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Intermittent Fasting & Biohacking: The Oldest Wellness Hack That Works. In this episode of the Disrupt & Discuss Podcast, we break down the foundations of fasting—where it started, why it works, and how it can transform your health, longevity, and mindset.

If you’ve ever wondered whether fasting slows metabolism, causes muscle loss, or is just “starving yourself,” this conversation clears the myths and reveals the truth. Fasting isn’t a fad—it’s been practiced for millennia as one of the oldest biohacks for wellness.

💡 What you’ll learn in this video:

• The foundations of fasting: ancient roots, spiritual practices & scarcity survival
• Intermittent fasting methods explained (16:8, 18:6, OMAD, 5:2)
• The science of fasting: glycogen depletion, ketosis & autophagy
• The role of fasting in health, longevity, and biohacking
• Myths & misconceptions about fasting and metabolism debunked
• Modern variations: Bulletproof coffee, bone broth, & more

📌 Suggested Timestamps (Chapters)

• 0:00 – Intro: Why We’re Revisiting Fasting
• 1:00 – Early Misconceptions: Fasting in Church & Lent
• 8:00 – From Spiritual to Health: Shifting Perspectives
• 9:00 – Dave Asprey & Biohacking Fasting
• 12:00 – The Science of Fasting: Glycogen, Ketosis & Autophagy
• 17:00 – Types of Fasts: Intermittent, OMAD, Extended & Spiritual
• 21:00 – Bulletproof Coffee & Bone Broth Fasting
• 25:00 – Intermittent Fasting for Bariatric & Lifestyle Health
• 32:00 – Myths & Misconceptions About Fasting
• 38:00 – Doctors, Nutrition & Why You Should Question Advice
• 46:00 – Breaking the Stigma: Fasting & Eating Disorders
• 52:00 – Wrap-Up & What’s Coming in Part 2

📚 Inspired by books that shaped our fasting journey:
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️
Info on this channel is not medical advice. 🚫 For general purposes only. Confirm with trusted sources & consult your physician for medical conditions or treatments. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️