About this podcast

This episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast features Dr. Amy Shah, a double-board certified medical doctor with expertise from Cornell, Harvard, and Columbia Universities. She delves into the science behind food cravings, explaining the fundamental difference between true hunger and emotional eating. Dr. Shah reveals how cravings are linked to dopamine, elucidates why sugar cravings are so potent, and offers practical, science-backed strategies to curb them effectively. The discussion also covers optimal coffee timing for sustained energy, the truth about probiotics, the critical roles of ghrelin and leptin in maintaining a healthy metabolism, and surprising research comparing the efficacy of food and exercise to antidepressants for anxiety and depression. Listeners will learn how to make informed food choices, combat overeating, and empower themselves to live a more vibrant, fulfilled, and energized life by understanding their body's signals.