Podcasts about Hunger

Why do I feel lonely when my life is full of people? Morgan asks her mom — and lands somewhere neither of them expected. An honest mother-daughter talk. Morgan called it "the lighthearted topic of loneliness." She was joking. Then she asked the question anyway.  She has a job she loves. Friendships going back fourteen years. Neighbors who feed her dog without being asked. She cooks for people at her house four times a week. And she still feels lonely, often — and it still feels bad. So she brought it to her mom. Misty was single for twenty-two years after her divorce and didn't live alone until she was fifty, so she has her own version of the question. What neither of them expected was for Morgan to talk her way into an answer partway through — a metaphor about hunger that reframed the whole thing. For both of them. ❌ There's no five-step plan here. ❌ No verse tacked on at the end.

Tagsüber hast du dich im Griff, abends geht es mit dir durch? Bei Frauen ab 40 steckt oft Ghrelin dahinter, das Hormon, das deinen Hunger meldet. Morgens ein Kaffee, mittags ein Salat, und am Nachmittag bist du eigentlich ganz zufrieden mit dir. Dann stehst du um halb sieben in der Küche, kochst für die Familie, und bevor das Essen auf dem Tisch steht, hast du schon ein Stück Brot, die Nudeln vom Probieren und den Käserand gegessen. Später auf dem Sofa kommt die Schokolade. Und der Gedanke dazu ist immer derselbe: Warum schaffe ich das tagsüber und abends nicht? Das hat nichts mit Disziplin zu tun. Ghrelin funktioniert wie eine Tankanzeige, und diese Anzeige kennt nur den kleinen Tank, nicht deine Reserven. In dieser Folge erfährst du: wo Ghrelin gebildet wird und warum es dir Hunger meldet, obwohl dein Körper genug Energie gespeichert hatwarum sich der Hunger am Abend schon beim Frühstück und beim Mittagessen entscheidetwarum Ghrelin gezielt nach Brot, Nudeln und Süßem fragt und nicht nach Gemüseacht Alltagszeichen, an denen du eine überdrehte Tankanzeige bei dir erkennst, und warum Durst sich oft genauso anfühlt wie Hungerwie der Abnehmcoach selbst einmal bei 105 Kilo gelandet ist, mit genau diesem Abendwelche Rolle Stress, eine schlechte Nacht und frühere Diäten spielenwarum langes Joggen auf leeren Magen den Hunger am Abend eher lauter machtwarum der typische Low-Carb-Teller die Anzeige zusätzlich reiztvier Richtungen, mit denen die Anzeige wieder ruhiger wirdDie beiden Folgen, die ich in dieser Episode erwähne: Blutzuckerschwankungen bei Frauen ab 40 — warum dein Heißhunger nichts mit Disziplin zu tun hatDie Gen-Falle — Bist du deinem Übergewicht wirklich ausgeliefert? Warum nicht einfach abnehmen? — der Podcast für Frauen, die schon alles probiert haben und wissen wollen, was in ihrem Körper wirklich passiert. Neue Folge jeden Donnerstag.

MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).   In this episode the guys break down five fat loss diet myths — why feeling hungry during a cut is normal and expected (and why reframing it is the key), why no food actually burns body fat, why a calorie is not just a calorie when it comes to behavior and palatability, why neither carbs nor fat are the enemy, and why treating food as just fuel is a dysfunctional mindset that most people cannot actually live by. They also cover Sal and Adam both happening to sync up on a winter cut, Sal taking 5-amino-1MQ from MP Hormones for NAD support and fat metabolism, Adam's Oura ring readiness score data after the team pickleball tournament showing how much inflammation can hold water weight even during a perfect week of dieting, the free weights vs machines study debate between Sal and Brad Schoenfeld on X, Andy Galpin's set volume recommendations and why they do not apply to everyday people, Adam sleeping through a heat wave with a broken AC using only his Eight Sleep Pod at 85 degrees in the room, and the Woodstock 99 Limp Bizkit moment that started it all. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.   T-Shirt Winners: Apple Podcasts: Cinflute7 Facebook: Amanda Lee and Jerry Swab Send name, shirt size and shipping address to: itunes@mindpumpmedia.com   SPONSORS   Eight Sleep (Pod 5 Ultra): https://eightsleep.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP for up to $350 off.    Vita Bella / MP Hormones: https://mphormones.com Code: MINDPUMP365 to unlock exclusive annual membership perks.    Joovv (red light therapy): https://joovv.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP for $50 off first purchase.    LINKS   Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia   0:00 - Intro 2:37 - 5 fat loss diet myths that make losing body fat nearly impossible 5:06 - Myth 1: You should never feel hungry if you're doing it right 10:36 - Myth 2: There are fat burning foods 13:10 - Myth 3: A calorie is a calorie is a calorie 17:23 - Myth 4: Carbs or fats make you fat 21:28 - Myth 5: Food is just fuel — and why this mindset is dysfunctional 24:46 - Sal and Adam both on a winter cut — and Sal is taking 5-amino-1MQ for NAD and fat metabolism 28:33 - Adam's Oura ring readiness score after the pickleball tournament — why you can look worse holding water even on a perfect week 36:04 - Correcting the over-correction — why the worst thing to do when water is up is push harder 38:18 - Woodstock 99 — the moment Limp Bizkit broke it and why music moves culture 43:13 - Free weights vs machines study debate — Sal's response to Brad Schoenfeld on X 47:13 - Andy Galpin's set volume recommendations and why they do not apply to real people 49:37 - Adam's AC breaks during a 102-degree heat wave — sleeps through it on Eight Sleep with all covers on 58:47 - Joovv red light therapy — why it is the only red light brand that matches study wavelengths 59:50 - Caller: Susan (Missouri) — 51 years old, 22% body fat, two years with an online coach, ready to go independent, gets MAPS People and concierge option 1:09:19 - Caller: Alvin (Florida) — 64 years old, glider pilot, long distance hiker, lost ability to squat, gets MAPS Starter and creatine advice 1:20:27 - Caller: Jordan (Arizona) — 21 years old, 9.8% body fat, lost menstrual cycle, needs to reverse diet, gets coaching referral 1:33:17 - Caller: Returning caller (California) — hypermobility, single mom, gets MAPS Symmetry isometric protocol and community advice

“A nutrition facts label for one particular food cannot take the context of your meal or day of eating into account.”Nutrition labels can provide useful information, but they can also become a source of food rules, guilt, and shame when diet culture takes over. In this episode, I'm breaking down where the 2,000-calorie reference point came from, why serving sizes are not recommendations for how much you should eat, and how to use nutrition labels in a way that supports nourishment rather than restriction. We'll also talk about when nutrition labels can be helpful, when they may be doing more harm than good, and how to let your body's hunger, fullness, and energy cues have a say in how you eat.✅ What You'll Learn:Why the 2,000-calorie reference point on nutrition labels does not represent the individual energy needs of most peopleWhy a serving size is a reference amount, not a rule or recommendation for how much you should eatHow to use nutrition labels to help you add nutrition, energy, fiber, or protein instead of focusing on what you should restrictHow to recognize when nutrition labels are overriding your hunger and fullness cues or contributing to guilt, shame, and food rulesWhy the information on a nutrition label lacks the context of your individual needs, hunger, fullness, and overall meal or day of eatingHow food neutrality and body attunement can help you decide whether nutrition labels are actually supportive for you right now

Omaha Mayor John Ewing, Hastings, NE organizer Sierra Edmisten, and Bellevue, NE SNAP career navigator Alicia Fremont about food insecurity, poverty, SNAP cuts, and the pressure families face when groceries, school meals, child care, and work requirements collide.Mayor Ewing shares how Omaha mobilized after SNAP benefits were cut, raising $15 million to support food banks and pantries while investing in community gardens and weekend food programs for children. Edmisten and Fremont describe the lived reality behind the numbers: parents skipping meals, children recognizing when food is running low, families losing benefits over paperwork or income thresholds, and the lasting trauma of not knowing how to feed a family.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a voice noteIn this conversation, Abram Bicksler shares insights into his work with ECHO, a Christian nonprofit focused on sustainable agriculture and food systems. He discusses the organization's core values, the importance of creation care, and his personal connection to nature. Abram elaborates on the concept of sustainable agriculture, the significance of agroecology, and how these principles are applied in real-world contexts, particularly in Southeast Asia. The discussion emphasizes the interconnectedness of food systems, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Forrest and Abram discuss the transition from traditional agricultural practices to industrialized farming, highlighting the negative impacts on communities and the environment. Ab shares inspiring stories of communities that have returned to sustainable practices, emphasizing the importance of diversity and co-creation in agriculture. They also explore the concept of ecological community development, the significance of watersheds, and the interconnectedness of caring for creation and neighborly love. Bicksler advocates for a holistic approach to community development that includes both human and ecological needs, framing creation care as a vital aspect of the gospel. KeywordsAbram Bicksler, Echo, sustainable agriculture, agroecology, creation care, environmental science, Christian nonprofit, food systems, global impact, community engagement agriculture, sustainability, community development, agroecology, watershed management, creation care, food systems, environmental health, local farming, ecological community, A Rocha, Plant with PurposeFind us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple 

We look at programs that support older adults facing hunger in Wisconsin. We tell you about WINGS, a local organization working to prevent bird-building collisions. We tell you about a short-lived professional football team based in Milwaukee. Plus, share new local music in the Milwaukee Music Roundup.

Tuesday, we sat down with Greg Hall, CEO of the Second Harvest Food Bank to talk about Hunger Action Day, and we'll hear how September's Hunger Action Month focus has gone for Second Harvest.

KNX visited with PetSmart Charities President, Aimee Gilbreath about the need for donations to help pets.

