<p>In this episode, we sit down with Mariah Willis, Functional Nutritionist and founder of Connected Roots Nutrition, to break down one of the most talked-about health trends right now — extended fasting. But more than just fasting, Mariah gives us the real story on what functional nutrition actually is, why there&#39;s no one-size-fits-all approach to health, and why the foundations matter more than any trending diet. </p><p>What We Cover:</p><p>What is functional nutrition — and how is it different from regular nutrition? </p><p>Intermittent fasting vs. 24-hour vs. 72-hour fasting: what&#39;s actually happening in your body at each stage</p><p>Autophagy explained: why 72 hours is the magic number for deep cellular cleansing</p><p>Who should NOT be fasting (red flags you need to know)How to prep your last meal before a fast — and what to eat when you break it </p><p>The truth about water, electrolytes, minerals, and caffeine during a fast</p><p>Activity levels during fasting: what&#39;s safe and what&#39;s dangerous</p><p>Blood sugar, pre-diabetes, and why more people are affected than they realize</p><p>Fasting and cancer: the science behind autophagy and damaged cell cleanup</p><p>Why keto, fasting, and every other diet actually &quot;works&quot; — and what that really means</p><p>The importance of self-honesty, food journaling, and building sustainable habits</p><p>How life stages (career changes, having kids, aging) affect your nutritional needs</p><p>Instagram: @ConnectedRootsNutritionWebsite: connectedrootsnutrition.com</p><p><br></p><p> </p>