The Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Melanie Avalon, Barry Conrad

Intermittent Fasting

Weight Loss

Nutrition

Protein

Fasting

Endocrine Disruptors

Autophagy

Electrolytes

Health and Wellness

Protein Intake

Skincare

Gut Health

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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Kyla Bartholomew

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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!

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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

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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

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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!

Martin Magurno

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Episode: #463 - Special Guest: Martin Magurno, Glow Coffee Launch, The Ideal Fasting Coffee, CGA Antioxidant Benefits, Coffee Mold & Pesticide Problems, Coffee Bean Types: Arabica Vs. Robusta, Specialty Vs. Commodity Coffee, How To Grind Coffee, And More!

Jennifer Scheinman

Registered dietitian nutritionist with over 20 years of experience in nutrition and wellness

Timeline

Episode: #461 - Mitopure Urolithin A, Muscle Strength Increasing Supplement, Supporting Mitochondrial Health, Timeline Skincare, The Microbiome & Postbiotics, Pomegranate Juice And Berries, Mitophagy, Combating Aging, And More!

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

A leading authority on protein intake and muscle health, and author of 'The Forever Strong Playbook.'

Episode: #458 - Special Guest Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, The Forever Strong Playbook, How To Get Enough Protein, Intermittent Fasting & Training, The Benefits Of Friction & Stress, The New Dietary Guidelines, HIIT, SIT, & Resistance Training, And More!

Sarah Morgan

CEO and co-founder of Instamed Pharmaceuticals

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Episode: #451 - Special Guest Sarah Morgan, Oral Peptide Strips, BPC-157, GHK-Cu, CJC-1295, PT-141+, Thymosin Alpha-1, Peptide Benefits, The Future Of GLP-1s, Drugs Vs. Supplements, Supporting Sleep, Weight Loss, Muscle, & Skin, And More!

Dr. Chris Rhodes

Founder of Mimeo, focused on biomimetic supplements that mimic fasting benefits

Mimeo

Episode: #445 - Special Guest Dr. Chris Rhodes, Mimicking 36 Hour Fasts (Without Fasting!), Fasting Metabolites, Making Fasting Easier With Mimio, OEA, PEA, Nicotinamide, Spermidine, Appetite Suppression, ADF, Lifespan Extension Studies, And More!

Hosts

Melanie Avalon

Host with AvalonX background; biohacker, author, and educator focused on intermittent fasting and wellness

Barry Conrad

Co-host; actor, musician, and host with a focus on practical health discussions and entertainment value

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 3.4k 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
Canada3 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 States9 months 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.
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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
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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!
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Small town fasting
United Statesa year ago

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#479 - Intermittent Fasting and Sleep, Sugar Cravings and Binge Eating, Exogenous Ketone Benefits, Fasting During a Half Marathon, Cooling and Heating Resistant Starch, Personal Circadian Rhythms, And More!

Q: Did the study look at fasting versus exogenous ketones separately or together?

The hosts concluded that the study combined fasting and exogenous ketones, making it unclear whether fasting alone would replicate the effects.

#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!

Q: Does taking exogenous ketones teach the body to produce its own ketones or become ketone-adapted?

The guest argues that exogenous ketones do not necessarily teach the body to produce ketones endogenously and that keto-adaptation typically comes from reduced carbohydrate intake and body fat utilization, though exogenous ketones can support mental clarity and energy in certain contexts.

#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!

Q: Does chewing gum break a fast even if it's zero calories, due to artificial sweeteners and the act of chewing?

Yes, chewing gum can disrupt a true fast because it can stimulate digestion and trigger a cephalic insulin response, and artificial sweeteners may affect gut signals and metabolism. For a strict fast, avoid gum; if you're new to fasting and gum helps you get through a difficult period, it can be acceptable temporarily, but the long-term goal is to reduce gum use and rely on alternatives like black coffee, sparkling water, or water with electrolytes.

#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!

Q: At certain times of the year, I'm unable to eat during my typical eating window and end up shifting it several hours later for a few months. Is it normal to struggle with changing the window?

Yes. Eating windows are tightly linked to circadian rhythms, and changing the window can feel like metabolic jet lag. Consistency helps, and you can shift the entire routine (not just the window) using things like morning light, possibly later evening light, and adjusting exercise to support the new rhythm. Over time the body adapts, so with gradual changes and strategies to signal your circadian rhythm, the transition becomes easier.

#474 - 4:3 Intermittent Fasting, Estrogen Detox, Fasting's Effects on Eating Behaviors and Appetite Hormones, Reducing Binge Eating, Tobacco And Fasting, Weight Loss Plateaus, Sexual Assault Awareness, And More!

Q: What should Bob do about his plateau, and what about tobacco use during fasting?

Acknowledge that plateaus are normal; suggest maintaining high protein, continuing fasting, optimizing recovery and sleep, and considering modest macro adjustments after a month if needed; discuss tobacco: nicotine is a stressor, quitting is ideal, chewing tobacco during fasting is not a clean fast, consider nicotine patches as a controlled alternative while working to quit.

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A health-and-witness-focused show centered on when to eat rather than what to eat, pairing practical IF strategies with deep-dives into metabolic science, supplementation, and biohacking. Topics frequently thread through intermittent fasting, energy optimization, and how meal timing intersects with hormones, gut health, and longevity, often illustrated with guest experts, product sponsors, and real-world testing (coffee, supplements, and devices). The format blends rigorous research discussion with personal banter and listener Q&As, making it approachable for curious enthusiasts while also appealing to professionals seeking evidence-informed diet conversations. A notable strength is the willingness to explore cutting-edge nutraceuticals and... more

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