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Podcast: Psychologists Off the Clock
Episode: 67. The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting Instincts That Make Us Overeat With Stephan Guyenet
Description: In this episode, Diana talks with Dr. Guyenet, neurobiologist and obesity researcher, about the unconscious systems that lead to overeating and weight gain. Dr. Guyenet discusses why dietary guidelines alone are not enough to change our eating behavior. He explores the biological and evolutionary reasons for overeating and offers concrete strategies to “outsmart” our hungry brains. This episode is a perfect accompaniment to go with the holidays, when we are bombarded with tasty food cues and stress induced overeating.
In this interview with Dr. Stephan Guyenet and you will learn:
Why your brain is driving you to overeat
How food and...