:2 Diet, Food Sensitivity Symptoms, A...
Check Out IFpodcast.com/episode126 For Full Shownotes, And Ifpodcast.com/StuffWeLike For All The Stuff We Like! 01:05 - BIOPTIMIZERS kApex: Use The Link http://www.kenergize.com/ifpodcast With The Code IFPODCASTKX For 20% Off Your Order! 7:45 - Listener Feedback: Monica - The Hormonal Implications of HCG 14:20 - Listener Feedback: Angela - Do Herbal Infusions Break The Fast? 19:10 - Listener Q&A: Karen - What Standing Desk Does Melanie Use? 22:00 - Listener Q&A: Dani - Do You Have To Eat The 500 Calories On The 5:2 Diet? 31:00 - Everlywell - 35+ easy, at-home vitamin, hormone, genetic, and sensitivity tests! Go To Everlywell.com/IFPODCAST And Enter The Code IFPODCAST For 15% Off Your Test! 33:25 - Listener Q&A: Brandi - What Are Symptoms Of Foods That Don't Work Well For Us? 37:45 - Listener Q&A: Beth - How To Fast During A Long Shift? 40:50 - Listener Q&A: Beth - Does Wine Hinder Weight Loss? 43:45 - Listener Q&A: Charlie - Does Alcohol Stop Fat Burning For Days? Is There A Difference Between Wine And Whiskey? 54:15 - Dry Farm Wines: Natural, Organic, Low Alcohol, Low Sugar Wines, Paleo And Keto Friendly! Go To DryFarmWines.com/IFPodcast To Get A Bottle For A Penny! 56:15 - LISTEN TO US ON HIMALAYA! Download the free Himalaya App (www.himalaya.fm) to FINALLY keep all your podcasts in one place, follow your favorites, make playlists, leave comments, and more! And with Himalaya, you can LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! Also check out our Playlist, Intermittent Fasting Podcast Stuff We Like, for all the other podcast episodes we like!

Sep 8, 2019 • 1h 1min
#125 - Body Weight Set Point, Obesity Genes, BMI, Fat Cell Toxins, Autophagy, And More!
Visit IFpodcast.com/episode125 For Full Shownotes, and IFpodcast.com/StuffWeLike For All The Stuff We Like 01:05 - BIOPTIMIZERS kApex: Use The Link http://www.kenergize.com/ifpodcast With The Code IFPODCASTKX For 20% Off Your Order! 14:30 - Toxins In Cells While Fasting, Autophagy, Protein Intake 23:05 - Listener Q&A: Katherine: Does The Body Have A Weight Set Point? 36:05 - JOOVV RED LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES: Use The Link J oovv.com/IFPodcast With The Code IFPODCAST For A Free Gift! 58:00 - LISTEN TO US ON HIMALAYA! Download the free Himalaya App (www.himalaya.fm) to FINALLY keep all your podcasts in one place, follow your favorites, make playlists, leave comments, and more! And with Himalaya, you can LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! Also check out our Playlist, Intermittent Fasting Podcast Stuff We Like, for all the other podcast episodes we like!

Sep 1, 2019 • 1h 2min
#124 - Insulin Response To Meal Composition And Timing, Blood Glucose Levels, The Cramming Food Mindset, Itching With IF, And More!
01:05 - BIOPTIMIZERS kApex: Use The Link http://www.kenergize.com/ifpodcast With The Code IFPODCASTKX For 20% Off Your Order! 15:40 - Listener Q&A: Jacquie - The OMAD Debate - Does Eating Twice With OMAD Change Insulin Spikes? 41:40 - PREP DISH: Take The Hassle Out Of Meal Planning! Get Gluten-Free, As Well As Optional Paleo And/Or Keto Grocery And Recipe Lists! Get A Free 2 Week Trial At Prepdish.com/ifpodcast! 43:30 - NATIVE DEODORANT: Use The Link Nativedeodorant.com/IFPODCAST With The Code IFPodcast For 20% Off Your First Purchase! 44:55 - Listener Q&A: Jenna Beth - How To Stop The Mindset Of Overeating In The Window Because Feeling Like You Have To Cram For Fasting? 50:20 - Listener Q&A: Marilyn - What Causes Itching With IF? 1:00:20 - LISTEN TO US ON HIMALAYA! Download the free Himalaya App (www.himalaya.fm) to FINALLY keep all your podcasts in one place, follow your favorites, make playlists, leave comments, and more! And with Himalaya, you can LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! Also check out our Playlist, Intermittent Fasting Podcast Stuff We Like, for all the other podcast episodes we like!

