3189: Can You Overdose on Happiness? by Emma Hogan with Les Mills on Positive Living
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Episode 3189:
Emma Hogan unpacks the surprising science behind why chasing pleasure might actually make us unhappier. Drawing from Dr. Robert Lustig’s insights, she reveals how dopamine and serotonin function differently in the brain, highlighting the dangers of overstimulating dopamine while offering a simple, four-part solution to foster lasting happiness through natural serotonin boosts.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lesmills.com/fit-planet/health/pleasure-versus-happiness/
Quotes to ponder:
"People eating a highly processed food diet probably are not even getting the precursor to make the serotonin in the first place, so that is a great reason for unhappiness."
"So the more pleasure you seek, the more unhappy you get."
"The complex relationship between serotonin and dopamine is why addiction and depression are different sides of the same coin."
Episode references:
The Hacking of the American Mind by Robert H. Lustig: https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-American-Mind-Corporate-Takeover/dp/1101982942
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3188: All About Ulcerative Collitis & Managing Symptoms Naturally on Gut Health
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Episode 3188:
Dr. Neal explains natural ways to help manage mild ulcerative colitis beyond prescribed medications, emphasizing the importance of individualized responses to diet and supplements. He highlights the potential benefits of fiber, probiotics, turmeric, and strategic dietary choices to support gut health and reduce flare-ups.
Quotes to ponder:
"Turmeric is a blood thinner and can affect the liver, so talk to your doctor before taking a turmeric supplement."
"Getting enough fiber can help keep the gut microbiome healthy, which may prevent future flare-ups."
"Managing ulcerative colitis symptoms and flare-ups can be different for everyone."
Episode references:
Ulcerative Colitis Diet and Nutrition – Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/diet-and-nutrition
VSL#3 Probiotic: https://www.vsl3.com
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3187: [Part 2] Breaking Free From the Restrict/Binge Cycle by Jessi Kneeland on Balanced Eating
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Episode 3187:
Jessi Kneeland dives deep into the emotional and psychological roots of binge eating, showing how addressing fear, shame, and self-rejection can help break the restrict/binge cycle for good. This powerful transformation isn’t just about food, it’s about reclaiming agency, building self-trust, and unlocking a fuller, more empowered life beyond the obsession.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/post/breaking-free-from-the-restrict-binge-cycle
Quotes to ponder:
"The suffering is never just about food or body image, and therefore neither is the healing."
"When you learn to trust yourself and your body, you feel confident and safe enough to take risks, follow your heart, advocate for yourself, and express your authentic self."
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3186: [Part 1] Breaking Free From the Restrict/Binge Cycle by Jessi Kneeland on Balanced Eating
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Episode 3186:
Jessi Kneeland shares a raw and insightful look into the restrict/binge cycle through the story of a client who seemed “extremely healthy” on the outside but was consumed by food rules, guilt, and shame. This episode reveals how deeper emotional triggers, not lack of knowledge, fuel disordered eating patterns, and why true healing starts with understanding why control over food feels so vital.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/post/breaking-free-from-the-restrict-binge-cycle
Quotes to ponder:
“We don’t obsess over things that don’t feel deeply important, do we?”
“We don’t dedicate our whole lives to trying to control something, unless the consequences of not controlling that thing feels life-or-death.”
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3185: Bruce Lee Moment AND Move More, Die Less by Roger Lawson of Rog Law Fitness on Active Living
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Episode 3185:
Roger Lawson shows how a pivotal fight forced Bruce Lee to confront his physical and philosophical limitations, sparking the creation of Jeet Kune Do. He then contrasts this awakening with a call for modern movement, urging us to identify and overcome our own “weakest links,” whether in fitness, lifestyle, or daily habits, before they quietly shape our lives for the worse.
Read along with the original article(s) here: http://roglawfitness.com/bruce-lee-moment & https://roglawfitness.com/move-more-die-less/
Quotes to ponder:
"You just have to take one small step in a direction that isn’t toward your couch."
"We’ve all heard that we are only as strong as our weakest link, but how many of us actually address it?"
"As long as you have at least one functioning limb, there are always options for movement, even during a busy work schedule."
Episode references:
Circulation Journal – American Heart Association: https://www.ahajournals.org/journal/circ
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