CALVIN SCHELLER: THE PHYSIOLOGY OF APPETITE: HOW HORMONES & FOOD CHOICES DRIVE HUNGER | EP. 184

On this week’s episode of the CHASING CLARITY: HEALTH & FITNESS PODCAST, I sat down with Calvin Scheller to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition: appetite regulation.

We explore how your hormones, macronutrient intake, and food choices shape the way you experience hunger and why so many people struggle to feel full, even when they’re eating enough.

This conversation goes far beyond “just eat less.” It’s about understanding the physiological drivers of hunger, how to work with your body instead of against it, and how to improve appetite regulation so you can better manage your energy intake, physique, and long-term results.

Whether you’re looking to lose fat, trying to build muscle, or simply want to feel more in control of your appetite, this episode is for you.

WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• WHAT IS APPETITE?
• WHAT IS LEPTIN & WHAT ROLE DOES IT PLAY IN APPETITE REGULATION?
• WHAT IS LEPTIN RESISTANCE & HOW DOES IT IMPACT HUNGER SIGNALS?
• WHAT STRATEGIES IMPROVE LEPTIN SENSITIVITY?
• WHAT IS INSULIN & HOW DOES IT AFFECT APPETITE & SATIETY?
• HOW INSULIN SUPPRESSES HUNGER 
• WHAT IS GHRELIN & HOW DOES IT INFLUENCE HUNGER & FOOD-SEEKING BEHAVIOR?
• WHAT IS CORTISOL & HOW DOES STRESS IMPACT APPETITE REGULATION?
• HOW DO PROTEIN & AMINO ACIDS IMPACT APPETITE?
• CLINICAL RESEARCH ON HIGH-PROTEIN DIETS & SATIETY
• HOW DO GLUCOSE & CARBOHYDRATES IMPACT APPETITE?
• WHY INSULIN-SPIKING, HIGH-CARB MEALS ARE OFTEN MORE SATIATING THAN HIGH-FAT MEALS
• WHAT EFFECT DO DIETARY FATS HAVE ON APPETITE & HUNGER?
• WHY DIETARY FAT IS THE LEAST SATIATING MACRONUTRIENT PER CALORIE
• WHAT ARE HYPER-PALATABLE FOODS & HOW DO THEY OVERRIDE SATIETY SIGNALS?
• WHAT THE RESEARCH SHOWS ABOUT ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS & CALORIE INTAKE

This one’s a masterclass in appetite regulation blending deep science with practical takeaways so you can make better nutrition decisions, regulate hunger, and stay on track with your goals.

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