Feeling Hangry While Fasting? Here’s Why (and how to make fasts easier) | EP 381

The Dr. Gundry Podcast

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Nutrition, Medicine, Health & Fitness, Talk Radio

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🗓️ 9 December 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, I break down the key shifts — from metabolic changes to natural cellular cleanup — so you understand what your body turns on when you hit pause on constant eating. Plus, learn the most common fasting mistakes I see — and the simple fixes that make fasting feel easier, smoother, and more effective.

For full show notes and transcript: https://drgundry.com/tips-for-intermittent-fasting

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Dr. Gundry podcast, where Dr. Stephen Gundry shares his groundbreaking research from over 25 years of treating patients with diet and lifestyle changes alone.
0:11.2	Dr. Gundry and other wellness experts offer inspiring stories, the latest scientific advancements, and practical tips to empower you to take control of your health and live a long, happy life.
0:24.0	Today we're diving in one of the most powerful and surprisingly simple tools for boosting your energy
0:29.3	and supporting your overall health, intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating.
0:35.0	If you've ever wondered what's happening inside your body during those
0:38.8	fasting hours, you're in the right place. I'll walk you through the metabolic shifts, the cellular
0:44.7	cleanup, and the natural repair processes your body switches on when you give it a little space
0:51.4	from constant eating. We're taking on the question everyone debates. What
0:56.2	doesn't break your fast? Coffee, tea? The internet is full of mixed messages. I'm going to clear
1:03.2	that up so that you can fast confidently without obsessing over every drop. And of course, we can't
1:09.8	ignore the big fasting mistakes people make. These
1:13.3	slip-ups can drain your energy, stall your progress, or turn fasting into something stressful
1:18.7	instead of supportive. I'll show you the easy fixes that make fasting feel smooth, balanced,
1:24.8	and way more effective. Stay tuned. We'll be right back. If you enjoy learning
1:31.4	about the latest breakthroughs in gut health, longevity, and nutrition, then you'll love my
1:35.9	free weekly newsletter. Every week I share exclusive tips, new discoveries, and personal
1:41.6	insights I don't always get to cover here on the podcast. It's your
1:45.1	direct line to staying ahead on the science of feeling your best, from foods that heal your gut
1:50.2	to little known tricks for better energy and aging. So if you haven't yet, go sign up right now.
1:56.4	Just check this episode's description for the link or head to Dr. Gundry.com. It's free.
2:04.9	What happens to your body when you start intermittent fasting for a week? Well, the answer is going
2:15.4	to come as a surprise.
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