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Jovon "Q" Quarles grew up on the northeast side of Washington, D.C., with a drug-addicted mother, no father, and a crack house across the street. His grandparents raised him: his grandfather, an Army veteran they called "The Bear," and his grandmother, an amputee who could never attend his games but kept newspaper clippings of every one. She moved him to rural North Carolina, held him to a standard, and when he had two kids before graduating high school, she forced him into the Navy.   Joe De Sena sits down with Jovon to trace the full arc from D.C. to BUD/S, including the Tuesday morning in Hell Week when Q rang the bell, felt instant regret, and had to rebuild his entire identity around ownership to earn a second attempt. He graduated top of his class. His grandmother never saw it.   Things You Will Learn: Why ringing the bell in Hell Week taught Q more about ownership than any mission he ran afterward. The specific mindset shift that turned a kid with no parents and a terrible GPA into a top-of-class SEAL graduate. What the victim mentality costs you, and the exact moment Q stopped using it. Tools & Frameworks Covered: Finish What You Start: Q's grandparents drilled one rule: if you begin something, you complete it. That principle carried him from high school sports through BUD/S and a full SEAL career. Ownership Over Victimhood: After getting kicked from his first Navy program, Q blamed the Navy. That victim response almost ended his trajectory. The shift to personal ownership unlocked everything that followed. Hunger as an Edge: Growing up without parents, money, or stability built a drive that kids from comfortable backgrounds rarely develop. Q treats that hunger as a competitive advantage, not a disadvantage. Chapters:0:00 Intro: Who is Jovon "Q" Quarles?2:42 Growing up on the northeast side of Washington, D.C.8:54 Moving to rural North Carolina and starting over11:15 The edge that comes from growing up with nothing13:20 Why the military was not seen as an opportunity in Black families in the 80s and 90s15:23 How his grandmother got him into the Navy19:07 Two kids before graduating high school24:54 What it actually takes to commit to becoming a Navy SEAL31:08 Tuesday morning: Q rings the bell, instant regret34:13 Getting cast on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test41:02 The book: Why Not Me Jovon "Q" Quarles was born in 1980 on the northeast side of Washington, D.C. His mother was a drug addict in and out of prison. He never knew his father. His grandparents raised him: his grandfather, an Army veteran they called "The Bear," and his grandmother, a diabetic amputee who moved him to rural North Carolina and held him to a standard that shaped the rest of his life. He had two kids before graduating high school. His grandmother forced him into the Navy in 1999. He was kicked out of his first program for lack of discipline, embraced ownership, found the SEAL teams after the Iraq War started, rang the bell in Hell Week, came back, and graduated at the top of his BUD/S class. His grandmother passed before she could see it. Jovon served a full career in the SEAL teams and now appears as Directing Staff on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (Fox/Hulu, Season 5 premieres September 24). His book, "Why Not Me?", is forthcoming.   Connect to Jovon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jovonquarles/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jovonquarles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jovonpquarles Elite Seal Fit: https://elite-self.com/

Your body is sending you signals constantly. Hunger. Fullness. Fatigue. Tension. Overstimulation. The need to move. The need to stop. And most of us have spent years overriding those signals so consistently that we can no longer reliably read them. In this episode I introduce the concept of interoception, the body's ability to sense its own internal state, and make the case that rebuilding this relationship may be one of the most important health skills available. I also explore the gaslighting pattern we apply to ourselves: you are not really tired, you can push through, you do not need a break, you are just being dramatic. The body stops being heard until we find ourselves genuinely unable to tell what we actually need. Restoring this relationship is not complicated. It is just slow. And it starts with one practice: before you react, pause and ask what your body is actually telling you. Want everything in one place? Join me on Substack for real talk, deeper insights, and the community you didn't know you needed — at https://courtneytownley.substack.com  #GraceAndGrit #Interoception #MidlifeWomen #BodyIntelligence #BodyAwareness #WomensWellness #DeepHealth #ListenToYourBody #IntentionalLiving #MidlifeHealth

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"The more complicated something is, the less likely we are to be consistent with it, and consistency is what gets us from where we are to where we want to be. So, what keeps me always coming back to the uncomplicated and the simple is because that's what creates consistency, and it is the consistency that determines our health outcomes." —Jenn Trepeck Simple wellness isn't the beginner version of health. It's the version that lasts, and health and lifestyle coach Jenn Trepeck makes that case with Justine Reichman in a conversation for anyone who has spent years being handed a new diet and told to try harder. Jenn grew up the skinny one in a family of dieters, with a torso photo on the fridge and Nutrisystem snacks in the cupboard. After gaining weight between high school and college, she had to recover from the industry that promised to fix her. What changed things was learning human biology instead of following another plan. Together they unpack epigenetics, why hunger is a whisper worth relearning, and why guidelines beat rules every time. You'll also hear about the 2005 moment, requesting her own vacation days in a work system, that pushed Jenn toward coaching. She built her practice on the side for 12 years before leaving hedge funds. Then the conversation turns to midlife, where the rules shift for women and men alike, and Jenn closes with a plate formula you can use at home or at any restaurant. Two questions filter any health advice: does this make sense with what I know about biology, and does it make sense with what I know about myself? The human genome is 99.9% the same person to person, but that remaining 0.1%, amplified by stress, sleep, hormones, and lived experience, is why someone else's plan can't be yours. Hunger is the body's whisper and pain is the scream, and years of dieting teach us to ignore the whisper. If your plan has you opting out of life, it isn't a plan for life. Guidelines, not gospel. Consistency determines health outcomes, and the more complicated a plan gets, the less likely you are to stick with it. Midlife isn't a personal failure. When what used to work stops working, your biochemistry has changed, and men go through hormone shifts too (andropause). Build a plate anywhere with protein, fiber, and quality fat, and treat grains, starches, and dairy as condiments rather than the main event. Meet Jenn:   Jenn Trepeck is a health and lifestyle coach, host of the award-winning podcast, Salad with a Side of Fries, and author of Uncomplicating Wellness. After years of dealing with food issues made worse by the diet industry, Jenn changed direction. Now she helps women feel seen instead of judged in a wellness world that's gone off the rails. Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook X YouTube Podcast Medium Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Podcast Chapters: 01:17 Meet Jenn Trepeck: Raised in a Family of Dieters 04:44 Epigenetics and Your Personal Health Filter 08:46 Two Questions to Test Any Health Rule 11:37 Dancer's Instincts and Relearning Hunger Cues 15:20 Guidelines, Not Gospel: Eating Out Without Rules 18:41 The Vacation Request That Launched a Coaching Career 22:27 Why Simple Wellness Beats Complicated Plans 31:46 Midlife Hormones: What Women and Men Need to Know 35:33 The Protein, Fiber, Quality Fat Plate  Books and Resources:

Did you know that 15% of the population uses a food pantry? For the Season 6 premiere of Grit & Gravitas, Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher welcome Shila Ulrich, CEO of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, for a timely conversation at the close of Hunger Action Month. Shila explains the often-misunderstood role of a food bank and what it takes to serve 27 Pennsylvania counties through a network of more than 1,100 partner programs. She also humanizes hunger, sharing why stigma keeps people from asking for help and why seeking food assistance can be an act of courage: “What does it take to walk into a room full of strangers and say, ‘I can't make my family dinner tonight?' It's an act of bravery.” Our conversation follows Shila's path from a first-generation college student and longtime food pantry volunteer to nonprofit executive leadership, including 10 years with The Caring Cupboard and her move to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank in 2025. We dig into fundraising, showing up in rooms where we don't always feel we belong, and the principle that guides both her work and her family: “Easy and right are seldom aligned, and we will always choose right,” says Shila. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation about hunger, community, leadership, and what it means to keep showing up for your neighbors.

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The United Nations recently announced a new executive director for the World Food Programme. Luke Lindberg was a Trump administration Agriculture Department official and inherits one of the UN's toughest jobs. Hundreds of millions around the world go hungry every day, and reaching as many as possible is a monumental task. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Carl Skau, the acting director of the WFP. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Nobody can teach hunger. It is the one thing that cannot be transferred, manufactured, or imitated. When a believer sins and feels nothing, something far more serious than the sin itself is at work. Hunger is what drives us to the place of devotion, and without it, we drift further than we ever intended to go.Devotional practices are not religious habits. They are the means through which we begin to see. If we do not fellowship with God, the realities that belong to us as believers will never become real to us in experience. What God has made available and what we actually walk in are two very different things, and the gap between them is often a hunger problem. Hit play and share this episode with someone whose hunger for God needs to be stirred back to life.

On today's show, we hear from SoNA's new conductor ahead of the season opener. Plus, a new $10 million fund takes aim at Arkansas hunger. We also look back at Bob Riley's 11 days as governor. 

Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

Vampire season continues with this week's movie: the 1983 erotic horror thriller The Hunger! Our discussion of this artsy vampire movie featuring Susan Sarandon, Catherine Deneuve, and David Bowie goes exactly where you think it would; NYC real estate values, body switching, Bauhaus, husband upgrades, goths, wine preferences, phonebooth youth, monkey murder, and so much more!  I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa The Hunger is a 1983 erotic horror film directed by Tony Scott in his directorial debut, starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie and Susan Sarandon. An international co-production of the United States and the United Kingdom,[2] the film is a loose adaptation of the 1981 novel of the same name by Whitley Strieber, with a screenplay by Ivan Davis and Michael Thomas. Its plot concerns a vampire (Deneuve) who bestows immortality and apparently eternal youth on her lovers. However, the latter proves unreliable, and her lover at the beginning of the film (Bowie) undergoes rapid ageing, leading her to take a new lover, a doctor who specialises in sleep and ageing research (Sarandon). The film's special effects were handled by make-up effects artist Dick Smith.

Self-care podcast exploring The Visual Emotional Eating Trigger: Why Seeing Food Makes You Want to Eat, How Visual Cues Can Override Your Hunger Signals & Addressing The Visual Emotional Eating Trigger. TOPICS: ** The Visual Emotional Eating Trigger: Why Seeing Food Makes You Want to Eat (06:18). ** How Visual Cues Can Override Your Hunger Signals (20:30). ** Addressing The Visual Emotional Eating Trigger (31:27).   NOTES: Show notes: amberapproved.ca/podcast/694 Leave me a review at amberapproved.ca/review Email me at info@amberapproved.ca   Health Practitioners sign up for the Body Freedom Certification Waitlist: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/body-freedom-certification-waitlist      Take the NEW Free Hormone Imbalance Quiz here: https://amberapproved.ca/hormone-imbalance-quiz    Subscribe to newsletter: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/newsletter-sign-up    SHOW LINKS: Click below to schedule a 30 minute Complimentary Body Freedom Consultation https://amberapproved.ca/body-freedom-consultation/  Take my free Emotional Eating Quiz here: http://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz Listen to Episode 668 about what it's like to work with me here: https://amberapproved.ca/podcast/668  Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amberromaniuk/    MY PARTNERS: Designs For Health Blood Sugar Bundle! One of the hardest parts of overcoming my emotional eating was the INSANE SUGAR and carb cravings. It was the intense sugar and carb cravings. That's why I created my Blood Sugar Bundle with Designs for Health to support your body while you work on emotional eating and breaking binge patterns. It includes chromium for blood sugar balance, L-glutamine to help curb cravings fast, a high-quality probiotic for gut health, and a clean Pure Paleo protein powder to keep you full and stable. I only recommend Designs for Health to my clients because they are third-party tested, family-owned, and use the highest quality ingredients. Quality matters when it comes to truly supporting your body and getting results. Get 30% off The Blood Sugar Bundle in USA and Canada automatically applied at checkout below! Canada Blood Sugar Bundle here for 30% off!  USA Blood Sugar Bundle here for 30% off! You can also get 30% off any Designs for Health supplements anytime, it's my gift to you. Canada: www.designsforhealth.ca  (code AMBER30) USA: www.designsforhealth.com (code AMBER88)   MY PARTNERS: HERBAL FACE FOOD Stubborn eczema, red spots, aging spots, or acne on your face, chest, arms, or back from hormones or hard water damage? I have something SO amazing for you. Our mineral-heavy water started impacting my skin the moment we moved, and I had never experienced eczema or skin issues in my life. Hard water can strip natural oils, disrupt the microbiome, and weaken the skin barrier — leaving you inflamed, reactive, and stuck in flare-ups. That's exactly what happened to my neck, and within almost two weeks of using Herbal Face Food, my eczema is almost gone. This stuff is legit — and I only share my favorite things that actually work. Their formulas are made with ultra-potent, organic, whole-plant botanicals rich in antioxidants, polyphenols, and phytonutrients that calm inflammation, rebuild the skin barrier, and fight visible signs of aging instead of masking symptoms.     The Cure is their most targeted antioxidant treatment designed to visibly improve stubborn concerns like eczema, melasma, rosacea, scarring, sun damage, and deeper signs of aging. The Cream is a deeply hydrating, ultra-potent botanical moisturizer that firms, smooths, strengthens the skin barrier, and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The Soap gently cleanses without stripping, using powerful plant concentrates to protect, nourish, and support healthy, youthful-looking skin on both the face and body. If your skin has been struggling from hormones, environmental stress, hard water damage, or premature aging, I'm sharing exactly what I'm using and why it's working.    Shop through my link in the show notes or visit https://herbalfacefood.com/?ref=AMBER88 and use code AMBER88 at checkout for 30% off your entire order.

