138: Calvin Scheller (@calvin_scheller) — What influences our appetite? The fascinating physiology of appetite regulation + how our brain, hormones and environment shape when/how much we eat
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Such a fascinating and jam-packed conversation with my guy - Calvin Scheller. Calvin has a real talent for breaking down complex science + together we dive into what actually influences our appetite. Topics discussed:
-What drives people to eat?
-How environment, psychology, and physiology influence what (and how much) we eat.
-Defining appetite: what it actually means.
-The role of the hypothalamus and brain in assessing our body's needs.
-Orexigenic vs. anorexigenic signaling (aka the signals that drive us to eat more or less).
-Hormones you’ve probably heard of - cortisol, serotonin, and dopamine & how they impact hunger.
-A deep dive into leptin: what it is, how it works, and what leptin resistance means.
-Why people with higher body fat levels might actually experience more hunger, not less.
-GLP-1 and GIP: their role in appetite suppression and a discussion around common weight loss medications.
+ so much more in-between. I loved this chat + I know you will too!
Where to find Calvin:
IG: @calvin_scheller
TikTok: @physiologywithcalvin
Check out Calvin's Coaching HERE
Where to find me:
IG: @lukesmithrd
TIA for listening!!
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