This is a free preview of a paid episode, which is available to our wonderful supporters on Patreon. To listen to the full episode, you can upgrade to paid on Patreon! If you’ve ever been curious if intermittent fasting’s claims about health benefits during menopause are true, this is the episode for you. This week on Full Plate, we're digging into the claims, the science, and debunking the myths around intermittent fasting during this season of life. If intermittent fasting has been something you've tried, have considered trying, or seem to find yourself surrounded by others touting its benefits, I am sending you compassion. I hope that this episode is grounding and informative. My goal is always to provide you with the full picture so that you can make decisions that truly support your well-being. I dive into so much in this episode, including: The claims that are made around the benefits of intermittent fasting during menopause Why women are more susceptible to falling back into disordered eating patterns - or building new ones - during this stage in their life The link between anti-aging culture and diet culture The nutrition misinformation around menopause If the research supports intermittent fasting's claims about menopause One of the longest, most recent scientific studies done on intermittent fasting and its results The potential damaging effects of intermittent fasting on the body Listen to the first episode on intermittent fasting here. It will help lay a good foundation for this follow up. Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes (like this one!), community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast  Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group  Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate