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3275: The Hidden Cost Of Optimizing Everything In Fitness by Marc Bilodeau of Fit Trend on Overtraining Risks

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3275: Marc Bilodeau explores how the relentless drive to optimize every detail of fitness, through data, apps, and routines ... Show More

12m 36s

Yesterday

3274: The Compassionate Way to Health and Fitness by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Self-Kindness

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3274: Leo Babauta invites us to reimagine health and fitness not as a relentless pursuit of unrealistic ideals, but as a pr ... Show More

10m 19s

Jan 27

3273: Downtime: Why You Need It in Your Life by Dan Erickson with No Sidebar on Rest and Recovery

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3273: Dan Erickson reminds us that the pressure to stay constantly busy often comes at the cost of our well-being. By choos ... Show More

9m 1s

Jul 2024

How to Stop Overeating in the Evening

Managing your eating throughout the day can feel easier, due to distraction and busyness. You may feel less prone to out-of-control eating or mindless snacking. But, evenings can be a whole different story! After an exhausting day ... Show More

18m 50s

Sep 2024

246 - How To Prevent Nighttime Overeating

In this episode, we dive into one of the most common struggles for people trying to lose weight: nighttime overeating. Discover why addressing your evening eating habits is crucial for your ... Show More

16m 41s

Aug 2025

3705: How to Build Better Habits and New Habit Formation by Dr. Neal Malik

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3705: Dr. Neil emphasizes that the key to long-term fitness isn’t more health information, it’s daily inspiration and strat ... Show More

13m 6s

Jul 2025

3671: Sheer Willpower Won't Work. If You Want to Change Your Habits, Try This Instead. by Paula Pant of Afford Anything

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3671: Paula Pant challenges the myth that willpower is the key to success, revealing how environment, systems, and identity ... Show More

9m 36s

Feb 2025

Why we crave junk food at night (and what to do about it)

Why do late-night snack cravings hit so hard? It’s more than just willpower—circadian rhythms, sleep, and modern habits all play a role. Here’s how to manage them.References:<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23456944/">The internal circadian clock increase ... Show More

10m 48s

Sep 2025

198. Dynorphins: This Brain Chemical Is Why You’re Addicted to Junk Food

The same brain circuits involved in drug and alcohol addiction are hijacked by ultra-processed foods, and dynorphins are the key players. These peptides attach to kappa opioid receptors, initially reducing dopamine and creating dysphoria that drives you to seek more food rewards. ... Show More

9m 42s

Jul 2025

What the Latest Research Says About Binge Eating Disorder

In this episode, we delve into the latest research on Binge Eating Disorder (BED), exploring its most common causes and effective treatments. Recent studies new findings show BED's connection to brain activity and reduced impulse control. Research also demonstrates the roles of s ... Show More

19 m

Nov 3

How to Naturally Boost GLP-1, Reduce Cravings, & Lose Weight Faster - With Dr. Karan Rajan

In the age of GLP-1 medications, there’s a lot of talk about what causes satiety. Because GLP-1 agonists aid in weight loss by mimicking your body’s natural hormones, there are certain lifestyle factors that can naturally activate the stimulation of GLP-1 in your body. Today, you ... Show More

1h 2m

Jul 2024

TMHS 809: 5 Surprising Things That Control Your Appetite

Have you ever had days where you just aren’t that hungry? Or on the flip side, have you ever had one of those days where you can’t seem to kick your cravings? It turns out, our appetite can vary based on our hunger hormones and the factors that directly influence them. On th ... Show More

57m 20s

Apr 2025

Stop Fighting Your Food: 7 Sneaky Nutrition Tweaks That Actually Stick

Show Notes:Episode Summary:In this episode, Rick dives deep into the most overlooked, overcomplicated part of losing weight: nutrition. But forget the fads and food guilt—this isn’t about restriction or white-knuckling your way through life. It’s about smart, strategic tweaks tha ... Show More

22m 28s

2703: [Part 1] 4 Ways to Stop Eating a M...