Dive deeper into this conversation, and other amazing topics, over on my Substack: https://substack.com/@drmindypelz In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Mindy Pelz shares the surprising reason she stopped fasting for nearly a year after experiencing profound grief and chronic stress, and what that season taught her about cortisol, hormone health, metabolism, and healing. If you're dealing with chronic stress, weight loss resistance, low energy, or fasting that no longer feels as effective as it once did, this episode will help you understand why. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Fast Like a Girl: https://www.drmindypelz.com/books Age Like a Girl: https://www.drmindypelz.com/books Substack Article "I Stopped Fasting for a Year": https://substack.com/@drmindypelz/ Carb Manager App carbmanager.com, available on iOS, Android, and web The Movement Diet: Redefining Fitness at Every Age with Katy Bowman Study: Prolonged Fasting, HPA Axis & Cortisol - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12736288/ Study: Estrogen & Cortisol Regulation - https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/102/12/4457/4587523 Midlife Women Fasting Trial - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-65678-z Study: Self-Selected Fasting Windows - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03375-y BEAM Minerals, use code MINDY for 20% off: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=648 LMNT, get a free sample pack with your order: https://bit.ly/drinklmntpelz 🎧 New episodes every week: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep343 *** Let's be friends! Facebook:   / drmindypelz   Facebook Group:   / resetters   Instagram:   / dr.mindypelz   Tiktok:   / drmindypelz   CREDITS: Photography: Wendy Yalom Photography Video Editor: Antrom Kury AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER https://drmindypelz.com/affiliate-dis... ***** Please note the following medical disclaimer: By viewing this video you understand that this video is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor with any questions you may have regarding your health or medical condition. You also understand and agree that the terms of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply to your interaction with us.