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The Intermittent Fasting Podcast

The Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Melanie Avalon, Barry Conrad 479 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

This podcast explores the intermittent fasting lifestyle, focusing on how changing when you eat can help burn fat, gain energy, and improve health. Hosted by Melanie Avalon, a biohacker and author, and Barry Conrad, an actor and singer-songwriter, the show discusses practical tips and science behind intermittent fasting. Episodes cover topics like meal timing, fasting protocols, and combining fasting with paleo-style eating and even wine.

Episodes

#495 - Ketones Production While Eating, Fasting & Anxiety, Top American Foods, Caffeine To Increase Ketones, Coffee For Fat Burning, Boosting Mood, And More!
#495 - Ketones Production While Eating, Fasting & Anxiety, Top American Foods, Caffeine To Increase Ketones, Coffee For Fat Burning, Boosting Mood, And More! Oct 12, 2026 3711 TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifpodcast.com/episode495⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS AND DISCOUNTSLEESA:  Get up to 30% off mattresses PLUS an extra $50 off with code IFPODCAST at Leesa.com. PELUVA: Get 10% off with code IFPODCAST at peluva.com! LINKS Featured Restaurant:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
#494 - Special Guest: Brad Kearns, Born To Walk, Exercise Myths, Eat More Move More, The Ideal Shoes, Fasted Exercise, The Benefits Of Sprinting, Zone 1 Cardio Gains, Your Best Path To Longevity, HRT Pros/Cons, Barefoot Minimalist Shoes, GLP-1s & Easy Way Outs, And More!
#494 - Special Guest: Brad Kearns, Born To Walk, Exercise Myths, Eat More Move More, The Ideal Shoes, Fasted Exercise, The Benefits Of Sprinting, Zone 1 Cardio Gains, Your Best Path To Longevity, HRT Pros/Cons, Barefoot Minimalist Shoes, GLP-1s & Easy Way Outs, And More! Oct 5, 2026 6050 Handful of free PDF e-book downloads for visitors to bradkearns.com! TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifpodcast.com/episode494⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book: https://amzn.to/4i49QQaSTUFF WE LIKEVisit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifpodcast.com/stuffwelike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all the stuff we like!FOOD SENSE GUIDEGet Melanie's app t
#493 - Easiest And Hardest Things About Fasting, Dairy, Protein, And Appetite, Whey Vs. Casein, Cutting Out Cream In Coffee, Fasting Backlash, Ravenous During The Eating Window, Social Acceptance, Emotional Eating Coping Mechanisms, Fasting And Perimenopause, And More!
#493 - Easiest And Hardest Things About Fasting, Dairy, Protein, And Appetite, Whey Vs. Casein, Cutting Out Cream In Coffee, Fasting Backlash, Ravenous During The Eating Window, Social Acceptance, Emotional Eating Coping Mechanisms, Fasting And Perimenopause, And More! Sep 28, 2026 4177 TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifpodcast.com/episode493⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS AND DISCOUNTSPURVINE: Go to PurVine.app and use code IFPODCAST for 10 welcome points.TIMELINE: Get Timeline's clinically proven new formula and Mitopure at a lower price at timeline.com/ifpodcastLINKS Featured Restaurant: https://throwedrolls.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
#492 - Is Diet Brain Good Or Bad, Dining Naked, How To Increase Autophagy, Fasting In Animals, Fasting Equal To Calorie Restriction, Behavioral Changes With Diet, Sore Muscles Without Exercise, And More!
#492 - Is Diet Brain Good Or Bad, Dining Naked, How To Increase Autophagy, Fasting In Animals, Fasting Equal To Calorie Restriction, Behavioral Changes With Diet, Sore Muscles Without Exercise, And More! Sep 21, 2026 3735 TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifpodcast.com/episode492⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS AND DISCOUNTSPURVINE: Go to PurVine.app and use code IFPODCAST for 10 welcome points.PELUVA: Get 10% off with code IFPODCAST at peluva.com! LINKS Featured Restaurant: http://classsoireesteakhouse.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
#491 - The Great OMAD Debate, The Top 4 First Dates, The Twinkie Diet Study, Craving Dating, Dinner, Drinks, Coffee, Picnics, Is It All Calories, And More!
#491 - The Great OMAD Debate, The Top 4 First Dates, The Twinkie Diet Study, Craving Dating, Dinner, Drinks, Coffee, Picnics, Is It All Calories, And More! Sep 14, 2026 3852 TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifpodcast.com/episode491⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS AND DISCOUNTSPURVINE: Go to PurVine.app and use code IFPODCAST for 10 welcome points.TIMELINE: Get Timeline's clinically proven new formula and Mitopure at a lower price at timeline.com/ifpodcastLINKS Featured Restaurant: https://www.louixlouis.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
#490 - Internet Addiction Food Problems, Edema And Swelling, Intuitive Eating, Factors Affecting Overeating, The Benefits Of Jumping, Fasting And Crohn's Disease, And More!
#490 - Internet Addiction Food Problems, Edema And Swelling, Intuitive Eating, Factors Affecting Overeating, The Benefits Of Jumping, Fasting And Crohn's Disease, And More! Sep 7, 2026 3416 TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifpodcast.com/episode490⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS AND DISCOUNTSPURVINE: Go to PurVine.app and use code IFPODCAST for 10 welcome points.LMNT: Get your free Sample Pack with any LMNT purchase at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drinklmnt.com/ifpodcast.LINKS Featured Restaurant: https://ohairemotorinn.com/sip-n-dip/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
