Gin Stephens, Intermittent Fasting for L*IF*E
A veteran intermittent fasting author interviews long-term practitioners and coaches listeners through weight-loss plateaus and health challenges.
This is a companion video channel for Gin Stephens's broader intermittent fasting ecosystem. Episodes fall into two main categories: 'Fast Forward' interviews that catch up with guests from her other podcast years later to track their long-term success and challenges. The other format is a one-on-one 'Support Session' where Gin directly coaches a listener through a specific sticking point, like a weight-loss plateau, offering a concrete plan.
“The 'Fast Forward' format, which revisits guests years after their initial appearance, provides a rare, long-term perspective on the lifestyle, moving beyond initial success stories. The 'Support Session' episodes are also unique, offering a public coaching call that is both diagnostic and prescriptive.”
Who hosts this show
Gin Stephens is a retired elementary school teacher who lost over 80 pounds with intermittent fasting and has maintained it for more than a decade. She is the New York Times bestselling author of "Fast. Feast. Repeat." and "Delay, Don't Deny". Using her background in education, she now hosts podcasts and runs an online community to help others adopt intermittent fasting as a sustainable lifestyle.
Credentials & credits
- New York Times bestselling author ("Fast. Feast. Repeat.")
- Retired elementary school teacher (28 years)
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Gifted and Talented Education
- Master's degree in Natural Sciences
- Graduate, Institute of Integrative Nutrition's Health Coach Training Program
Other ventures
- Host, Intermittent Fasting Stories podcast
- Host, Fast. Feast. Repeat. podcast
- Author, "Delay, Don't Deny" & "Clean(ish)"
- Founder, ginstephens.com/community
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Fast Forward With Melody PatrickOct 20, 2025 · 20 min
- 02Intermittent Fasting Support Session: KeithOct 12, 2025 · 20 min
- 03Fast Forward With Fred RutmanOct 5, 2025 · 21 min
- 04Fast Forward With Paul HunterSep 26, 2025 · 27 min
- 05Fast Forward With Melissa BlanchenaySep 21, 2025 · 23 min
- 06Fast Forward with Mary Lou ReeceSep 11, 2025 · 25 min
- 07What is the BEST Season to Begin Intermittent Fasting???Sep 10, 2025 · 5 min
- 08Fast Forward with Graeme CurrieSep 5, 2025 · 32 min
Notable episodes
- 01Fast Forward With Fred Rutman
Features a guest with a remarkable medical history (clinically dead ~50 times) who reversed type 2 diabetes and other conditions through intermittent fasting.
- 02Intermittent Fasting Support Session: Keith
A prime example of the 'Support Session' format, where Gin provides a direct, diagnostic coaching plan to a listener struggling with a plateau and mindset issues.
- 03Fast Forward With Melody Patrick
A long-term follow-up with a guest who has successfully managed Crohn's disease for years using intermittent fasting, showcasing the lifestyle's impact on autoimmune conditions.
What you'll be asked on this show
Gin Stephens employs two different interview styles depending on the episode format. In 'Fast Forward' follow-ups, her style is relational and validating. She opens by reminding the audience of the guest's original story, often confirming details she remembers, which creates a warm, 'catching up with an old friend' atmosphere. She guides the conversation by asking for updates on health, weight, and current fasting protocols, focusing on the long-term journey. In 'Support Session' episodes, her style shifts to that of a diagnostic coach. She begins with a broad opening like, "Tell me what is going on," then uses a series of rapid, specific questions about the listener's methods, tracking, and mindset to gather data. After identifying the core issue, she provides a direct, multi-step action plan, often referencing her books and telling the guest exactly what to do next.
The show alternates between two distinct formats. 'Fast Forward' interviews are warm, familiar catch-ups with returning guests, often referencing their original story. 'Support Sessions' are more structured, with Gin taking on a coaching role, asking targeted questions to diagnose a problem before delivering a specific, actionable 'homework' plan.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
12 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
advice
2- Q.01
“What's your advice for a beginner, or what do you wish you'd known when you started?”
