This episode of The Grit Show is part of our Summer of Encores series—bringing back some of our most impactful and talked-about conversations.

Curious about why your diet never seems to stick, no matter how hard you try? This eye-opening conversation with New York Times bestselling author and intermittent fasting expert Gin Stephens will shift your perspective. Host Shawna Rodrigues explores how intermittent fasting challenges traditional diet culture and exposes the myths behind “frequent snacking” and metabolism. Gin shares the science of insulin, hunger hormones, and a powerful process called autophagy (think: your body’s natural cleaning crew). You’ll hear personal stories, unexpected truths about exercise and weight loss, and why fasting isn’t about starving yourself—it’s about giving your body what it needs to thrive.

Ready for real food freedom, sustainable energy, and health benefits that last? Tune in and see why so many are rethinking their approach to eating—and feeling better than ever!

Gin Stephens is the author of The NY Times and USA Today bestseller Fast. Feast. Repeat. (2020).  She also wrote 28-Day Fast Start Day-By-Day (2023) and Delay, Don’t Deny: Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle (2016, 2024), both Amazon #1 best sellers in the weight loss category, as well as Clean(ish): Eat (Mostly) Clean, Live (Mainly) Clean, and Unlock Your Body's Natural Ability to Self-Clean (2022), another Amazon #1 bestseller in several categories. Gin has lived the intermittent fasting lifestyle since 2014, losing over 80 pounds. She is the host of 2 top-ranked podcasts: Intermittent Fasting Stories and the Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life podcast (w/cohost Sheri Bullock).  

Connect with Gin

Website: ginstephens.com

Books: www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html

You can join her private community by going to ginstephens.com/community

When Shawna Rodrigues discovered that women hosted only 27% of podcasts, she knew something had to change. After leaving her award-winning public sector career in 2019 and launching The Grit Show, she founded the Authentic Connections Podcast Network with one bold mission: 37 by 27—raising that percentage to 37% by 2027. Because really, shouldn't it be closer to 50%?

Now she helps purpose-driven solopreneurs find their ideal clients through podcasting, starting with her proven first step: guesting on podcasts - check out her tip sheet.

Currently facing her biggest plot twist yet—a breast cancer diagnosis in early 2025—this year is about her fight, victory, and healing. Join her warrior community Being Honest and check out the podcast episode where she shares more.

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