The Meat Mafia Podcast

Cynthia Thurlow is a renowned health expert with a background as a nurse practitioner and nutritionist. Her story became well-known through a famous Ted Talk she gave about intermittent fasting, where she explained the principles and benefits of fasting as a tool for better health. The talk has over 14 million views on YouTube and became one of the most widely shared videos on the power of fasting. Cynthia became well-known for her perspective on fasting, however, her own personal story is remarkable. She went from a near-death experience with a ruptured appendix to thriving on stage at her Ted Talk. In our conversation with Cynthia, we discussed: 
  • Is fasting the same for men and women?
  • The benefit of fasting for better health
  • Why do we need saturated fat?
  • Recovering from a near-death experience
  • Strategies to make habits stick
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2:21- Backstory
6:50- Learning about fasting
12:30- Men vs. women when it comes to IF
15:30- Benefits of different types of fasting
24:30- Are females suffering from hormone deficiency?
26:20- Optimizing fertility
28:00- “The Triad"
34:10- Tactics to make habits stick
38:15- Honoring our anatomy
41:40- "Eat the Yolk"
49:00- Story around the famous TED talk
50:00- The recovery process

If you have these questions you will love this episode:
- How to intermittent fast?
- What is intermittent fasting?
- How long should I fast for?
- Should women fast?
- What are the benefits of fasting?
- Why should I eat saturated fat?
- What are the benefits of saturated fat?
- How can I fix my hormones?

Creators and Guests

Host
Brett Ender 🥩⚡️
The food system is corrupt and trying to poison us... I will teach you how to fight back. Co-Host of @meatmafiamedia 🥩
Host
Harry Gray 🥩⚡️
Leading the Red Meat Renaissance 🥩 ⚡️| Co-Host of @meatmafiamedia

What is The Meat Mafia Podcast?

Welcome to The Meat Mafia Podcast, where hosts Brett and Harry challenge the status quo of modern health. We cut through the noise of broken food systems, weak leadership, and cultural confusion to uncover timeless truths about strength, nutrition, and living boldly. From regenerative farming to metabolic health, entrepreneurship to personal freedom, we bring you conversations that equip you to take back control of your body, your family, and your future. Our mission is simple: help you get strong, think independently, and lead a life that stands apart in a culture that’s lost its way.