{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"When \"SHIFT\" Happens.","title":"Fasting Isn’t the Fix: Own Your Inputs, Rebuild Your Energy","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/54df9471\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1049,"description":"Your motivation didn’t vanish—you’re leaking it. In this episode I challenge the default “new hack” mindset (intermittent fasting for menopause, anyone?) and show you why chasing protocols won’t help until you fix foundations: values, habits, and attention.What’s really happening when energy tanks: estrogen shifts, dopamine drain from screens, poor sleep, and a widening gap between what you say you value and what you actually do.Why the problem isn’t fasting or calories—it’s your attitude toward yourself and your inputs.Gut–brain reality: “cheat weekends” wreck digestion, mood, and momentum. Swap “cheat meals” for refeeds—nutrient-dense, bigger portions, no binge.Acceptance as a lever: get honest about where you are so action becomes possible.Quick wins to start today:Cut screen time by 25% and use that block for walks, planning, or lights-out.Pre-log tomorrow’s food (Fridge Method).Set 3 non-negotiables: sleep window, steps, protein at each meal.Weekly values check: does your calendar match what you say you want?Ask yourself: What am I avoiding? What evidence did I produce today for the life I say I value?","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ah3otZI3l8F5fpDkirBdjO4ynrR7afUrN1NnbWhkqtA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MGI2/NDJjNDA5ZTBhZGNm/ODk2MzQzZjc2YTdl/NDhkNy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}