Rachel Elmore - Fasting for the Long Run

Rachel Elmore - Fasting for the Long Run

Rachel Elmore lost 40 pounds with intermittent fasting—and gained so much more. In this episode, she shares how clean fasting, mindful eating, and sustainable lifestyle changes transformed her health, improved her mental clarity, and shifted her focus from weight loss to lifelong wellness. Whether you're new to intermittent fasting or looking for motivation to stay the course, Rachel offers practical advice, honest insights, and encouragement to help you create healthy habits that last. In this episode of The Pause and Fast Podcast, Rachel and I discuss: * Breaking free from sugar cravings * Exercising while fasting and recovering from injury * Menopause and hormone replacement therapy * Why longevity—not just weight loss—is her biggest motivation * The mental health benefits of fasting * Tips for anyone just getting started If you're looking for a sustainable approach to health without restrictive dieting, this conversation is for you. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who could use a little encouragement on their intermittent fasting journey. New episodes of The Pause and Fast Podcast are released every other week! https://youtu.be/ml8xvMzd5Cg [https://youtu.be/ml8xvMzd5Cg]

Fasting on Vacation: Finding the Balance Between Freedom and Flexibility 🌴

In this solo summer episode, Erika shares her approach to staying consistent with intermittent fasting while enjoying vacations and special experiences. From cruises and island adventures to unexpected pizza nights and memorable moments with friends, she explores how flexibility can be an important part of a sustainable fasting lifestyle. Learn how to create a vacation fasting plan, identify what's truly "window worthy," and enjoy your travels without guilt or all-or-nothing thinking. Have you ever struggled to fast on vacation? Tune in and join the conversation about balancing health goals with life's special moments. https://youtu.be/P55aip7lLhI [https://youtu.be/P55aip7lLhI]

Roxi Ruiz - The Unexpected Freedom of Fasting

“There’s so much freedom in the perceived restriction” — in Episode 22, Roxi Ruiz explains why it can actually become one of the most freeing and empowering tools for better health. After being diagnosed with prediabetes and fatty liver disease, Roxi began intermittent fasting in 2019 and completely transformed her health. In just 10 months, she reversed her medical markers through consistent fasting and lifestyle changes — and seven years later, she continues to maintain her results while helping others do the same. In this conversation, Roxi shares how fasting helped her break free from constant food obsession, improve her emotional resilience, and create lasting habits that support longevity and vitality. She also opens up about growing up in one of the most obese cities in America and navigating the cultural and emotional ties many people have with food. You’ll hear practical advice on: • How to get started with fasting • Why the “clean fast” matters • Building consistency without perfection • OMAD and alternate-day fasting • The power of community support like Meal-less Mondays • How fasting naturally changes movement, mindset, and food choices Whether you’re brand new to fasting or looking to deepen your journey, this episode offers real-life encouragement, practical wisdom, and a refreshing perspective on what it truly means to live well. https://youtu.be/E2OfTmJ-LJ8 [https://youtu.be/E2OfTmJ-LJ8]

Jackie Moravek - Becoming an Intermittent Fasting Foodie

In this episode of The Pause and Fast Podcast, Erika Barnhart talks with Jackie Moravek, social media creator behind The Intermittent Fasting Foodie and Grocery Addict, about building a sustainable fasting lifestyle without guilt, restriction, or food obsession. Jackie shares how her journey with intermittent fasting evolved from a strict, scarcity mindset into a flexible lifestyle centered around freedom, family, and enjoying food. As a stay-at-home mom from Kalamazoo, she explains how she balances fasting with busy family life while still embracing spontaneous moments, favorite foods, and meaningful meals with loved ones. This conversation explores intuitive eating, flexible fasting windows, OMAD, mindset shifts, and how removing rigid food rules can create a healthier relationship with food—for both adults and children. ✨ “When I don’t have these rules that make me feel restricted, I feel flexible.” IN THIS EPISODE: • Intermittent fasting and food freedom • Flexible fasting and OMAD • Mindset shifts around dieting and restriction • Family meals and intuitive eating • Creating a sustainable fasting lifestyle Jackiemoravek.com [http://Jackiemoravek.com] intermittentfastingfoodie.com [http://intermittentfastingfoodie.com] Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/PorGyX5pLDo [https://youtu.be/PorGyX5pLDo]

Laurie Lewis & Jalene Weigand- Maintaining Intermittent Fasting for Life

In this special episode, Erika Barnhart sits down with two experienced voices in the fasting community — Laurie Lewis and Jalene Weigand — for a powerful and honest conversation about what it really takes to maintain intermittent fasting for life. This isn’t about quick results. It’s about becoming the kind of person who can live this lifestyle long-term. Together, they explore: * How motivation evolves over time (and why it matters less than you think) * The surprising power of “being boring” with your habits * What “effortless effort” actually looks like in real life * How to feel confident living differently than the people around you * Other ways we can “pause” in life beyond food You’ll also hear personal stories, mindset shifts, and practical tools that can help both beginners and experienced fasters stay consistent — without burnout. If you’ve ever wondered “How do I make this stick forever?” — this episode is for you. We referenced - The Hunger Habit - Judson Brewer, MD