A Week in the Life Fasting, Carnivore & Discipline | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 48
The JD Denham PodcastShow Notes
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham walks through a real, unfiltered week in his life how he eats, how he fasts, how he trains, and how discipline has shaped everything he does. Recorded for the first time using the full professional camera setup in the new podcast studio, this episode is a deep dive into the systems JD lives by.
From years of intermittent fasting to running multiple 24-hour fasts each week, JD explains how fasting became a lifelong tool for clarity, focus, and physical results. He breaks down why he returned to the carnivore diet after stepping away, how fat not protein is the key to making it work, and why simplicity beats complexity when it comes to nutrition.
JD also shares how he structures his workouts, why discipline eventually becomes habit, and how experimenting, tracking results, and thinking methodically have allowed him to stay lean, strong, and mentally sharp for over a decade. This episode is about learning your body, keeping your word to yourself, and building a lifestyle you can sustain.
Chapters: 00:00 – First episode with full studio cameras 03:15 – Why JD loves podcasting 06:40 – Why fasting works 12:10 – How to start intermittent fasting 18:55 – 24-hour fasts explained 27:30 – Weekday vs weekend eating 35:45 – Why JD returned to carnivore 43:20 – Fat vs protein on carnivore 51:10 – Training split & workout structure 58:40 – Discipline, habits & experimentation
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Intro Music: Pennywise – Let Us Hear Your Voice
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