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Episode Overview

In this foundational episode host Ryan Kimball dives deep into one of the most powerful and misunderstood tools in modern health optimization: fasting. Whether you're a beginner curious about intermittent fasting or a seasoned biohacker looking to push into extended or dry fasts, this episode will become your go-to resource.

With decades of experience and results-backed insights, Ryan walks you through the step-by-step fasting lifestyle—from 13-hour beginner fasts all the way up to transformative 48+ hour protocols. Discover how fasting triggers powerful healing mechanisms in the body, such as autophagy, human growth hormone production, and stem cell regeneration, while also learning how to do it safely, sustainably, and effectively.

🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why Fasting is Ryan’s #1 Tool for healing and body transformation
• The science-backed benefits of fasting: fat loss, detox, inflammation reduction, energy gain
• How to begin fasting step-by-step, starting with no snacks and three meals a day
• The difference between intermittent, autophagy, OMAD, and 36–48+ hour fasts
• The magic of autophagy: how your body detoxes and repairs itself
• How fasting increases human growth hormone (HGH) up to 1300%
• The incredible power of stem cell regeneration through fasting
• Dry fasting vs. water fasting: what’s the difference, and which is right for you?
• Simple hacks: apple cider vinegar + salt, movement, and mental focus
• Why biofeedback is your fasting compass—and how to listen to it
• Safety tips and who should NOT fast without medical supervision

🧰 Fasting Hacks & Pro Tips

• Apple Cider Vinegar + Redmond’s Real Salt: A hydration and ketosis aid
• Engagement over willpower: Keep your mind and schedule active while fasting
• Protein tapering before a fast: Lower your protein intake (<20g) 24 hrs before to accelerate autophagy
• Alternate fasting patterns: A sustainable lifestyle approach with rest days built in

🧬 Key Takeaway

“If I could work with you on only one thing, it would be fasting. It activates your body’s innate ability to heal at the deepest levels.” – Ryan Kimball

Have Questions? Want Personal Advice?

Ryan offers personalized, no-obligation health guidance.
 📩 Send him your question, and he’ll reply with a sincere, actionable strategy tailored to your unique situation. Find Ryan @ryanmarkkimball on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube. 

📝 About Ryan Kimball

Ryan is a certified ketogenic fasting health coach, serial biohacker, and personal counselor specializing in helping people achieve lasting energy, optimal body composition, and deep healing using natural strategies. His mission? To empower you to unlock your body's innate ability to heal—starting today.

If this hit something real for you, follow @ryanmarkkimball on YouTube, Facebook & Instagram — and stay close to the work that’s changing how we heal and how we live.

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.