
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

May 26, 2019 • 1h 2min
#110 - Dry Fasting, Wine Timing, Responding To Pressure, Genetic Data, Cheese And Dairy & More!
Visit IFpodcast.com/episode110 for full show notes, links, references, and everything else! 10:00 - Listener Feedback: Jaz - Don't Feel Pressured To Break Your Fast 14:50 - Listener Q&A: Rachel - Is Dry Fasting Good For Autophagy? Do You Dry Fast? 15:20 - Listener Q&A: Sharon - What Are Your Thoughts On Dry Fasting? 15:55 - Listener Q&A: Melissa - What Are The Benefits Of Dry Fasting? 25:40 - GREEN CHEF: Use The Link GreenChef.us/IFPODCAST75 For A Total Of $75 Off - That's $25 Off Your First Three Boxes! 27:30 - BONAFIDE BONE BROTH: Go To BonafideProvisions.com, Add Three Keto Broths To Your Order, And Use The Code IF3FREE To Get Them FREE! 29:10 - Listener Q&A: Karla - What Services To Analyze Genetic Data? 43:15 - JOOVV RED LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES: Use The Link Joovv.com/IFPodcast With The Code IFPODCAST For A Free Gift! 43:30 - Listener Q&A: Nicole - How Do You Use The Joovv Go? 47:00 - Listener Q&A: Jamie - Do You Eat Cheese Or Dairy? 54:20 - Listener Q&A: Adrian - Should You Drink Wine At Beginning Or End Of Eating Window? 59:50 - 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! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

May 19, 2019 • 59min
#109 - Mercola’s KetoFast, IF Resources, Inflammation Or Healing, Prolon, Whitening Strips , And More!
Visit IFpodcast.com/episode109 for full show notes, links, references, and everything else! 12:00 - Listener Q&A: Colleen - What Resources Did Melanie And Gin Use When Starting IF, And Now? Get Melanie's Food Sense App To Tackle Your Food Sensitivities! 17:45 - 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!! 18:40 - Listener Q&A: Molly - Are Inflammation Reactions A Sign Of Healing Or Something Wrong? 44:30 - GREEN CHEF: Use The Link GreenChef.us/IFPODCAST for $75 Off! 44:15 - Listener Q&A: Lisa - What Do You Think About The PROLON Fasting Mimicking Diet? 53:05 - Listener Q&A: Lauren - Do Whitening Strips Break The Fast? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

May 12, 2019 • 50min
#108 - Safe Foods, Uneven Fat Loss, Acetyle-l-carnitine, Serrapeptase, Eating Habits, Fats And Fullness, Eating Out Of Boredom, And More!
Visit IFpodcast.com/episode108 for full show notes, links, references, and everything else! 2:50 - Listener Q&A: Mansor - What Is Safe To Eat? Get Melanie's Food Sense App To Tackle Your Food Sensitivities! 9:50 - Listener Q&A: Mary Lou - Does IF Affect Saliva? 15:30 - Listener Q&A: Susan - How Did Your Eating Habits Change With IF? 20:35 - Listener Q&A: Paula - Can You Lose Fat Unevenly? 23:45 - JOOVV RED LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES: Use The Link Joovv.com/IFPodcast With The Code IFPODCAST For A Free Gift! 26:50 - Listener Q&A: Mary Beth - What Strength And Form Of Serrapeptase? 27:15 - Listener Q&A: Fait - How Much And When To Take Serrapeptase? 27:35 - Listener Q&A: Amy - How Much Serrapeptase To Take? 31:05 - Better Help: Use The Link BetterHelp.com/IFPodcast for 10% Off Your First Month! 32:40 - BONAFIDE BONE BROTH: Go To BonafideProvisions.com And Use The Code IFBroth For 20% Off!! 34:05 - Listener Q&A: Amy - Can 16:8 Help Me? 36:55 - Listener Q&A: Shelley - Does Acetyle L Carnitine Break The Fast? 37:20 - Listener Q&A: Vicky - Does Acetyle L Carnitine Break The Fast Or Stop Autophagy? 40:50 - Listener Q&A: Vicky - Are Fats Necessary To Feel Full? 45:15 - Listener Q&A: Dana - How To Deal With Wanting To Eat When Not Hungry? 45:40 - Listener Q&A: Jenn - How To Stop Eating When Bored Or For More Calories? 52:00 - 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!! Submit Questions For Dr. Ken Brown! Episode 79: Dr. Ken Brown & Atrantril: Fixing GI Issues Fast, IF & The Gut Microbiome, Plant Polyphenols, Fasting Mimetics, Stress/Seratonin/And The Gut, IF In A Pill, And More! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

May 5, 2019 • 56min
#107 - Exercise Timing, “Hungry-Over”, Adaptogens, Veganism, Eating Before Bed, And More!
