{"podcast":{"title":"Jason Fung","slug":"jason-fung-8014235","podcast_index_feed_id":8014235,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/jason-fung","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/feae2ada-a429-11f1-8057-c3cc9dc9591c/image/4dc0f729137411289d0fec7e42f1db82.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Jason Fung","episode_count":36,"summary":"Scientific videos on how to lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes with diets and intermittent fasting.. Official channel of Dr. Jason Fung - specialist physician, nephrologist and New York Times best selling author of The Obesity Code, The Complete Guide to Fasting, The Diabetes Code and The Cancer Code. Dr. Fung has experience from treating thousands of patients over many decades and shares his insights on weight loss, diets, nutrition, type 2 diabetes reversal, and intermittent fasting. The success rate of basic weight loss advice of calorie counting has been shown to be abysmally low. To lose weight, don't follow strategies that have been proven to fail. Instead, Dr. Fung focuses on understanding the science of calories, diets and fasting as well as practical tips and regimens. He shares patient stories, photos and actual regimens (with permission). To start losing weight and getting healthier, subscribe and hit the bell for notification.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-27T14:18:03.665728+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jason-fung-8014235"},"episode":{"title":"Why Do We Get Fat? Part 2 - It's the Insulin, stupid!","slug":"why-do-we-get-fat-part-2-it-s-the-insulin-stupid","published_at":"2026-09-26T21:55:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jason-fung-8014235/why-do-we-get-fat-part-2-it-s-the-insulin-stupid","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jason-fung-8014235","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/HD9520644693.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/HD9520644693.mp3","summary":"Pre-order The Hunger Code at www.doctorjasonfung.com. Check out hunger management tools at www.drinkaeira.comStop counting calories. If 'Calories In, Calories Out' really worked, why do those dietsfail 99% of the time? In this video, Dr. Jason Fung explains why obesity is not acaloric imbalance, but a hormonal imbalance—specifically involving insulin.Most people believe that weight gain is a personal choice caused by eating toomuch and exercising too little. But science tells a different story. Discover howyour body's internal thermostat (BMR) actually regulates your weight and whylowering insulin, not calories, is the key to long-term fat loss.In this video you will learn:● Why the 'Calories In, Calories Out' model is scientifically flawed.● How damage to the hypothalamus leads to massive weight gain(independent of willpower).● The role of Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) in energy expenditure.● How Insulin acts as a 'Fat Storage Hormone' and blocks lipolysis (fatburning).● Why simply eating less lowers your metabolism and makes you regainweight.medical Disclaimer: The content of this video is for educational purposes onlyand is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis,or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthprovider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.�� If you’re serious about losing weight without losing your health or youthfullook, this video is a must-watch.�� Subscribe now for more science-backed videos on fasting, weight loss, anmetabolic health. And don’t forget to like ��, comment ��, and share this vidwith anyone who still believes in the calorie deficit myth!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps00:00 - The Big Lie: Why Do We Get Fat?00:15 - The Energy Bal…","meta_description":"Pre-order The Hunger Code at www.doctorjasonfung.com. Check out hunger management tools at www.drinkaeira.comStop counting calories. If 'Calories In, Calo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":869,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/jason-fung-8014235/episodes/why-do-we-get-fat-part-2-it-s-the-insulin-stupid/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jason-fung-8014235/why-do-we-get-fat-part-2-it-s-the-insulin-stupid.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}