This episode I discuss how hormones from our gut, liver, pancreas and brain control our appetite--and the specific tools we can use to adjust those hormones in order to achieve specific goals. I explain the brain areas that control our desire to eat, and our desire to stop eating. I discuss a hormone we all can make that is regulated by UV-rays from sunlight ... Show More
Jul 2
Essentials: Tools for Hormone Optimization in Males | Dr. Kyle Gillett
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Kyle Gillett, MD, a dual board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine, and an expert in hormone optimization. We discuss science-based tools for optimizing male hormones across the lifespan, including the r ... Show More
40m 27s
Jun 29
Movement Practice to Strengthen Your Mind-Body Connection | Ido Portal
Ido Portal is a world-renowned movement coach who has developed specific practices anyone can use to greatly evolve their mental and physical health, and even gain clearer self-understanding. We discuss the effects of playful movement versus exercise, discipline versus willpower, ... Show More
3 h
Dec 2024
Appetite and Satiety: Key Concepts and Practical Insights (SNP35)
<p><strong>Appetite and satiety are fundamental concepts shaping how we eat, why we feel hunger, and what keeps us satisfied after meals.</strong> From the biological signals sent by our gut to the psychological influences of food cues, understanding these processes can provide v ... Show More
11m 52s
Jan 2025
How to control appetite: 2- The Brain's Role
Send us Fan Mail Explore the fascinating connection between your brain and appetite! This episode uncovers how your brain decides hunger and fullness, why we eat without hunger, the impact of meal timing, and the role hydration plays in regulating appetite. Support the show
5 m
Jul 2025
The Hormone-Weight Connection No One Talks About
Calories tell only half the story. In this episode I uncover the real drivers of stubborn fat, cravings, and stalled muscle: estrogen, cortisol, insulin, and leptin. Learn how these four hormones decide whether you burn fat or store it, and hear the food, stress, training, lab, a ... Show More
39m 13s
Feb 2024
The Shocking Truth About Hormones and Weight Loss Over 40
If metabolism doesn’t slow down til your 60s, why can’t you lose weight now?
Look no further than your hormones. These messengers control hunger, how much fat you hold onto, where you store it, how hard it is to burn it, and so much more. In this episode, I’m explaining whic ... Show More
23m 3s
Oct 2022
What to Eat, When to Eat, and Why for Hormone Balance
When your hormones are out of balance, those imbalances can impact your mood, weight, sleep, stress, normal blood sugar metabolism, and much more. In this episode, JJ shows you how to get your hormones to work for you so you can lose weight and feel better. You’ll learn why sugar ... Show More
23m 9s
Mar 2025
Exercise Physiology | Hormonal Control of Fuel Sources (Part 4)
In this special episode on exercise physiology, Dr Matt and Dr Mike break down how hormones like adrenaline, growth hormone, cortisol, and others influence which fuels—carbohydrates, fats, or proteins—your body chooses to burn during exercise.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrM ... Show More
51m 59s
Sep 2024
Why You Can't Lose Weight - The Truth About Leptin Resistance
<p>EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode, we explore leptin resistance, a condition as prevalent as insulin resistance, affecting appetite control and weight management. Learn about its causes, effects, and strategies to combat it, including lifestyle changes and dietary adjustments.</ ... Show More
39m 15s