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Intermittent Fasting Stories

Intermittent Fasting Stories

By: Gin Stephens
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Are you ready to be inspired? Tune in each week to hear real-world stories from successful intermittent fasters, including their best tips to help you find success. Intermittent Fasting Stories is hosted by Gin Stephens, author of the New York Times bestseller Fast Feast Repeat, as well as her other books: Cleanish, Delay, Don't Deny, and Feast Without Fear. Looking for a community of like-minded intermittent fasters? Go to ginstephens.com/community for more information and to join.

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  • Episode 516: John D'Ambrosio

    Episode 516: John D'Ambrosio
    Apr 30 2026
    In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to John D'Ambrosio from Canton, GA.Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There’s nothing better than community to help with that. In the Delay, Don’t Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there’s just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle. You can connect directly with Gin in the Ask Gin group, and she will answer all of your questions personally. If you’re new to intermittent fasting or recommitting to the IF lifestyle, join the 28-Day FAST Start group. After your fast start, join us for support in The 1st Year group. Need tips for long term maintenance? We have a place for that! There are many more useful spaces beyond these, and you can interact in as many as you like. Visit ginstephens.com/community to join us. An annual membership costs just over a dollar a week when you do the math. If you aren’t ready to fully commit for a year, join for a month and you can cancel at any time. If you know you’ll want to stay forever, we also have a lifetime membership option available. IF is free. You don’t need to join our community to fast. But if you’re looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community. John is a chiropractor and author of Fasting That Works. They discuss John's journey into intermittent fasting, the importance of clean fasting, and the historical ties between bodybuilding and fasting. The conversation covers the significance of muscle health, the impact of stress and sleep on weight loss, and the individuality of dietary needs.Takeaways:• Intermittent fasting can be a journey of trial and error.• Clean fasting is essential for maximizing benefits.• Bodybuilding has historical ties to the popularity of fasting.• Finding the right balance in fasting and exercise is crucial.• Stress and sleep significantly impact health and weight loss.• Individuality plays a key role in diet and exercise effectiveness.• Fasting can help improve relationships with food for some individuals.• Sarcopenia is a major concern as we age, and muscle health is vital.• Sustainable practices in diet and exercise lead to long-term success.• Listening to your body is essential for figuring out what works for you.At the end of the episode, John tells listeners to make sure to do the research before beginning so you’ll understand what fasting does for you and how it works.Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.Get Gin’s books at: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html. Good news! The second edition of Delay, Don’t Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook. This is the book that you’ll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF. It’s been updated to include the clean fast, an easier to understand and more thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section. When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date. The audiobook for the second edition is available now! Join Gin’s community! Go to: ginstephens.com/communityDo you enjoy Intermittent Fasting Stories? You’ll probably also like Gin’s other podcast with cohost Sheri Bullock: Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Share your intermittent fasting stories with Gin: gin@intermittentfastingstories.comVisit Gin’s website at: ginstephens.com Check out Gin’s Favorite Things at http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.htmlSubscribe to Gin’s YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    56 mins
  • Episode 515: Mathilde

