TABLE READ-Should You Fast During Perimenopause? (Ch. 6)

Send us Fan MailI've talked a lot about what the Bible and science has to say about fasting (see previous episodes linked below), but today we're going to go over my personal journey with fasting and a confession on how I've navigated through perimenopause and fasting. Spoiler alert: it's not been easy. DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional. Seek counsel from your own medical professional for your own fasting journey. This is not meant to be prescriptive. Around minute 27, I begin confessing where I've missed it and the conviction I'm dealing with now. It all began as I was editing the fasting chapter in my book on surrender, and I felt a strong conviction that I have gotten off track. I'll also share what my plan is moving forward. I'd love to hear all about your personal journey with fasting? Click "Send us fan mail" above, and tell me (or type to me) all about it.Pull up a chair 🪑 SHOW NOTESPrevious Mentor's Table episodes on fasting:We Don't Talk About Fasting, No, No!Why We Fast Part 1: The One Where I Get Really ExcitedWhy We Fast Part 2: The One Where I Can't Stop on TimeWill I Die If I Fast? And Other Questions You're Afraid to AskFasting Resources to Get You Started: (may contain affiliate links)BOOKSGod's Chosen Fast by Arthur Wallis. This tiny but mighty book is life-changing! As the subtitle states, it's "a spiritual and practical guide to fasting." That's it. Order it now. You won't regret it.Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. “Fasting reveals the things that control us.”Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer.The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark ComerFor those with an unhealthy relationship with food: "Luminary Interview: Dr. Alison Cook" Here's a great conversation with a licensed therapist and follower of Jesus who talks you through how to approach fasting.The scientific podcast about fasting that was my personal catalyst to fast:The Miracle Doctor: EVERYONE should start fasting right now! (New Science) Dr. Mindy Pelz. This is a resource I offer with disclaimers: Dr. Pelz comes from purely a scientific background. WARNING: This episode contains explicit language.Binge the rest of the episodes in this series:TABLE READ: Prologue & Introduction From My Book on SurrenderTABLE READ: Naming Control Blindspots (Ch. 1)TABLE READ: What We're Getting Wrong About Surrender (Ch. 2)TABLE READ: What If God Doesn't Explain WHY We're Suffering? (Ch. 3)TABLE READ: An Invitation to Surrender When You're All Alone (Ch. 4)TABLE READ: The #1 Reason Why Surrender Is Too Hard (Ch. 5)Support the showAdd your voice to the Table here . . .Sign up for my monthly newsletter here and receive a free "Couch-to-Sabbath" plan to start a sabbath rhythm in your own life. Website: JoyAbad.comEmail: [email protected]: @joyabaddotcomJoin my friend Gretchen and me on our podcast As We Grow.*Show notes may contain affiliate links