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248: Why You're Really Hungry: Decoding the 5 Hunger Types with Dr. Allana Polo
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- Your Longevity Blueprint
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- Mar 4, 2026
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Summary
Today, I’m excited to welcome my good friend, Dr. Allana Polo. She’s a licensed naturopathic physician from Canada and the author of The Hunger Code. The Hunger Code is different. It’s not another diet, and it’s not a quick fix. It’s about understanding the real reasons we eat—whether that’s emotional triggers, hormone imbalances, or gut health issues. In this episode, we break down the five types of unhealthy hunger. We discuss why so many women struggle with their weight in perimenopause and menopause, and look at what actually works. Why you should pause before eating: It helps you become aware of why you’re eating (true hunger vs. stress, boredom, fatigue, thirst) It allows you to reconnect with physiological hunger cues instead of eating by the clock It can reduce cravings It can prevent impulsive eating Bio: Dr. Allana Polo, N.D Dr. Allana Polo, N.D., is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and passionate wellness advocate whose signature weight loss programs have helped transform the lives of thousands of patients. As the owner of Polo Health + Longevity Centre, an integrative health clinic in New Westminster, British Columbia, Dr. Polo is a trusted expert in healthy weight loss, nutrition, hormone imbalance, and the impact of stress on the body- particularly the link between stress and weight gain. She is regularly featured as an expert on various local news platforms. Her 15 years of clinical practice have brought in patients who turn to Dr. Polo for guidance and support in overcoming the difficult journey of weight loss and long-term wellness. For many, working together represents a final, hopeful step toward reclaiming their health. Deeply passionate about Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Polo believes in the body’s innate ability to heal and achieve balance. By iden…