Michaela Nikolaenko
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113. Fasting Would Heal the World | What Happens to Your BODY and SOUL When you Fast with Dr. Pete Patitsas
113. Fasting Would Heal the World | What Happens to Your BODY and SOUL When you Fast with Dr. Pete Patitsas
113. Fasting Would Heal the World | What Happens to Your BODY and SOUL When you Fast with Dr. Pete Patitsas
Wednesday 28th January 2026
Explore how fasting can heal body and soul with Dr. Pete Patitsas on Raised & Redeemed.
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Get the buttons here!Fasting: The Ancient Practice Revitalising Modern Lives
Episode Overview
- Fasting is presented as a powerful tool for healing both body and soul.
- Orthodox fasting differs from modern diet culture by focusing on spiritual growth.
- The Athos diet offers a plant-based approach with historical roots.
- Fasting can aid in trauma recovery by teaching self-discipline.
- Societal adoption of fasting could address modern issues like addiction.
Don't ask me if to eat a food of one sort or another is sinful. But recognise that if you don't fast, you will sin.
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? Join Michaela Nikolaenko and Dr. Pete Patitsas as they explore the fascinating intersection of fasting, spirituality, and health. In this engaging episode, Dr. Patitsas, an ER doctor and Orthodox Christian, shares his insights on how fasting can heal both body and soul. He argues that this ancient practice could address many modern-day issues, from disease to addiction. Drawing from his experiences in emergency medicine and Orthodox tradition, Dr.
Patitsas discusses how fasting affects hormones, trauma recovery, and our relationship with God. He sheds light on why Orthodox fasting differs from modern diet trends and introduces the Athos diet, a plant-based approach that has sustained monastic communities for centuries. Michaela and Dr. Patitsas delve into the spiritual significance of fasting and its potential to teach self-discipline and resilience.
They also touch on the broader societal implications of adopting such practices, suggesting that a return to these time-tested traditions could offer solutions to contemporary challenges. If you're curious about how ancient practices can offer new perspectives on health and spirituality, this episode is a must-listen. Are you ready to rethink your relationship with food and faith?