The Psychology of Hunger | Dr Jason Fung

Why do diets so often fail... is it discipline or biology? Dr. Jason Fung, physician, nephrologist, and bestselling author of The Obesity Code, The Diabetes Code, and The Hunger Code, joins Dr. Michael Gervais to challenge the most deeply held assumptions about weight, metabolism, and why so many people are struggling, not because they lack willpower, but because the advice they've been given is incomplete. At the heart of the conversation is a simple but radical reframe: the problem isn't overeating. It's over-hunger. And until we understand what's actually driving hunger, no diet will ever fully solve the problem. Dr. Fung breaks down his framework of three types of hunger, physical, emotional, and conditioned, and explains why each one requires a completely different response. He unpacks the science of insulin, why ultra-processed foods are engineered to override our biology, and why intermittent fasting, done well, can be one of the most powerful tools we have for metabolic health. You'll learn: Why "eat less, move more" fails to address the root cause of weight gain How to identify which type of hunger you're actually dealing with The key to understanding insulin as the master switch of fat storage and release Why ultra-processed foods affect all three types of hunger simultaneously How to use intermittent fasting effectively, including gender and hormonal considerations Why walking after a meal can significantly reduce your insulin response Your hunger isn't a character flaw. Learn what's actually behind it. CHAPTERS 0:00 Jason Fung Introduction 2:18 From kidney disease to obesity research 7:25 The three types of hunger: Homeostatic, hedonic, and conditioned 17:56 Ultra-processed foods: How processing hijacks your hormones 23:44 Ozempic explained: How it works, who it's for, and the risks 28:17 Intermittent fasting: Benefits, regimens, and gender differences 34:38 Food order, vinegar, and resistant starch: Hacking your insulin response 47:48 Menstrual cycle, menopause, and fasting 57:30 Insulin, cancer, heart disease, and the full downstream cascade 1:10:43 It's not your fault — understand your hunger 💥 Support our sponsors and get exclusive discounts: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors 📬 Sign up for the Finding Mastery newsletter: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsle... 🧠 Download Dr. Mike’s Morning Mindset Routine: https://www.findingmastery.com/mornin... #FindingMastery #DrJasonFung #TheHungerCode #IntermittentFasting #Insulin #MetabolicHealth #WeightLoss #UltraProcessedFood #DrMichaelGervais #Nutrition #Obesity #Diabetes #GutHealth #HighPerformance #Longevity #SelfHelp #diet #hormones