Bob Gardner
Bob Gardner
A New Look at Fasting
A New Look at Fasting
A New Look at Fasting
Monday 10th November 2025
Explore fasting beyond food with Bob Gardner. Discover its role in spiritual growth and self-discipline.
36 minutes
Engaging
Informative
Humorous
Inspiring
Thought-provoking
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Bob Gardner
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindful Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Fasting isn't just about food; it's about self-discipline and spiritual growth.
- Different types of fasting offer varied benefits beyond physical health.
- Fasting can help reduce reliance on external comforts for happiness.
- Saying no in small ways can strengthen overall self-control.
- Humour and personal stories make serious topics more relatable.
"Fasting becomes this way of checking your own idolatry, of telling yourself no."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of "Alive and Free" brings you an engaging discussion on fasting, but not just the kind you're thinking of. Bob Gardner takes listeners on a road trip from Texas to New Mexico, all while exploring the concept of fasting as more than just abstaining from food and water. Reflecting on personal experiences, Bob shares insights from his Mormon upbringing and the diverse fasting practices he encountered along the way.
The episode touches on various fasting methods, including intermittent fasting and vegan fasts, and how these practices are more than just health trends—they're opportunities for spiritual growth and self-discipline. Bob highlights how fasting can teach us to rely less on external comforts and more on our inner resilience and spiritual connection. Bob's humour and candid storytelling make the episode both informative and entertaining.
You'll hear about his monastery visits, humorous detours, and reflections on the deeper purposes of fasting beyond the physical realm. Whether it's saying no to hitting the snooze button or resisting the urge for instant gratification, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how fasting can be a tool for personal development. If you've ever wondered how fasting could fit into your life or how it might help you break free from dependencies, this episode is a must-listen.
It challenges you to consider what you can say no to in order to say yes to a more fulfilling life. What could fasting teach you about your own sources of happiness?