{"podcast":{"title":"First Principles","slug":"first-principles-7708985","podcast_index_feed_id":7708985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4765221373","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06eebd2a-0779-11f1-826e-37926ac18342/image/fca7c8febd1441fc3b0d54084418b06d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Adrian Wells","episode_count":426,"summary":"First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most \"revolutionary\" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. Follow now if you're ready to think better, not just…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T02:18:54.580675+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"The One Food 90% of Americans Eat Daily That's Rewiring Your Brain: Max Lugavere","slug":"the-one-food-90-of-americans-eat-daily-that-s-rewiring-your-brain-max-lugavere","published_at":"2026-07-26T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/the-one-food-90-of-americans-eat-daily-that-s-rewiring-your-brain-max-lugavere","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN2368709280.mp3?updated=1776257637","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN2368709280.mp3?updated=1776257637","summary":"Ever wonder why you can polish off an entire bag of chips without thinking, but struggle to finish a single apple? Max Lugavere breaks down the science behind ultra-processed foods and why 60% of American calories now come from products engineered to hijack our brains. Adrian Wells digs into the research that food companies don't want you to see. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why ultra-processed foods trigger the same brain pathways as cocaine (and how companies spend $2 billion annually perfecting this) • The hidden reason people eating processed diets consume 500 extra calories daily without realizing it • Max's practical framework for identifying truly nourishing foods in a world of marketing tricks • Simple swaps that can rewire your brain's reward system in weeks, not months 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone who's ever wondered why willpower isn't enough when it comes to food choices. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the processed food crisis [01:45] Max explains how ultra-processed foods rewired our brains [03:30] The $2 billion research machine making food addictive [05:15] Why your brain can't tell when you're full anymore [07:00] The dopamine hijack: processed foods vs. cocaine [09:30] Max's practical strategies to break the cycle [11:15] Simple food swaps that actually work Max Lugavere isn't just another health guru. He's spent years translating neuroscience research into actionable advice, and his approach to food is refreshingly grounded in actual evidence rather than trendy theories. This isn't about perfect eating or expensive superfoods. It's about understanding how your brain works and making choices that serve you instead of the food industry's bottom line. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and…","meta_description":"Ever wonder why you can polish off an entire bag of chips without thinking, but struggle to finish a single apple? 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