#933: Dr. David Jockers - How Fasting Heals the Body — Fat Loss, Energy, Brain Health & Longevity

The Health Revival Show · Jan 8, 2026 · 1h 7m

In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. David Jockers to unpack the science behind intermittent fasting, metabolic flexibility, mitochondria, research bias, and why women need a more nuanced approach to fasting. We dive into blood sugar regulation, cortisol, growth hormone, GLP-1, autophagy, protein intake, feast-famine cycling, and how fasting can support fat loss, energy, gut health, and brain performance — when it’s done the right way. If you’ve ever wondered whether fasting is good or bad for women (especially in perimenopause), this conversation will bring clarity, context, and…