In this episode Andrea Samadi revisits a 2020 conversation with trainer Jason Wittrock, exploring how movement, recovery, and nutrition interact to support learning, adaptation, and performance. They discuss sustainable eating strategies—like focusing on food quality, experimenting to find what works for you, and using tracking as a short-term tool rather than a lifetime rule. The episode also highlights the power of example: staying consistent with healthy habits even when others resist, trusting the process, and choosing one manageable change to practice until it becomes part of your life. Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we bridge neuroscience, social and emotional learning, and human performance so we can create measurable improvements in our well-being, achievement, leadership, productivity, and results. I'm Andrea Samadi, and if you've been following along through Season 16, you'll know that we have been building what I call The Brain's Operating System for Human Performance—a neuroscience-based framework designed to help us understand how the different systems of the brain and body work together to influence how we learn, adapt, connect, lead, and ultimately perform. Today, we are completing Phase 3: Movement, Learning, and Cognition, where we have been following this central pathway: Movement creates the stimulus. Recovery allows the brain and body to respond. Adaptation is the change that follows. And improved performance is the outcome we are working toward. Throughout this phase, we have explored how movement activates the brain, how exercise primes attention and learning, and how recovery determines our readiness to perform. We have also examined how sleep, cardiovascular fitness, strength, nutrition, and metabolic health influence the way the brain and body adapt over time. For this final episode of Phase 3, we are returning to a conversation that played an important role in my own health journey. Today, we revisit my interview with personal trainer and fitness model Jason Wittrock, who first appeared on this podcast in Episode 94[i] in November 2020. On this episode, we explore: ✔ Why food quality can matter more than rigidly chasing numbers ✔ How hunger and fullness provide useful information ✔ Why tracking should teach us—not control us ✔ How experimentation builds body awareness ✔ Why consistency matters more than short-term perfection ✔ How leading by example can influence others—even when we cannot see it yet I first discovered Jason in late 2016 or early 2017, when I was standing at a crossroads with my health. I knew I needed to make some changes, but I didn't yet know what those changes should look like. I had heard people talking about keto coffee and the potential benefits of a ketogenic diet, including increased energy, greater mental clarity, and weight loss. So, like many people searching for answers, I went to YouTube and typed in, “How do you make keto coffee?” One of Jason Wittrock's[ii] videos appeared. That video became the beginning of a much larger journey for me—one that changed the way I thought about nutrition, energy, exercise, and metabolic health. What made Jason stand out wasn't only the information he shared. It was the intention behind it. He would speak quickly and enthusiastically about what he was doing, what he was eating, and why—and then he would say something simple: “Hey, I'm just trying to help.” And I believed him. Jason also emphasized something that has remained with me ever since: it isn't enough to follow a diet or health plan for 30 or 45 days. If we want lasting results, the changes must become part of the way we live. That message stuck—all these years later. I began making keto coffee, experimenting with new foods, learning what macronutrients were, and discovering what worked best for me. I began paying much closer attention to how nutrition affected my energy, mental clarity, and physical performance. I still make the occasional keto coffee and have MCT Oil next to the blender, and Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter in the fridge. ‘ What started with one YouTube video became part of a much broader investigation into the habits that support brain health, my metabolic health, as well as longevity. And this is exactly why Jason's work belongs at the conclusion of Phase 3. Movement is a powerful signal—but the body does not adapt to movement in isolation. Adaptation is also shaped by how we fuel the body, regulate blood sugar, support metabolic flexibility, sleep, recover, and repeat our habits consistently over time. Exercise, nutrition, sleep, fasting, and recovery are not completely separate health strategies. They are interacting signals that tell the brain and body how to respond, rebuild, and perform. As we revisit this interview, you'll hear some of my questions from the earlier years of my health journey. Science continues to evolve, and so have many of my habits and perspectives. But the central lesson remains highly relevant: Lasting change rarely begins with having every answer. Sometimes, it begins with one trusted voice, one new idea, and the willingness to take the first step. Almost six years after recording this interview, I can say that I still trust Jason's guidance on nutrition. As I reviewed these clips, they almost brought tears to my eyes because I could see how accurately his words predicted what would unfold years later. It was almost as if he were saying, “Keep going. Trust the process.” And when I look at the lasting changes in my own life and family, I can now see what he meant. CLIP 1: ESCAPING THE CAGE OF CONSTANT TRACKING In Clip 1, (click to watch VIDEO clip)  Jason challenges the idea that we need a perfect calorie target or precise macronutrient formula to improve our health. He explains that nutritional needs vary from one person to another—and even from one day to the next. This makes it difficult for an online calculator or outside expert to determine exactly what an individual body needs at every moment. From Jason's perspective, one potential benefit of a well-formulated ketogenic diet is that it may help some people experience steadier energy, fewer cravings, and greater awareness of their natural hunger and fullness cues. Instead of constantly counting calories or tracking every gram of protein, fat, and carbohydrate, he encourages people to begin with the quality of the foods they eat and then observe how their bodies respond. Jason uses the image of a lion in the wild compared with a lion in a cage. The lion in the wild responds naturally to hunger and fullness. The lion in the cage represents someone constrained by spreadsheets, calorie targets, and rigid food rules. His central message is that nutrition should be sustainable enough to support your life—not so complicated that tracking the plan becomes your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM CLIP 1 There is no single perfect formula for everyone. Calorie and macronutrient recommendations are estimates. Individual needs vary according to activity, sleep, stress, health, body composition, personal goals, and many other factors. When I first watched one of Jason's “What I Eat in a Day” videos, it gave me a starting point. At that time, I didn't really know what to prepare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I ate healthy foods, rarely ate sugar, but knew I could improve with what I was using as energy. Jason's meals gave me a basic framework. From there, I adjusted the foods and portions to make his approach work for me. If you want to see a more recent video of what he eats in a day, you can visit his Instagram[iii] page. Food quality matters. Jason recommends beginning with nutrient-dense, minimally processed foods rather than focusing exclusively on calories or macronutrient percentages. This was a huge paradigm shift for me. At the time, I could tell you the calorie count of almost any food. But after listening to Jason, I stopped thinking only about calories in and calories burned. Instead, I began noticing which foods left me feeling satisfied, energized, and full. Hunger and fullness provide useful information. Learning to recognize physical hunger, satisfaction after eating, cravings, changes in energy, and fullness can help us understand how different foods affect us. This was another eye-opener for me. I began experimenting with intermittent fasting and eating within a defined window. This practice helped me learn what hunger actually felt like without immediately becoming afraid of it. With time, my body became more accustomed to recognizing hunger cues and waiting until it was time to eat. This became useful when I was traveling. If I couldn't find a restaurant or food choice that worked for me, I learned that I could wait rather than eat something simply because I was uncomfortable with feeling hungry. I also learned that drinking water could sometimes help that hunger feeling to feeling pass. Tracking can be helpful—but it is only a tool. Tracking may help someone understand portions, macronutrients, (how much protein, carbs or fats are in a certain food) or eating patterns. But when tracking becomes rigid, stressful, or obsessive, it can make a healthy lifestyle more difficult to sustain. I used an app to track my carbohydrates, proteins, and fats during the first few months. Once I understood what worked for me and found meals I could repeat, I no longer needed the tracker. The tracking served its purpose: it taught me something. But it didn't need to control me indefinitely. Experimentation builds self-awareness. Instead of blindly following someone else's formula, Jason encourages us to test different foods and routines while paying attention to our energy, appetite, mood, sleep, and performance. I liked Jason's food choices, so I used many of his meals as a starting point and adjusted the portions for my own body and needs. Sustainability (the long-term vision) matters more than short-term perfection. The most effective nutritional approach is one that supports your health while remaining realistic enough to continue over time. I had always believed that I ate healthy foods, but I didn't fully understand how to build meals that worked for me until I began following Jason's work. His guidance helped me move from generally trying to “eat healthy” to understanding how specific choices affected my energy, focus, and performance. Now I know what breakfast foods work best for me when I have a long day, without access to food, and what refuels me after a long hike, as well as what helps me to wind down before sleep. The goal is greater freedom—not another cage. Jason's lion metaphor reminds us that a nutrition plan should help us reconnect with our bodies rather than make us feel controlled by numbers, rules, and spreadsheets. Once we learn what works for us, it becomes easier to stay on track without constantly measuring everything. I still eat many of the same foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. My youngest daughter has now discovered the meals that work best for her and has become an excellent cook who prepares her own food every week. There is still one person in our house who insists he will never change the way he eats. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he might try the carrots and celery I have ready to go--someday. HOW CAN WE PUT THE IDEAS FROM CLIP 1 INTO PRACTICE? First, begin by improving the quality of one meal each day. Build it around minimally processed foods that include some protein, healthy fat, fiber, and vegetables that are appropriate for your chosen nutritional approach. Like me, once you connect with someone you trust, you can learn from them. Second, pause before eating and ask yourself: Am I physically hungry, or am I responding to stress, habit, boredom, or simply the availability of food? This concept is still important for me. I sometimes reach for a snack when I'm stressed or rushing. In those moments, I can pause and consider whether a glass of water—or a few quiet minutes—would meet the real need more effectively. Third, slow down while eating. Give your brain and body enough time to recognize satisfaction. Halfway through the meal, pause and notice whether you are still hungry, comfortably satisfied, or already full. Bob Proctor, who has appeared often throughout this podcast, used to say often: “Do you taste your food?” Are you eating slowly and mindfully enough to notice how your food actually tastes? I noticed something interesting recently while eating at a steak restaurant. I had removed alcohol from my diet at the beginning of August after realizing that I didn't really enjoy it. After the first month, I began noticing that I could taste food differently. At this restaurant, I experienced the flavor of shrimp cocktail in an entirely new way. That is a story for another episode, but it reminded me that when we slow down and pay attention, we may notice something we have missed before. Fourth, observe how different meals affect you. Notice your energy, cravings, mood, focus, digestion, exercise performance, and hunger during the hours that follow. Fifth, experiment with one change at a time. If you change everything at the same time, it becomes hard to identify which food or habit produced the result. Sixth, use numbers selectively. Tracking your food for a short period can provide useful information, but it does not need to become a permanent requirement. Let the data teach you rather than control you. Seventh, remember that ketosis (or intermittent fasting) is not the only path to understanding your appetite or metabolic health. Some people feel better following a ketogenic approach, while others do well with a balanced diet that includes high-quality carbohydrates. The important question is whether the approach is safe, nourishing, sustainable, and effective for you. Finally, if you take medication or have diabetes or concerns involving your kidneys, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, cardiovascular health, or eating behaviors, speak with a qualified healthcare professional before beginning a ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, or another significant dietary change. The goal is not to copy someone else's perfect formula. The goal is to gather information, listen carefully to your body, and gradually uncover the nutritional approach that helps you feel and perform at your best. CLIP 2: PUSHING THROUGH THE BACKLASH In Clip 2, (click the link to watch the video clip) Jason and I discuss one of the most difficult parts of creating a healthy lifestyle: continuing to make intentional choices when the people around us do not understand or support what we are doing. I described the challenge of teaching my daughters healthy eating habits while they watched their friends eat fast food and sugary foods. As a parent, it can feel as though you are the “bad guy” when you establish boundaries or offer healthier choices that your children do not yet appreciate. Jason explained that these lessons might not make sense to them when they are young, because eating well did not feel necessary to them at that stage of their lives. They really want to fit in. But that did not mean they weren't paying attention. His message was to keep leading by example. The people around us may resist our choices, criticize us, or even think we are being extreme—but they are still watching. When improving their own health eventually becomes important or necessary, they may remember the habits, choices, and lessons they witnessed. The main idea is simple but powerful: Push through the immediate backlash, because the example you set today may become someone else's roadmap tomorrow. