Obesity: The War Within
Brian Samuel, MD
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S3E8 How to Calm Down (And What Your Brain Is Actually Missing)
Calm isn't a personality trait. It's not something you're born with or without. It's chemistry, serotonin, GABA, oxytocin, and your body knows how to make it. In this episode, Dr. Brian Samuel…
S3E7 Wired but tired, Fight or Flight
You push through. You power through. You run on stress and get things done until your body finally stops cooperating. In this episode, Dr. Brian Samuel explains the two sides of your nervous system,…
S3E6 The GLP Hormone That Quiets Food Noise
Food noise is real. That constant mental chatter around food, the searching, the negotiating, the eating and still feeling unfinished, isn't a character flaw. It's biology. In this episode, Dr. Brian…
S3E5 Dopamine Pleasure vs Restoration
You're not lazy. You're not weak. You're running a brain that was built to chase relief and modern life knows exactly how to exploit that. In this episode, Dr. Brian Samuel breaks down dopamine, what…
S3E4 Cortisol Why Stress Makes You Gain Belly Fat
Why do cravings get louder when life gets harder? Why does sleep feel lighter, anxiety feel heavier, and weight seem to collect more around the stomach during stressful seasons?In this episode, Dr.…
S3E3 Is Insulin Actually Making You Gain Weight? | The Insulin Truth
If you have ever been told insulin is the reason you cannot lose weight, this episode will help you understand the real story. In this episode, Dr. Brian Samuel explains insulin in plain language,…
Why You Never Feel Full (Even After Eating) | The Leptin Effect
Why do some people eat and still not feel fully satisfied? In this episode, Dr. Brian Samuel explains leptin, one of the body’s key fullness signals, and why that signal can become harder to hear…
S3E1 Why You’re Always Hungry (It’s Not Your Fault) | The Ghrelin Effect
Why does hunger sometimes feel calm, and other times feel overwhelming? In this episode, Dr. Brian Samuel breaks down ghrelin, one of the body’s main hunger hormones, in a way that finally makes…
S2 Mindfulness What’s Really Holding You Back
Most people don’t struggle because they don’t know what to do. They struggle because of what they tell themselves every day.In this episode, Dr. Brian Samuel breaks down the real reason change feels…
S2E11 Why Weight Loss Medications Can Work and What No One Tells You
Weight loss medications are everywhere right now, but very few people actually understand how they work. In this bonus episode, Dr. Brian Samuel breaks down the real differences between Wegovy,…
S2E10 Calories Matter… But Not the Way You Think
This episode tackles one of the biggest arguments in nutrition without turning it into nonsense. Yes, calories matter, but the lived experience of calories is not as simple as people have been told.…
S2E9 Why Eating Less Isn’t Working | The Metabolism Truth
This episode challenges one of the biggest beliefs in weight loss. People are taught that if they want to lose weight, they just need to eat less and be more disciplined. But for many people, eating…
S2E8 Why You Still Feel Off Even When You Eat “Healthy” | The Vitamin Gap
This episode clears out the supplement noise and focuses on what really matters. Instead of making people feel like they need a shelf full of pills, it explains the few nutrients that commonly matter…
S2E7 Why Drinking Water Isn’t Fixing Your Fatigue | The Electrolyte Issue
This episode talks about something a lot of people miss completely. They think hydration just means drinking more water, but that is not always the full story. Sometimes people are drinking plenty…
S2E6 Macronutrients Made Simple : How Much Protein, Carbs, Fat, and Fiber Do You Actually Need
This is one of the most common questions people ask. How much protein should I eat? Are carbs bad? How much fat is too much? Do I really need fiber?In this episode of The War Within, Dr. Brian Samuel…
S2E5 Metabolism Isn’t Broken (It’s Talking to You) | The Signal Model
Most people think metabolism is something you’re born with. Fast or slow. Good or bad. And after a while, it starts to feel like yours is working against you.But what if that’s not actually what’s…
S2E4 Why Your Gut Feels Off (And How to Fix It) | The Fiber Link
There are a lot of people who feel like they’re doing everything right. Eating better, trying to be more mindful, cutting back on certain foods, and yet they’re still hungry, still dealing with…
S2E3 Why You’re Never Satisfied After Eating | The Fat Factor
There are people who eat what looks like the “perfect” diet on paper, clean foods, low fat, controlled portions, and still feel like something is missing. They’re still thinking about food, still not…
S2E2 Are Carbs Actually Making You Gain Weight? | The Carb Myth
Carbohydrate have become one of the most confusing parts of nutrition. One person says avoid them completely, another says they’re essential, and somewhere in the middle people are left unsure what…
S2E1 The #1 Thing You’re Not Eating Enough Of | The Protein Gap
Most people think they have a willpower problem, but when you look a little closer, it’s often something much simpler. They’re just not eating enough protein.In this episode, Dr. Brian Samuel breaks…
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