Finding Wendy: My Journey to Wellness!
The Finding Wendy Podcast is a weekly show hosted by multi-talented Canadian musician, podcaster, and storyteller Wendy Limbertie. With honesty, heart, and a touch of humour, Wendy explores the real-life challenges, triumphs, and transformations that shape who we are.
Each episode offers a relatable and inspiring journey into what it means to be authentically human, featuring candid conversations with a diverse mix of guests—including musicians, actors, authors, athletes, and everyday changemakers.
New to the podcast is the Finding Wendy Book Club—a recurring segment where Wendy dives into thought-provoking books on wellness, self-discovery, and personal growth. Expect insightful reviews, honest reflections, and guest conversations that bring each book to life.
From resilience and reinvention to wellness and wisdom, The Finding Wendy Podcast is your weekly reminder that you're not alone—and it's never too late to rewrite your story.
Finding Wendy: My Journey to Wellness!
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-Individuality in Dieting
35:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Fasting
42:03 Understanding the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster
45:10 The Importance of Metabolic Flexibility
48:24 The Commercial Influence on Diet Choices
52:04 The Invisible World of Intermittent Fasting
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My Book on Amazon: Here is a link to my first Children's Book, "Wendy Rides an Elephant," based on a true story!
