You've probably been told your whole life to eat before anything important , an exam, a big meeting, a tough day. But what if that advice is backwards?

In this episode, I share the science behind why your brain actually performs better in the fasted state, and what changed for me three months into intermittent fasting, when the afternoon slump I'd accepted as normal just... disappeared.

We cover:

• The metabolic switch from glucose to ketones — and when it happens
• What Mark Mattson's research says about neural network enhancement and stress resilience in the fasted state
• How fasting increases BDNF — a protein that supports learning, memory and mood
• My personal experience of sharper mornings, no post-lunch fog, and doing deep work while fasted

Studies & References:

Mattson et al. (2018) — Intermittent metabolic switching, neuroplasticity and brain health, Nature Reviews Neuroscience:https://www.nature.com/articles/nrn.2017.156

BDNF and fasting — overview via Found My Fitness (Dr. Rhonda Patrick):https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/ketogenic-diet-fasting-brain-benefits

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