TRIGGER WARNING!

This episode includes personal experiences with prolonged fasting (13 days) and physical performance. If you have a history of disordered eating, chronic health issues, or body image concerns, some of this content may be challenging. Please listen with care and consult a medical professional before considering any extreme fasting protocols.

DISCLAIMER:

This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Fasting particularly prolonged fasting should be approached with caution and ideally under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Always consult your doctor before making significant changes to your diet, exercise, or overall health routine.

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In this episode, Sam Church sits down with Simon Says Fast, a fasting mentor, personal trainer, and former elite athlete to decode the real power of fasting.

Simon shares the story of his 13-day water fast while training twice a day and how he didn’t just survive he thrived. Together, they challenge mainstream myths around food, energy, and performance, and explore how fasting can be a powerful gateway to mental clarity, fat loss, healing, and deep self-mastery.

They also discuss the spiritual side of fasting, how hunger can unlock presence, purpose, and parts of yourself you’ve been disconnected from.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro

01:35 – Simon’s 13-Day Water Fast

04:55 – Breaking Food Conditioning

08:12 – Hunger vs. Craving

11:33 – Day 3: The Turning Point

14:10 – The Science Behind Fasting

16:48 – Fasting for Mental Clarity

20:04 – Emotional Detox & Healing

23:45 – The Spiritual Power of Fasting

26:30 – Energy on No Food?

30:19 – Fasting Misconceptions

33:40 – How to Start Fasting Safely

36:02 – Simon’s Daily Practice

39:15 – Rewiring the Relationship With Food

42:01 – Final Message

About Simon Says Fast:

Simon Says Fast is a fasting coach and personal trainer who breaks down the science and power of fasting into simple, actionable steps for life-changing results. A former elite athlete, Simon completed a 13-day fast while training twice a day, and actually improved his performance. Today, he challenges outdated beliefs and helps people use fasting as a tool for fat loss, healing, energy, and mental clarity.

“Money can never buy what fasting can do for your health.”

Tune in and let ‘The Fasting Code’ activate something deep within.

With love and abundance,

Sam

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Connect with Simon: https://www.instagram.com/simonsaysfast

Follow Sam: https://www.instagram.com/samchurchofficial

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Mentioned Resources:

• Dr. Jason Fung: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mindypelz?igsh=ZGI2Mzd0Y3hoOGo=

• Dr. Mindy: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mindypelz?igsh=ZGI2Mzd0Y3hoOGo=

'Fast Like a Girl' by Dr. Mindy Pelz (Book)