Shut Your Pie-Hole: Intermittent Fasting and Weight Loss with Cynthia Thurlow Confessions of a Male Gynecologist

“We would not have evolved as a species if we could not have gone through periods of food feasting and famine.” - Cynthia Thurlow
From ancient Rome to the Industrial Revolution, people have been fasting for various reasons, including religious rites and social customs. But while it's not a new practice, modern-day intermittent fasting exists in a new environment where food is abundant, but nutrient density is much lower than in the past.
Today I’m joined by my friend, intermittent fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow. A nurse practitioner and bestselling author, Cynthia used intermittent fasting in perimenopause to reverse some of the changes she didn’t like seeing in her body. Now she’s passionate about helping women find wellness through the healing power of nutrition and fasting.
 
About Cynthia Thurlow
Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of the best-selling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The IF45 Plan, a 2X TEDx speaker, with her second talk having more than 10 million views, and she's also the host of the Everyday Wellness Podcast. With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent
fasting and women’s health and her mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness so they feel empowered to live their most optimal lives.
 
Highlights
Cynthia’s pivot from allopathic nurse practitioner to entrepreneur
Why Cynthia decided to focus on helping women in particular
How being metabolically flexible saved Cynthia after her appendix ruptured
What allopathic medicine lacks when it comes to prevention and chronic disease management
Benefits of allopathic and integrative perspectives coming together
The driving factors behind our collectively rising metabolic issues
Why what you eat for breakfast matters and the crucial role of protein
Understanding the role of digest and rest
Does the length of your fasting window matter?
Fasting at each stage of the menstrual cycle
Why it’s important to work with a medical professional to determine the best course of action for you
The connection between fasting, longevity, muscle protein synthesis, and insulin sensitivity
What you can expect from Cynthia’s book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation
Who will benefit the most from intermittent fasting, and who should avoid it?
Cynthia’s Confession: Evolving as an allopathic practitioner
 
Connect with Cynthia Thurlow
Website https://cynthiathurlow.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/
 
Resources
Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice https://www.drshawntassone.com/
Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible https://tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible/
Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormone Archetype Quiz https://tassonemd.lpages.co/hormonearchetypequiz/
 
 
Disclaimer
This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.