Metabolic Flexibility and Intuitive Fasting With Dr. Will Cole

Understanding how to gain metabolic flexibility and food peace through intuitive fasting. What are some warning signs for blood sugar and insulin dysregulation, common types of fasts such as OMAD and time-restricted eating, and how to approach fasting as a woman. We also discuss  Will’s fasting protocol to build up fasting tolerance, how to use strategic carbohydrates for cycling, and fasting with exercise.    Get access to the full show notes here   Female Hormones & Mitochondrial Health with Dr. Carrie Jones: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pfumgrjsjHtFChIoOJcgD_C5qOJGchXD7   Intuitive Fasting Quiz: https://drwillcole.com/intuitive-fasting-quiz Dr. Will Cole’s Website: https://drwillcole.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwillcole/   Thank you to our sponsors:  Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanie Orion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie Lumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/ LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstima   Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!   Social:  https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie   Membership Site: https://hellobetty.club/   Episode Overview:  10:00 Introducing Will 14:37 The Philosophy Behind Intuitive Fasting and Eating 24:14 Defining Metabolic Flexibility 28:35 The Bio-Individuality of Ketosis 34:00 Auto-immunity and Ketosis 37:03 Signs Insulin and Glucose Dysregulation 40:30 Will’s 4 Week Fasting Protocol 51:40 Differences Of Gender In Fasting 59:05 Clean Carbohydrates 1:01:24 What Breaks A Fast? 1:05:00 Exercise And Fasting 1:08:16 Psychological and Spiritual Benefits Of Fasting 1:15:15 Will’s Fasting Regimen 1:17:30 Conclusion   More information about the book at The Betty Body Book  Join the Betty Booty Challenge Join the Hello Betty Community here!  **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.