In this episode, Jodi Duval speaks with Dr Mindy Pelz, a renowned fasting expert and functional medicine doctor, about the transformative power of fasting, particularly for women. Dr Mindy shares how fasting can be tailored to different life stages and how it can be used to balance hormones and optimise health.
Fasting is one of the most powerful tools for unlocking the body’s self-healing capabilities, and Dr Mindy provides expert advice on how to make fasting accessible, effective, and enjoyable. The discussion covers everything from the basics of fasting to how it can be adapted for women during different phases of life, including menopause.
Dr Mindy also shares how she became an expert in fasting and why fasting is so important for overall health. She explains the benefits of fasting, including how it helps achieve metabolic flexibility, and discusses the common challenges women face when fasting and how to overcome them. The conversation delves into how fasting impacts hormones at different stages of life and how it can help balance hormones during menopause. Dr Mindy also talks about the different types of fasting and how to incorporate them into daily life, even with a family. Additionally, she emphasises the importance of nutrition and therapeutic diets alongside fasting for optimal health.
Dr Mindy Pelz is a bestselling author, nutrition expert, and functional medicine practitioner. She has spent over two decades helping people reclaim their health, and is a leading figure in the fasting movement. Through her popular YouTube channel, The Resetter Podcast, and best-selling books, Dr Mindy teaches people how to use fasting, diet variation, and detox strategies to reset their health. She is also the founder of the Reset Academy, a membership group that supports individuals in creating a fasting lifestyle.
Connect with Dr Mindy:
Instagram: @dr.mindypelz
Website: drmindypelz.com
YouTube: Dr Mindy Pelz
Books:
Menopause Reset
The Reset Factor
The Reset Kitchen
