In this episode of The Pause and Fast Podcast, Erika Barnhart sits down with Graeme Currie, bestselling author of The Fasting Highway, to discuss his remarkable intermittent fasting journey.

After reaching 360 pounds, Graeme made a life-changing decision that led to a 132-pound (60 kg) weight loss — and, more importantly, long-term weight maintenance.

We talk about breaking sugar addiction, clean fasting, nutrition awareness, positive mindset, and why patience is essential for sustainable weight loss. Graeme shares how intermittent fasting became a lifestyle — not a diet — and the non-scale victories that transformed his health and personal growth.

If you're seeking lasting change, freedom from food obsession, and a realistic approach to intermittent fasting, this conversation will both inspire and equip you.

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In this episode of The Pause and Fast Podcast, Erika Barnhart sits down with Cheryl Land, RN, to explore how intermittent fasting transformed her health, mindset, and relationship with food.

After years of being health-conscious but struggling with weight management following pregnancy, Cheryl began her intermittent fasting journey on May 13, 2021. What started as a simple shift in eating windows became a powerful lifestyle change. Over the past three years, she has maintained her weight within a four-pound range — something she had never experienced before.

Cheryl shares the early challenges of fasting, the mindset shifts that made it sustainable, and the unexpected health benefits she discovered along the way — including improved energy, better sleep, smoother skin, and freedom from food obsession.

This conversation goes beyond weight loss. It highlights the flexibility, freedom, and empowerment that can come from consistent fasting protocols and supportive community.

In this episode, we discuss:
• How Cheryl transitioned from dieting to intermittent fasting
• Adjusting eating windows and maintaining weight long term
• The role of mindset in sustainable health
• Lifestyle changes that support success
• Practical fasting tips for beginners
• Health benefits beyond the scale

Whether you’re new to intermittent fasting or looking to strengthen your fasting journey, this episode offers encouragement, realistic insight, and practical guidance.

If this episode resonates with you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may benefit from a fresh approach to health and wellness.

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What if the problem was never willpower—but insulin resistance?

In this powerful and honest conversation, Erika Barnhart sits down with intermittent fasting coach and wellness educator Star McEuen to unpack how intermittent fasting evolved from a last-ditch weight loss effort into a sustainable, freeing lifestyle.

After years of “doing everything right”—counting calories, tracking macros, and pushing her body through intense workouts—Star was at her wit’s end. Discovering clean intermittent fasting changed everything. By addressing insulin resistance and letting go of rigid diet rules, she lost 81 pounds naturally and has maintained her results for over six years—without tracking, dieting, or extreme exercise.

Together, Erika and Star explore the health benefits of intermittent fasting, including improved cholesterol, reduced anxiety, mental clarity, and emotional stability. They talk about why fasting should be flexible, how what you break your fast with truly matters, and how fasting can deepen your understanding of your body and overall health.

This episode also dives into self-care beyond food—movement, mindset, grace, and holistic wellness—and offers practical guidance for beginners looking to start a fasting lifestyle that actually lasts.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or overwhelmed by diet culture, this conversation is a reminder that healing is possible—and freedom is closer than you think.

✨ “Fasting is freeing.”
✨ “Just give yourself grace.”

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