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM CLIP 2 People may resist what they do not yet need—or what they did not choose. Health advice can seem unnecessary to someone who has not experienced a problem, consequence, or don't have a personal desire to change. We each need to arrive at the point where we want the change for ourselves. Resistance does not mean your example is being ignored. People may question your choices while quietly observing your consistency, discipline, and results. When Jason predicted that I would notice the effects of my healthy eating choices years later, I had no idea how accurate he would be. Years after this interview, my youngest daughter now meal-preps. She is a wonderful cook, and I can learn from the foods she prepares each week. My oldest daughter (also meal preps) and thanked me for not making junk food and fast food a normal part of their childhood. They definitely ate some of these foods when they grew older, but they were grateful that those foods had not formed the foundation of what they ate when they were young. I'll never forget when she said “Hey Mom, thanks for making us eat healthy when we were little.” I remember being shocked—and grateful—that I had stayed true to what I believed was right. At the time, I sometimes wondered whether I was depriving them of experiences their friends enjoyed. People thought I was from a different planet when I told them I had never bought fast food for the kids. Years later, I could see that my example had made an impact, even when there was little evidence of it in the moment in those early years. Timing matters. We cannot force another person to change before they are ready. But we can make sure that helpful information and a positive example are available when their moment arrives. Leading by example can be more powerful than lecturing. Consistently demonstrating healthy habits gives other people a practical model they can use later. Children absorb more than they appear to. Even when children complain about boundaries we give them, or reject healthy choices, they are still learning what their family values and what healthy behavior looks like. Backlash is not necessarily evidence that you are doing something wrong. Making a change can disrupt established family or social patterns. Resistance may simply reflect that the new behavior is unfamiliar or that it challenges what others are accustomed to doing. Consistency creates a future roadmap. When health becomes personally meaningful to the people watching us, they may remember the lessons they once resisted and finally know where to begin. HOW CAN WE IMPLEMENT THE IDEAS FROM CLIP 2? First, connect your choices to a clear personal reason. When you understand why you are exercising, eating differently, or protecting your health, other people's opinions are less likely to pull you off course. For me, these habits help me think more clearly and feel better. They also allow me to take greater ownership of my energy and performance. Second, expect some resistance. When you change a familiar pattern, the people around you may feel confused, defensive, or inconvenienced. Prepare for that response without automatically interpreting it as failure. Third, be yourself instead of constantly trying to persuade other people. Continue preparing healthy meals, exercising, recovering, and making intentional choices. Allow others to observe your consistency, energy, and results. Fourth, share with others your results, but don't expect them to join you. You can explain why a choice matters to you while giving other people the time and space to make their own decisions. Fifth, avoid turning food into a battle—especially with children. Provide healthy options, explain their purpose (food as fuel) and allow some flexibility. This took me some time. When our girls were teenagers, I eventually took them through a fast food window, but made them place their own order. Sixth, focus on what you can control. You cannot control whether someone follows your example. You can control the example you provide. Seventh, recognize small signs of influence. Someone asking a question, trying one healthy food, joining you for a walk, or remembering something you said may be enough evidence that the lesson has made an impact on them. Eating was one area where I eventually saw that I had influenced my immediate family—but it took years for that influence to become visible. Exercise was another. I have always been a regular hiker, and I took my daughters onto the trails almost as soon as they were old enough to go outside with me. For years, we hiked Camelback Mountain together during their spring break. Then one day, they came to me and said, “We aren't going hiking anymore.” When I asked why, they told me that there was almost nothing they hated more than hiking. I wasn't upset about their choice to boycott the trails. I could hike or run on my own, which I often preferred. But I wondered why they didn't enjoy the mountains or being outside. Years later, my oldest daughter began hiking with her friends and asked whether she could buy a pair of hiking shoes. I wanted to ask, “Why? I thought you hated hiking.” But I realized that all those years on the trails had not been wasted. She had been taking in the experience. She simply wanted to experience the trails with her friends as a teenager—and that made complete sense. This brings us back to Jason's central message: The people around you are taking notes. They may not use those notes today. But when change becomes relevant or necessary, your example may help them know where to begin. Push through the backlash—not by arguing with others, but by staying steady enough for your actions to speak loud and clear for you. REVIEW AND CONCLUSION To review and conclude Episode 407, Jason Wittrock's message gives us two important lessons. The first is about learning to listen to our own bodies. Jason encourages us to move away from the belief that one perfect formula, calorie target, or macronutrient ratio will work for everyone. Tracking can teach us valuable information, especially in the beginning. But the goal is not to remain trapped inside a spreadsheet. The goal is to use what we learn to recognize the foods and habits that help us feel nourished, satisfied, energized, and capable of performing at our best. Begin with food quality. Notice your hunger and fullness cues. Observe your energy, focus, mood, digestion, and physical performance. Experiment carefully. Let the data inform you without allowing it to control you. Jason's second lesson is about the influence of our example. When we change our habits, not everyone around us will understand. Some people may question our choices. Others may resist them. Our children, partners, friends, or colleagues may not see the value in what we are doing because the need for change has not yet become personal to them. But they are still taking notes. This may be the most meaningful part of revisiting this interview almost six years later. At the time, I could not see whether the choices I was making were influencing my family. I could only continue doing what I believed was right. Years later, the evidence appeared. My daughters remembered. They began making some of those choices for themselves—not because I forced them to, but because the example was available when they were ready to use it. This brings us back to the central pathway of Phase 3: Movement creates the stimulus. Recovery creates the capacity to respond. Adaptation is the change that follows. And improved performance is the result. But this episode reminds us that movement is only one of the signals shaping adaptation. Nutrition matters. Sleep matters. Recovery matters. Consistency matters. And the environments and examples surrounding us matter. In a HUGE way! The brain and body adapt to what we repeatedly do—not merely to what we intend to do occasionally. If there is one action I hope you take from this episode, it is to choose one habit you can practice consistently enough for it to become part of who you are. It might be improving one meal. It might be slowing down and tasting your food. It might be paying attention to genuine hunger and fullness. It might be drinking water instead of automatically reaching for a snack. It might be walking, strength training, sleeping longer, or giving your body the recovery it needs to adapt. Choose one action. Observe how your body responds. Adjust what does not work. And repeat what does. This is how we move from information to implementation—and from implementation to adaptation. I'll also connect this episode to a couple others that were important at the time I interviewed Jason. EP 51[iv] was with Kelly Schmidt, my own athletic trainer who taught me how to meal prep. EP 90[v] was focused on health and wellness with Luke DePron, who was the fitness trainer who taught me to always have celery and carrots in the fridge. EP 160[vi] was with Chrissy Barth, a Functional Sports Registered Dietician who offered some great advice for fueling athletes. Many of the interviews in 2020 were focused on health and wellness and are great places to review. Health and wellness does go through different phases, but many of them remain constant. Exercise and eating healthy never goes out of style. As we bring today's conversation to a close, we are not quite finished with Phase 3. Before we move forward, we have one final step: integration. Our next Episode 408, From Movement to Performance: What We Learned About Building Capacity, we will bring together the major ideas we have explored throughout Phase 3: Movement, Learning, and Cognition. We'll examine how movement prepares the brain to learn, how attention opens the gate to encoding, how recovery allows adaptation to occur, and how our daily habits influence our long-term capacity to learn, perform, and remain healthy. Episode 408 will help us connect these individual pieces into one complete pathway: Movement creates readiness. Readiness supports attention. Attention opens the gate to learning. Recovery enables adaptation. And adaptation builds the capacity for sustained performance. With that final integration, we will bring Phase 3 to a close—and prepare to take the next step in our journey. Because human performance does not happen in isolation. Once we have strengthened our individual capacity—our ability to move, focus, learn, recover, and adapt—we must ask what happens when that brain and body encounter another person. How do we perceive someone else? How does that perception create an affective response within the body? How do those internal signals become emotions? And how do those emotions influence trust, communication, connection, belonging, leadership, and performance? That is where we are going in Phase 4: Perception, Emotion, and Social Intelligence. We will follow a new pathway: Perception leads to affect. Affect contributes to emotion. Emotion influences mindsight. Mindsight shapes relationships. And relationships create—or disrupt—the belonging and psychological safety required for people to learn, lead, and perform at their best. Phase 3 has helped us understand how to build the capacity of the individual brain and body. Phase 4 will ask what happens when that brain and body enter a relationship with another human being. Because we do not simply respond to the world as it is. We respond to the world as we perceive it. And that perception shapes nearly everything that follows. Thank you for continuing this journey with me. I'll see you next time for our final Phase 3 integration episode, From Movement to Performance: What We Learned About Building Capacity—before we begin Phase 4 and explore how perception shapes our emotions, our relationships, and the impact we create in the world. See you next time! FOLLOW JASON WHITTROCK Jason Whittrock Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jason.wittrock/?hl=enb Watch our Full YouTube interview from 2020 here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ae2xADwj_I CLIP 1: ESCAPING THE CAGE OF CONSTANT TRACKING CLIP 2: PUSHING THROUGH THE BACKLASH https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfJHaFLpfbi87xPoAa_NbQ https://www.instagram.com/jason.wittrock/ REFERENCES:   [i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EP 94 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/personal-trainer-and-fitness-model-jason-wittrock-on-health-nutrition-intermittent-fasting-and-the-ketogenic-diet/   [ii] Jason Whittrock “What I Eat in a Day” https://www.instagram.com/p/DdcMmZ2DycK/?img_index=5   [iii] Jason Whittrock Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jason.wittrock/?hl=enb   [iv]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EP 51 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/fitness-expert-kelly-schmidt-on-easy-to-implement-fitness-and-nutrition-tips-to-maximize-home-workouts-and-meal-planning/   [v]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EP 90 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/host-of-the-live-great-lifestyle-podcast-luke-depron-on-neuroscience-health-fitness-and-growth/   [vi]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast 160 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/functional-sports-registered-dietician-chrissy-barth-on-high-performance-fuel-for-athletes/  

WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Man-Yee Lee, Director of Communications for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, to discuss their Hunger in Chicago reports, how 1 in 3 households face food insecurity, and more on this week's At Issue.

Pastor Nick Decker | Matthew 5:6In today's episode, Pastor Nick Decker explores Matthew 5:6 and Jesus' declaration, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” Using relatable stories and thoughtful biblical insight, Pastor Nick challenges us to examine what truly shapes our desires and whether we hunger for holiness as passionately as we pursue the things of this world. He explains the importance of developing a spiritual appetite for God's Word, righteousness, and Christlikeness, while warning against allowing busyness and lesser pursuits to crowd out what matters most. This message reminds us that those who seek righteousness will be satisfied by God—both now as He transforms their lives and ultimately when Christ establishes His kingdom.

74 MinutesPG-13 The parents of Hunger the Dye Merchant left Lebanon and immigrated to the US. He frequently travels to Lebanon.Pete and Hunger discussed the various political and religious ideologies at work in Lebanon. He also discusses the tensions that have existed between Israel and Hezbollah for the past 60 years. This was episode 1126.Hunger on Twitter The Delaware Crossing SocietyThe Chatham House Version RecordingsPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

A fun chat with our most favorite guest Alma Katsu! We talk all about her new book Incarnate, how The Hunger was optioned (again!), how her work as a tech futurist helped inspire her book, and why she will never have an Alexa in her house. Plus- Dave's Principal calls him out (again!), Laura gets … Continue reading Ep. 342 Smart Tech, Dark Books & Family Warnings with Alma Katsu

„Auf einmal ist es still. Der Bombenlärm verstummt und man hört wieder Vögel zwitschern.“ Mit diesen eindringlichen Worten beschrieb die Schriftstellerin Christa Wolf den Moment des Friedens 1945. Doch für die sogenannten Nachkriegskinder – die Generation der Jahrgänge zwischen 1935 und 1955 – bedeutete das Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs keineswegs den sofortigen Einzug von Unbeschwertheit. Sie wuchsen in einer Gesellschaft auf, die zutiefst von Zerstörung, Verlust und Kriegstraumata geprägt war. In dieser Podcastfolge tauchen wir tief in die bewegende Lebensrealität dieser Generation ein. Wir beleuchten ihren Alltag zwischen Trümmerlandschaften, Hunger und Flucht sowie die Situation in den Familien. Viele Kinder wuchsen ohne Väter auf oder erlebten Heimkehrer, die körperlich und seelisch gezeichnet waren. Um zu überleben, mussten viele Kinder schon früh Verantwortung wie Erwachsene übernehmen, während auf den Straßen und Ruinen von Großstädten wie Berlin oder Köln Schwarzmarktgruppen, „Wolfskinder“ und jugendliche Gruppen wie die Edelweißpiraten oder die Swingjugend entstanden. Zudem vergleichen wir das Aufwachsen in den beiden deutschen Staaten: Während im Westen der wirtschaftliche Wiederaufbau, das Wirtschaftswunder und individueller Konsum im Vordergrund standen, prägten im Osten Kollektivgedanke, Kinderkrippen und die staatliche Einbindung bei den Pionieren den Alltag. Bei beiden herrschte jedoch oft das „große Schweigen“ über die NS-Vergangenheit und eigene Schuldfragen. Am Beispiel von drei prägenden Persönlichkeiten – Christa Wolf, Ruth Klüger und Marcel Reich-Ranicki – zeigen wir, wie Betroffene und Überlebende versuchten, das Erlebte literarisch und kritisch zu verarbeiten. Abschließend blicken wir auf die langfristigen psychologischen Spätfolgen wie Verlustängste und Leistungsdruck, die bis heute in Familiengeschichten und über Generationen hinweg nachwirken. Eine emotionale und historische Spurensuche nach den Prägungen einer ganzen Generation.

Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV or e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Barron: One of the superpowers I believe I hold is turning a vision into execution.The fight against global hunger remains one of humanity's most urgent challenges. As I discussed with Barron Segar, President and CEO of World Food Program USA, in today's episode, the dynamics have shifted over the last decade. Despite declining government funding and rising costs, Barron remains hopeful—and solutions-driven.“When I started ten years ago, hunger was on the decline,” Barron told me. “Today, we're battling wars, extreme weather events, rising costs, and decreased funding. Yet, we're proud that the U.S. remains a significant contributor while the private sector has stepped up to fill some gaps.”As the representative of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning World Food Program, Barron highlighted how the organization is navigating these changing dynamics. One of its key innovations, he noted, is leveraging partnerships and pre-positioning supplies to respond to emergencies quickly, such as recent events in Nepal and Venezuela. Still, he emphasized, war stands as the leading cause of hunger today, making humanitarian access and supply delivery increasingly difficult.Barron shared an eye-opening statistic: “Over 262 million people today are suffering acute hunger.” This growing crisis, he explained, requires extraordinary efforts and resources to reach those most in need. In war zones like Gaza, the World Food Program is averting famine and feeding hundreds of thousands daily, yet the need remains massive.While discussing hotspots like Gaza, Ukraine, Haiti, and Honduras, Barron painted a vivid picture of the struggles faced by refugees and vulnerable communities forced to flee their homes. Reflecting on his visit to the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after the conflict began, he recalled meeting displaced women, children, and even elderly individuals carrying nothing but their few belongings—and their hope.Barron's optimism remains grounded in action. He credits both resilient frontline workers and scalable, innovative solutions, including cash-based transfers to sustain functioning marketplaces. Moreover, he directed listeners to “JustServe,” a platform helping volunteers address local needs domestically, while encouraging global responsibility.This episode underscored the dire need for collaboration and creative problem-solving to combat hunger and build long-term resilience. Barron's leadership highlights how strategic partnerships and unwavering dedication can drive impactful results—even in the face of unprecedented challenges.tl;dr:Barron Segar highlighted how wars, climate events, and underfunding exacerbate global hunger challenges.Innovations like cash-based transfers and strategic pre-positioning strengthen emergency food delivery.The World Food Program USA engages both governments and private sectors to address funding gaps.Barron emphasized creating a collaborative culture while setting measurable growth goals for leadership success.Hunger relief efforts showcase the need for global and local teamwork to build long-term resilience.How to Develop Vision into Action As a SuperpowerBarron's superpower is his ability to turn vision into action. As he explained in today's episode, “One of the superpowers I believe I hold is turning a vision into execution.” He shared how his role as President and CEO of World Food Program USA requires him to not only articulate ambitious goals but also lead his team toward achieving them. Barron pointed to collaboration, measurable results, and difficult but mission-centered decisions as integral to his execution-focused leadership.One example of this superpower is Barron's plan to dramatically grow private sector funding for the organization. When he started in 2020, the World Food Program USA raised $19 million annually. This year, it will surpass $130 million, with a goal of reaching $250 million annually in the next five years. Barron emphasized measurable outcomes and strategic investments, supported by pro bono insights from the Boston Consulting Group, to drive results.Tips for Developing Vision into Action as a Superpower:Focus on creating a high-performance, collaborative culture of respect, optimism, and accountability.Set ambitious but achievable goals that push you and your team beyond your comfort zone.Communicate strategy clearly and align your resources to maximize impact.Establish measurable key performance indicators to track progress and stay focused.Be prepared to make tough decisions and accept that not everyone will always agree with you.By following Barron's example and advice, you can make vision into action a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileBarron Segar (he/him):President & CEO, World Food Program USAAbout World Food Program USA: The World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and the world's leading humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate extremes. World Food Program USA, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, D.C., proudly supports the mission of the World Food Programme by mobilizing American policymakers, businesses and individuals to advance the global movement to end hunger. To learn more about World Food Program USA's mission, please visit wfpusa.org.Website: wfpusa.orgCompany Twitter Handle: @WFPUSACompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/WFPUSAInstagram Handle: @wfpusa Biographical Information: Barron Segar is the President and CEO of World Food Program USA, the nonprofit charged with inspiring and mobilizing people in the United States to support the mission of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to feed the world's hungriest people. He has more than 20 years of experience growing philanthropic and cause marketing platforms for organizations spanning global humanitarian aid, public broadcasting and finance. As President and CEO, Barron leads an integrated portfolio spanning Development, Marketing and Communications, Public Policy and Operations. He has aligned these functions into a unified effort to raise resources, expand awareness, and strengthen support for WFP's life-saving work. Under his leadership, World Food Program USA quadrupled its revenue in fewer than three years while working closely with the Board of Directors to create strategy, inform policy and drive sustainable growth. World Food Program USA has earned top scores for its financial health, accountability and transparency. For the past five years, The NonProfit Times has recognized Barron on its Power & Influence Top 50 list for leadership centered on innovation, broad sector influence and developing replicable organizational models. A leading voice on global food security, Barron has been featured in media outlets including Bloomberg TV, NBC News Now, CNN, MSNBC, Forbes, The Guardian and The Chronicle of Philanthropy and at events hosted by Reuters, Devex, Axios, Food Tank, Climate Week NYC, Association of Fundraising Professionals and The Global Philanthropy Forum, among others. He has also led visits to field operations in Senegal, Lebanon, Liberia, El Salvador, Jordan and the Polish border of Ukraine to shine a light on WFP's life-saving work. Prior to World Food Program USA, Barron served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer at UNICEF USA, with organization-wide responsibility for strategy, budget and critical operational priorities, raising $500 million in annual revenue. Previously, Barron served as the Director of Development for Georgia Public Broadcasting, where he and his team were nationally recognized for record-breaking fundraising performance. Barron was a Founding Executive Board Member at the Elton John AIDS Foundation, serving over 30 years on the National Board of Directors. 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Mentor Sessions Ep 098: Jack Mallers explains monetizing chaos, dollar debasement, the ColdCard incident, El Salvador and why Bitcoin is the most American technology.Jack Mallers argues the entire fiat system forces everyone into speculation whether they know it or not — and Bitcoin is how you take the other side of the chaos. In a wide-ranging sit-down, the Strike CEO breaks down monetizing chaos, the $40 trillion debt bill nobody wants to foot, and why he's never been more bullish.You'll hear why Jack calls debt a form of "time travel" that already spent your future, how the dollar's world-reserve status structurally forces deficits, and why a severe debasement against gold and Bitcoin may be the only mathematical exit for the US balance sheet. You'll get his blunt read on the ColdCard incident and why "open source doesn't mean secure" in the age of AI — the most incentivized person to understand that code base was the attacker. You'll also learn why he thinks 2026 was never a real bull run, why prediction markets are just regulatory arbitrage on sports betting, and what El Salvador got right (and wrong) five years in.⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:48 - Why Jack Is Bullish on Bitcoin1:47 - Monetizing Chaos by Shorting Fiat2:04 - Debt as Time Travel and Future Bills4:43 - Why Public Adoption of Bitcoin Lags5:17 - Strike Growing Despite Bear Market6:21 - Why 2026 Was Not a Real Bull Run7:52 - Why Younger Generations Resist Bitcoin8:44 - Bitcoin as a Massive Wealth Transfer11:26 - Savings Culture Versus Gambling Culture13:07 - Gambling Ads, OnlyFans, and Robot Jobs17:58 - Hunger for Savings Culture Emerging18:10 - Family, Low Time Preference, and Bitcoin21:43 - Robinhood, Meme Coins, and Marginal Speculators24:23 - Prediction Markets as Sports Betting Arbitrage26:52 - Why Self-Custody Efforts Often Fail28:27 - El Salvador Bitcoin Adoption Wins and Losses34:07 - Why Nations Avoid Copying El Salvador38:06 - Bitcoin as America's Most American Tech40:17 - Dollar's Structural Deficit Trap Explained41:12 - China's Gold and Bitcoin Dollar Debasement45:49 - Why Jack Glad Clarity Act Failed47:53 - Fix: End World Reserve Currency Status49:18 - Bitcoin Not Medium of Exchange First55:20 - AI Threat to Open Source Security57:33 - Open Source Alone Does Not Secure1:02:09 - Just Use Bitcoin Core for Security1:08:37 - Jack on Leaving Twenty One and Authenticity1:14:47 - What Strike Is Building Now1:20:04 - Closing Message to BitcoinersGuest: Jack Mallers of Strike

