Listen "074 - The Real Reason You're Always Hungry"
Episode Synopsis
Is your metabolism broken? Are GLP-1 drugs the answer, or is the real solution something far simpler and far more powerful?In today’s episode, we uncover the truth about why you're always hungry, why fat loss feels impossible, and why millions of people are unknowingly trapped in insulin resistance, the silent force driving cravings, weight gain, low energy, and metabolic decline.My guest, Joe Orton, better known online as Yerba Joe Mate, has helped millions understand the real science behind hunger, insulin, and blood sugar. After watching his wife struggle for over 25 years with anxiety, gut issues, cravings, and hormonal imbalance, Joe discovered a simple, evidence-based protocol that transformed her health without medications, intense dieting, or complicated routines.Reference:In this conversation, Joe breaks down:– Why GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy help you lose weight but cost you muscle and bone– The truth about insulin resistance and why it affects up to 9 out of 10 adults– How “food order” can reduce glucose spikes dramatically– What fasting actually does inside the body and why autophagy matters– Why ketones shift your brain and energy levels– How Big Food designs meals to keep you addicted– What a 96-hour fast does to hunger, cravings, and metabolism– The simplest daily habits to regain control of your energy and appetiteThis is not a diet conversation.This is a blueprint for metabolic freedom.If you’ve ever wondered why you are always hungry, why weight loss feels impossible, or why cravings dominate your day, this episode will finally give you clarity.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:22 Joe’s global story (Australia, Dubai, and the United States)04:03 Why our health continues to decline04:45 Joe’s wife’s 25-year struggle with metabolic dysfunction06:37 The protocol: fasting, yerba mate, fiber, and food order09:52 Big Food and Big Pharma and why people stay sick10:51 Joe’s viral Big Mac experiment12:21 Comparing U.S. food quality to other countries14:09 Easy, realistic food swaps17:05 Food order and how it affects blood sugar18:30 Protein and fiber and their impact on glucose19:25 Why every person, especially women, needs more muscle21:45 The real dangers of GLP-1 drugs and rapid weight loss24:49 Slow fat loss vs. fast shortcuts25:03 What autophagy is and why it matters26:49 Joe’s experience with a 96-hour fast31:04 How to properly break a fast34:24 The mindset behind cravings and discipline37:00 Understanding metabolic flexibility41:24 The simplest habit that changes everything: eliminating snacking42:30 Where to follow Joe43:00 ClosingFOLLOW JOEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yerbajoemate/FOLLOW DEREKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/derek.josephs/JOIN THE HEALTH MOVEMENTSubscribe to The Health Movement Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@healthmovementpodcastJoin our community: https://healthmovement.us
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