The FastingWell Podcast

Ben Tanner, PA-C
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The FastingWell Podcast

Learn how you can use intermittent fasting to improve your physical and mental health, so you can feel better, live longer, and (potentially) reverse chronic disease. Ben Tanner, PA-C explains the science and benefits of fasting in basic terms you can understand. He also shares tips and tricks to help you effectively implement fasting into your lifestyle as painlessly as possible. The show covers basic physiology about how fasting works, and step-by-step advice on how to get started with intermittent fasting (also known as time-restricted eating), or extended fasting (multiple days). You’ll also learn about specific health benefits of different types of fasting, so you can choose the best regimen for your needs. In particular, fasting can be beneficial for people with high blood sugar or high insulin (like type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or PCOS), high blood pressure, or obesity. It can also benefit people who want to prevent chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, dementia (like Alzheimer's), cancer, or others. (Name = "FastingWell", or "Fasting Well".) Subscribe today!

  1. APR 9

    67: Use Fasting & Keto to "Lose Weight and Feel Great" (w/ Emma Van Carlen)

    Emma Van Carlen is a fasting / health coach with years of experience helping her clients lose weight, feel better, and improve overall health -- often using fasting and low-carb. Today we cover the benefits of fasting and keto, common pitfalls and objections, how to start as a beginner, and much more. 👉 YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/Ra8_hvC5EOQ 📙 "Fast Yourself Fit" (Emma's book):  https://amzn.to/3EoLqzf   💻 Emma's website:  https://www.emmavancarlen.com/   ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ Intro (0:00)   Emma's health journey (0:54)   Benefits of fasting and common objections (7:07)   How to start for beginners (13:35)   "Keto flu" and other pitfalls (17:14)   Food addiction & emotional eating (21:52)   Mindset, knowing your "why's", and anticipating excuses (32:07)   Special occasions (36:50)   Who needs medical supervision? (43:50)   Tips for elderly people (45:58)   Women after menopause (48:40)   OMAD vs other fasting schedules (51:17)   Cold plunging? (Emma is from Sweden) (55:14)   ========== Medical disclaimer None of the info I share online is individual medical advice. I don't know your individual circumstances, and I'm not your medical provider.  Always consult your own medical providers.

    59 min

  2. MAR 28

    66: "The End of Alzheimer's" - Detailed Summary [How to PREVENT or REVERSE Memory Loss]

    Whether you have some memory loss already, or just want to prevent Alzheimer's down the road, this episode can help.  Dr. Dale Bredesen's groundbreaking book explains why Alzheimer's is getting so common, and exactly what you can do about it, step by step.  I share a chapter-by-chapter summary so you can get an overview, and then decide if you need to go more in-depth by reading the book yourself. 👉 YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/MAbA0GVWv20   👉 Shorter (12 min) video on fasting & keto for Alzheimer's:  https://youtu.be/Z2OVf_rmwOE   👉 My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell    📘 The End of Alzheimer's (book on Amazon):  https://amzn.to/41MFIQM   🎧 Listen for free w/ a trial of Audible:  https://amzn.to/3FCdr3q   ==========  ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ Overview / introduction (0:00)   Chapter 1 - Disrupting dementia (2:27)   Chapter 2 - Patient zero (3:58)   Chapter 3 - How does it feel to come back from dementia? (6:40)   Chapter 4 - How to give yourself Alzheimer's: A primer (8:50)   Chapter 5 - Wit's end: From bed to bench and back again (11:39)   Chapter 6 - The "god gene" & the 3 types of Alzheimer's (15:11)   Chapter 7 - The cognoscopy: Where do you stand? (18:09)   Chapter 8 - ReCoDe: Reversing cognitive decline (21:01)   Chapter 9 - Success and the social network: 2 people's daily routines (24:29)   Chapter 10 - Putting it all together - You can do it! (27:33)   Chapter 11 - This is not easy: Workarounds & crutches (30:04)   Chapter 12 - Resistance to change: Machiavelli meets Feynman (32:18)   Appendix A - Summary of foods to eat & foods to avoid (34:05)   Other appendices (Ketone meters / 23 & Me, Where to learn more) - (35:42)

    38 min

  3. MAR 12

    65: Are “Fasting Kits” Worth It? / A Surprising Fasting Benefit / “End of Alzheimer's” Takeaways

    Today I'll share 3 topics:  Do you need fasting "kits", and what can you use instead? A surprising fasting benefit related to brain health and weight loss. And 3 key takeaways from Dr. Bredesen's game-changing book on Alzheimer's. Video versions and timestamps are below. Video versions for each topic:   📺 Pros / Cons of Fasting "Kits":  https://youtu.be/7RK2xPPzic8 📺 A SURPRISING Way Fasting Helps you Lose Weight:  https://youtu.be/Rp2oY-nMLEE  📺 3 Key Takeaways from "The End of Alzheimer's":  https://youtu.be/7iSAVPoYAUY   Other Resources:   📝 Intermittent Fasting Checklist:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/    📝 Intermittent Fasting Quick-Start Guide:  https://fastingwell.com/quick   ⏰ Timestamps ⏰   (0:00) Intro  (1:06) Fasting Kits  (6:36) Surprising Fasting Benefit  (9:58) End of Alzheimer's Takeaways

    14 min

  4. 12/21/2024

    64: 5 Ways Junk Food & Social Media Are The Same (impact on brain, body, kids, society…)