Check Out IFPodcast.com/episode1027 for full shownotes, references, discounts, links, and more! 7:40 - Listener Q&A:Christine - How Long To Recover From Hungry-Over? 14:00 - Listener Q&A: Molly - Should Different Types Of Exercise Be Performed At Different Times In The Fast? 19:05 - Listener Q&A: Molly - Do Adaptogens Break The Fast? 22:55 - Listener Q&A: Ashley - Thoughts On Vegan + IF? 33:55 - PREP DISH Free Subscription! Get a free 2 week trial At Prepdish.com/ifpodcast! You'll get weekly gluten-free and Paleo grocery and recipe lists!! 40:20 - Listener Q&A: Jill - Should You Close Your Eating Window A Few Hours Before Bed? 55:05 - 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!! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Apr 28, 2019 • 1h 3min
#106 - IF In Summer, Taking Breaks From Fasting, Twig Tea, Eating Disorders, Saving Money, Feeling Guilty, Hot Lemon Water & More!
Visit IFpodcast.com/episode106 for full show notes, links, references, and everything else! SHOW NOTES 01:08 - BIOPTIMIZERS: Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/IFPODCAST With The Code IFPODCAST For 20% Off! 13:50 - Listener Feedback: Jenna - Effortless Weight Loss With Whole Foods And IF 15:20 - Listener Feedback: Deborah - IF Success, Snacking Makes Me Hungry, Adjusting Window, Working Out, Feeling Empowered 18:25 - Listener Feedback: Taylor - IF For PCOS And Ovulation 7:00 - Listener Recommendation: Stephanie - Twig Tea 23:40 - Listener Q&A: Allison - Are Smaller Windows Not Fasting? 26:15 - Listener Q&A: Kate - How To Fast During Summer? 24:00 - Listener Q&A: Kate - IF Verse Eating Disorders 42:40 - Listener Q&A: Tanja - How IF Saves Money 47:15 - Listener Q&A: Kathy - Does Hot Water + Lemon Break The Fast? 51:35 - Listener Q&A: Janie - What If You Feel Guilty When You Don't Fast? 01:30:00 - 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!! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Apr 21, 2019 • 50min
#105 - Yoyo Effect, Feet Shrinking, Sleep, Ice, Australis Recipes, And More!
Check Out IFPodcast.com/episode105 for full shownotes, references, discounts, links, and more! 01:05 - BIOPTIMIZERS: Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/IFPODCAST With The Code IFPODCAST For 20% Off! 9:30 - Listener Q&A. Varisara: - Will There Be A YoYo Effect After IF? 27:45 - AUDIBLE: Go To Audible.com/IFPODCAST Or Text IFPODCAST To 500500 For A 30 Day Free Trial, Including A Free Audiobook! 28:20 - JOOVV RED LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES: Use The Link Joovv.com/IFPodcast With The Code IFPODCAST For A Free Gift! 31:05 - Listener Q&A. Janice: - Does IF Cause Your Feet To Shrink? 33:30 - Listener Q&A. Janice: - Can IF Cause Better Sleep? 39:00 - Listener Q&A. Michelle: - What Is Your Favorite Australis Recipe? 43:55 - Listener Q&A. Kelly: - Does Eating Ice Break The Fast? 55:55 - 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!! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Apr 15, 2019 • 56min
#104 - Fasting Dreams, Smells And Insulin, Liposuction, Fascia Detox, Tea Recommendations, KetoFasting, & More!
Check Out IFPodcast.com/episode104 for full shownotes, references, discounts, links, and more! 01:05 - BIOPTIMIZERS: Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/IFPODCAST With The Code IFPODCAST For 20% Off! 3:40 -Get Melanie's Food Sense App To Tackle Your Food Sensitivities! 13:05 - Listener Feedback: Angelica - Intermittent Fasting, Liposuction, And The Whoosh Effect 18:30 - Listener Q&A: Dave - Does Smelling Foods Release Insulin? 25:00 - Listener Q&A: Nancy - How Does Smelling Foods Affect Insulin And The Fast? 29:20 - Listener Q&A: Danika - Smelling Sugar And Feeling Shaky? 35:40 - Listener Q&A: Sue - Do Sweet Swelling Candles Affect The Fast? 37:30 - BONAFIDE BONE BROTH: Go To BonafideProvisions.com And Use The Code IFBroth For 20% Off!! 39:50 - Listener Q&A: Annie - Do You Ever Have Dreams Of Breaking The Fast? 43:10 - Listener Q&A: Kristi - Does Burgamot Tea Help Autophagy? Herbal Tea Options? 44:15 - Listener Q&A: Sarah - Do You Have Tea Recommendations? 48:15 - Listener Q&A: Kristi - When Should You Do Fascia Release While Fasting? 55:45 - 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!! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Apr 8, 2019 • 1h
#103 - Keto Musings, Climate And Metabolism, Adrenaline And Fat Burning, Autophagy Tea, Espresso Carbs, And More!