489 - Special Guest: Dr. Anna Marie Frank, Your Mindset For Fasting, 60 Second Reset, Stop Bullying Yourself, Changing Your Thoughts, Eating Shame, Finding Your Why, Getting Out Of Your Own Way, And More!
489 - Special Guest: Dr. Anna Marie Frank, Your Mindset For Fasting, 60 Second Reset, Stop Bullying Yourself, Changing Your Thoughts, Eating Shame, Finding Your Why, Getting Out Of Your Own Way, And More! Aug 31, 2026 3712 Get 28% off on all products with code Fast28 on happywholeyou.com. TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifpodcast.com/episode489⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book: https://amzn.to/4oHFapd Take Dr. Anna Marie Frank's FREE Quantum Alignment Assessment: https://happywholeyou.com/pages/quantumalignmentassessmentdr-annamarie STUFF WE LIKEVisit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
#488 - Shocking Findings: How Much Hunter-Gatherers Burn, Fasting Vs. Starving, Not Breaking The Fast If Full, Weight Loss From Exercise Vs. Food, Metabolism Slowing Down Concerns, Coffee Acidity, Ghrelin, Insulin, And Ketones, Leptin Resistance, And More!
#488 - Shocking Findings: How Much Hunter-Gatherers Burn, Fasting Vs. Starving, Not Breaking The Fast If Full, Weight Loss From Exercise Vs. Food, Metabolism Slowing Down Concerns, Coffee Acidity, Ghrelin, Insulin, And Ketones, Leptin Resistance, And More! Aug 24, 2026 4181 TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifpodcast.com/episode488⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS AND DISCOUNTS TIMELINE: Get Timeline's clinically proven new formula and Mitopure at a lower price at timeline.com/ifpodcastLINKS Featured Restaurant: https://thegrillnewyork.com/?menu=dinner ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
#487 - Top Overrated Foods, Why You Shouldn't Eat "Healthy", Calories On Menus, Takeout Food Choices, What Determines What You Order, Lucid Dreams, Coconut Oil, Granola, Kombucha & Smoothies, Low-Fat, Keto, Vegan Problems, And More!
#487 - Top Overrated Foods, Why You Shouldn't Eat "Healthy", Calories On Menus, Takeout Food Choices, What Determines What You Order, Lucid Dreams, Coconut Oil, Granola, Kombucha & Smoothies, Low-Fat, Keto, Vegan Problems, And More! Aug 17, 2026 3632 TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifpodcast.com/episode487⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS AND DISCOUNTS PELUVA: Get 10% off with code IFPODCAST at peluva.com!LINKS Featured Restaurant: https://www.koshuclubatl.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠STUDIES: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2025-001
#486 - Smoothie Problems & Tips, Food Variety & Appetite, Gut On Fast Track, Optimizing Your Environment, Is Drinking Healthy, Decluttering, Food Sensitivity Epidemic, And More!
#486 - Smoothie Problems & Tips, Food Variety & Appetite, Gut On Fast Track, Optimizing Your Environment, Is Drinking Healthy, Decluttering, Food Sensitivity Epidemic, And More! Aug 10, 2026 4055 TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifpodcast.com/episode486⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS AND DISCOUNTS TIMELINE: Get Timeline's clinically proven new formula and Mitopure at a lower price at timeline.com/ifpodcastLINKS Featured Restaurant: https://stjohnrestaurant.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
#485 - Taming The Ravenous Beast, Bone Broth Fasting, Metabolism Affecting Appetite, Would You Become Obese, Food Reward In Your Cycle, Homemade Wine Making, And More!
#485 - Taming The Ravenous Beast, Bone Broth Fasting, Metabolism Affecting Appetite, Would You Become Obese, Food Reward In Your Cycle, Homemade Wine Making, And More! Aug 3, 2026 3636 Visit melanieavalon.com/glasvin with code melanieavalon. TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifpodcast.com/episode485⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS AND DISCOUNTS LMNT: Get your free Sample Pack with any LMNT purchase at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drinklmnt.com/ifpodcast.LINKS Featured Restaurant: https://www.thebazaar.com/location/the-bazaar-mar-las-vegas-nv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
#484 - Special Guest: McCall McPherson, Fixing Hypothyroidism, GLP-1 Benefits, Fasting For Inflammation, Normal Vs. Conventional Ranges, Microdosing Ozempic, TSH Problems, Conventional Vs. Compounded Medications, LDN, Reversing Hashimoto's, And More!
#484 - Special Guest: McCall McPherson, Fixing Hypothyroidism, GLP-1 Benefits, Fasting For Inflammation, Normal Vs. Conventional Ranges, Microdosing Ozempic, TSH Problems, Conventional Vs. Compounded Medications, LDN, Reversing Hashimoto's, And More! Jul 27, 2026 4876 TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifpodcast.com/episode484⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book: Take Back Your Thyroid: The Science-Based Plan to Restore Your Energy, Balance Your Hormones, and Reclaim Your HealthSPONSORS AND DISCOUNTS TIMELINE: Get Timeline's clinically proven new formula and Mitopure at a lower price at timeline.com/ifpodcastSTUFF WE LIKEVisit ⁠⁠⁠

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