About this podcast

In this essential episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, host Mel Robbins welcomes Dr. Mindy Pelz, a renowned researcher and bestselling author of 'Fast Like A Girl,' to demystify intermittent fasting, particularly for women. Dr. Pelz sheds light on the crucial differences in fasting protocols for men and women, explaining how ignoring these distinctions can negatively impact female hormone health, including estrogen and progesterone levels. This masterclass provides a step-by-step guide for women, offering scientific protocols, practical hacks, and detailed insights into aligning fasting with the female 28-to-30-day cycle. Discover how to unlock profound health benefits, debunk myths about muscle loss, and learn the easiest ways to put your body into a healing state. Whether you're new to fasting or looking to optimize your current practice, this conversation is packed with research-backed advice to help every woman understand and implement intermittent fasting safely and effectively for hormonal, physical, and mental well-being.