What Fasting Really Does to Your Body (And Mind)

Most people think fasting is just about skipping meals, but it is actually one of the most powerful resets you can give your body and mind.

In this episode of the Mindful Paths Podcast, Hari and Nick share their real experiences with fasting, from water-only and juice fasts to intermittent and 5:2 methods, breaking down what actually happens when you stop eating.

We cover how fasting boosts focus, lowers inflammation, speeds up recovery, and even triggers autophagy, your body’s way of recycling damaged cells. You will hear why Hari turned to fasting to heal a chronic injury, why Nick combines fasting with sauna and exercise, and the surprising benefits they have both seen in energy, appetite, and mental clarity.

This is not just theory, it is the science, the struggles, and the results. If you have been curious about intermittent fasting, extended fasts, or whether fasting is safe for you, this conversation will give you the practical insights you need to start (or level up) your own fasting journey.

Hit play to learn how fasting could transform your health, your mindset, and your daily habits.

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Visit: https://harikalymnios.com

Mental Health Disclaimer & Guidance: The content in this podcast is informational…

(00:00) Preview and Intro

(01:40) Nick’s fasting routine

(02:26) Types of fasting 

(04:43) Fasting vs detox explained

(07:12) Studies and approaches: chemo, water vs juice

(10:36) Autophagy 101 and training while fasted

(13:21) Who should not fast

(17:32) Intermittent fasting and juice fasts: what works

(20:27) The fasting mimicking diet

(22:23) How to plan and break a fast

(26:40) First-time tips: headaches, weekends, coping

(31:57) Benefits roundup and hormonal response

(33:24) Evolutionary lens: focus, hunger, sleep

(35:03) Fasting and cancer: documentaries, cases, theory

(40:19) Meal timing, circadian rhythm, prep and refeed