This is her signature, two-part closing question for nearly every guest interview.
- Q.02
“Have you read my book, 'Fast. Feast. Repeat.'?”
She often asks this to gauge a listener's familiarity with her core principles before giving advice.
origin
2- Q.01
“Remind everyone when you started intermittent fasting.”
She asks this early in follow-up interviews to establish a timeline for new listeners.
- Q.02
“Why were you initially interested in intermittent fasting?”
This question helps establish the guest's original motivation and 'why'.
process
3- Q.01
“What is your current fasting approach, and how has it changed?”
This question is used to understand the guest's long-term, evolving protocol.
- Q.02
“How were you assessing that it wasn't working?”
A key diagnostic question in coaching sessions to understand a listener's tracking methods.
- Q.03
“Were you weighing daily and calculating a weekly average?”
A specific process question she uses to drill down on how listeners are tracking their progress.
personal
4- Q.01
“What other non-scale or health victories have you experienced?”
She asks this to broaden the conversation beyond weight loss to overall health improvements.
- Q.02
“Tell me what's going on with you; what is your issue?”
This is the opening prompt for 'Support Session' episodes to let the listener state their problem.
- Q.03
“How much weight did you lose overall?”
A straightforward question to quantify the guest's weight loss success.
- Q.04
“How many medications were you able to come off of?”
Used to highlight the powerful health benefits of fasting beyond just weight management.
mindset
1- Q.01
“Did your instinct tell you that digestive rest would be helpful?”
She asks this to explore the guest's mindset and intuition early in their journey.
Signature segments
- · "Fast Forward" follow-up interviews
- · "Intermittent Fasting Support Session" coaching calls
- · Closing question: "What would you tell someone just starting out... or what do you wish you knew?"
- · Referring listeners to her books for foundational knowledge
- · Promoting her online community
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically long-term intermittent fasters who have previously appeared on Gin's 'Intermittent Fasting Stories' podcast. They often have dramatic health stories, having used fasting to manage chronic conditions like Crohn's disease, reverse type 2 diabetes, or achieve significant weight loss.
- Melody Patrickon Fast Forward With Melody Patrick
- Keith Campbellon Intermittent Fasting Support Session: Keith
- Fred Rutmanon Fast Forward With Fred Rutman
- Paul Hunteron Fast Forward With Paul Hunter
- Melissa Blanchenayon Fast Forward With Melissa Blanchenay
- Mary Lou Reeceon Fast Forward with Mary Lou Reece
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show does not appear to have external sponsors; instead, it consistently promotes Gin Stephens's own bestselling books, such as "Fast. Feast. Repeat." and "Delay, Don't Deny," as well as her private online membership community.
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People also ask
- What is Gin Stephens's real name?
- Gin Stephens is the name she uses publicly and professionally.
- What are Gin Stephens's credentials?
- She is a retired elementary school teacher with a doctorate in education, a New York Times bestselling author, and a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition's Health Coach program.
- What are the main formats on this channel?
- The channel primarily features 'Fast Forward' episodes, which are follow-up interviews with past podcast guests, and 'Support Sessions,' which are one-on-one coaching calls with listeners.
- Is this podcast still active?
- Yes, the YouTube channel posts new episodes regularly, typically on a weekly basis.
- How can I be a guest on the show?
- The 'Support Session' episodes feature listeners who apply for a one-on-one video recording. The 'Fast Forward' guests are typically chosen from her other podcast, 'Intermittent Fasting Stories'.
- Where can I find Gin's books and community?
- Her books, including the NYT bestseller 'Fast. Feast. Repeat.', are sold by major retailers. Her private community can be accessed via her official website, ginstephens.com.
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- [03]Fast, Feast, Repeat - Publisher Synopsisblackwells.co.uk
- [04]Intermittent Fasting Stories - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
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