    Some interesting ways that junk food and social media are similar, and have similar impacts on your mental health, physical health (including your brain), child wellness, and society as a whole.  📺 Video version:  https://youtu.be/KJastamVRP4 📝 Intermittent Fasting Checklist:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/  📝 Intermittent Fasting Quick-Start Guide:  https://fastingwell.com/quick

    14 min

  5. 11/26/2024

    63: 7 Evidence-Based Ways to Burn More Body Fat

    7 different methods you can use to boost fat burning, backed by science (research studies or physiology).  Try out a few of them and improve your body composition, starting today. 📺 Video version:  https://youtu.be/hIGYgSPjKmY Resources Mentioned 📘 Winter Swimming (book):  https://amzn.to/3V7u7Yy 📺 Huberman interview with Susanna Soberg:  https://youtu.be/x3MgDtZovks 📺 My video about better habits/systems (vs goals):  https://youtu.be/A7djTERytLc 📗 Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life (book):  https://amzn.to/4eEw065 Some References https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39003682/ (HIIT) https://youtu.be/GqPGXG5TlZw?si=RIkQBiuifV9xwCdj&t=2492 (fidgeting) https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-024-01008-9 (fasting) 📝 Intermittent Fasting Checklist:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/ 📝 Intermittent Fasting Quick-Start Guide:  https://fastingwell.com/quick  Affiliate disclaimer Sometimes I share affiliate links, which means if you buy something through that link I could earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

    20 min

  6. 08/23/2024

    62: Extended Fasting Side Effects: Low Blood Sugar? Feeling Cold?

    What if your blood sugar gets low during extended fasting? (1:10)  Why do you feel cold during a long fast? (6:00)  I'll delve into both of these topics today, and explain what to do (if anything) about these potential side effects of prolonged fasting.  📺 Video on low blood sugar:  https://youtu.be/7VCB94O-TU4   📺 Video on EF & feeling cold:  https://youtu.be/hFW1mO4BbjA    📝 Intermittent Fasting Checklist:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/  📝 Intermittent Fasting Quick-Start Guide:  https://fastingwell.com/quick

    12 min

  7. 04/02/2024

    61: Avoid This Popular Fasting Schedule (3 Reasons), & What to Do Instead (2 Options)

    I'll explain why one of the most popular intermittent fasting schedules is actually not a good fit for the majority of people (though a lot of them do it anyway). I'll also share 2 alternative fasting regimens that are probably a better fit for most people. 📺 Video version:  https://youtu.be/dP_CevOzn5A  📺 Video on why weight loss is often not a good goal:  https://youtu.be/F_00Sl1fcWk 📝 Intermittent Fasting Checklist:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/ 📝 Intermittent Fasting Quick-Start Guide:  https://fastingwell.com/quick ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 0:00 Overview1:15 What schedule to avoid (most people)2:25 Weight Loss5:11 Protein / Muscle7:34 Convenience8:21 2 Better Approaches (for most people)10:28 Option #2

    14 min

  8. 02/07/2024

    60: How to Fix Diabetes in 2 Simple-ish Steps [+ Bonus Steps]

    2 fairly simple steps you can use to reverse type 2 diabetes.  It's easier than you may think!  (The same steps also work for prediabetes.) 👉 Video version:  https://youtu.be/yL9HjYYvXQo  Related Videos & Other Resources:  👉 Diabetes Remission w/ Low Carb (video):  https://youtu.be/UBpnliekZqo  👉 Off Insulin in 5 Days w/ Fasting (video):  https://youtu.be/rFUoDS1YQYI  📝 Intermittent Fasting Quick-Start Guide:  https://fastingwell.com/quick  👉 7 Daily Habits to Fix Blood Sugar (video): https://youtu.be/g1IFIX2LhPc  👉 3 Quick Habits to Improve Your Blood Sugar Fast:  https://youtu.be/ewB5Abl_4-c  🎧 Podcast Episode 14 (Megan Ramos):  https://fastingwell.com/episode14/  🎧 Podcast Episode 25 (Keto Made Simple):  https://fastingwell.com/episode25/  🎧 Podcast Episode 26 (What to Eat on Low Carb):  https://fastingwell.com/episode26/   ⏰ Timestamps ⏰   (0:00) Intro  (1:28) Step 1  (5:20) Step 2 (9:39) Bonus steps (fix blood sugar faster)  (11:26) Putting it all together

    15 min
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Learn how you can use intermittent fasting to improve your physical and mental health, so you can feel better, live longer, and (potentially) reverse chronic disease. Ben Tanner, PA-C explains the science and benefits of fasting in basic terms you can understand. He also shares tips and tricks to help you effectively implement fasting into your lifestyle as painlessly as possible. The show covers basic physiology about how fasting works, and step-by-step advice on how to get started with intermittent fasting (also known as time-restricted eating), or extended fasting (multiple days). You’ll also learn about specific health benefits of different types of fasting, so you can choose the best regimen for your needs. In particular, fasting can be beneficial for people with high blood sugar or high insulin (like type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or PCOS), high blood pressure, or obesity. It can also benefit people who want to prevent chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, dementia (like Alzheimer's), cancer, or others. (Name = "FastingWell", or "Fasting Well".) Subscribe today!

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  • Creator
    Ben Tanner, PA-C
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    68
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    © 2025 The FastingWell Podcast
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