Aug 24, 2019 • 43min
#123 - IF And Body Composition, Body Types, Food Tasting Different From Fasting, Eating Just To Eat, Turning Your Passion Into A Career, And More!
Visit IFpodcast.com/episode123 For Full Shownotes, and IFpodcast.com/StuffWeLike For All The Stuff We Like! 01:05 - kApex by BioOptimizers: Use The Link http://www.kenergize.com/ifpodcast With The Code IFPODCASTKX For 20% Off Your Order! 13:00 - Listener Feedback: Annie - IF Success, Missing Eating Just To Eat, Turning Your Passion Into A Career 23:35 - Listener Q&A: Carina - Can IF Change Body Composition? 36:00 - FEALS: Go To Feals.com/IFPODCAST To Become A Member And Get 50% Off Your First Order, With Free Shipping! 43:20 - JOOVV: Use The Link Joovv.coom/IFPodcast with the code IFPODCAST For A Free Gift! 47:00 - Listener Q&A: Carla - Food Tastes Different When Breaking The Fast? 51:55 - LISTEN TO US ON HIMALAYA! Download the free Himalaya App (www.himalaya.fm) to FINALLY keep all your podcasts in one place, follow your favorites, make playlists, leave comments, and more! And with Himalaya, you can LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! Also check out our Playlist, Intermittent Fasting Podcast Stuff We Like, for all the other podcast episodes we like!

Aug 18, 2019 • 1h 11min
#122 - The HCG Diet, Too Much Energy From IF, Insulin Resistance, Low Fat Vs. Low Carb, When IF Doesn’t Work, Fixing Sleep, CBD, Thyroid Function, And...
Visit IFpodcast.com/episode122 For Full Shownotes, and IFpodcast.com/StuffWeLike For All The Stuff We Like! 01:10 - BIOPTIMIZERS: Go To www.p3om.com/ifpodcastfree To Get A Bottle For FREE!! 03:30 - LISTEN TO US ON HIMALAYA - Download the free Himalaya App (www.himalaya.fm) to FINALLY keep all your podcasts in one place, follow your favorites, make playlists, leave comments, and more! And with Himalaya, you can LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! Also check out our Playlist, Intermittent Fasting Podcast Stuff We Like, for all the other podcast episodes we like! 12:50 - Listener Q&A: Sara - What To Do When You Have Too Much Energy From IF And Can't Sleep? 30:30 - Listener Q&A: Gabrielle - What To Do When IF Isn't Working For Weight Loss? 39:15 - GREEN CHEF: Use The Link GreenChef.us/IFPODCAST75 For A Total Of $75 Off - That's $25 Off Your First Three Boxes! ADD 41:30 - Our Thoughts On HCG 55:30 - Low Fat Vs. Low Carb For Weight Loss 1:03:35 - The Root Cause Of Insulin Resistance 1:10:40 - Audible: Go To Audible.com/IFPODCAST Or Text IFPODCAST To 500500 For A 30 Day Free Trial, Including A Free Audiobook!

Aug 10, 2019 • 58min
#121 - IF And Eating Disorders, The Placebo Effect, Non-Scale Victories, Alcohol And Fat Gain, Weighing For Your Job, And More!
Visit IFPODCAST.com/Episode121 For Full Shownotes!! Also visit IFPODCAST.com/stuffwelike, for all of the stuff we like! 01:05 - kApex: Use The Link http://www.kenergize.com/ifpodcast With The Code IFPODCASTKX For 20% Off Your Order! Listen To The Melanie Avalon Podcast!! Subscribe on iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-melanie-avalon-podcast/id1474706111), and follow on the Himalaya App! (https://www.himalaya.com/en/episode/1205762/64345875?Share_from=App&Influencer_uid=879645&Share_to=Others) 9:45 - Listener Feedback: Amy - Update On IF Journey! Supplements, NSVs, Military Weighing For Your Job 23:00 - Listener Feedback: Naomie - IF To Recover From Eating Disorders 9:45 - Listener Q&A: Sophie -The Human Brain And Curing Conditions Dr. Kirk Parsley's Sleep Remedy: This is the ultimate sleep supplement!! It was developed by Dr. Kirk Parlsey after years of research and experimentation to naturally restore sleep to the sleep-deprived, insomniac Navy Seals. Rather than knocking you out with drugs, this simply provides the necessary neurotransmitters and nutrients in the perfect amounts to naturally support your body's sleep process. Use the code MELANIEAVALON for to save 10%! 34:15 - AUDIBLE: Go To Audible.com/IFPODCAST Or Text IFPODCAST To 500500 For A 30 Day Free Trial, Including A Free Audiobook! 27:55 - JOOVV RED LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES: Use The Link J oovv.com/IFPodcast With The Code IFPODCAST For A Free Gift! 41:05 - Listener Q&A: Becca -The Human Brain And Curing Conditions "Effects of alcohol administration on hepatic alcohol and drug-metabolizing enzymes and on rates of of ethanol degradation" - Journal of Laboatory and Clincial Medicine 77, no, 1 (January 1971) 1:02:05 - LISTEN TO US ON HIMALAYA! Download the free Himalaya App (www.himalaya.fm) to FINALLY keep all your podcasts in one place, follow your favorites, make playlists, leave comments, and more! And with Himalaya, you can LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! Also check out our Playlist, Intermittent Fasting Podcast Stuff We Like, for all the other podcast episodes we like!