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Dr. Ash welcomes Dr. Adrienne Youdim, a renowned internal medicine physician and obesity expert, to explore the deeper drivers of hunger, weight challenges, and emotional well-being. Together, they dive into the emotional, cultural, and psychological roots of overeating—and how we can learn to nourish ourselves more mindfully.

Dr. Adrienne introduces her powerful FUEL framework and emphasizes a compassionate, holistic approach to weight management, blending science with soul. Whether you struggle with stress eating or seek a healthier relationship with food, this conversation offers practical wisdom and transformative insights.

🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The cultural and emotional significance of food in our lives
• How to differentiate physical hunger from emotional or spiritual hunger
• The role of mindfulness in healing our relationship with food
• An introduction to Dr. Adrienne’s FUEL approach.
• Why GLP-1 medications like Ozempic can support—but not replace—holistic healing
• The importance of sleep, rest, movement, and community in sustainable weight management
• How to embrace hunger as a gateway to unmet needs and deeper self-awareness

🔤 The FUEL Framework

F – Feed your body with nourishing food
U – Unwind with movement and rest
E – Energize through nature and physical activity
L – Lean into contemplation and reflection

📚 Resources & Mentions

• Book: Hungry for More by Dr. Adrienne Youdim
• Podcast: Health Bite by Dr. Adrienne Youdim
• Books by Dr. Ash: The Boiling Frog and The Boiling Frog Workbook
• Medication Mentioned: GLP-1 analogs (e.g., Ozempic)

🔗 Connect with the Guest

Website: www.dradrienneyoudim.com
Instagram: @dradrienneyoudim
Podcast: Health Bite

Connect with Dr. Ash Kumar:

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You can get The Boiling Frog Workbook by Dr. Ashish Kumar here.

and The Boiling Frog book here!

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