For some kids in our area, Friday's school lunch is the last meal they can count on until Monday's breakfast. Janet Michael checks back in with Elise Stine-Dolinar of Bright Futures Frederick/Winchester to talk about the hidden hunger in our local schools, and how neighbors across Winchester and Frederick County are helping more than 1,200 students get fed every week. Elise walks through what goes into a weekend food pack, why fewer kids take the bags home as they get older, and how discreet school food pantries (one uses a clickable "hall pass") are reaching middle and high schoolers who'd rather go hungry than be seen. She also explains why allergy-friendly food matters, which donations are "gold" (and which to keep at home, like pickled beets), and how you can drop off food, shop the wish list, or give a few dollars that go further than you'd think. If you've ever wondered how to help a local kid in need, this conversation is a great place to start. LINKS & RESOURCES Bright Futures Frederick/Winchester website (see the needs lists under "Get Involved"): sites.google.com/fcpsk12.net/brightfuturesfrederickcounty/home Bright Futures Frederick/Winchester on Facebook: facebook.com/brightfuturesfrederickcounty Donation drop-off (donation shed by the first garage door): Bright Futures Distribution Center, 178 Indian Hollow Road, Winchester, VA 22603 Bright Futures phone: 540-667-2490 Bright Futures Amazon wish list: linked from the Bright Futures website and social pages THE VALLEY TODAY with Janet Michael — A decade of conversations. New podcast episodes drop weekdays at 11 AM. Catch the show on The River 95.3 and Fox Sports 1450 AM weekdays just after noon. Subscribe and listen at thevalleytodaypodcast.com — available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to leave a rating or review — it helps more listeners find us. Connect with us: Facebook — facebook.com/ValleyTodayFanPage Instagram — instagram.com/thevalleytoday

“As human beings, we're complex. There's lots of nuance in all of this. Healing takes time, it's not linear.”In this replay episode, I'm joined by Dr. Rachel Millner to talk about setting realistic expectations about what healing your relationship with food and your body can really look like. As a psychotherapist and fat activist helping others recover from chronic dieting, disordered eating, and eating disorders, she explains why healing often isn't linear, and why letting go of food rules can feel so uncomfortable. She also shares what to look for when choosing a therapist, and the three things that were most helpful in her own recovery from food struggles. It's a realistic but encouraging conversation that will help you see what's possible when food no longer takes up so much mental space!✅ What You'll Learn:Why healing your relationship with food is not a linear processHow letting go of food rules can feel uncomfortable, even when it's helping you healWhat realistic expectations for healing your relationship with food and your body can look likeWhat to look for when choosing a therapist or dietitianThe three things that were most helpful in Dr. Rachel's own recoveryWhat becomes possible when food no longer takes up so much mental space

How long does it actually take to reverse insulin resistance? Is it 30 days, 90 days, six months—or years? This episode of Optimal Metabolism was originally recorded as an Instagram LIVE, where I answered this question and talked about what it really takes to improve insulin sensitivity and metabolic health. There isn't one universal timeline for reversing insulin resistance, but that doesn't mean you have to wait years to start seeing progress. I break down the symptoms that can tell you your metabolism is moving in the right direction, the lab values that can help you objectively measure progress, and why fasting glucose alone doesn't always tell the whole story. Most importantly, we talk about how much progress you can make in 90 days when you stop jumping from one strategy to another and consistently work on the right things. WHAT I DISCUSS: Why there isn't one timeline for reversing insulin resistance What affects how quickly insulin sensitivity improves Early signs your metabolic health is improving Hunger, cravings, energy, weight, and other symptoms to watch Symptom resolution vs. lab values—how do you actually know you've reversed insulin resistance? Metabolic markers that can help you track your progress Why fasting glucose alone doesn't tell the whole story Why consistency matters more than constantly changing strategies How much progress you can make in 90 days How the COMPASS Reset + FEEL GREAT system can help you put these strategies into action READY TO SEE WHAT CAN CHANGE IN 90 DAYS? My COMPASS Reset starts Wednesday! This is your opportunity to stop guessing and spend the next 90 days consistently working on the foundations that can help you improve your metabolic health and FEEL GREAT.

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 Hunger, Habits and Sustainable Weight Care In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Rees Checketts, an internal medicine physician specializing in metabolic and obesity medicine, to talk about what nutrition education in medical training gets right, and where it still falls short. We also dig into the conversations clinicians are having every day about weight, hunger, GLP-1 medications, cortisol, processed foods, and the latest wellness trends.You'll learn:How genetics, environment, hunger and fullness cues can influence weightWhy Dr. Checketts uses a “thoughtful indulgence” approach with patientsHow he decides when weight loss medications and GLP-1s may, or may not, make senseWhat clinicians and patients should understand about compounded GLP-1 medicationsWhether cortisol and “hormone imbalance” are really driving weight gainWhy he's cautious about the growing popularity of peptidesResources mentioned:Peas and Hoppy Meal Guide - use EXAMROOM for 20% off.GLP Guide by Dr ReesOther related episodes:160: Inside an Obesity Clinic: GLP-1 Dosing, Plateaus, and Prior AuthsAny Questions? Send Me a MessageSupport the showConnect with Colleen:InstagramLinkedInSign up for my FREE Newsletter - Nutrition hot-topics delivered to your inbox each week.Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer. 

When you're in quasi recovery, you're sort of halfway there. It's significant progress but can also be a miserable, isolating limbo of not being truly ill anymore, but living a million miles away from genuine food freedom. Just because you ‘look so much better,' according to others, this doesn't always equate to inner peace with food. In this episode, I share the 11 signs of quasi eating disorder recovery and talk about 5 practical ways to move beyond it.   Time slots for 11 signs of quasi recovery 2.05 Your setpoint. 2.45 Routines. 3.10 Self worth. 3.25 Food rules. 3.48 Hunger. 4.00 Meals out. 4.20 Identity. 4.31 What others say. 4.51 Romanticising thinness. 5.01 Isolation. 5.15 Deeper coping.   Time slots for 5 ways to move beyond quasi recovery 5.32 Face reality 5.52 Regular eating. 6.28 Get support. 6.37 Body image. 6.55 Expand your life. I hope that you find it helpful.  

Based on Ephesians 5:18, this series explores how believers can live a Spirit-filled life, and discover the keys to spiritual growth. Understand the importance of the Holy Spirit in empowering us to live according to God's will. This message emphasises developing a hunger for God's Word and a thirst for God's Spirit, as He imparts His righteous life to us through His Word & Spirit. These teachings are designed for those seeking to deepen their faith and live a more fulfilling Christian life. Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who HUNGER and THIRST for righteousness, for they shall be FILLED.” God's righteousness comes to us through His WORD (our spiritual BREAD) and His SPIRIT (our spiritual WATER). How much we are filled depends on our spiritual HUNGER for His WORD (Matthew 4:4), and our spiritual THIRST for the living water of His HOLY SPIRIT. The more we hunger and thirst for righteousness the more we will be filled. We are FILLED with the SPIRIT through DRINKING, but we can only DRINK as much as we are THIRSTY (John 7:37-38, Rev 21:6, 22:17). To be FILLED with His Spirit requires a spiritual THIRST. A major key to growing spiritually is being HUNGRY for more of God's WORD, and THIRSTY for more of God's SPIRIT. This is the KEY of spiritual DESIRE, which is determined by the VALUE we put on spiritual things. Our heart is made to desire, focus on and pursue that which it perceives as having the most value: “For where your TREASURE is, there your HEART (focus, attention) will be also” (Matthew 6:21). So, the more we value spiritual things, the more they will occupy our heart and the more we will DESIRE and pursue them. The more we HUNGER and THIRST for God, the more we will be FILLED with His SPIRIT and His WORD. So, our desire for God determines how much of Him we will receive, and therefore how much we will GROW spiritually: “As new-born babes, DESIRE the pure milk of the WORD, that you may GROW thereby” (1Peter 2:2). Spiritual DESIRE determines how much our soul is filled with His Spirit, which determines our spiritual growth. If our soul is filled up and satisfied with natural things, there is no room in our heart for God. So, we will not have a hunger & thirst for God, and we will stop growing spiritually. One of the most important things you can do is to put God's Word first and value spiritual things above natural things (a mark of spiritual maturity). Keep hungry for God's Word and thirsty for God's Spirit Our capacity for drinking (receiving) the Holy Spirit, is determined by how thirsty we are for Him. (1) Our HOLINESS is determined by how much the HOLY SPIRIT fills and possesses our heart, setting us apart to God, as we give our heart to Him (our vertical relationship with God). As the Spirit fills us, (2) He motivates and empowers us to live a life of RIGHTEOUSNESS in this world (righteousness is the outworking of holiness). So, we should DESIRE to be FILLED with His SPIRIT of RIGHTEOUSNESS.

