What does a 27-day water fast have to do with learning to be alone with yourself?Karen Hannon joined Dr. Katie Deming's water fasting program after a cancer diagnosis, deep research, and a drive to do everything possible to heal. What she didn't expect was that the most important work had nothing to do with any of that.Karen opens up about her 27-day water fast and what actually shifted when she finally put down every distraction and got quiet with herself.Dr. Katie has guided countless people through prolonged water fasts, and she's noticed something that surprises nearly everyone who shows up. If you've been doing all the things and still feel like something's missing, this conversation might point you toward what that something actually is.Chapters:00:04:08 - Why Fasting Alone Doesn’t Work00:12:05 - Calm Your Nervous System00:16:05 - Living with Constant Fear00:18:05 - Stepping Off the Merry Go Round00:22:05 - Learning to Trust Your Body00:24:05 - Stop Forcing Outcomes00:29:05 - Feeling Safe During the Process00:33:05 - The Power of Being Seen00:36:05 - Learning to Receive Support00:39:05 - Healing Continues After the Fast00:41:05 - Integrating What You Learned00:43:05 - Would Karen Do It Again?Karen shares what it felt like to go from constant noise and anxiety to a sense of peace she didn't know was possible. She talks about the moment it clicked and what daily life inside the fasting program actually looked like.Press play and learn what becomes possible when you finally stop your world.Dr. Katie's LIVE Fasting and Chemo Workshop is May 12 at 4pm PT. You'll get the exact fasting windows, what to say to your doctor, and a step-by-step plan to follow. Save your spot today: https://tinyurl.com/3xe28922Ready to try fasting but don't want to do it alone? Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up Download the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguideMORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D.Transform your hydration with the Spring Aqua System: https://springaqua.info/drkatieFollow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/Please Support the ShowShare this episode with friends & familyGive a Review on SpotifyGive a Review on Apple PodcastWatch 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 an...

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