Fasting for Purpose, Clarity, and Ambition with Cate Stillman

What if your hunger isn't just for food… but for purpose? In this illuminating episode, Cate Stillman—visionary Ayurvedic teacher and founder of Club Thrive—guides us on a journey into the real reasons we fast. It's not about punishment or restriction. It's about awakening. Together, we explore how fasting clears the fog of complacency, sharpens our senses, and reveals the hidden desires beneath the noise of modern life. Cate shares a powerful perspective on hunger—not as something to avoid, but as a portal to insight, direction, and soul-aligned living. Expect raw reflections, ancient wisdom, and practical tools that will help you align your physiology, your mindset, and your mission. ✨ What You'll Learn: Why hunger is a key to clarity—not a threat The Ayurvedic concept of ama and how it affects your energy and mind How simple "adversity habits" (like humming or breathwork) build resilience Why we get stuck in patterns and how fasting can shift them The spiral of personal evolution—and how to find your "X marks the spot" How to know when it's time to stop fasting and start rebuilding 👩‍⚕️ About Cate Stillman: Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic medicine expert, bestselling author, and founder of Club Thrive and the Wellness Pro Academy. With over two decades of experience helping individuals and communities thrive, Cate's work blends ancestral wisdom with modern behavior science to support personal evolution, habit formation, and true well-being. Her teachings emphasize body integrity, resilience-building, and purpose-driven living. Author of : PRIMAL HABITS: https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx Uninflamed: https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2  Body Thrive: https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 Master of YOU: https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Alive, Dead, or Dumb? 01:17 – Hunger, Desire & the Fear of Conflict 03:00 – How Smell Predicts Longevity 05:00 – Ama: What Happens When You're "Overfed" 07:00 – Using Hunger to Awaken Insight 09:30 – Small Adversity Habits that Change Everything 12:00 – The Spiral of Evolution: Root to Rise 15:00 – What Are You Willing to Fight For? 18:00 – Fasting Boundaries: When to Rebuild 21:00 – Letting Go as a Parent and Partner 24:00 – Misinformation, Conviction & Business Messaging 27:00 – Trauma Release & Scar Tissue: Body-Based Healing 29:00 – Tuning In: What Do You Really Want Next?   🗣️ Listener Challenge: Before you hit play, ask yourself: What am I really hungry for? After the episode, drop a review or DM us your answer—we'd love to hear your clarity breakthrough. 💡 Like what you heard? 🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone you know is ready to evolve.