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The Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Melanie Avalon, Barry Conrad
Intermittent Fasting
Weight Loss
Nutrition
Protein
Fasting
Autophagy
Endocrine Disruptors
Electrolytes
Health and Wellness
Protein Intake
Gut Health
Skincare
Biological Age
Biohacking
Spirulina
Health
Type 2 Diabetes
Time-Restricted Eating
Glp-1
Athletic Performance

Burn fat, gain energy, and enhance health by changing WHEN you eat, not WHAT you eat! Explore the intermittent fasting (IF) lifestyle, with Melanie Avalon - biohacker, founder of AvalonX, and author of What When Wine Diet: Lose Weight And Feel Great With Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, And Wine - and Barry Conrad - actor, singer-songwriter, and creator and host of Banter with BC.

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Recent Guests

Brian Vaszily
Founder of Purity Woods and the Art of Anti-Aging
Purity Woods
Episode: #497 - Special Guest: Brian Vaszily, Purity Woods, The Art of Anti-Aging, Scary Skincare Secrets, Combatting Doom & Gloom, How to Prevent Wrinkles, Safe Skincare, The Importance of Organic, Maple Leaf Extract, Greenwashing Problems, The Ultimate Dream Creams, And More!
Brad Kearns
Author and former elite endurance athlete, expert on walking and sprinting
Born to Walk, Primal Endurance, Mark Sisson collaboration
Episode: #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!
Dr. Anna Marie Frank
The mindset doctor, author of Stop Bullying Yourself
Happy Whole You Company
Episode: 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!
McCall McPherson
Founder of the Modern Thyroid Clinic, thyroid health expert
Modern Thyroid Clinic
Episode: #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!
Jason Fung
Dr. Jason Fung, expert on fasting and obesity research
The Obesity Code; The Hunger Code
Episode: #481 - Special Guest Jason Fung, The Hunger Code, Rethinking The Body Fat Equation, The Three Types Of Hunger, Calories Vs. Hormones, Skipping Breakfast, Food Amnesia, Food Addiction, Why You Can't Lose Weight, And More!
Kyla Bartholomew
Australian performer, currently on Chess on Broadway; previously Hamilton on Broadway
Broadway (Chess, Hamilton)
Episode: #477 - Struggling To Change Your Eating Window, Safe Non Toxic Mattresses, Fasting Longevity Benefits, Over Fasting Problems, Does Gum Break The Fast, Artificial Sweetener Problems, And More!
Frank Llosa
Founder of KetoneAid and Hard Ketones
KetoneAid / Hard Ketones
Episode: #476 - Special Guest Frank Llosa, Exogenous Ketone Benefits, Ketone Supplement Myths, Hard Ketones: Alcohol-Free Buzz, Boosting Cognition & Athletic Performance, Becoming Keto-Adapted, Amplifying Caffeine, Measuring Ketones, Intermittent Fasting Tools, And More!
John Jaquish
Author of Weightlifting is a Waste of Time, founder of Osteostrong and developer of X3 system
Jaquish Biomedical / X3
Episode: #467 - Special Guest John Jaquish, Weight Lifting Is A Waste Of Time, Variable Resistance Training, The X3 Bar, How To Grow Muscle Fast, Supporting Bone Health, Fasting And Protein Intake, Carnivore OMAD, Burning Muscle And Building Fat, And More!
Baran Dilaver
Co-founder and CEO of Wonderfield
Wonderfield
Episode: #464 - Special Guest: Baran Dilaver, Wonderfeel NMN Supplementation, NAD+ Support, The Ultimate Longevity Stack, Improving Energy, Sleep & Skin, NMN + Fasting, Resveratrol And Ergothioneine, NAD+ IV Problems, And More!

Hosts

Melanie Avalon
Host with AvalonX affiliation; biohacker, author, and entrepreneur focused on intermittent fasting and wellness.
Barry Conrad
Co-host and interviewer; actor and creator of Banter with BC; contributes practical, lifestyle-driven perspectives.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 588 ratings
  • Get to the point

    What a complete waste of time. Where’s the promised content? It’s all ads and rambling personal stories.

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    Fannyprice
    Canada7 months ago
  • Self entitled ads

    The first 15 minutes of the podcast are all about ads and Melanie putting herself on a pedestal. The second part is shooting the breeze about nothing I care about there may be three minutes. Of true information about intermittent fasting. This podcast bites the dust. It was way better before with Jenn Stevens. I could listen to a podcast with her all day which I do, but this one would be better. Minus these host and add Jenn Stevens.

