{"podcast":{"title":"The Health Feast","slug":"the-health-feast-5905571","podcast_index_feed_id":5905571,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/0h68wSyr.rss","website_url":"http://www.rakyourlife.com/podcast","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/75faf95d-0d41-4615-985b-e4ad88bcdcd7/logos/1838ea15-69eb-4cbe-86ab-d34146f3a01a.jpeg","author":"Dr. Rak","episode_count":67,"summary":"The Health Feast is a podcast about making good health feel joyous, communal, and abundant—like a feast. Hosted by Dr. Rak (short for Rakesh Jotwani), a board-certified internist and Lifestyle Medicine physician, the show dives deep into what truly supports well-being in real life. Each episode, Dr. Rak talks with physicians, chefs, athletes, artists, and changemakers who are redefining what it means to be healthy—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Conversations are rooted in science, but never lose sight of heart, culture, and lived experience. Whether you’re working to reverse chronic disease, reconnect with purpose, or simply show up for your life with more energy, The Health Feast offers practical tools, fresh perspectives, and stories that nourish. New episodes weekly. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Live well and RAK ON.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-04T20:19:26.255150+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-health-feast-5905571"},"episode":{"title":"Motivating Change","slug":"motivating-change","published_at":"2023-03-09T20:34:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-health-feast-5905571/motivating-change","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-health-feast-5905571","url":"https://thehealthfeast.podbean.com/e/motivating-change/","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ced5860a2fcb05c2b295fc8864dd7f56821843fd0b77380a408576b53d2e2ee4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiNmY0YTkyYS1kOWE3LTQ5NjItYmRmYS1hZGVlNGYzM2FiMzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3NWZhZjk1ZC0wZDQxLTQ2MTUtOTg1Yi1lNGFkODhiY2RjZDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MzdiMTE0OWIzOGVlZjAwMGJjNzQ1YjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy83NWZhZjk1ZC0wZDQxLTQ2MTUtOTg1Yi1lNGFkODhiY2RjZDcvZXBpc29kZXMvYjZmNGE5MmEtZDlhNy00OTYyLWJkZmEtYWRlZTRmMzNhYjM4L1RIRjAwOXBvZGF1ZGlvLm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Dr. Rak and Po delve into motivation, and specifically, they talk about self-determination theory, in addition to a discussion on controlling our food environment. Self-determination theory is a psychological theory that focuses on the motivation behind human behavior and the importance of fulfilling innate psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness in achieving well-being and personal growth. It posits that individuals are more likely to engage in behaviors that align with their own interests and values, and that supporting these needs can lead to greater satisfaction and thriving. First Dr. Rak and Po talk about relatedness, and Po and Dr. Rak both reflect on his prior exercise habits they developed that were fueled by community and connection. Next, they talk about autonomy and feeling in control of our life and our decisions. They also discuss the benefits of movement in quieting the mind, particularly the Default-Mode-Network (DMN), a series of brain structures involved in self-referential and ruminating thoughts. They also discuss how we frame movement, as a gift versus a chore, and how that impacts our motivation. Finally, they talk about competence and the interrelatedness of competence and autonomy. The discussion then pivots to talking about the food environment, specifically, how Po doesn’t feel in control of his and the steps that Dr. Rak has taken to manage his. The two end by thanking the listeners and describing more of their vision for The Health Feast. Have a question or comment for Dr. Rak and Po? You can submit them on our website at thehealthfeast.com Disclaimer: The Health Feast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. A…","meta_description":"In this episode, Dr. Rak and Po delve into motivation, and specifically, they talk about self-determination theory, in addition to a discussion on control…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3183,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-health-feast-5905571/episodes/motivating-change/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-health-feast-5905571/motivating-change.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}