The Truth About Insulin Resistance & The Hunger Code with Dr. Jason Fung episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 1H 6M

The Truth About Insulin Resistance & The Hunger Code with Dr. Jason Fung

from Decoding Health · host Dr. Urban A. Kiernan

Send us Fan MailCould everything you know about weight loss be wrong? In this episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan sits down with world-renowned kidney specialist and best-selling author Dr. Jason Fung to discuss the science behind weight gain, insulin resistance, and his new book, 'The Hunger Code'.Dr. Fung explains why the "calories in, calories out" model is a failure of logic and how hormones like insulin, cortisol, and GLP-1 act as the body’s metabolic thermostat. We dive deep into:- The three types of hunger (Homeostatic, Hedonic, and Conditioned).- Why food addiction to ultra-processed foods is real and how to treat it.- The role of intermittent fasting in resetting your biological signals.- Why metabolic health is about more than just the number on your scale.- The vital importance of purpose and community for long-term survival.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction to Dr. Jason Fung3:00 - The Failure of the Calorie Myth7:00 - Insulin: The Master Hormone of Weight Gain11:00 - The Three Types of Hunger & Food Noise16:00 - Food Addiction & Ultra-Processed Chemicals19:00 - Conditioned Hunger: The Pavlov’s Dog Effect24:00 - Satiety: Why Eggs Beat Frappuccinos 28:00 - Metabolic Syndrome vs. Aesthetics34:00 - 3 Golden Rules for Weight Loss38:00 - The Role of Purpose and Connection in LongevityDr. Jason Fung is a physician (kidney specialist), researcher and New York Times best-selling author currently practicing in Toronto, Canada. trained in Los Angeles and Toronto and currently practices as a nephrologist (kidney specialist). His books, including The Obesity Code, The Complete Guide to Fasting, The Diabetes Code and The Cancer Code have challenged conventional thinking about these diseases, and introduces dietary strategies to manage them. The Obesity Code has sold over 2 million copies and has been translated into 33 languages in 36 territories across the world. He is the co-founder of The Fasting Method (www.TheFastingMethod.com), which provides the education, tools and community needed to successfully implement intermittent fasting and is the medical director of the The Diabetes Code Clinic in Toronto, focused on type 2 diabetes remission.http://www.doctorjasonfung.comAre you eager to explore more about health and wellness? Discover an all natural solution to combating the GLP-1 Receptor Agonist craze. Click on the link below and explore the Feel Great System - a clinically proven approach to boosting natural GLP-1 production, suppressing appetite and improving both your metabolism and weight.https://ufeelgreat.com/usa/en/c/LiveFreeAs a Decoding Health viewer, you get wholesale pricing and a money back guarantee. Give it a try and let us know your results.https://imbiopharma.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/urban-a-kiernan-ph-d-8568b621/https://www.youtube.com/@DecodingHealthPodcastThank you to our sponsor - iMetabolic Biopharma Corporation: Together, we can be the next stage in developing a revolutionary approach to drug discovery.  We give communities the opportunity to invest in their own health as we improve how drugs are discovered to make them more effective and affordable. Visit https://imbiopharma.com/ to learn more.This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Mar 30, 2026

Embed this episode

Send us Fan Mail Could everything you know about weight loss be wrong? In this episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan sits down with world-renowned kidney specialist and best-selling author Dr. Jason Fung to discuss the science behind weight gain, insulin resistance, and his new book, 'The Hunger Code'. Dr. Fung explains why the "calories in, calories out" model is a failure of logic and how hormones like insulin, cortisol, and GLP-1 act as the body’s metabolic thermostat. We ...

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

The Truth About Insulin Resistance & The Hunger Code with Dr. Jason Fung

0:00 1:06:02

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Decoding Health?

This episode is 1 hour and 6 minutes long.

When was this Decoding Health episode published?

This episode was published on March 30, 2026.

Can I download this Decoding Health episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!