Episode 11. Star McEuen - Just Give Yourself Grace: Fasting, Clarity & Metabolic Healing

What if the problem was never willpower—but insulin resistance?In this powerful and honest conversation, Erika Barnhart sits down with intermittent fasting coach and wellness educator Star McEuen to unpack how intermittent fasting evolved from a last-ditch weight loss effort into a sustainable, freeing lifestyle.After years of “doing everything right”—counting calories, tracking macros, and pushing her body through intense workouts—Star was at her wit’s end. Discovering clean intermittent fasting changed everything. By addressing insulin resistance and letting go of rigid diet rules, she lost 81 pounds naturally and has maintained her results for over six years—without tracking, dieting, or extreme exercise.Together, Erika and Star explore the health benefits of intermittent fasting, including improved cholesterol, reduced anxiety, mental clarity, and emotional stability. They talk about why fasting should be flexible, how what you break your fast with truly matters, and how fasting can deepen your understanding of your body and overall health.This episode also dives into self-care beyond food—movement, mindset, grace, and holistic wellness—and offers practical guidance for beginners looking to start a fasting lifestyle that actually lasts.If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or overwhelmed by diet culture, this conversation is a reminder that healing is possible—and freedom is closer than you think.✨ “Fasting is freeing.”✨ “Just give yourself grace.”Watch with video on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Ncs6A1r350E