What Actually Happens to Your Brain When You Start Fasting Dr Mindy Pelz

It's a controversial topic, fasting, especially for women. Dr. Mindy Pelz was teaching women to fast primarily because they wanted to lose weight, but what she was witnessing was women saying things like, "I lost weight, but my hair's falling out. I don't have a period anymore. I sat down with Dr. Mindy Pelz, New York Times bestselling author of Age Like a Girl, hormone expert, and the voice redefining fasting for women - because doing it wrong can wreck your health. We explore why fasting affects women differently, how ketones can restore brain function during menopause, and why understanding your hormonal cycle is critical for metabolic health, cognitive performance, and longevity. Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+:

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What Actually Happens to Your Brain When You Start Fasting Dr Mindy Pelz is an episode from The Neuro Experience by Louisa Nicola & Pursuit Network.

This episode is 70:06 long.

This episode was published on Jan 23, 2026.

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