Hi team! Today’s episode is an epic one to listen to if you’re interested in improving your performance. I had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Amy Shah, aka the Fasting MD, who focuses on the benefits of fasting and finding a balance between Western and Eastern medicine. Dr. Shah studied at Cornell University for nutrition, Albert Einstein Medical School, Harvard Hospital, and did her fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. She faced challenges when it came to her interests in how hormones and nutrition affect the body, due to the “lack of basic science.” Dr. Shah felt pressure from the higher-ups in her medical training to not pursue her interests and rather focus on studies that were “more scientific.” She didn’t let this stop her. Instead, Dr. Shah decided to start her own practice and build her personal brand to focus on how food, sunlight, circadian rhythm, exercise, sleep and more affect our immune system and gut health. I am big on this. Dr. Shah is someone who values western medicine but also sees the benefits of ayurvedic and eastern medicine when it comes to finding ways to optimize our performance and make us happier. Dr. Shah recently released her new book I’m So F’ing Tired which dives into how she optimizes her health and provides tactile steps for you to do the same. In this episode we specifically discuss:How to fastWhat is circadian rhythm fasting?Is fasting a good way to lose weight?Should women fast?Is fasting bad for women’s hormones?Is it good to work out fasted in the mornings?What are the benefits of intermittent fasting?The benefits of natural lightWhat are the benefits of natural light?Is natural sunlight good for you?What are the health benefits of natural light?The health effects of stressHow stress affects healthWhat is hormetic stress?How stress becomes burnoutDr. Amy Shah has been discovering an amazing and simple way to optimize your health and be happy. She is huge on energy and places maintaining positive energy right at the top of her priorities. Purchase Dr. Shah’s health products, her book, and connect with her at the following links:Dr. Amy Shah’sWebsiteInstagramProductsBook