Episode #32: Intermittent Fasting in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Mindy Pelz

In this interview, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews  Dr. Mindy Pelz,  best-selling author, educator, speaker, podcast host, chiropractor, health coach, and the founder of The Reset Academy. They dive deep into how, when, and why intermittent fasting works. Dr. Pelz also shares the many health benefits of intermittent fasting, especially in menopause.  Website: https://drmindypelz.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4cNjUPc2gQKucX3hLUayYQFacebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/resetters0:00 Introduction00:42 About Dr. Mindy Pelz3:55 Definition of intermittent fasting6:25 The right amount of time to intermittent fast to get results8:16 Autophagy- what is it?9:51 How to go from 13-14 hours intermittent fasting to 17-18 hours 11:25 Research on metabolic switching12:30 What does Mindy do 14:20 What does nonfasting mean16:11 What is an intermittent fasting lifestyle18:04 Genetics and intermittent fasting20:28 What we can and can’t consume when doing intermittent fasting23:13 Ketones, ketosis, and intermittent fasting24:46 What home devices can we use for measurements27:09 Blood sugar regulation29:26 How important is hydration during intermittent fasting31:27 What type of water should we drink33:25 Menopause and intermittent fasting36:52 Sleep and intermittent fasting37:40 Who shouldn’t do intermittent fasting39:11 What is the dutch test, and what are other tests we should consider approaching our 40’s42:03 Mindy’s final thoughts43:34 Programs and groups offered by Dr. Mindy Pelz44:41 What does metabolically fit mean===== Are you in perimenopause or menopause? Join our Wearemorphus PRIVATE group here: https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf ======🛍️S H O P🇺🇲🇨🇦 The DNA Company, genetic testing: https://bit.ly/3fwjt83🇺🇲🇨🇦 To order a dutch hormone test, email us at [email protected].🇺🇲 Keto-Mojo products: https://bit.ly/3m9XAx0. 🇺🇲 The Menopause Reset By Dr. Mindy Pelz: https://amzn.to/343x5TG🇺🇲 The Reset Factor By Dr. Mindy Pelz: https://amzn.to/3qPB1kw🇺🇲 The Reset Kitchen by Dr. Mindy Pelz: https://amzn.to/3nnVOd7🇺🇲 The Every Other Day Diet book By Krista Varady: https://amzn.to/3qMURwV🇨🇦 The Menopause Reset By Dr. Mindy Pelz: https://amzn.to/3m86D1q🇨🇦 The Reset Factor By Dr. Mindy Pelz: https://amzn.to/340JMhN🇨🇦 The Reset Kitchen by Dr. Mindy Pelz: https://amzn.to/37U0HE1🇨🇦 The Every Other Day Diet book By Krista Varady: https://amzn.to/3qQ5rmH======🔔 S U B S C R I B E: https://bit.ly/2UTjmb0. ====== 🦋J O I N our email list: https://bit.ly/2y9bmwJ ====== // S O C I A L M O R P H U S ↙️ ▸ instagram | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/367EfWU ▸ facebook | /wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/2T8ySkM ▸ twitter | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/2Taqa5w ▸ email | [email protected] A N D R E A D O N S K Y ↙️ ▸ instagram | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/2T9HojG ▸ facebook | /andreadonskyRHN | https://bit.ly/2WB4UYT ▸ twitter | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/3cDj5C9 ▸ linkedin | https://bit.ly/2Teraph N A T U R A L L Y S A V V Y ↙️ ▸ instagram | @naturallysavvy | https://bit.ly/2X1jEPD ▸ facebook | /naturallysavvy | https://bit.ly/2Zd1sVY ▸ twitter | @naturallysavvy | https://bit.ly/2z3soNi ▸ Pinterest: naturally savvy | https://bit.ly/367GERh ▸ email | [email protected] us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4xaREJK Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.