The FastingWell Podcast
The FastingWell Podcast
Ben Tanner, PA-C
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!
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. πŸ‘‰ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/Ra8_hvC5EOQ πŸ“™ "Fast Yourself Fit" (Emma's book): https://amzn.to/3EoLqzf πŸ’» Emma's website: https://www.emmavancarlen.com/ ⏰ ...
Apr 9, 2025
59 min
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. πŸ‘‰ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/MAbA0GVWv20 πŸ‘‰ Shorter (12 min) video...
Mar 28, 2025
38 min
65:  Are β€œFasting Kits” Worth It? / A Surprising Fasting Benefit / β€œEnd 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: πŸ“Ί Pros / Cons of Fasting "Kits": https://youtu.be/7RK2xPPzic8 πŸ“Ί A SURPRISING Way Fasting Helps you Lose Weight: https://youtu.be/Rp2oY-nMLEE πŸ“Ί 3 Key Takeaways...
Mar 12, 2025
13 min
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. πŸ“Ί Video version: https://youtu.be/KJastamVRP4 πŸ“ Intermittent Fasting Checklist: https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/ πŸ“ Intermittent Fasting Quick-Start Guide: https://fastingwell.com/quick
Dec 21, 2024
14 min
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. πŸ“Ί Video version: https://youtu.be/hIGYgSPjKmY Resources Mentioned πŸ“˜ Winter Swimming (book): https://amzn.to/3V7u7Yy πŸ“Ί Huberman interview with Susanna Soberg: https://youtu.be/x3MgDtZovks πŸ“Ί My video about better habits/systems (vs goals): https://youtu.be/A7djTERytLc πŸ“— Get Out of Your ...
Nov 26, 2024
19 min
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. πŸ“Ί Video on low blood sugar: https://youtu.be/7VCB94O-TU4 πŸ“Ί Video on EF & feeling cold: https://youtu.be/hFW1mO4BbjA πŸ“ Intermittent Fasting Checklist: https://fastingwell.com/g...
Aug 23, 2024
11 min
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. πŸ“Ί Video version: https://youtu.be/dP_CevOzn5A πŸ“Ί Video on why weight loss is often not a good goal: https://youtu.be/F_00Sl1fcWk πŸ“ Intermittent Fasting Checklist: https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/ πŸ“ ...
Apr 2, 2024
13 min
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.) πŸ‘‰ Video version: https://youtu.be/yL9HjYYvXQo Related Videos & Other Resources: πŸ‘‰ Diabetes Remission w/ Low Carb (video): https://youtu.be/UBpnliekZqo πŸ‘‰ Off Insulin in 5 Days w/ Fasting (video): https://youtu.be/rFUoDS1YQYI πŸ“ Intermittent Fasting Quick-Start Guide: https://fastingwell.co...
Feb 7, 2024
14 min
59:  My Best Week-Long Fast Yet (Results, Experience, Insights, & More)
My experience fasting for a week straight, including how I was feeling on day 6 of this extended fast; what kind of results I got in terms of energy levels, body weight, blood sugar, ketones, etc. Plus other thoughts and observations about why this prolonged fast went remarkably well. Some of what I talk about here could definitely be useful if you're considering doing a prolonged fast, or if you've done it before and had some challenges. πŸ‘‰ IF Quick-Start Guide: https://fastingwell.c...
Dec 20, 2023
20 min
58:  3 Patients Who Got Off Diabetes Meds SUPER FAST w/ Fasting [Detailed Results]
Detailed results from a case series of 3 patients who got off insulin and other type 2 diabetes medications very quickly. These patients also lost weight, improved their hemoglobin A1c, and reduced their waist circumference. Overall, super-impressive results, and very encouraging for anyone who wants to put type 2 diabetes in remission! πŸ‘‰ IF Quick-Start Guide: https://fastingwell.com/quick πŸ“œ Full research paper: https://casereports.bmj.com/content/2018/bcr-2017-221854 ...
Dec 15, 2023
16 min
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