# Dr Karan Rajan on women’s health myths, intermittent fasting and glucose spikes

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Podcast: [Well Enough](https://stenobird.com/podcast/well-enough-7486036)
Published: 2026-02-04T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Well Enough, we sit down with Dr. Karan Rajan - NHS surgeon, author, and the internet’s favourite health myth-buster.  With millions of followers looking to him for clarity, Dr. Karan has made a name for himself by dismantling health myths and translating complex medical studies into accessible, life-changing advice. We dig into the topics dominating your social media feeds: Is "cortisol face" real? Do you actually have a "leaky gut"? And is intermittent fasting a miracle cure or a hormonal disaster for women? Dr. Karan explains why we need to stop treating our bodies like they are broken and start focusing on the unsexy but essential pillars of health. Follow Well Enough on Instagram here Follow Emilie on Instagram here   Subscribe to the Well Enough newsletter here Timecodes: 00:00 Fighting Health Misinformation 01:35 Intermittent Fasting for Women 02:35 Fasting for Weight Loss vs. Gut Health 03:55 Does Fasting Heal Leaky Gut? 05:30 What is Leaky Gut Actually? 06:50 IBS vs. IBD vs. Leaky Gut 07:45 The Truth About Glucose Spikes 08:55 Are CGMs Accurate for Non-Diabetics? 10:00 The Dangers of Glucose Hacking 10:50 Sleep Trackers & Orthosomnia 12:40 Cortisol Face & Belly Fat Myths 14:40 The "Wellness Washing" Industry 15:35 The 5 Unsexy Pillars of Health 16:40 Probiotics vs. Fibre 18:05 The 3-Month Fiber Challenge 19:10 Fibre Supplements & GLP-1 (Ozempic) 20:45 Inulin & Bloating Side Effects 23:25 Pregnancy, Protein & Constipation 24:35 The Gut-Skin & Gut-Brain Axis 26:10 Do You Need a Gut Detox? 28:30 Liver Detox Myths 29:55 Red Flags in Wellness Influencers 32:20 Carnivore Diet Risks 35:20 Advocating for Yourself at the Doctor 40:40 Dr. Rajan's #1 Health Tip More from Dr Karan New book 'This Is Vital Information' Dr…

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