It’s Not Laziness, It’s Leptin: Summary
It’s Not Laziness, It’s Leptin features Josh Saint, an expert with over 20 years of experience in natural health, who helps people struggling with fatigue, weight gain, hormone, or emotional issues. Josh discusses his diverse background, including Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, bioenergetics, nutrition, chiropractic, and circadian biology, and how he combines these disciplines to address various health issues.
Josh shares his personal journey into the health space, which began when his wife got injured and they sought help from a chiropractor. This led him to pursue education in natural health and eventually become involved in various health disciplines. He experienced significant personal health challenges, including depression and fatigue, during a difficult period in his life, which motivated him to deepen his knowledge and tools in the health field. Josh emphasizes the importance of addressing not just physical health but also emotional and spiritual well-being.
The episode also delves into leptin resistance, a condition linked to metabolism and hunger regulation, and its broader implications on reproductive, immune, and thyroid health. Josh explains how lifestyle factors such as diet, light exposure, and sleep patterns affect leptin levels and overall health. He highlights the significance of love and connection in maintaining wellbeing and shares practical advice on fostering connections and understanding others. The episode concludes with Josh’s recommendation for everyone to get outside and see the sunrise every day to improve health.
It’s Not Laziness, It’s Leptin: Topics
00:00 Introduction to the Health Protective Podcast
00:47 Meet Josh Saint: A Journey in Natural Health
01:56 Josh’s Personal Health Journey
04:09 Discovering Functional Diagnostic Nutrition
08:20 Understanding Leptin: The Basics
10:05 Leptin Resistance and Its Implications
19:41 The Role of Light in Health and Hormones
24:37 Personal Struggles and Stress Management
26:17 The Vicious Cycle of Depression
27:45 The Importance of Love and Connection
31:10 Understanding Emotional and Physical Health
33:59 Practical Steps for Love and Connection
41:54 Client Success Stories
47:05 Final Thoughts and Signature Question
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