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 13: Unlocking Intermittent Fasting with NYT Bestselling Author Gin Stephens
In this enlightening episode, Wendy Limbertie sits down with Gin Stephens, New York Times bestselling author and leading voice on intermittent fasting. Gin opens up about her transformative weight loss journey, the hurdles she overcame, and how intermittent fasting became the game-changer in her life. Together, they explore the power of clean fasting, how processed foods sabotage health, and the science of insulin response.
Gin also dives into the concept of bio-individuality, explaining why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to wellness and how real, whole foods play a crucial role in overall health. Wendy shares her personal experience with intermittent fasting, discussing the challenges of staying consistent and how societal pressures and commercial interests shape our dietary habits.
This conversation uncovers the hidden community of intermittent fasters and the importance of metabolic flexibility for lasting health. Wendy and Gin highlight the need to break free from constant snacking, shift perceptions about fasting, and embrace new habits that lead to true, long-term wellness.
This episode is packed with practical insights and motivational advice for anyone looking to reclaim their health and embrace intermittent fasting as a sustainable lifestyle.
Helpful Links to Find Gin Stephens:
Here Website- https://www.ginstephens.com/
Her Podcast: Intermittent Fasting Stories https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/intermittent-fasting-stories/id1440334876
Her Second Podcast, Fast Feast Repeat: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fast-feast-repeat-intermittent-fasting-for-life/id1693633111
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Intermittent Fasting and Jen Stevens
02:46 The Journey of Weight Loss and Intermittent Fasting
06:06 Books and Resources on Intermittent Fasting
08:53 The Impact of Book Piracy on Authors
12:11 Understanding Clean Fasting
14:54 The Role of Diet and Processed Foods
17:47 The Science Behind Insulin Response
21:10 Personal Experiences with Fasting and Dieting
24:03 The Importance of Real Food
26:51 Mindset and the Journey of Weight Maintenance
30:06 Fat Adaptation Explained
33:11 Bio-In
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With love and willpower,
Wendy
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