{"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":324,"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":"2026-07-23T16:19:48.696188+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"Why Calorie Counting Is Bullsh*t: The Glucose Method That Actually Works","slug":"why-calorie-counting-is-bullsh-t-the-glucose-method-that-actually-works","published_at":"2026-07-22T16:12:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/why-calorie-counting-is-bullsh-t-the-glucose-method-that-actually-works","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN8505316276.mp3?updated=1776258477","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN8505316276.mp3?updated=1776258477","summary":"Your doctor has been lying to you about weight loss. In this episode, Adrian Wells breaks down why calorie counting is complete nonsense and reveals the glucose method that actually works. Spoiler alert: a slice of white bread can spike your blood sugar just as much as a candy bar. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why people eating identical foods in different orders see 73% different glucose responses • The one-tablespoon trick that cuts glucose spikes by 30% before any meal • How a simple 10-minute walk after eating reduces spikes by 50% • The real reason your metabolism isn't broken (hint: it's all about timing) 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone who's tried every diet but still can't figure out why the scale won't budge. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells destroys the calorie counting myth [02:15] The white bread vs. candy bar experiment that changes everything [04:30] Why your glucose response matters more than calories [07:00] The vinegar hack that works in under 30 seconds [09:45] Food order secrets that transform the same meal [11:30] Key takeaways you can test today 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: glucose control, weight loss, metabolism, blood sugar, insulin resistance Find all episodes at First Principles ---------- Keywords: ai dangers, depression stories, mental health celebrities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Your doctor has been lying to you about weight loss. In this episode, Adrian Wells breaks down why calorie counting is complete nonsense and reveals the g…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2541,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/first-principles-7708985/episodes/why-calorie-counting-is-bullsh-t-the-glucose-method-that-actually-works/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/why-calorie-counting-is-bullsh-t-the-glucose-method-that-actually-works.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}