This episode of The Grit Show is part of our Summer 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&nbsp;is the&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling author of&nbsp;Fast. Feast. Repeat. and&nbsp;Delay, Don't Deny&nbsp;who has been living the intermittent fasting lifestyle since 2014—losing over eighty pounds in the process. What started as her personal transformation became a movement, leading to multiple online communities, bestselling books, and top-ranked podcasts including&nbsp;Intermittent Fasting Stories.A certified health coach with a doctorate in education, she splits her time between Augusta, Georgia and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with her husband, four cats, and the wisdom that comes from raising two adult sons.Connect with GinWebsite: <a href="https://www.ginstephens.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ginstephens.com</a>Books: <a href="https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html</a>Shawna Rodrigues left her award-winning career in the public sector in 2019 and after launching <a href="https://podcast.thegritshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Grit Show</a>, soon learned the abysmal fact that women hosted only 27% of podcasts. This led to the founding of the Authentic Connections Podcast Network intent on raising that number by 10% in five years- 37 by 27. Because really, shouldn’t it be closer to 50%? She now focuses on helping purpose driven solopreneurs find their ideal clients through podcasting. She believes that the first step is guesting on podcasts - check out her <a href="https://bit.ly/5TipsGuest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tip sheet</a> and once you've built your business and are ready for the full-service support for podcasting production and mentoring, she'll help you launch the podcast you were meant for. Diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2025, much of this year will be prioritizing her fight, victory, and healing. If you would like to follow that journey and be one of her warriors you can learn more via <a href="https://bit.ly/SUpdates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Being Honest</a>, and the <a href="https://bit.ly/TGSReceive" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast episode on TGS</a> where she shares more. Find her on Instagram- <a href="https://instagram.com/ShawnaPodcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ShawnaPodcasts</a> and learn more about the network and other happenings at <a href="https://linktr.ee/37by27" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/37by27</a>.<h1>Stay Connected to The Grit Show</h1>Follow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@The.Grit.Show</a> or Shawna <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shawnapodcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ShawnaPodcasts</a>Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!<a href="https://coloringpages.thegritshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.com</a>You can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here <a href="https://amzn.to/49Z8obi " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;bit.ly/TGSMermaid</a>Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend.&nbsp;Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!

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