The FastingWell Podcast

Learn how you can use intermittent fasting to improve your physical and mental health, so you can feel better, live longer, and (potentially) reverse chronic disease. Ben Tanner, PA-C explains the science and benefits of fasting in basic terms you can understand. He also shares tips and tricks to help you effectively implement fasting into your lifestyle as painlessly as possible. The show covers basic physiology about how fasting works, and step-by-step advice on how to get started with intermittent fasting (also known as time-restricted eating), or extended fasting (multiple days). You’ll also learn about specific health benefits of different types of fasting, so you can choose the best regimen for your needs. In particular, fasting can be beneficial for people with high blood sugar or high insulin (like type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or PCOS), high blood pressure, or obesity. It can also benefit people who want to prevent chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, dementia (like Alzheimer's), cancer, or others. (Name = "FastingWell", or "Fasting Well".) Subscribe today!

67: Use Fasting & Keto to "Lose Weight and Feel Great" (w/ Emma Van Carlen)
Apr 9, 2025 – 59:02
66: "The End of Alzheimer's" - Detailed Summary [How to PREVENT or REVERSE Memory Loss]
Mar 28, 2025 – 38:26
65: Are “Fasting Kits” Worth It? / A Surprising Fasting Benefit / “End of Alzheimer's” Takeaways
Mar 12, 2025 – 13:36
64: 5 Ways Junk Food & Social Media Are The Same (impact on brain, body, kids, society…)
Dec 21, 2024 – 14:05
63: 7 Evidence-Based Ways to Burn More Body Fat
Nov 26, 2024 – 19:40
62: Extended Fasting Side Effects: Low Blood Sugar? Feeling Cold?
Aug 23, 2024 – 11:52
61: Avoid This Popular Fasting Schedule (3 Reasons), & What to Do Instead (2 Options)
Apr 2, 2024 – 13:49
60: How to Fix Diabetes in 2 Simple-ish Steps [+ Bonus Steps]
Feb 7, 2024 – 14:34
59: My Best Week-Long Fast Yet (Results, Experience, Insights, & More)
Dec 20, 2023 – 20:24
58: 3 Patients Who Got Off Diabetes Meds SUPER FAST w/ Fasting [Detailed Results]
Dec 15, 2023 – 16:00
57: Diabetes Remission (& Other Results) After 3 Years on Low-Carb [New Study]
Nov 14, 2023 – 11:28
56: “The Salt Fix” - Detailed Summary [Why You Need MORE Salt, Not Less]
Oct 31, 2023 – 49:44
55: What to Do if Your Cholesterol Goes up on Keto or Fasting? (Does it Matter?)
Sep 28, 2023 – 18:07
54: 7 Daily Habits to Fix Blood Sugar / Is Your Weight Loss Goal Harming You?
Aug 29, 2023 – 18:13
53: Kidney Failure is Miserable. How to Prevent with Fasting / Keto
Aug 8, 2023 – 11:32
52: Alzheimer's Update--Expensive New Med vs Fasting & Keto (KetoFlex 12-3)
Jul 19, 2023 – 15:37
51: Keto Deep Dive, Staying Strong, & Aging Well (w/ Dr. Ken Ford PhD)
Jun 20, 2023 – 01:44:37
50: 7 Tips to Get Into Ketosis FAST (Under 24 Hours)
May 31, 2023 – 16:44
49: 13 Surprising Benefits of Ketones [Brain, Heart, Cancer, Sleep, & More!]
May 16, 2023 – 13:45
48: 4 Tips to Make Fasting as EASY (& Sustainable) as Possible
May 2, 2023 – 12:23
47: How I'd Start Fasting as a Beginner in 2023 [7 Tips!]
Apr 18, 2023 – 16:46
46: Salt / Sodium Deep Dive (Benefits, How Much to Use, & More!)
Apr 4, 2023 – 15:33
45: Is Erythritol Safe? Keto Causes Heart Attacks? [New Research / Scary Headlines]
Mar 16, 2023 – 32:16
44: Overcoming Junk Food Addiction (w/ Dr. Jen Unwin, clinical psychologist)
Feb 28, 2023 – 01:00:32
43: 5 Stages of Extended Fasting [Benefits, Smoother Transitions, & More]
Feb 7, 2023 – 26:26
42: What Breaks Your Fast? [Full Beginner’s Guide]
Jan 17, 2023 – 28:36
41: How to Fix Fatty Liver Disease Fast [2 Simple Ways]
Jan 3, 2023 – 16:07
40: 3 Tips to Lose Weight on Vacation (But Still Enjoy Yourself!)
Dec 20, 2022 – 15:21
39: How Much Fasting Should You Do?
Dec 13, 2022 – 17:01
38: Pros / Cons of Fasting
Nov 29, 2022 – 19:18
37: 7 Supplements I Use, & Why [& Why MOST are Overrated]
Nov 8, 2022 – 25:24
36: Does Exercise Help You Lose Weight? [The Answer May Surprise You]
Oct 25, 2022 – 14:19
35: Don’t Visit Me in the ER! [17 Emergencies You Can Prevent w/ Fasting & Nutrition]
Oct 11, 2022 – 21:42
34: Reduce Menopause Symptoms & Stay Healthy after 50 (w/ Karen Finn)
Sep 30, 2022 – 51:14
33: How to Break a Long Fast [3 Tips & 7 Specific Foods]
Sep 13, 2022 – 15:59
32: Fasting & the Menstrual Cycle [When, How, Why]
Aug 30, 2022 – 13:01
31: Fixing High Blood Pressure with Fasting / Lifestyle
Aug 16, 2022 – 13:55
30: How to Make Fasting REALLY EASY (by EASING Into It)
Aug 2, 2022 – 15:56
29: Special Occasions, Family Support, Weigh-Ins, & More! (w/ Gin Stephens)
Jul 19, 2022 – 52:18
28: Fasting at Work [When, Why, How]
Jul 5, 2022 – 18:33
27: What to Eat *Before* Fasting [Short or Long]
Jun 21, 2022 – 17:39
26: What to Eat on Keto [Simple, Healthy, & Delicious]
Jun 7, 2022 – 25:11
25: Keto Made Simple [Benefits, How to Start, Tips for Success]
May 24, 2022 – 27:38
24: Fasting for Women: Myths, Benefits, & More! (w/ Nadia Pateguana N.D.)
May 10, 2022 – 01:04:04
23: Good Fats vs Bad Fats [Phobias, Myths, & More!]
Apr 26, 2022 – 25:19
22: Fasting & Keto for Alzheimer's [Impressive Results!]
Apr 12, 2022 – 16:54
21: Why You Should STOP Counting Calories (& Do This Instead)!
Mar 29, 2022 – 24:05
20: Salt + Electrolytes [Why you NEED Them, How to Get Them]
Mar 15, 2022 – 25:34
19: Best / Worst Drinks While Fasting
Mar 1, 2022 – 22:27
18: Insulin Overload, Diabetes, & 4 Keys to Better Nutrition (w/ Dr. Ben Bikman, PhD)
Feb 15, 2022 – 51:15