Check Out IFPodcast.com/episode103 for full shownotes, references, discounts, links, and more! 01:09 - BIOPTIMIZERS: Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/IFPODCAST With The Code IFPODCAST For 20% Off! 8:45 -Himalaya Playlist:Intermittent Fasting Podcast Stuff We Like 22:05 -Get Melanie's Food Sense App To Tackle Your Food Sensitivities! 26:15 - Listener Q&A: Katy - Does Espresso Have Carbs And Break The Fast? 17:45 - PREP DISH Free Subscription! Get a free 2 week trial At Prepdish.com/ifpodcast! You'll get weekly gluten-free and Paleo grocery and recipe lists!! 21:35 -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!! 31:00 - ROBINHOOD: Sign up At IFpodcast.robinhood.com For A FREE Stock To Get Started, Like Apple, Ford, Or Sprint! 32:30 - Listener Q&A: Stephanie - How Does Climate Affect Weight And Metabolism? Does Adrenaline Speed Up Metabolism? 45:25 - Listener Q&A: Mae - How To Break Through A Plateau? 54:40 - JOOVV RED LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES: Use The Link Joovv.com/IFPodcast With The Code IFPODCAST For A Free Gift! 1:00:10 - 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! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Apr 1, 2019 • 60min
#102 - Choosing A Fasting Window, IF Quiz, "Not Fasting" Fasting, Ketones When Not Keto, Sweet Receptors In The Gut, Glycogen Stores, And More!
Check Out IFPodcast.com/episode102 for full shownotes, references, discounts, links, and more! 01:05 - BIOPTIMIZERS: Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/IFPODCAST With The Code IFPODCAST For 20% Off! 5:40 - Listener Q&A: Jonathan - Does Exercise Speed Up Glycogen Depletion? Are Glycogen Stores Different For Everybody? (Liver vs. muscle glycogen) 14:30 - JOOVV RED LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES: Use The Link Joovv.com/IFPodcast With The Code IFPODCAST For A Free Gift! 17:55 - BONAFIDE BONE BROTH: Go To BonafideProvisions.com And Use The Code IFBroth For 20% Off!! 19:25 - Listener Q&A: Sarah - Zach Bush And Fasting - What Do You Consider A Fasting Window? 29:05 - Listener Q&A: Emma - What Type Of Fasting Should I Try? (Picking And Committing To A Window) 46:00 - AUDIBLE: Go To Audible.com/IFPODCAST Or Text IFPODCAST To 500500 For A 30 Day Free Trial, Including A Free Audiobook! ADD 47:30 - Listener Q&A: Emma - Do Sweet Supplements Break The Fast If You Don't Taste Them? 55:50 - Listener Q&A: Janelle - Should You Measure Ketones If Not Doing Keto? Do You Benefit From IF If You Don't Enter Ketosis? 01:03:10 - 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!! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Mar 25, 2019 • 27min
# 101 - Dr. Sara Gottfried And The Brain/Body Connection, Detoxing, Women, Stress, & Fasting, Calories, IF When Conceiving Or Pregnant, Female Hormone...
Check Out IFPodcast.com/episode101 for full shownotes, references, discounts, links, and more! 01:30 - AUDIBLE: Go To Audible.com/IFPODCAST Or Text IFPODCAST To 500500 For A 30 Day Free Trial, Including A Free Audiobook! ADD 03:05 - BIOPTIMIZERS: Use The Link BiOptimizers.com/IFPODCAST With The Code IFPODCAST For 20% Off! 5:30 - Why Dr. Gottfried Wrote The Brain Body Diet 8:00 - What Are The Symptoms Of A Brain Body Dysfunctional Connection? 10:10 - What Is The Root Cause Of This Imbalance? 13:50 - Getting On The Healing Train: The Regenerative Process! 18:10 - Brain Neurogenesis And Neuroplasticity 22:00 - How To Start Healing: The Importance Of Food And 40 Days For Change 25:20 - How Does IF Factor Into The Brain Body Protocol? 26:30 - NATIVE: Visit Nativedeodorant.com And Use The Code IFPODCAST For 20% Off This Awesome Natural, Nontoxic Deodorant!! 30:00 - Which IF Protocol To Choose? 32:40 - Is IF Safe For Women? How Do You Know If IF Is Benefiting Or Hindering? 34:00 - Timing, Night Eating, Melatonin, & Insulin 36:00 - Cycling In And Out Of Ketosis, Metabolic Flexibility 38:10 - Can IF Work For Everyone? What About Those Who Struggle, Are Pregnant, Breastfeeding, Hypoglycemic, Etc.? 40:50 Listener Q&A: Melissa - Is IF Safe When Trying To Get Pregnant? 44:20 - The Role Of Cortisol 45:55 - Getting Enough Calories For Luteinizing Hormone With IF 48:10 - Women, Stress, And Fasting 52:00 Listener Q&A: Allison - IF For A Mother + Boot Camp + Longer Fasts. How IS IF Different For Men Vs Women? What Are The Signs That Fasting Is A Stress? 55:45: Intense Exercise When Trying To Conceive 57:10: Tracking Sleep And Heart Rate Variability (HRV) 1:00:45: Listener Feedback: Jennifer: Using HRV To Determine if Stess Is Good Or Bad 1:01:35: Listener Q&A: Madison: What If IF Changes Your Menstrual Cycle? 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!! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy