A deeper look at hunger — and why overeating is not a willpower problem.

Episode #240

🎙️ What if the real issue isn't overeating — but over-hunger?

In this episode, Megan Ramos and Dr. Terri Lance are joined by Dr. Jason Fung to unpack the ideas behind The Hunger Code and why focusing on calories alone misses the real drivers of eating behaviour. Together, they explore how hunger is regulated by hormones, how emotional and conditioned hunger influence our choices, and why so many people feel "broken" when the problem was never willpower to begin with. This conversation reframes hunger as a biological and behavioural signal — not a personal failure — and explains why working with your body leads to far more sustainable results than fighting it.

👉 What you'll learn:
• Why overeating is better understood as a problem of over-hunger
• How hormones like insulin, GLP-1, and cortisol influence appetite and satiety
• The difference between homeostatic, hedonic, and conditioned hunger
• Why calorie restriction alone increases hunger and backfires long-term
• How ultra-processed foods drive hunger without creating satiety
• The role of mindset, habits, behaviour, and environment in lasting change

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 — Hunger beyond willpower: setting the framework
04:45 — Why calorie control fails and hunger escalates
08:05 — Overeating as a problem of over-hunger
12:40 — Insulin's role in hunger and satiety
16:20 — Homeostatic vs hedonic vs conditioned hunger
20:00 — Ultra-processed foods and constant appetite stimulation
26:30 — Social modelling, environment, and learned eating patterns
32:10 — Mindset, habits, and behaviour change
38:45 — Why people feel "broken" when biology is the issue
44:10 — Key takeaways from The Hunger Code
48:30 — Final thoughts and closing reflections

📝 Transcript
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A clear, practical conversation about why the fundamentals of fasting matter at every stage of the journey.

Episode #238

🎙️ You don't need intensity to make progress — you need the right foundation.

Terri and Bethany revisit the core skills that support every fasting protocol, from TRE to therapeutic fasting, and explain why going "back to basics" is often the exact way forward. Through analogies, real client examples, and grounded coaching, this episode helps you understand how to build (and rebuild) your fasting framework with confidence.

👉 What you'll learn:

• Why foundations matter no matter how long you've been fasting
• What happens when you skip the fundamentals
• How to build your "fasting house" — foundation, frame, structure
• Why TRE and food choices come before longer fasts
• The power of holding patterns, scaffolding, and dialing intensity up/down
• How to recover after setbacks without punishment
• Why returning to basics is not failure but wise self-coaching

Terri and Bethany revisit one of the most important themes in fasting: strong foundations. They break down why the fundamentals matter, how to build a fasting framework that actually works, and how to return to your basics when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or off track. This episode is grounding, practical, and full of memorable analogies to help you find clarity in your fasting journey.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 — Introduction

00:35 — Why the end of the year is a perfect time to revisit foundations

02:20 — The "house" analogy: foundation, frame, structure

03:53 — Why people try to skip ahead (and what it costs them)

05:19 — Eating habits as the foundation

07:11 — TRE as the frame that holds everything together

08:59 — How and when to dial fasting intensity up or down

10:07 — Why fundamentals matter during holidays, stress, or life changes

12:02 — The holding pattern and scaffolding analogies

13:12 — Why jumping into long fasts rarely solves the real problem

14:19 — Recovery without punishment: rebuilding instead of correcting

15:22 — How to get unstuck when progress slows

17:24 — Why going "back to basics" is not going backwards

20:37 — The long-haul mindset and what true consistency looks like

22:19 — Final encouragement for anyone feeling lost or overwhelmed

⚠️ Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem.

The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast.

Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.