BONUS: Women & Intermittent Fasting: Enhancing Metabolic Health with Megan Ramos

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

Cynthia Thurlow

Nutrition, Alternative Health, Life Sciences, Science, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 2 February 2026

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

Step into the world of metabolic health and fasting as we embark on a captivating journey with the renowned Canadian clinical educator, Megan Ramos! In an era when chronic illness and obesity have become alarmingly prevalent, and dieting has become a lifelong struggle for many, Megan is on a mission to revolutionize our understanding of metabolic health. Known for her expertise in therapeutic fasting and low-carb diets, she co-founded the revolutionary Fasting Method alongside the renowned Dr. Jason Fung and co-authored the bestselling book Life in the Fasting Lane. Now, she returns with her latest work, delving into the untold stories of women and fasting. In today’s captivating discussion, Megan and I explore the staggering statistics that reveal a nation plagued by chronic illness and weight issues, where even the average person has tried 126 diets in their lifetime. Megan shares her groundbreaking insights on women and fasting, unveiling the truth behind misdiagnoses, the myths surrounding intermittent fasting, the role of macros and insulin secretion, and the profound impact of the pandemic on our hormones, sleep, and stress levels. Prepare yourself for a thought-provoking episode as we tackle pressing questions from listeners, covering the dawn effect, gout, insomnia, and invaluable strategies for achieving fasting success! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: My journey with PCOS Why does body composition matter so much? PCOS, the number one endocrine disorder in Westernized countries Common myths about intermittent fasting The fertility aspect of postmenopausal women The slippery slope of perimenopause Is fasting just an extreme form of calorie restriction? The impact of sleep and stress on glucose and insulin levels How to integrate intermittent fasting into your lifestyle Magnesium supplementation for insulin resistance How to deal with gout Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community (The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow) Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now! Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause supplement line Connect with Megan Ramos ⁠The Fasting Method⁠ Find Megan on social media @Megan J. Ramos Purchase a copy of⁠ ⁠⁠Life in the Fasting Lane⁠ Purchase a copy of⁠ ⁠⁠The Essential Guide to Intermittent Fasting For Women⁠ Previous Episodes Featuring Megan ⁠Ep. 116 – Using Intermittent Fasting to Reverse Chronic Illnesses – with Megan Ramos⁠ ⁠Ep. 188 – Troubleshooting Your Fasting Method with Megan Ramos

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast.
0:04.0	I'm your host, Nurse Practitioner Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.0	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:13.0	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week and impact over a million lives.
0:28.9	This is Bonus Monday, your most downloaded favorite podcast.
0:35.0	I love that this community runs the gamut from medical professionals,
0:40.4	research scientists, science writers, personal trainers, and more. These are your favorite
0:45.3	most love podcasts of the last five years. I could not be more proud of the diversification
0:51.4	of guests that appeal to all of you. Thanks for tuning in.
0:56.5	Anyone that knows me or knows my platform,
0:59.6	they understand how passionate I am about metabolic health.
1:03.4	I recently reconnected with Megan Ramos.
1:07.7	I recorded with her on podcast 116 and 188. And we dove into her new book talking about
1:15.9	women and fasting. And some of the fascinating statistics that are contained in her book
1:20.9	center around how 52% of Americans have at least one chronic illness and 70% are overweight
1:27.3	or obese. and the average person
1:29.8	will have tried 126 diets in their lifetime. Megan is a Canadian clinical educator and expert
1:36.6	on therapeutic fasting and low carb diets. She works closely with Dr. Jason Fung and is the co-author
1:43.1	of the New York Times bestseller Life in the
1:45.5	Fasting Lane and co-founded the fasting method with Dr. Jason Fung. Today we spoke at great length
1:52.0	about her new book, her background in PCOS and misdiagnosis, the myths surrounding intermittent
1:58.9	fasting, the role of macros and insulin secretion,
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