    Episode 515: Mathilde
    Apr 23 2026
    In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Mathilde, an intermittent fasting coach from Geneva, Switzerland.Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There’s nothing better than community to help with that. In the Delay, Don’t Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there’s just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle. You can connect directly with Gin in the Ask Gin group, and she will answer all of your questions personally. If you’re new to intermittent fasting or recommitting to the IF lifestyle, join the 28-Day FAST Start group. After your fast start, join us for support in The 1st Year group. Need tips for long term maintenance? We have a place for that! There are many more useful spaces beyond these, and you can interact in as many as you like. Visit ginstephens.com/community to join us. An annual membership costs just over a dollar a week when you do the math. If you aren’t ready to fully commit for a year, join for a month and you can cancel at any time. If you know you’ll want to stay forever, we also have a lifetime membership option available. IF is free. You don’t need to join our community to fast. But if you’re looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community. Mathilde shares her journey into intermittent fasting, which began in July 2019 after discovering the concept through a yoga group discussion. Initially skeptical due to her father's extreme fasting practices, Mathilde was inspired to try intermittent fasting after reading Gin’s book Delay, Don't Deny. Her first 20-hour fast marked the beginning of a transformative journey, leading her to embrace the lifestyle fully.Mathilde discusses the cultural influences on her dietary habits, growing up in a French-influenced environment where being slim was emphasized. She recounts her experiences with various diets, including Weight Watchers, and how intermittent fasting offered her a sense of freedom and control over her eating habits. Mathilde highlights the mental clarity and energy she gained from fasting, as well as the ability to listen to her body's needs, which has helped her maintain her goal weight effortlessly.Throughout the episode, Mathilde emphasizes the importance of getting rid of the "diet brain" and trusting the process of intermittent fasting. She shares her advice for new fasters, encouraging them to breathe, be patient, and allow the magic of intermittent fasting to work. Mathilde's journey is a testament to the transformative power of intermittent fasting, offering listeners inspiration and practical insights into adopting this lifestyle.Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.Get Gin’s books at: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html. Good news! The second edition of Delay, Don’t Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook. This is the book that you’ll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF. It’s been updated to include the clean fast, an easier to understand and more thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section. When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date. The audiobook for the second edition is available now! Join Gin’s community! Go to: ginstephens.com/communityDo you enjoy Intermittent Fasting Stories? You’ll probably also like Gin’s other podcast with cohost Sheri Bullock: Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Share your intermittent fasting stories with Gin: gin@intermittentfastingstories.comVisit Gin’s website at: ginstephens.com Check out Gin’s Favorite Things at http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.htmlSubscribe to Gin’s YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    51 mins
  • Episode 514: Peter Savich

    Episode 514: Peter Savich
    Apr 16 2026
    In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin Stephens talks to Peter Savich from Hollister, CA.Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There’s nothing better than community to help with that. In the Delay, Don’t Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there’s just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle. You can connect directly with Gin in the Ask Gin group, and she will answer all of your questions personally. If you’re new to intermittent fasting or recommitting to the IF lifestyle, join the 28-Day FAST Start group. After your fast start, join us for support in The 1st Year group. Need tips for long term maintenance? We have a place for that! There are many more useful spaces beyond these, and you can interact in as many as you like. Visit ginstephens.com/community to join us. An annual membership costs just over a dollar a week when you do the math. If you aren’t ready to fully commit for a year, join for a month and you can cancel at any time. If you know you’ll want to stay forever, we also have a lifetime membership option available. IF is free. You don’t need to join our community to fast. But if you’re looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community. Peter is a patent consultant who embarked on his intermittent fasting journey not for weight loss, but to enhance his metabolic health. Peter shares how his interest in autophagy, sparked by a podcast featuring David Sinclair, led him to initially adopt a 20:4 fasting schedule. This approach has not only helped him maintain a healthy weight but also significantly reduced his biological age, showcasing the profound health benefits beyond mere weight management.Peter discusses the unexpected advantages of fasting, such as improved resilience to illnesses and enhanced metabolic flexibility. He recounts how his fasting routine, which began during the COVID-19 lockdowns, has transformed his health, allowing him to maintain muscle mass through strength training while experiencing a drop in weight. His story highlights the broader health benefits of fasting, emphasizing that it's not just about the numbers on the scale but about overall well-being and vitality.For those new to intermittent fasting, Peter advises focusing on the health benefits beyond weight loss. He encourages listeners to consider fasting as a tool for improving metabolic health and resilience, rather than just a weight loss strategy. By sharing his journey, Peter hopes to inspire others to explore the potential of fasting to unlock surprising health benefits and achieve a new level of wellness.Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.Get Gin’s books at: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html. Good news! The second edition of Delay, Don’t Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook. This is the book that you’ll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF. It’s been updated to include the clean fast, an easier to understand and more thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section. When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date. The audiobook for the second edition is available now! Join Gin’s community! Go to: ginstephens.com/communityDo you enjoy Intermittent Fasting Stories? You’ll probably also like Gin’s other podcast with cohost Sheri Bullock: Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Share your intermittent fasting stories with Gin: gin@intermittentfastingstories.comVisit Gin’s website at: ginstephens.com Check out Gin’s Favorite Things at http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.htmlSubscribe to Gin’s YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    56 mins
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I love these podcasts, they support my intermittent fasting journey and help me learn so much and stay focused. I'm really love to hear other people's journeys, successes and stumbling blocks.

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The contributors tll their stories and G in Stephens listens and comments with great warmth and empathy. Their stories are helpful in their honesty

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all stories are different, good to hear everyones versions and why they got into fasting

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