December 30, 2025
Ep. 466 The January Trap: Why Fasting, Keto and 'Going Hard' Don’t Work for Women
Trim Healthy Podcast w/Serene & Pearl (and some guy named Danny)About this episode
After the holidays, many women wake up in January feeling puffy, discouraged, and convinced they need to do something drastic to fix it fast. In this episode, we talk about why extreme diets—like fasting, keto, carnivore, boot camps, and heavy restriction—backfire for women, and what’s really happening inside your body when food becomes punishment instead of nourishment. We cover metabolism, muscle loss, hormones (including perimenopause and menopause), gut health, and the shame-based thinking that keeps so many women stuck. If you’ve ever thought, “I’ve failed again,” this is for you. This is not about going harder in January. It’s about returning—gently and wisely—to what actually works. ✨ You are not broken. ✨ You are not too far gone. ✨ And you don’t have to punish yourself to heal. Join Pearl and Serene on the Trim Healthy Podcast (a.k.a. “The Poddy”). Welcome to the spot where Pearl and Serene share their knowledge and their hearts (along with Danny’s antics) on topics ranging from physical and mental health to spiritual truth, and, yes… even a little comic relief. Put your seatbelts on, though…it can get a little bumpy! This particular show can be lacking in “proper podcast behavior.” But this is where growth happens… this is where NEW knowledge is celebrated… and fundamental knowledge is respected. Get ready for imperfectly polite conversations about health and wellness… the place where cutting edge science meets ancient wisdom. Get Pearl and Serene’s latest book – Purchase Trim Healthy Wisdom and join the women that are ready to “rock 40 and beyond.” Explore the Store: Click here to visit Pearl and Serene’s online store with over 100+ products, optimized for peak health. Join Our Membership! Go to www.TrimHealthyMembership.com to access special series, recipes, and other exclusive content. Get in the best shape of your life! Access their premium workout series, Tribe Healthy, go to www.Youtube.com/TrimHealthyMama Join KIAORA: Pearl and Serene have launched a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy tele-health company that is available in nearly every state in the USA! Go to www.KIAORA.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices