The Hidden Hormones Behind Hunger, Cravings, and Satiety

Clients eat full meals but still struggle with cravings, nighttime snacking, and persistent hunger. These are signs that the body’s satiety signals aren’t working. GLP-1 is only one piece of a larger network connecting the gut, brain, pancreas, liver, and muscles.In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie explores why fullness signals sometimes fail and what practitioners should consider when standard interventions aren’t enough.This episode is for practitioners who want to move beyond lab numbers and leverage physiology to restore metabolic communication and resilience.What’s Inside This Episode?Why clients eat but stay hungryHow GLP-1 really talks to the gut, brain, and metabolismThe hidden meal, timing, and lifestyle traps sabotaging satietyNutrients that naturally boost GLP-1—without medsSubtle metabolic signals most practitioners missHow to spot patterns that reveal the root causeWhen context and environment override your best interventionsResources and Links:Download the full transcript hereGrab your Beyond Protocols Guide for a step-by-step framework integrating genetics, labs, and functional assessments into root-cause solutionsJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced practitioner trainingCheck out other podcast episodes here