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How Fasting Saved Milo Yiannopoulos
We had a great conversation about religion, the priesthood, Christian fasting, reductionism, and so much more. Here is just a highlight...
Peter Patitsas
Feb 5, 20251 min read


John Heers and I, on "Heavy Things Lightly" Dive into the mechanics of Fasting. Get Ready for Great Lent!
John was a wonderful host as we explored the science and mechanics of Christian Fasting. I always enjoy speaking with him as he is always...
Peter Patitsas
Jan 23, 20251 min read


Zach Costello Interviews Dr Pete About Christian Fasting
Zach Costello is a "God-first" podcaster, informed by his Roman Catholic background, that explores many and various current events and...
Peter Patitsas
Jan 18, 20251 min read


New York Times Bestseller, Gin Stephens, Interviews Dr Pete About "The Athos Diet"
It is Christian Fasting done right based on best practices found throughout the Orthodox Christian World. It was a pleasure speaking with...
Peter Patitsas
Jan 3, 20251 min read


A Discussion About the Universal and Ancient
What did humans do between the original creation and the coming of the "law" from the Prophet Moses? How did peoples, thirsty for truth,...
Peter Patitsas
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Another Round with Aesthetic Aescetic
Ideally, you need to start the practice of fasting when you are young. You need to "imprint" this routine and ritual into you! We talk a...
Peter Patitsas
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Ascetic Aesthetic Interviews Dr Pete
Aidan with the Ascetic Aesthetic is an Orthodox Christian who lives in the UK and is a social media star! He does a phenomenal job of...
Peter Patitsas
Nov 24, 20241 min read


Dr Pete and John Heers on Heavy Things Lightly Podcast
Really loved talking with John. We dove into fasting and went deep. This discussion was less about mechanism and more about the...
Peter Patitsas
Nov 16, 20241 min read


Matthew Plese on The Athos Diet Podcast with Dr Pete: Exploring a Common Tradition between East and West
Christian East and West explore the benefits of fasting. It is a must for every Roman Catholic who has forgotten fasting and every...
Peter Patitsas
Nov 11, 20241 min read


Dr Pete Joins Patrick on the "Church of the Eternal Logos" Podcast.
Patrick is a Ph.D. student at the Graduate Theological Union where his research focuses on New Religious Movements and trends within...
Peter Patitsas
Oct 8, 20241 min read


Dr Pete Joins Kyle on the Orthocast Episode 46
I really enjoyed getting to know Kyle through the Orthocast podcast. We had a great discussion on Orthodox Fasting done right through The...
Peter Patitsas
Oct 1, 20241 min read


The Athos Diet is Selling Books in Every Continent!
The Athos Diet is selling books worldwide with sales on every continent! Fasting is a universal practice but it needs to be done...
Peter Patitsas
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Fasting Bits with Dr Pete
I wanted to create some shorter videos highlighting some insights from "The Athos Diet" and its application to real life. Peruse topics...
Peter Patitsas
Sep 9, 20241 min read


St Nikodemos the Hagiorite of Mt Athos
St Nikodemos the Hagiorite of Mt Athos was a monk of the Mt Athos during the 18th century. He has specific writings on fasting which...
Peter Patitsas
Aug 16, 20241 min read


Dr Pete interviews Dr Josiah with Patristic Nectar Publications
Dr Josiah is an Orthodox Priest with a family and a parish. He is the founder and director of Patristic Nectar Publications online with...
Peter Patitsas
Aug 8, 20241 min read


The Later In Life Planning Show with Patrick Cawley
It was an absolute pleasure to join Patrick Cawley on his radio show: The Later in Life Planning Show! "JC" was our man behind the scenes...
Peter Patitsas
Aug 5, 20241 min read


Dr Pete Goes for Round 2 on "Barrel Aged Faith"
Kyle and I had another great talk about how Orthodoxy informs our lives and further our roles throughout our lives. We discuss the...
Peter Patitsas
Jun 9, 20241 min read


Great Lent 2024 is Upon Us
For healing of both soul and body, stop resisting "Fasting" and embrace it. You can struggle to be healthy or you can struggle not being...
Peter Patitsas
Mar 13, 20241 min read


Barrel Aged Faith With Kyle King
Enjoy the podcast through subscription access on "Barrel Aged Faith". I met an Ally!
Peter Patitsas
Nov 8, 20231 min read


Death In Byzantium
Back from our annual summer research trip. Discovered this article on death and dying during Byzantium. Low and behold, the ascetics were...
Peter Patitsas
Aug 9, 20231 min read
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