# The power of intermittent fasting | Jason Fung

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Podcast: [The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-girlfriend-doctor-w-dr-anna-cabeca-745375)
Published: 2026-04-16T04:00:00+00:00
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What if the key to reversing stubborn weight gain, balancing hormones, and even preventing chronic disease isn't more food… but strategically less? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jason Fung to unpack the science—and the simplicity—behind intermittent fasting. Dr. Fung is a world-renowned nephrologist, New York Times bestselling author of The Obesity Code, and a pioneer in using fasting as a therapeutic tool to reverse type 2 diabetes and metabolic disease. After witnessing firsthand how conventional treatments often worsened his patients' health, he developed a groundbreaking approach focused on lowering insulin and restoring metabolic balance. Together, we explore how intermittent fasting works with your body—not against it—and why it's especially powerful for women navigating hormonal shifts. In this episode, you'll discover: Why insulin—not calories—is the key driver of weight gain and metabolic dysfunction How intermittent fasting supports fat burning, hormone balance, and cellular repair The biggest myths about fasting (especially for women!)—and what actually works How fasting impacts menopause, cravings, and energy levels Simple, sustainable ways to begin fasting safely and effectively This conversation is both empowering and practical—giving you tools to take control of your metabolism, your hormones, and your long-term health. Ready to reset your metabolism and feel like yourself again? Listen now and share this episode with a girlfriend who needs to hear it. Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Why "eat less, move more" is failing women today 02:15 – Meet Jason Fung: From kidney disease to metabolic breakthrough 05:40 – The real root of weight gain: understanding insulin resistance 09:10 – Why calorie counting doesn't work (and what does) 13:25 – Intermittent f…

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