570: GLP-1s, Food Addiction, and the Psychology of Craving | Luke Cook

About this episode

A conversation with Luke Cook about GLP-1 drugs, food addiction, and the psychology of craving.

A wide-ranging conversation with Luke Cook exploring GLP-1 drugs, nicotine, ultra-processed foods, and the psychology of craving—blending evidence-based insights with real-time speculation and commentary that should be taken as conversation, not prescription. This episode is proudly sponsored by: Kion is known for their transparent and evidence-based essential amino acid (EAA) supplements which help save you calories while providing all essential amino acids for muscle growth and more. Save 20% by going to ⁠ getkion.com/geniuslife⁠ .

People in this episode

Host: Max Lugavere

Guest: Luke Cook

Topics covered

• GLP-1 drugs
• food addiction
• psychology of craving
• ultra-processed foods
• evidence-based insights

Keywords

• GLP-1
• food addiction
• psychology
• craving
• ultra-processed foods
• nicotine
• evidence-based

Sponsors

Kion

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