Intermittent Fasting and Female Physiology: What You Need to Know

Fasting has become one of the biggest wellness trends — but what if the science behind it was never designed for women?In this episode of Cycle Hood, we explore how intermittent fasting affects women and men differently — from neuropeptides like kisspeptin, to how our nervous system responds under stress.We’ll also talk about why this information is especially important for teenage girls going through puberty and growing up in a world of diet culture and social media trends.This isn’t about fear — it’s about understanding your body, honoring your biology, and reclaiming the right to live in sync with your unique rhythm.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Cycle Hood — it helps this podcast reach more women who need this message.And if you know someone raising daughters, or a friend who’s ever questioned her body — share this episode with her. Let’s keep honoring our bodies, one conversation at a time.If you find this episode helpful, share it on your stories and tag me @nioushaan⁠ and the show @cycle__hood⁠ — I love seeing what resonates with you and how you’re honoring your body.You can also visit cyclehood.co to learn more about my 1:1 coaching programs designed to help you work with your female physiology, not against it.Your first discovery session is free — it’s a chance to explore where you are in your cycle and how to start syncing your lifestyle, nutrition, and training around your hormones.