Based on Ephesians 5:18, this series explores how believers can live a Spirit-filled life, and discover the keys to spiritual growth. Understand the importance of the Holy Spirit in empowering us to live according to God's will. This message emphasises developing a hunger for God's Word and a thirst for God's Spirit, as He imparts His righteous life to us through His Word & Spirit. These teachings are designed for those seeking to deepen their faith and live a more fulfilling Christian life. Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who HUNGER and THIRST for righteousness, for they shall be FILLED.” God's righteousness comes to us through His WORD (our spiritual BREAD) and His SPIRIT (our spiritual WATER). How much we are filled depends on our spiritual HUNGER for His WORD (Matthew 4:4), and our spiritual THIRST for the living water of His HOLY SPIRIT. The more we hunger and thirst for righteousness the more we will be filled. We are FILLED with the SPIRIT through DRINKING, but we can only DRINK as much as we are THIRSTY (John 7:37-38, Rev 21:6, 22:17). To be FILLED with His Spirit requires a spiritual THIRST. A major key to growing spiritually is being HUNGRY for more of God's WORD, and THIRSTY for more of God's SPIRIT. This is the KEY of spiritual DESIRE, which is determined by the VALUE we put on spiritual things. Our heart is made to desire, focus on and pursue that which it perceives as having the most value: “For where your TREASURE is, there your HEART (focus, attention) will be also” (Matthew 6:21). So, the more we value spiritual things, the more they will occupy our heart and the more we will DESIRE and pursue them. The more we HUNGER and THIRST for God, the more we will be FILLED with His SPIRIT and His WORD. So, our desire for God determines how much of Him we will receive, and therefore how much we will GROW spiritually: “As new-born babes, DESIRE the pure milk of the WORD, that you may GROW thereby” (1Peter 2:2). Spiritual DESIRE determines how much our soul is filled with His Spirit, which determines our spiritual growth. If our soul is filled up and satisfied with natural things, there is no room in our heart for God. So, we will not have a hunger & thirst for God, and we will stop growing spiritually. One of the most important things you can do is to put God's Word first and value spiritual things above natural things (a mark of spiritual maturity). Keep hungry for God's Word and thirsty for God's Spirit Our capacity for drinking (receiving) the Holy Spirit, is determined by how thirsty we are for Him. (1) Our HOLINESS is determined by how much the HOLY SPIRIT fills and possesses our heart, setting us apart to God, as we give our heart to Him (our vertical relationship with God). As the Spirit fills us, (2) He motivates and empowers us to live a life of RIGHTEOUSNESS in this world (righteousness is the outworking of holiness). So, we should DESIRE to be FILLED with His SPIRIT of RIGHTEOUSNESS.

We challenge ourselves to stop treating church like a place to consume and start living on mission as people sent by God. We unpack why the seed must move, why grace goes ahead of us, and why reconciliation is the core message we carry everywhere we go. • Aiming for maturity rather than one-off spiritual highs • Hunger for God as the environment where the Holy Spirit moves • The call to go beyond comfort and beyond the four walls • Learning from Norman Borlaug that movement reveals reach • Acts 11 reframed as scattering that becomes planting • Recognising God uses us in the field we did not choose • Refusing a political gospel and extending the gospel to all • Trusting the Holy Spirit has prepared hearts ahead of us • 2 Corinthians 5 identity as new creations and ambassadors • Carrying the ministry and message of reconciliation • Letting go of offence and staying focused on mission • Romans 10 urgency and beauty of being sent with good news • Responding in prayer for divine appointments and boldness 

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comEpisode SummaryIn the latest episode of our collaboration with the Chasing Clarity Health and Fitness Podcast, Mikki is joined again by online nutrition and physique coach Brandon DaCruz to talk refeeds and diet breaks. These tools have been used in bodybuilding and physique coaching for decades, with plenty of claims attached: that they boost leptin, prevent metabolic adaptation or speed up fat loss. Mikki and Brandon start with definitions. A refeed is a structured, tracked one to three days at around maintenance, with the extra calories coming mostly from carbohydrate. A diet break is one to two weeks at maintenance. Neither is a cheat meal. They then look at why a long deficit gets harder over time, through rising hunger, falling NEAT, poorer training and accumulated diet fatigue.Brandon works through the research by outcome. When the overall deficit is matched, the trials and a recent meta-analysis show similar fat loss with intermittent and continuous dieting, and any hormonal lift from a short refeed is likely to be temporary. There may be a small benefit for resting metabolic rate and lean mass, with caveats, and the most consistent benefit is for hunger, dietary satisfaction and adherence. Mikki explains how she schedules refeeds in Mondays Matter as practice at eating at maintenance, and how she plans diet breaks around holidays and busy periods. Brandon walks through how he titrates refeeds with lifestyle and physique clients, and why the extra calories come from familiar carbohydrate foods rather than hyperpalatable ones. Both are clear that these strategies can backfire for some people, and that someone who is progressing well doesn't need another intervention.Key TopicsRefeeds, diet breaks and cheat meals are not the same thing. Refeeds and diet breaks are planned and tracked; a cheat meal removes the structure, and both hosts would happily retire the word "cheat" (06:53).Why a prolonged deficit gets harder. Hunger and appetite rise, NEAT drops without people noticing, lower carbohydrate availability affects training, and diet fatigue builds. Brandon likens a refeed or diet break to a training deload (12:46).Refeeds as a skill, not just a physiological tool. Mikki builds three-day refeeds into Mondays Matter every two weeks so people can practise eating more without fear, and both hosts plan diet breaks around holidays and work travel (20:21).Fat loss research. With deficits equated, intermittent and continuous dieting produce similar fat loss. Brandon explains the "whoosh" effect he has seen in practice and why a short-term hormonal boost is unlikely to drive fat loss on its own (28:38).Lean mass, metabolic rate and adherence. There is some signal for better lean mass retention and a slightly smaller drop in resting metabolic rate, with caveats. The clearest benefits are less hunger, more satisfaction and less disinhibition (36:12).Personality matters. Some people will adhere regardless, and for some "abstainers" a single refeed day can turn into an overfeeding week (39:41).Training performance. A carbohydrate-based diet break improved lower-body muscular endurance in one secondary analysis, and Brandon times refeeds around priority sessions for his physique athletes (44:23).How they each structure refeeds. Mikki first rules out non-deficit causes of poor sleep, cravings or low energy. Brandon starts with one day, keeps the usual foods, increases carbohydrate, holds fat and adjusts based on biofeedback (47:46, 50:44).Why carbs go up, not fat. Fat is usually already low deep into a diet, protein often has a buffer, and food volume matters: energy-dense "refeeds" can leave people eating less food and feeling hungrier (59:58).Who benefits most. Long-term dieters who are getting leaner than ever, training hard and struggling with hunger or fatigue. For someone losing at a good rate and adhering well, adding one can simply break momentum (1:13:17).Chapters00:00 Introduction and the collaboration series06:53 Refeeds, diet breaks and cheat meals defined12:46 The costs of a prolonged deficit20:21 How Mikki uses refeeds with groups and travel28:38 Do refeeds improve fat loss?36:12 Lean mass, adherence and personality types44:23 Refeeds and training performance47:46 Mikki's one-on-one approach50:44 How Brandon structures refeeds and diet breaks59:58 Why carbs go up, not fat, on refeed days1:07:28 Benefits seen in practice1:13:17 Who benefits most, and wrap-upGuest / ResourcesBrandon DaCruz, online nutrition and physique coach, accredited nutritionist and host of the Chasing Clarity Health and Fitness Podcast. Instagram: @brandondacruz_Mondays Matter, Mikki's eight-week group fat loss programme.The ICECAP trial: Peos JJ et al. (2021), continuous versus intermittent dieting in resistance-trained adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.ICECAP secondary analysis: Peos JJ et al. (2021), changes in performance, hunger and alertness across a one-week diet break. PLoS One.Siedler MR et al. (2023), continuous dieting versus diet breaks in resistance-trained women, from Bill Campbell's lab. Journal of Human Kinetics.Poon ET et al. (2025). Effects of intermittent dieting with break periods on body composition and metabolic adaptation. Systematic review and meta-analysis, Nutrition Reviews.Campbell BI et al. (2020). Intermittent energy restriction attenuates the loss of fat free mass in resistance trained individuals. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. Plus the published comment and reanalysis by Peos and colleagues in the same journal.Dirlewanger M et al. (2000). Effects of short-term carbohydrate or fat overfeeding on energy expenditure and plasma leptin concentrations in healthy female subjects. International Journal of Obesity.Friedl KE et al. (2000). Endocrine markers of semistarvation in healthy lean men in a multistressor environment (US Army Ranger training). Journal of Applied Physiology.Barbara Rolls, research on energy density, food volume and satiety.Lyle McDonald, The Ultimate Diet 2.0.Earlier episodes in this collaboration on rapid fat loss, and on why fat loss maintenance can be harder than fat loss.Find Mikki on Instagram, Threads and X at @mikkiwilliden, on Facebook at Mikki Williden Nutrition, and at mikkiwilliden.com. Curranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz  or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours NZ listeners - save 10% off Calocurb by using the code Mikkipedia10 at www.calocurb.co.nzContact Mikki:

Kriege, Hunger, Klimawandel und KI: Die Welt steht vor grossen Herausforderungen. An der UNO-Generalversammlung in New York suchen Staats- und Regierungschefs nach Antworten. Generalsekretär António Guterres hielt eine düstere Abschiedsrede, US-Präsident Donald Trump sparte nicht mit Selbstlob. Alle Themen: (00:00) Intro und Schlagzeilen (01:27) UNO-Generalversammlung im Zeichen der Krisen (06:02) Nachrichtenübersicht (11:15) EU ringt um Verlängerung von Russland-Sanktionen (18:32) US-Zwischenwahlen: Was passiert bei einer Trump-Niederlage? (22:29) Nationalrat will Lex Koller verschärfen (26:54) Wasserstoff-Ausbau kommt kaum voran (31:44) Hitzesommer fordert mehr Tote in der Schweiz (36:24) Kulturhauptstadt La Chaux-de-Fonds präsentiert Programm

