About This Episode
In this episode, Dr. Beverly Yates sits down with Dr. Gin Stephens, the New York Times bestselling author of Fast. Feast. Repeat., to explore the life-changing benefits of intermittent fasting for reversing Type 2 diabetes and overcoming insulin resistance.
While traditional nutrition advice often suggests “six small meals a day,” Dr. Yates and Gin reveal why constant grazing keeps you trapped in a cycle of high insulin. They identify the #1 mistake new fasters make: the “unclean” fast.
Key highlights of this episode include
The Cephalic Phase Insulin Response: Why zero-calorie sweeteners can still spike your insulin and stall weight loss.
The 3 Goals of a Clean Fast: Gin’s roadmap for shifting from a “fasting dabbler” to a metabolically flexible lifestyle.
Metabolic Flexibility: How to navigate the adjustment period and teach your body to burn fat for fuel.
Fasting Insulin Levels: Why this specific metric is the leading indicator of your overall metabolic health.
Whether you are looking for a Type 2 diabetes lifestyle guide or want to understand the science behind metabolic health, this conversation provides the tools to help you reclaim your wellness.
Guest Bio: Dr. Gin Stephens
Dr. Gin Stephens is the author of the global bestsellers Fast. Feast. Repeat. and Delay, Don’t Deny. After losing 80 pounds through intermittent fasting, the retired educator (Doctor of Education) founded a global community of hundreds of thousands. She is the host of the popular Intermittent Fasting Stories and Life Lessons podcasts, where she bridges the gap between scientific research and lived experience.
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