Recent Reviews

Chs_777

Great episodes!

I just discovered this pod and have listened to more than a dozen episodes in short order. Thank you for doing this podcast and doing such a great job.
Muscateentank

First listen is very informative!

This is a good information download to start keto!
Marilyn558

Great podcast

So easy to listen to his voice, it’s calming and helps me relax. Good information.
teateapot

Great listening

Very informative. Great voice. Great context. Thank you. Easy to learn. You teach very well and clearly. Explanation of things are easily absorbed so for that I thank you.
Dave-0000

Simple,clear podcast

I sampled a few other podcasts on fasting, and find Ben’s style the clearest and most interesting to listen to. He has a list of things to focus on each episode and then summarizes at the end. Thank you Ben.
Octo30

The best fasting podcast anywhere

Filled with facts, not opinions, told in a calm, warm, friendly way. (And no commercials!) Ben is the best.
Debbie5958

Very Informative

These podcasts are super helpful in helping me understand the hows and whys of using or not using different things during intermittent fasting. I just started at the beginning of this year. Definitely worth listening to be better one’s health. Thanks!
gratefulmvp

Excellent, Informative Podcast

This podcast is well done & informative. The host shares his experiences with fasting, sleep issues, & dealing with hunger & electrolytes & the benefits of fasting to help motivate novice fasters to make fasting part of a healthy lifestyle. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
Laurenater

Great Info

Super informative. Love the pace and cadence of the way the info is presented and that it’s summarized at the end. Makes it more likely that I’ll remember everything I learned lol. Also he comes across as very humble and I like that in a podcaster. I ain’t got time for arrogant science bros!
trail.mama

Easy to understand

Great for people that are new to this information!
blmansheim

Love this podcast!!

I have binge listened to 9 of his podcasts - really enjoy them! Ben is super knowledgeable, but explains things in very basic understandable ways. I have just started intermittent fasting and am finding this very helpful, and encouraging. Thank you Ben!!
planogirl123

Great fasting podcast!

This fasting podcast is great even for beginners like me. The podcast is easy to understand and Ben lays out everything very clearly. He even talks about possible struggles one may encounter. Highly recommend this podcast to anyone who wants to try fasting!
Cavendar

The Real Deal

The great thing about Ben’s podcast is that it’s not just fluff. He believes in and lives all of the advice he gives, and passes along his real life insights to the rest of us.
LuluZ

Informative and easy to implement!

The FastingWell podcast lays out all of the benefits of fasting with practical advice on how to get started and deal with any roadblocks along the way. The episodes are short enough to fit into my schedule, but packed with useful info that is accessible to anyone; you don’t need a degree in biochemistry to understand what Ben is talking about. So grateful for this resource.
zohnnico

Good info!

I have been following Ben for awhile now and have implemented some life changes to include routine fasting and I am very pleased with the health benefits!
Malfoy22

Informative and helpful

I binged all available episodes in one day. Very good information for health and nutrition as well as how fasting can play a part in that. I feel encouraged and motivated after listening to try fasting once again, changing some of my current habits. Thank you, fasting well!
David.otfocus

One of the best fasting resources out there!

Great Podcast and website. Ben clearly explains why fasting is so important to our health to prevent diabetes and provides simple steps to get started. It’s a great listen but be sure to subscribe to his email list for fasting resources. He has a list of all the foods/meals to help you get started. Fasting is hard but his guide makes it way easier.