[Podcast] Episode 227: The Art of the Fast with Dr. Thando Sibanda

The journey to transformative leadership begins with embracing both the spiritual and the scientific aspects of growth. On this episode of the AVAIL Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Thando Sibanda, a neuroscience-based leadership coach, business strategist, and author of The Fasting Advantage. Dr. Sibanda shares how fasting serves as a renewal protocol for leaders, offering both spiritual clarity and physical health benefits. From the science of autophagy to the biblical roots of fasting, this conversation unpacks the dual power of discipline and knowledge in fostering change. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on fasting, change elasticity, and practical steps to equip leaders for greater impact.

00:00 Introduction with Dr. Thando Sibanda

2:50 Heart behind The Fasting Advantage

7:32 Elements of The Fasting Advantage

15:17 Why people hesitate to fast

20:45 Companion resources of The Fasting Advantage

24:13 Where to buy The Fasting Advantage

26:39 Change elasticity

33:13 Why leaders should embrace change elasticity

35:22 Where to find resources

36:20 Final thoughts