Wellness & Willpower
Wellness & Willpower
Real Talk on Addiction, Mental Health & Long-Term Weight Management
(also known as The Finding Wendy Podcast)
Hosted by Wendy Limbertie, Wellness & Willpower dives into the real stories behind recovery, resilience, and lasting lifestyle change. From addiction and mental health to the long road of post-bariatric weight management, this podcast is a raw and honest space for anyone navigating life’s toughest challenges.
With a special focus on life advice for women, Wendy brings you real talk and relatable insights—from wellness experts and addiction survivors to authors, therapists, and everyday warriors—as they unpack what it truly takes to heal, grow, and stay the course.
If you’re looking for honest conversations, empowering stories, and a community that believes in second chances and strength through struggle, you’re in the right place.
Wellness & Willpower
Episode 8 - The Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
In this episode, Wendy Limbertie interviews Fred Rutman about his medical history, including 35 concussions and two pacemakers. They discuss his journey into intermittent fasting and its health benefits, such as reversing type 2 diabetes, improving sleep, reducing inflammation, and weight loss. Topics include the role of artificial sweeteners, sleep's importance, and the misconception that fasting is just a diet. They also recommend 'The Obesity Code' by Dr. Jason Fung and highlight autophagy's benefits during fasting, like improved skin elasticity, emphasizing the need to be your own healthcare advocate.
Links of Interest
- Fred Rutman’s Book: “ The Summer I Died Twenty Times: Because Lightning Does Strike the Same Spot Twice”
- Fred Rutmans's Podcast: The Deadman Walking Podcast
- Gin Stephens’ Website
Books we spoke about:
- Delay, Don't Deny: Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle, by Gin Stephens
- The Regain Remedy Book by Alison Pizanie
Facebook Groups:
- “Fast, Feast Repeat” Gin Stephens
- The Regain Remedy” hosted by Alison Pizanie.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Medical History
08:33 Recommendation of Intermittent Fasting by Cardiologist
10:09 Reversing Type 2 Diabetes
23:12 Sleeping Habits During Fasting
35:25 Artificial Sweeteners and Fasting
36:30 The Impact of Artificial Sweeteners on Fasting
40:50 Improving Sleep and Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
42:20 Reducing Inflammation and Aches/Pains with Intermittent Fasting
44:17 Improving Eyesight and Diabetic Retinopathy with Intermittent Fasting
45:16 Reducing Migraines and Asthma Symptoms through Intermittent Fasting
46:17 The Role of Hormones and Willpower in Weight Loss
47:44 Renewed Calm and Confidence with Intermittent Fasting
50:33 The Need to Share the Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
53:28 The Importance of Journaling and Blogging in the Intermittent Fasting Journey
56:49 The Value of Support Systems and Community in Intermittent Fasting
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