Should you be Fasting to help your Hormones?? with Gin Stephens on The house of Hormones

🎙 Episode 20 – Gin Stephens: The Truth About Intermittent Fasting, Hormones & Metabolic Health This week on The House of Hormones, we’re joined by the one and only Gin Stephens — New York Times bestselling author, intermittent fasting advocate, and host of the hit podcast Intermittent Fasting Stories. After transforming her own life and health through fasting — losing over 80 pounds and completely reframing her relationship with food — Gin has become one of the most trusted voices in the wellness space. With bestsellers like Fast. Feast. Repeat. and Delay, Don’t Deny, Gin blends personal experience with science-backed insights to help people rediscover metabolic health, hormonal balance, and freedom from diet culture. In this conversation, she breaks down what fasting really does to your body, how it impacts hormones, and why simplicity might just be the secret to sustainable health. From black coffee debates ☕️ to fasting insulin scores and future innovations in women’s wellness, this episode is packed with real talk, practical wisdom, and plenty of “aha!” moments. Gin’s calm, empowering approach reminds us that it’s not about restriction — it’s about rhythm, balance, and trusting your body again. So grab your (plain black) coffee and get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about fasting and hormones. 🔥 00:00 intro 01:00 who is Gin Stevens? 03:00 weightless was not sustainable 04:00 intermitent fasting?! 12:00 how to diet with intermitent fasting! 20:00 fast fest repeat Award winning Book! 24:00 plain black coffee, plain tea and plain water is the best and you need the bitterness! 26:00 is black tea, fruit tea and chai still fasting!? 31:00 how does fasting impact hormonal balance? 41:00 Fasting Insulin score 53:00 what are you excited about in the future of women’s hormones? Don’t just listen, let’s talk about it! Join us in the Podcast Lounge on our website forum, where you can share your thoughts with other women (anonymously if you like). https://thehouseofhormones.com/forum/... https://thehouseofhormones.com/   / thehouseofhormones