Waterfast Coaching | Dr Tallis Barker D.Phil, Nat.Dip

I worked with Tallis on a 3 day water fast. I had been struggling with several conditions that even Harvard Medical doctors had no idea how to help or cure. My main issue was that I had awful pain every, single time I ate. My mood was also terrible and I was exhausted all the time. To be honest, I was skeptical working with Tallis would help. After all, I had been just about every type of doctor trying to find relief for my suffering. Firstly, I was surprised to find that Tallis was incredibly knowledgable. I never had to explain any of my medical conditions, which is rare, even when working with medical professionals. He was also kind and patient. I had a long list of concerns but he took time to address all of them. Because he was there to answer every concern, I always felt reassured and safe. Even though the support was online, there was never at time I didn’t feel fully supported by Tallis. With the help of Tallis, I successfully completed my first 3 day fast. I had attempted to do water fasting on my own before, but never made it past 36 hours. I know I could not have done it without Tallis’s support.

I am SO glad I worked with Tallis for my first 3-day fast. Coming from a history of binge-eating, I was terrified of bingeing partway through my fast. Tallis was such a wise, encouraging, and compassionate coach. With him, I felt safe in the lead-up to the fast, during the fast, and after the fast. He encouraged me to be “less than perfect” in my first 3-day fast, allowing myself to binge before and after and drink herbal teas during. It will definitely take a lot more experience before a 3-day fast is no big deal and I am able to healthily transition into and out of the fast, but the knowledge (in my body and experience, not just in my head) that I *can* choose not to act on binge urges, even just for 3 days, is invaluable. I highly recommend coaching with Tallis. Having a guide who has experience fasting and guiding others through fasts, and who is able to customize feedback to your specific situation and goals, is worth every penny and more. I will be working with Tallis again for sure.

Tallis helped me complete my very first water fast. I decided to go for 30 days and he was an absolute expert all the way through. Somebody that gives it to you straight and is also very compassionate. Any fast I ever need to do, I will always do it with him.