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In this episode, Joanne breaks down the two dominant eating models:

• Homeostatic Eating: eating driven by biological hunger cues

• Hedonic Eating: eating driven by pleasure, emotions, and dopamine hits

And then layers in how the rise of weight-loss medications, engineered food, and cultural shifts are shaping the future of our health—one dopamine snack at a time.

1. Hedonic vs. Homeostatic Eating

• Why most of us are eating for pleasure, not hunger

• How the food industry hijacks flavor, texture, sound, and smell to keep us eating

• The engineering of hyper-palatable foods that override satiety

2. GLP-1 Medications and Hunger Suppression

• Appetite suppression vs. metabolic impact

• Can your metabolism still slow down if you’re not hungry? (Spoiler: yes)

3. Cultural Shifts in Movement

• Two generations ago: movement was built into life

• Now: drive-thrus, delivery, and gym opt-outs

• Gen Z: 37% would rather take a pill than move

4. Parental Modeling and the Generational Impact

• Kids of inactive parents are 5–6x more likely to be sedentary

• The ripple effect: kids never seeing parents exercise means habits disappear entirely

5. The Blue Zone Model

• No macros. No medications. Just movement, consistency, and unprocessed food

• Rice, legumes, bread, wine, and olive oil—not low carb, just real food

• A strong reminder of what health actually looks like

6. What the Food Industry Is Doing (It’s Wild):

• Flavor layering and bliss point engineering

• Sound design: louder crunch = more satisfaction

• Emulsifiers, salt crystal tech, and texture manipulation

• Micro-snacks designed specifically for medicated, low-appetite users

• Marketing “protein bars” and “health snacks” that are actually dopamine bombs

7. The Leptin and Metabolism Connection

• Losing fat lowers leptin, which tells the brain to slow your metabolism

• Even if meds suppress appetite, the body still conserves energy

• Long-term consequences of rapid weight loss without preserving muscle

8. Generational Futures: What Happens Next?

• If hunger is “bad” and satiety comes from a pill, how do we teach nourishment?

• If kids never see activity, how will they know it’s vital?

• What if inflammation becomes the new “normal”?

• 60%+ of U.S. calories now come from ultra-processed foods

• 1960s men ate 3,000+ calories daily and were leaner—because it was real food

• A 2015 study showed fiber alone created weight loss equal to full diet plans

• A 2020 review: polyphenol-rich foods reduce fat without changing calorie intake

• 37% of Gen Z plan to skip the gym and use weight-loss drugs instead

We’re not demonizing medication. We’re calling for awareness. If we don’t pay attention now, the next few generations may live in a world where:

• Hunger is “bad”

• Exercise is forgotten

• Health is just a number on the scale

• And food is nothing but chemically enhanced pleasure

Ready to reset? Join Joanne inside Tight28 – starting this Sunday. A return to real food, intentional movement, and a body that works—not just looks.