Continuing our series on fasting fundamentals, Part 2 will look at more specific population examples, studies, and who should or shouldn't consider fasting. We'll also discuss gut health considerations, adherence and family time, client behavior and mindset, and more! Topics include:

- Recapping Part 1

- What to Expect in Part 2

- Please Share, Rate, and Review

- High Level Perspective on Who Should and Shouldn’t Fast

- A Case for Fasting and Night Shift Workers

- The Healthy Hero Study

- My Free Video Series

- Keeping the Whole Food Matrix a Priority

- Gut Health Considerations

- More on Gut Health and Digestion in FNMS

- Understanding Adherence and Family Considerations

- Tracking SHREDS

- Client Behavior and Mindset

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization

www.metabolismschool.com

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[Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series

http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101

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“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at operations@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

One of the most hot button topics in the health and nutrition world is the topic of fasting. With it's many forms and potential benefits, it's no wonder why this area is often misunderstood and lacking nuance and explanation. In this 2 part series, I am going to cover the fundamentals along with specific nuances of fasting plus discuss populations that should or should not engage in a fasting protocol. Topics covered in Part 1 include:

- What To Expect in Part 1

- Defying the Diet Dogma

- Please Share, Rate, and Review

- Defining Fasting

- Fasting and Fat Loss

- Example of Cumulative Energy Balance

- Fasted State Physiology as a Signal

- Types of Fasting

- My Free Video Series

- Lesser Known Fasting Scenarios

- What Populations Should or Should Not Fast

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www.metabolismschool.com

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[Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series

http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101

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“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at operations@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

Are you stuck in an endless cycle of dieting without seeing the progress you want? In this episode, we break down five overlooked reasons why your efforts might not be paying off. Beyond calorie deficits, several key factors can stall your results—whether it's metabolic adaptation, hidden stressors, or how you're training. Topics discussed:

- Chronic Dieting Itself

- The Perfect Storm Client Case

- Ignoring Gut Health

- Multi-Part Gut Health Series

- Ignoring Your Poor Sleep

- Over or Undertraining It At the Gym

- Managing Stress

- Recapping Our 5 Reasons

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization

www.metabolismschool.com

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Subscribe to My Youtube Channel:

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[Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series

http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101

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Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple

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Stay Connected:

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“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at operations@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

What gets measured gets managed and, in this instance, we are talking about women's health and how to track important metrics. I want to talk about some of the major tracking systems we teach our coaches in our FNMS program, why they are important, and why using them will lead to more successful transformations. Topics discussed:

- My Biofeedback System

- Please Share, Rate, and Review

- Symptoms Showing Up and Biofeedback

- Basal Body Temperature and Tracking the Cycle

- Biofeedback Metrics to Pay Attention To During Different Phases

- My Upcoming Women’s Health Workshop

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Women's Health Workshop Registration

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization

www.metabolismschool.com

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Subscribe to My Youtube Channel:

https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1

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[Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series

http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101

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Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple

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Stay Connected:

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“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at operations@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

I wanted to share a special presentation I did inside of Metabolism School and the Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization all around arguably the most popular topic in women's health around hormonal contraceptives and birth control. We'll dive into its history and origin, review cycle health, prescription implications, and more! Topics include:

- More In Metabolism School

- Current Generation with Birth Control and Contraceptives

- History of Birth Control

- Quick Review of Women’s Health and The Monthly Cycle

- Key Points to Cycle Health

- Birth Control Basics

- Prescription Implications

- Autoimmune Disease Example

- Lab Pattern Commonalities

- The Brain and Stress

- DHEA Supplementation

- Consequences of Birth Control

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization

www.metabolismschool.com

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Subscribe to My Youtube Channel:

https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1

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[Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series

http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101

----------

Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple

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Stay Connected:

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“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at operations@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the PCOS-autoimmune connection, why this overlap happens, and what it means for your hormones, metabolism, and gut health. We’ll explore how inflammation, androgens, insulin resistance, and microbiome imbalances play a critical role in both conditions—and what you can do about it. Topics discussed:

- The PCOS-Autoimmunity link

- The role of hormones & the microbiome

- Women's Health Workshop

- Androgens & inflammation

- Beyond PCOS

- The orchestra analogy

- FNMS program

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Women's Health Workshop

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization

www.metabolismschool.com

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Subscribe to My Youtube Channel:

https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1

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[Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series

http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101

----------

Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple

----------

Stay Connected:

Instagram: @sammillerscience

Youtube: SamMillerScience

Facebook: The Nutrition Coaching Collaborative Community

TikTok: @sammillerscience

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“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at operations@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."