26. Why Fasting Backfires When You’re Stressed

In today’s episode, we’re getting into a topic so many women ask me about — why fasting feels amazing at first…and then suddenly stops working.

If you’re in your late 30s, 40s, or 50s, or you’ve been feeling more tired, puffy, anxious, or wired-but-tired when you try to fast, this conversation is going to make everything click.

We’ll talk about what’s actually happening behind the scenes with cortisol, blood sugar, progesterone, thyroid function, and sleep...and why stress changes the rules for women. You’ll learn why skipping breakfast backfires, what’s going on when cravings or crashes hit, and how to rebuild a healthier fasting rhythm without sending your body deeper into survival mode.

And yes, we’re also talking about the kind of fasting that does move the needle, including when women are ready for a deeper reset like a 24–36 hour fast.

If you’ve been feeling confused about fasting, feeling like your body is fighting you, or wondering what’s “off,” this episode is going to bring so much clarity.

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