The Feldman Protocol #001 - Cynthia Thurlow: Intermittent Fasting, Women's Health & Diet Dogma
In this inaugural episode of The Feldman Protocol, Dave Feldman sits down with renowned nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow, whose viral TED talk has garnered over 15 million views. The conversation explores the controversial world of intermittent fasting, metabolic health, and why dietary flexibility matters more than rigid dogma. Cynthia shares her evolution from traditional cardiology practice to functional medicine, revealing how she challenged conventional wisdom about cholesterol and statins before leaving traditional medicine in 2016. Dave and Cynthia dive deep into topics ranging from the cellular impact of seed oils to the psychology of sustainable weight loss, emphasizing the importance of personal experimentation and vulnerability in health discussions. This episode serves as a masterclass in critical thinking about nutrition, encouraging listeners to become "citizen scientists" of their own bodies while navigating the complex landscape of modern wellness advice.🔗 CONNECT WITH THE FELDMAN PROTOCOL:YouTube: @realDaveFeldmanX/Twitter: @realDaveFeldman Instagram: @realDaveFeldman⏰ CHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction & Opening Thoughts0:46 - Who is Cynthia Thurlow? Nurse Practitioner & Fasting Expert1:23 - Why Intermittent Fasting is So Controversial2:35 - Eating Disorders & Fasting: Important Distinctions3:44 - The Challenge of Diet Tribalism & Finding What Works5:21 - Ancestral Eating Patterns & Food Scarcity7:38 - Breaking Free from Nutritional Dogma8:37 - Personal Experimentation & Individual Responses10:15 - The Power of Vulnerability in Health Discussions12:30 - Dave's Personal Health Journey & Family Challenges16:45 - Moving Beyond Traditional Medicine Paradigms20:20 - The Importance of Face-to-Face Conversations24:15 - Cynthia's Evolution: From Fasting Advocate to Flexible Approach26:02 - Why Dietary Flexibility Matters More Than Perfection28:30 - The Reality of Long-Term Diet Adherence30:45 - Dave's Diet Soda Confession & Health Trade-offs35:20 - Cholesterol, Statins & Clinical Practice Evolution40:15 - The Problem with Primary Prevention Guidelines45:30 - Cynthia's Father & the Statin Controversy50:15 - Inherited Lipid Disorders & Family History52:35 - The Fear of Malpractice in Modern Medicine55:14 - Pediatric Cholesterol Screening: A Concerning Trend59:49 - Dynamic Nature of Lipid Measurements1:05:30 - Hormone Replacement Therapy & Women's Health1:12:15 - The Complexity of Menopause & Metabolic Changes1:18:45 - Strength Training & Muscle Building After 501:25:20 - The Role of Protein in Aging & Health1:32:10 - Sleep, Stress & Recovery in Modern Life1:38:30 - The Carnivore Diet Phenomenon & Elimination Protocols1:44:45 - Understanding Food Sensitivities & Inflammatory Responses1:50:20 - The Business of Nutrition & Supplement Industry1:56:15 - Evidence-Based Practice vs. Clinical Experience2:02:30 - The Future of Personalized Medicine2:08:45 - Biomarker Interpretation & Individual Variation2:15:20 - The Role of Continuous Glucose Monitors2:21:30 - Meal Timing & Circadian Rhythm Considerations2:27:15 - Exercise Timing & Metabolic Optimization2:33:46 - Seed Oils: Inflammation & Cellular Membrane Impact2:39:15 - The Cell Membrane & Fatty Acid Incorporation2:45:30 - Mitochondrial Health & Cellular Energy Production2:51:45 - Weight Loss Plateaus & Adipocyte Remodeling2:57:20 - The Psychology of Sustainable Weight Loss3:03:15 - Celebrating Non-Linear Health Journeys3:09:30 - The Marathon Approach to Metabolic Health3:15:45 - Closing Thoughts & Final Reflections#IntermittentFasting #WomensHealth #Metabolism #HealthPodcast #NutritionalScience #FunctionalMedicine #LipidMetabolism #PersonalizedMedicine
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