What if going without food for two weeks felt less like deprivation and more like coming home?Guest Faith Laux pictured herself scooting down the stairs on her hands and knees, too exhausted to function. What she actually felt around day six is something she struggled to put into words, and you have to hear her describe it herself to understand why. Faith shares the fear going in, the rollercoaster of the first few days, and the unexpected moment when everything shifted.Host Dr. Katie Deming explains exactly why days four through six tend to be the hardest and what's actually happening in the body during that window.Faith was so connected to what she was feeling that when it was time to come back, she genuinely didn't want to leave. Press play and learn the one thing she did before starting that made the entire first week dramatically easier, and it's so simple you'll wonder why nobody talks about it.Full episode: https://youtu.be/dPp3hFiIxqY?si=W_WRto45N8zfFF49Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up Follow Dr. Katie Deming on InstagramWatch on YoutubeDISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider.A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and detox, while weighing fasting benefits against chemo side effects and radiation side effects, sharing stories of a cancer survivor navigating chemotherapy, natural medicine, holistic healing, and even spiritual healing on the path toward cancer remission and holistic health.