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What would happen if you got quiet enough to finally hear the truth you've been carrying your whole life?
Lauren Monusco arrived at her 10-day water fast on the edge of a nervous breakdown.
Dr. Katie Deming and Lauren take you inside the real emotional journey of a prolonged fast, and it's probably not what you'd expect. She knew something was deeply misaligned, but she couldn't see what it was until she finally stopped long enough to look.
She'd spent years pushing through the discomfort from a high-pressure career, managing the symptoms, and holding everything together on the outside. But the biggest breakthroughs didn't come during the fast itself. They came during refeeding, on the other side of boredom, discomfort, surrender, and ten days of genuine stillness.
Chapters:
00:04:18 - Everything Started Falling Apart
00:05:32 - The Fast That Felt Aligned
00:08:34 - Fear of What Would Surface
00:11:48 - The Moment Surrender Changed Everything
00:14:42 - Boredom, Discomfort, and Facing Yourself
00:16:07 - Seeing Her Life From a Different Perspective
00:17:10 - The Pattern She Could No Longer Ignore
00:21:42 - The Fight That Changed Her Marriage
00:25:20 - Releasing Years of Emotional Trauma
00:27:18 - Finally Speaking Her Truth
00:30:08 - The Lightness That Came After Letting Go
00:37:22 - Discovering Her Authentic Self
00:41:08 - What Healing Actually Looks Like
Dr. Katie also explains what may be happening in the nervous system during prolonged fasting that can create space for this kind of clarity.
Lauren's story is a powerful example of what becomes possible when you stop running from yourself and start getting honest, first with yourself, and then with the people you love most.
Press play to hear Lauren share something she almost didn't say out loud, and it's the kind of honesty that reminds you what real healing actually looks like.
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DISCLAIMER: 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.
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