Ep #194: Tired of Fighting Food Cravings? Try This Instead with Sarah Kennedy

If you have been watching the GLP-1 conversation explode and quietly wondering if there is another way, this one is for you. Andrea sits down with Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, for an honest, science-forward talk about appetite, cravings, and why our relationship with food shifts in perimenopause and menopause. Sarah explains why hunger is biology rather than a willpower problem, and how Calocurb uses a hops extract from New Zealand research to gently support your own natural appetite hormones. It is not a pitch for a magic pill, just a grounded look at one more option so you can decide what is right for you and your body.Topics CoveredWhy weight and appetite feel so different in perimenopause and menopauseThe willpower myth, and why hunger is biology, not a personal failingWhat GLP-1s are in plain English, and why everyone is talking about themWhere Calocurb came from, and the New Zealand science behind itHow a natural, hops-based option is different from the injectionsWhat it is actually like to use day to dayWhat the research has shown so farA straight answer on the canola oil questionSarah's honest story of making peace with foodWhy this is one tool, not a magic fixUse this link to save on Calocurb: https://www.calocurb.com/morphusChapters0:00 At peace with food (cold open)0:50 Welcome and who is Andrea Donsky1:46 Meet Sarah Kennedy, and life in New Zealand3:24 What is a GLP-1, and why it is everywhere5:59 Satiety hormones and what shifts in perimenopause6:52 Willpower is a misnomer: the physiology of hunger9:46 The Calocurb origin story: New Zealand government science11:53 Bitter taste receptors all the way down the gut13:20 1,000 extracts tested, and why hops won14:46 The first human clinical: a 600% hormone increase15:57 How it compares to semaglutide and Ozempic16:59 How to take it: timing, empty stomach, and onboarding19:10 Why it is considered gentle on the body20:27 Building a routine and intermittent fasting21:24 Can you take it with your medications22:23 Side effects, bloating, and what they actually mean23:37 Gastroparesis: how it differs from the synthetics24:59 The clinical studies, including a women-only trial28:11 Blood sugar, insulin resistance, and the newest trial29:25 A message for women gaining weight in midlife30:41 Sarah's personal story with food32:45 Age limits and adolescent research33:33 Do you take it forever, and the weight-regain question36:44 The canola oil question, answered transparently39:54 Hops and estrogen: is there an effect41:08 Where to find Calocurb42:13 A tool in the toolkit43:12 Closing thoughts and how you can helpSend us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4xaREJK Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.