Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of the best selling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation, a 2x TEDx speaker, and the host of Everyday Wellness podcast.\n\nCynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and women\u2019s health. This episode covers the benefits of intermittent fasting for women, taking into account specific needs during phases of their menstrual cycle.\n\nKey Topics:\n\n- The benefits of intermittent fasting\n- How certain hormonal phases of your life make you less stress resilient\n- The best and worst times to fast for hormones \n- Weight loss resistance as a symptom of a bigger issue\n- Why protein is king\n- Exercise and fasting\n- What breaks a fast\n\nLearn more about Cynthia and get her book at Cynthiathurlow.com\n\nSponsor: get a free electric mixer and 40% off mushroom coffee at trumeta.com/spark\n\nSign up for Erin\u2019s monthly meal support here: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup