Hey everyone! Ever wondered what an extended fast is like, or why people have started intermittent fasting? In this week's episode, Alex talks us through the ups and downs of her 40-hour fasting challenge!

Plus, we dive into the benefits behind fasting for different lengths of time, and what might be best for you to get started..

Don't forget our gentle Little Promise for this week that we hope you'll join us with!

Lots of love,

Anna and Alex x

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00:00 Introduction and Overview

04:45 The Miracle Healing Benefits of Fasting

07:02 Why Fad Diets Don't Work

13:37 The Evolutionary Perspective of Fasting

17:45 The Process of Autophagy and Cell Regeneration

21:50 Fasting and the Immune System

25:24 Fasting and Cancer Research

26:17 The Impact of Fasting on Mitochondria and Detoxification

26:46 Exploring the Practical Side of Fasting

34:10 Balancing Fasting and Feasting for Optimal Health

38:08 Understanding the Impact of Food Choices During Fasting

39:27 Personal Experiences and Insights into Fasting

46:30 Timing Fasting with the Menstrual Cycle

48:20 This Week's Little Promise!