How Your Brain and Hormones Control Weight

In this episode of Health Charcha Season Two, issued in the public interest by Medtronic, host Kartik explores the fascinating connection between sleep, hunger, and obesity with Dr Abhishek Katakwar, Director at the Centre for Obesity and Metabolic Therapy, AIG Hospitals. Dr Katakwar explains how sleep deprivation can rewire hunger hormones like leptin and ghrelin, leading to overeating and insulin resistance. The conversation covers why losing weight isn’t just about willpower, how lifestyle and sleep cycles affect children’s health, and the growing role of bariatric surgery and new weight-loss medications. The episode also features a myth-busting segment and a practical Health Charcha Hotline question on managing hunger during night shifts.Tune in to understand how your brain, hormones, and sleep work together to influence metabolism and long-term health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices