Fasting is such a hot topic right now, but should everyone be fasting? Most of the research revealing the amazing health benefits from fasting has been done on men and rodents, but NOT women! Kelsey shares her personal experimentation, as well as the thorough research she has done on the topic, and what women should know. SHOW NOTES:1:19 Welcome to the show!1:53 Kelsey's Bio3:20 Her journey to better health5:54 Teaming up with Kion7:41 The Biohacker Babe connection8:35 Glowing skin health9:41 Starting birth control10:38 Food triggers & Dietary changes12:07 Paleo Diet as a template12:40 Deep dive into the fasting research14:16 The research gap on young healthy women15:16 Men are thriving with fasting16:11 Menstruating women are complicated to study16:58 Eating for your cycle17:52 The problem with the lack of cycle awareness19:58 The best time of the month to fast21:41 What are your fasting goals?22:15 What if scenario...23:30 Fasting if your focus is fat loss24:48 The concern with cortisol spikes25:31 How to know if it's working for you27:15 Good stress vs Bad stress30:25 Kelsey's personal benefits from fasting32:40 Caloric Liquid Fasts33:38 Renee's experience with the ProLon Fast34:32 Caffeine while Fasting36:57 Autophagy from coffee polyphenols37:52 Glucose & Ketone testing39:53 Dr. Jolene Brighten & Post-Birth Control Syndrome41:19 Birth Control alternatives43:04 The affect of BC on attraction45:21 Be your own doctor46:52 One piece of advice from Kelsey48:47 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Kelsey's Instagram: itskelseyhessThe Complete Guide to Fasting for Women (Part 1)The Complete Guide to Fasting for Women (Part 2)KetoMojoBook: Beyond the Pill (Dr Jolene Brighten)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donations