Feeling Hangry While Fasting? Here’s Why (and how to make fasts easier) | EP 381
DR. GUNDRY PODCAST: GUT HEALTH, WEIGHT LOSS, AND NUTRITION
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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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Transcript
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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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