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    Sexy mama 13
    United Statesa year ago
  • I can't stand Melanie's dry mouth sounds. Eat something! Or at least sip some calorie free water

    Every time I try to listen to this podcast and this has been going on for years, starving herself Melanie has that horrible dry mouth striving for saliva sound that is so disgusting I can't listen to it for more than a second.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Whatever!1234
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best pairing so far!

    I’ve been listening for a couple of years now and I think Barry and Melanie are the best pairing yet! They are both super nice and have a very good rapport. Their banter is often quite amusing and their topics and discussions are enlightening and entertaining. The part where they pick a restaurant and do virtual dining is very entertaining! Best cohost since Gin! Even slightly better, I think - I find myself chuckling often while in my car driving to and from work (which is the majority of my... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Catluvr_93
    United Statesa year ago
  • Learning so much with this podcast!

    I absolutely love listening to The Intermittent Fasting Podcast. I learn something new every time I tune in. Melanie does such thorough research and opens my eyes on so many topics. I love the support I get here while I am on my intermittent fasting journey. It helps me to become my healthiest version of me! I get so many questions answered here which makes fasting easier and more enjoyable. Awesome podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Small town fasting
    United Statesa year ago

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Ads and sponsor reads are frequently noted as heavy in some episodes.
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The banter and personal anecdotes are valued by many, though some wish for more Q&A and less chatter.

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#498 - Trusting Influencers, GLP-1 Benefits, Fasting & Donating Blood, The Perfect Coffee Fasting, Fad Diets, Dietary Misinformation, And More!
Q: Will Elevate Smart Coffee Nitro break my fast, and is it safe to give blood while fasting?
Avalon says the product's instant coffee powder may be different from brewed coffee and raises concerns about reports of undeclared stimulant ingredients in the product. She advises following blood donation protocols, including eating and staying hydrated, rather than donating while fasting.
#497 - Special Guest: Brian Vaszily, Purity Woods, The Art of Anti-Aging, Scary Skincare Secrets, Combatting Doom & Gloom, How to Prevent Wrinkles, Safe Skincare, The Importance of Organic, Maple Leaf Extract, Greenwashing Problems, The Ultimate Dream Creams, And More!
Q: With the advent of the, or the explosion of the whole world of GLP-1s, have you seen at all an uptake in sales related to GLP-1s, because a lot of people are losing weight, and then they're getting excess skin, and they're feeling like their skin is not looking the best?
Vaszily says he has not yet seen a notable increase in demand related to excess skin after GLP-1-associated weight loss. He has heard concerns about dryness, dehydration, facial volume loss, thinning hair and brittle nails.
#497 - Special Guest: Brian Vaszily, Purity Woods, The Art of Anti-Aging, Scary Skincare Secrets, Combatting Doom & Gloom, How to Prevent Wrinkles, Safe Skincare, The Importance of Organic, Maple Leaf Extract, Greenwashing Problems, The Ultimate Dream Creams, And More!
Q: What do you think is going on there, the aging differences?
Vaszily says that skincare products and other personal care products can contribute to premature aging, and that aging-related pressure on women is also shaped by social and media messages. He argues that healthy habits and effective skincare can help people look and feel better as they age.
#495 - Ketones Production While Eating, Fasting & Anxiety, Top American Foods, Caffeine To Increase Ketones, Coffee For Fat Burning, Boosting Mood, And More!
Q: What can you tell us about anxiety as a side effect while intermittent fasting? Is this a phase that my body will get used to or is it something that I will have to manage ongoing if I plan to make IF a part of my forever lifestyle?
Barry and Melanie explain that fasting can be a stressor and may heighten anxiety for some people, especially when combined with poor sleep, under-fueling, dehydration, or other stress. They recommend listening to symptoms, considering shorter or more flexible fasting windows, and seeking support for anxiety rather than forcing a protocol.
#496 - Imagining Food To Eat Less, Reducing Food Cravings, The One Condition Fasting Doesn't Work For, The Power Of Visualization, Fasting & Bile Reflux, And More!
Q: Why does the repeated imagination reduce the craving? Like, I wonder what's the science behind that? How does that work?
Melanie describes possible mechanisms including simulated sensory exposure, reduced reward anticipation, attentional fatigue, memory updating, and motivational habituation.

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The show centers on intermittent fasting, nutrition science, and practical lifestyle tweaks, blending research with real-life experiments and personal anecdotes. Topics span hunger signals, circadian rhythm, gut and thyroid health, metabolic responses, and how environment and social cues shape eating behavior. Regular sponsor reads and food/brand integrations accompany candid banter between two hosts, delivering accessible explanations and actionable tips for listeners pursuing fat loss, energy, and wellbeing. A recurring strength is translating complex science into relatable, day-to-day guidance, with guests ranging from clinicians to researchers that broaden the evidence base. Noteworthy moments often involve challenging conventional wisd... more

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