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April 8, 2019 • 42 mins

Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist and 2X New York Times/WSJ Best Selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. He has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top ranked iTunes podcast, books and seminars.

In this episode, Robb dives into and offers insight on topics ranging from evolution, economics and thermodynamics, to living a life that matters and how your gut can influence your overall happiness.

Robb debunks the notion that one size fits all and discusses how we our gut and body benefit when our nutrition, lifestyle and community all align.

In this episode we cover

  • Health as a systems approach: evolution, economic and thermodynamics [0:02:42]
  • Why skeptics continue to challenge evolution [0:04:45]
  • The shift from infectious disease to chronic degenerative diseases and the social and financial implications [0:07:56]
  • Nutrient-dense, unprocessed paleo-type diet vs processed and government-subsidized junk food [0:11:54]
  • What is really amplifying the tide of chronic health issues [0:13:52]
  • Psychological warfare between big food vs your own personal psychology [0:16:40]
  • Having the perfect diet is impossible - the healthy side of flexibility and focusing on long-term homeostasis [0:19:07]
  • Modern eating has moved from well-fed to overfed [0:22:44]
  • A systems approach to addressing with gut microbiome, sleep and stress, and improving your mood and energy levels [0:27:13]
  • The importance of food quality, community and variety in living a health, fulfilling life [0:30:36]
  • Having meaning in life and how paleo plays a part for Robb's desire to do what matters [0:35:14]
  • Diet - one size doesn't fit all [0:38:00]
  • Selected Links And Books From The Episode

  • Book: The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf
  • Book: Wired to Eat by Robb Wolf
  • Link: Thermodynamics
  • Link: Evolution via natural selection
  • Link: The paleo diet
  • Link: Neuro-regulation of appetite
  • People Mentioned

  • Kelly Brogan
  • Where to find Robb

  • Twitter: @robbwolf
  • Instagram: @dasrobbwolf
  • Facebook: @robbwolfonline
  • Website: https://robbwolf.com/
  • Other Links

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