Dr. Chris Thompson, MD, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Chief of Interventional Gastroenterology at Mass General Brigham in Boston, and Co-Director of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness, is a world-renowned expert on gastroenterology, metabolism, nutrition, and obesity medicine. He explains how your GI tract regulates hunger, fullness, and blood sugar, as well as the gut microbiome, metabolic health, and weight loss. We also discuss common GI tract issues and which particular tests or interventions are actually useful. We discuss both GLP-1 medications and non-GLP-1 approaches to weight loss. Given that gut health is vital to all the organs of the body, overall health, and longevity, our discussion ought to be of interest and practical value to everyone, including, of course, those struggling with gut health or weight loss challenges. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Dr. Chris Thompson (00:02:16) Digestive Tract, Gut Hormones & Nutrient Absorption (00:08:06) Colon Microbiome & Colon Cancer Screening (00:11:13) Sponsors: LMNT & Lingo (00:13:40) Swallowing Problems & Zenker's Diverticula (00:16:08) Bowel Movements & Constipation (00:18:28) Fiber, Resistant Starch & the Gut Barrier (00:21:50) Intermittent Fasting & the Gut Microbiome (00:23:38) Fermented Foods, Microbial Diversity & Butyrate (00:27:12) H. pylori, Stress & Stomach Ulcers (00:30:20) GLP-1 Medications: Benefits & Limitations (00:33:42) Lower GLP-1 Doses, Weight Regain & Muscle Loss (00:37:35) GLP-1 Side Effects, Food Noise & Apathy (00:39:49) Bariatric Surgery & Medical Innovation (00:46:07) Sponsor: AG1 (00:47:44) Hunger & Satiety: Ghrelin, CCK, GIP & GLP-1 (00:50:01) Retatrutide & Combining Hormonal Targets (00:52:55) Ultra-Processed Foods, Overeating & Leptin (00:55:32) Incretin Discovery, Exendin-4 & the Gila Monster (00:59:35) Endoscopic Ultrasound & Pancreatic Biopsy (01:07:40) Early Metabolic Markers, CGMs & Fasting Insulin (01:13:06) Insulin Resistance & Metabolic Flexibility (01:15:53) Sponsor: Function (01:17:35) Patient Data, Screening & Treatment Adoption (01:26:31) AI, Robotics & Improving Procedures (01:29:27) Choosing a Surgeon & Measuring Procedure Quality (01:35:29) Image Guidance & Hyperspectral Imaging (01:37:19) Sponsor: Our Place (01:38:56) Diagnostics & Targeted Metabolic Treatments (01:42:45) Gastric Bypass, Foregut Exclusion & Diabetes (01:47:59) Duodenal Liners & Mucosal Resurfacing Research (01:52:58) Gut Permeability, Inflammation & Fatty Liver (01:59:39) Artificial Sweeteners, Fructose, Fats & Omega-3s (02:05:00) Resistance Training, Zone 2 Cardio & Intervals (02:06:31) Weight Set Point & Metabolic Adaptation (02:08:13) Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty & Fundus Ablation (02:10:30) Magnetic Intestinal Connections & Combined Treatments (02:16:52) GLP-1 Gene Therapy Research (02:22:13) Innovation, Problem Solving & Teamwork (02:25:58) Zero-Cost Support, Sponsors & Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder why your body suddenly responds differently in midlife, even when you're eating and exercising the same way? Ashley Koff, RD, joins us to break down the hormones that influence appetite, metabolism, blood sugar, and satiety (including GLP-1s) and how these systems can shift through perimenopause and menopause.Ashley is a USA Today bestselling author, founder of The Better Nutrition Program, and a leading voice in the emerging weight health movement. With more than 25 years of experience, she's helping change the conversation from weight loss to a more personalized, science-based approach to weight health.For more on Ashley, follow her on:Substack: https://substack.com/@ashleykoffrd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleykoffapproved Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebetternutritionprogram Website: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/ Thanks to my Sponsors:Veracity: For up to 65% off your order, head to VeracityHealth.co and use code FLOURISHINGPuori: Use code FLOURISHING at puori.com/FLOURISHING to get 32% off your first Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein order when you start a subscriptionBEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com/OVER50 and use code OVER50 for 20% off your first order. Acely: Visit Acely.com and use code FLOURISHING for 20% off. Ladder: If you have an iPhone, head to ladder.fit/FLOURISHING and take a quick quiz to find your perfect ladder plan. Use my link and get a free 7-day trial with NO credit card, and $10 off your first month if you join. Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/FLOURISHING to get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Cash App: New Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code CASHAPP10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms apply. Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Hunger is a normal part of fat loss, but not all hunger comes from a true physiological need for more energy. In this episode, I break down the difference between physiological hunger and what I call self-inflicted hunger.I cover what can increase physiological hunger, including an energy deficit, getting leaner, higher activity, and being further from your highest body fat level. I also go over the habits that can make hunger worse, such as low-protein meals, calorie-dense foods, poor sleep, stress, poor meal timing, and low food volume. The goal is to reduce the hunger that can be avoided so you can better manage your calorie intake and stay on track.If you want to better understand your hunger and learn how to manage it, this episode is for you. Let's talk about:IntroductionPhysiological Hunger vs Self-Inflicted HungerLearning to Sit With HungerWhat Drives Physiological Hunger + Energy DeficitsHow GLP1s Affect HungerLower Body Fat Levels and the Role of Leptin and GhrelinHigh Energy Expenditure + Client ExampleAppetite Dysregulation at Higher Body Fat LevelsWhat Is Self-Inflicted Hunger?Not Eating Enough Protein + How Much to Aim ForToo Many Calorie-Dense, Low Satiety FoodsPoor SleepHigh Stress and an Overloaded Stress BucketPoor Meal Timing and Saving Calories for LaterNot Fueling in Line With Your ActivityMeals That Lack Volume or BalanceEating Too Quickly, Stressed Environments, and Social EventsSetting Up a Meal TemplateFinal Thoughts Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889cFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=enHow You Can Work With Me?: https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/Coaching application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform  

Join our champion program: mark@themomentumcompany.comAttend a Thriving Leader event: https://www.themomentumcompany.com/thriving-leaderInstagram: @the.momentum.companyLinkedIn: /momentum-companyAgriculture is changing faster than most of us can keep up with—and according to Aidan Connolly, the biggest mistake leaders can make right now is waiting for someone else to figure it out first.In this episode of The Intentional Agribusiness Leader Podcast, Mark sits down with Aidan Connolly, a globally recognized voice in agricultural innovation and author of The Future of Agriculture. Aidan grew up in Ireland and spent years traveling the world with Alltech, experiencing its growth from roughly $23 million to $2.5 billion in sales and working across more than 100 countries. Today, his work focuses on innovation and helping agriculture prepare for what's coming next.When Aidan published The Future of Agriculture, AI was only one piece of a much larger conversation around emerging technology.Six weeks later, ChatGPT arrived.Today, Aidan says it's nearly impossible to have a conversation about the future of agriculture without putting AI front and center. The pace of change is accelerating—and what feels innovative today could be outdated tomorrow.That's exactly why intentional leadership matters.The tools will continue to get better. The question is whether leaders are willing to learn, experiment, and adapt quickly enough to use them well.One of my favorite parts of this conversation was Aidan's reminder that innovation isn't reserved for the youngest person in the room.He shares the story of a 78-year-old colleague who was running circles around him with AI—not because of age, education, or IQ, but because the guy was relentlessly learning.Age isn't the defining factor. Hunger is.The people positioned to thrive in this next era will be the ones willing to keep learning, questioning what they know, and getting in the game.Aidan's advice to agribusiness leaders is simple:Don't be last.You don't have to know exactly what agriculture will look like 20 or 30 years from now. Nobody does.But the technologies capable of disrupting our businesses are already here.Build the pilot. Put together the team. Start experimenting. And as a leader, don't simply hand AI over to IT and walk away. Learn enough to understand what's possible and personally participate in the conversation.Aidan also breaks down his 2-1-4-3 framework for strategic planning.Most traditional plans spend too much time talking about where we've been before eventually getting to where we're going.Aidan flips that thinking.Get brutally clear about where you are today. Briefly understand how the past got you here. Then define where you actually want to go before choosing the road that will get you there.In a world moving this quickly, leaders can't spend all their time firefighting and making small, incremental improvements. We need space to identify the two or three moves that could fundamentally change the future of the business.We also get practical about one of agriculture's biggest challenges with AI: our data isn't always ready for it.Too much information is still being recorded manually, entered later, stored in disconnected systems, or simply captured inconsistently.Aidan calls it “data obesity.”Sensors, wearables, cameras, and other technologies are beginning to change that by collecting information automatically and in real time. When we combine better data with AI, the opportunity for agriculture—from animal health to productivity and efficiency—is enormous.Maybe the most important question isn't simply how much more productive AI can make us.It's what we're going to do with the time it gives back.Do we cram more work into every open space?Or do we use technology to create room for the things machines can't replace?Aidan points to relationships—spending more time with customers, understanding what they actually need, building trust, and helping people implement ideas.That's where this conversation ultimately comes back to intentional leadership.The goal isn't technology for technology's sake.It's using these tools intentionally to build better businesses, stronger relationships, and hopefully better lives.Listen if you are:Leading an agribusiness through rapid technological changeTrying to understand where AI fits into your organizationThinking about the future of agriculture and foodLooking for a better way to approach strategic planningInterested in innovation, data, and agricultural efficiencyCommitted to becoming a continuous learnerDon't wait until the future is obvious. Get in the game, stay hungry enough to keep learning, and use technology to create more space for the work—and the relationships—that actually matter.

A life without pain sounds wonderful. It would also be fatal. Pain feels bad because it has a job: measuring damage to your body and motivating you to protect it. Every other feeling has a job too, built by natural selection. Hunger measures your need for calories and motivates you to eat. Envy measures others' success and motivates you to close the gap. Frustration measures the futility of your current approach and motivates you to try a new one.In 'All the Feels', evolutionary psychologist Robert Kurzban explains the evolved function of our emotions and sensations, from anger to the urge to yawn. In today's episode we speak in particular about negative and unpleasant emotions, particularly anxiety and depression. Are they doing something useful for us? Or is evolutionary mismatch causing us to feel worse than we need to? Rob Kurzban is an evolutionary psychologist who was a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania for over a decade. His new book is titled 'All the Feels: The Evolved Function of Every Human Emotion and Sensation.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year, Chicagoans have seen more grocery stores close on the South and West Sides, SNAP benefits stripped from tens of thousands of households, and food prices continue to rise. Sun-Times health reporter Elvia Malagon joins us to discuss how this is all contributing to an increasingly food-insecure Chicago. Plus, WBEZ's arts and culture reporter Mike Davis is in the building with the must-see storefront productions during Chicago's fall theater season.   The 2026 Hunger in Chicago Report Good News: Celebrating Chaka Khan  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Sept. 18 episode: Broadway in Chicago - Dirty Dancing Chicago Architecture Center - Open House Chicago Exhibition Weekend Kowalski AFSP Illinois Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Picture the sound of a bone snapping - the kind of sound that makes you wince - and ask yourself how often you've thought about your bone health. Most of us only think about bone density when something breaks. Until then, your bones stay almost invisible, carrying you through every day. In today's episode, Professor Elaine Dennison, a world-leading expert in bone health, explains why that needs to change, why stronger bones are key to living more healthy years, and why declining bone health isn't inevitable. Elaine explains why it's not just about avoiding broken bones, but about learning to understand one of the most important living tissues in your body. By the end of the episode, you'll know exactly how to protect your bones so they can look after you now and for many years to come. Could your bones be the missing anti-aging link you've been missing?