Do You Really Know Your Hormones? These Fasting Mistakes Are Destroying Your Energy & How to Fix Them | Dr. Amy Shah (Fan Fav)
Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on July 13, 2022. What up, homies! It's your girl Lisa Bilyeu, and welcome back to the Women of Impact podcast, where we dive deep and come out stronger. Today, I'm absolutely jazzed to bring you a powerhouse episode with none other than the fasting dynamo herself, Dr. Amy Shah! Guys, if you've ever felt like you're running on empty, if you've ever hit that wall of fatigue where you just think, “I can't keep doing this,” you're not alone, and Dr. Amy Shah, author of "I'm So Effing Tired," is here with the freaking game plan to recharge our batteries! Trust me, you won't want to miss a single word of this. We're going deep on something seriously empowering – fasting. Now, before you roll your eyes, let me tell you why this isn't just about skipping meals. Dr. Shah is flipping the script and revealing why women's bodies are a whole different ballgame when it comes to fasting compared to men. We’re talking about optimizing our energy, syncing with our natural cycles, and literally taking back control of how we feel every single day. And ladies, you know I'm all about those simple, tactical steps you can use like... right NOW. Whether you're a seasoned faster, or maybe you don't even know where to start, Dr. Shah's got your back with super easy tactics and insights that’ll make you say, "Why the hell didn’t I start this sooner?" So, grab that notebook and pen, because Dr. Amy Shah is about to drop some serious knowledge bombs on how we can elevate our lives, find our confidence, and step into our power. Remember, if this episode resonates with you, please, please do all the things – rate, review, and subscribe. Share this with your crew, and let's keep this movement growing. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Balanced Fasting: A Natural Approach 08:25 Self-Care During Late Luteal Phase 14:55 "Sun-Synced Fasting Boosts Gut Health" 16:09 Optimal Eating Habits 25:45 "Assessing Meaningful Relationships" 26:54 Identifying Toxic Relationships 32:38 "Microbes: Key to Health and Wellbeing" 41:03 Nature Walks: Women's Wellness Secret 46:23 Screens Disrupt Sleep Patterns 51:00 Understanding Inflammation and Diet Connection 53:52 "Moderate Toxin Intake for Health" 59:43 Quick Energy Leads to Crashes 01:07:47 Optimal Fasting: Finding Your Balance 01:09:42 Late-Night Snacking and Weight Loss 01:18:19 Cycle-Based Intermittent Fasting Guide 01:21:45 "Embrace Strength Over Shrinking" 01:25:54 "Be the Hero Blueprint" FOLLOW DR. AMY SHAH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymdwellness/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amymdwellness Website: https://amymdwellness.com/ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Audible: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/WOI Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out. Quince: Check out Quince: https://quince.com/woi Kettle & Fire: Get 20% off your first order at https://kettleandfire.com/lisa with code LISA Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa ********************************************************************** Listening to Women of Impact on Amazon Music is about as easy as it gets. You can listen on the app, which is super freaking easy to navigate, or you can just ask my homie, Alexa. it's that simple. So if you're ready, my homie, to be a freaking badass, then listen and follow Women of Impact on Amazon Music. ********************************************************************** Check out Women of Impact featured on FeedSpot's "Top 100 Women Podcasts," and their lists of top podcasts for women empowerment, personal development, and badass females! Explore the lists here. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices