Beyond Willpower: Cravings, Connection, and Lasting Change
Cravings, emotional eating, and staying consistent aren’t battles you win with willpower—they’re signals pointing to something deeper. In this episode, Dr. Matthew Lederman shares how connection, safety, and purpose can transform not just your food choices, but your long-term health. You’ll learn: • A practical reframe for “emotional eating” that removes guilt and adds intention • How to design routines that make consistency almost automatic • Why connection and safety can measurably improve metabolic markers • Simple strategies for identifying the needs behind late-night snacking • How this approach helps restore both emotional resilience and physical healing If you’ve ever meal-prepped a week of healthy food and still found yourself in the drive-thru, this conversation will help you understand why—and show you how to make changes that last. ✨ Learn more about Dr. Matthew Lederman’s work: • Website → https://connectionDocs.com • webe Parents Podcast → http://webeparents.com • Substack → https://substack.com/@connectiondocs • Calming Breathing Device → http://webekalm.com • Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/webekalm/ 👉 Ready to get the tools you need for consistency and healing? 🗓️ Book a free discovery call today
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How Much Protein Do You Actually Need for Blood Sugar & Longevity?
Protein is everywhere — powders, bars, and drinks — but is more always better? In this episode, we cut through the hype to uncover what protein is actually doing in your body, how it affects blood sugar and diabetes health, and how much you really need to stay healthy long term. You’ll learn: • What the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) really means (and why most people misinterpret it) • Why eating more protein doesn’t necessarily lead to better health outcomes • The surprising risks of high-protein diets — including increased risk of diabetes and mortality • How plant-based protein sources support insulin sensitivity without the downsides of animal protein • Why you don’t need to stress about “getting enough” protein on a low-fat, plant-based diet • If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re eating too little, too much, or just the right amount of protein, this conversation will give you clarity and peace of mind. • Philip’s Testimonial 👉 Ready to reverse insulin resistance and finally get long-term results? 🗓️Book a free discovery call today
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What’s the Best Diet to Reverse Diabetes? Keto, Mediterranean, or Low-Fat, Plant-Based, Whole-Food?
Choosing the best diet for diabetes can be confusing, especially with so much conflicting advice. In this episode, Robby breaks down three popular approaches — the Mediterranean/ADA diet, the low-carb ketogenic diet, and a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet — to reveal the pros, cons, and real-life results of each. You’ll learn: The macronutrient profiles of each diet and what they mean for your blood glucose Why keto can bring short-term results but often misses the root cause How a Mediterranean approach can deliver small improvements but limited reversal Why a low-fat, plant-based diet stands out for sustainable A1c control and long-term energy Robby’s personal journey with all three diets, including his current A1c of 5.5% and 91% time in range If you’ve ever wondered which diet truly works to reverse insulin resistance and support long-term diabetes health, this episode gives you the clarity you need. 👉 Ready for more energy and better health? Book a free discovery call today!
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3 Ways To Boost Your Energy
In this episode, you’ll learn three simple, science-backed strategies to gain more energy than you’ve had in years—without relying on caffeine. These are the exact principles that fueled three full Ironman races in less than a year, while running two businesses and still having a social life. You’ll discover: The diet that lets you eat all the carbs you want—while gaining steady, lasting energy Why caffeine might actually be draining your energy How regular exercise builds “cellular powerhouses” for all-day vitality Tina’s inspiring transformation from constant fatigue to an A1c of 5.0% Here are some resources mentioned in this episode: ➡️ Tina’s story ➡️ Free Meal Guide ➡️ 3 Proven & Simple Ways To Boost Energy & Fix Chronic Fatigue Naturally 👉 Ready for more energy and better health? 🗓️ Book your free discovery call today here.
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3 Tips to Lower A1c
Want to achieve a non-diabetic A1c—without cutting carbs? In this episode, you’ll discover three powerful, science-backed tips to lower your A1c and stabilize blood sugar, while still enjoying high-carb, low-fat meals. You’ll learn: The most important food to include at every meal How light daily movement improves glucose control Why excess fat—not carbs—is the real issue What happened after eating 647 g of carbs in one day (with CGM data) Real-life examples of people who reversed high A1c naturally Tina’s story Raj’s story Heather’s story Robby’s story (3 Tips to Lower Your A1c) 👉 Ready for support? Book a free discovery call at masteringdiabetes.org
Welcome to the Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience, where we teach you how to sit in the driver’s seat of your diabetes health for the rest of your life. We’ll teach you how to reverse insulin resistance, achieve your ideal body weight, gain energy, and get your BEST A1c following almost 100 years of evidence-based research in the Mastering Diabetes Program.
Our program teaches you how to reverse prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, and how to simplify your life with type 1 diabetes by maximizing your insulin sensitivity using food as medicine.
We are on a bold mission to reverse insulin resistance in 1 million people. We’re glad to have you joining us.