Pregnancy Cravings vs. Blood Sugar: The Science No One Talks About with Jessie Inchauspé

Pregnancy Cravings vs. Blood Sugar: The Science No One Talks About with Jessie Inchauspé

Author: Dr Daniel & Tana Amen March 16, 2026 Duration: 38:06
In this episode, we sit down with biochemist and bestselling author Jessie Inchauspé to explore a question that affects millions of families: how does what you eat during pregnancy shape your baby's health? Jessie explains the science of blood sugar during pregnancy, why glucose spikes matter more than most people realize, and how everyday diet choices can influence everything from maternal energy levels to a baby's long-term metabolic health. We also discuss common nutrition myths, pregnancy cravings, gestational glucose regulation, and simple strategies to keep blood sugar stable.
 
This conversation breaks down the latest research in a practical, empowering way—so expecting mothers (and anyone planning for pregnancy) can better understand the powerful connection between diet, metabolism, and early development.
 
If you've ever wondered how nutrition during pregnancy affects the next generation, this episode offers a science-backed look at what really matters.
 
Jessie's new book 9 Months That Count Forever: How Your Pregnancy Diet Shapes Your Baby's Future: https://www.amazon.com/Months-That-Count-Forever-Pregnancy/dp/1668219123
 
Thanks to our sponsors
Change Your Brain Foundation: https://www.changeyourbrain.org
 
Follow Daniel
 
Follow Tana
 
📘 Get Dr. Daniel Amen's new book, "Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain" https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Brain-Pain-Emotional/dp/0063426706
 
 

What if the small, daily decisions you make about food, thought patterns, and lifestyle are actively shaping your biology for better or worse? That’s the central exploration you’ll find within Change Your Brain Every Day, a conversation hosted by Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen. Moving beyond theory, this podcast delivers practical, actionable strategies rooted in clinical experience. Each episode feels like a direct consultation, where the Amens translate complex neuroscience into clear steps anyone can use. You’ll hear them discuss how specific habits influence conditions like anxiety, focus, and low mood, offering a tangible sense of agency over your own mental and physical well-being. The tone is both authoritative and deeply encouraging, stripping away the overwhelm that often accompanies health advice. Rather than promising a single miracle cure, the focus is on sustainable, incremental change-the kind that compounds over weeks and months to create lasting results. Tuning into this podcast is an investment in understanding the direct connection between your daily life and your brain’s health. It’s for anyone who feels stuck in unhelpful cycles or is simply curious about optimizing their mind. The Amens act as guides, providing the tools to not just manage symptoms, but to fundamentally reshape your approach to your own health journey, one day at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Change Your Brain Every Day
Podcast Episodes
This Is Your Brain on Food with Dr. Uma Naidoo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:38
This episode features information, tips, and how to's on food and its effects on the brain. Dr. Uma Naidoo is the director of nutritional and lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, writer for the Harvard…
Has Your Head Injury Contributed To Your Mental Health Issues? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:30
Has Your Head Injury Contributed To Your Mental Health Issues? You don't need to suffer a concussion or be knocked unconscious to have head trauma. Taking a bad fall as a child, in a car accident, or simply having played…
Breast Implant Illness with Danica Patrick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:49
The Hidden Epidemic of Breast Implant Illness with Danica Patrick When professional race car driver and podcast host Danica Patrick heard Dr. Daniel Amen say this, she gave him a high-five and responded, "Thank you for s…
Adrien Nunez: The Truth About Finding Out You Have ADHD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:20
In this eye-opening episode, country pop star Adrien Nunez shares the moment he discovered he has ADHD and low activity in his frontal lobes. From struggling with focus and consistency to questioning his own potential, A…
I Jumped Off The Golden Gate Bridge & Lived with Kevin Hines [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:41
Trigger warning: Mention of Suicide, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Attempt On September 25, 2000, 19-year-old ‪@KevinHines‬ approached the Golden Gate Bridge and was determined to end his own life. According to CNN, San Fra…