THE POWER OF THE PLACEBO EFFECT: HOW YOUR PSYCHOLOGY IMPACTS YOUR PHYSIOLOGY WHEN IT COMES TO DIETING, APPETITE REGULATION, TRAINING PERFORMANCE & BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS | EP. 141

THE POWER OF THE PLACEBO EFFECT: HOW YOUR PSYCHOLOGY IMPACTS YOUR PHYSIOLOGY WHEN IT COMES TO DIETING, APPETITE REGULATION, TRAINING PERFORMANCE & BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS | EP. 141

Author: Brandon DaCruz December 19, 2024 Duration: 26:15

TOPICS COVERED IN EP. 141:
⁃ WHY WE CANNOT SEPARATE OUR PSYCHOLOGY FROM OUR PHYSIOLOGY
⁃ RESEARCH ON THE POWER OF THE PLACEBO EFFECT
⁃ HOW YOUR BELIEFS AROUND FOOD INFLUENCE YOUR PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES
⁃ YOUR BELIEFS AROUND THE NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF WHAT YOU CONSUME CAN IMPACT THE SATIETY YOU EXPERIENCE
⁃ HOW YOUR BELIEFS AROUND YOUR GENETICS INFLUENCE YOUR PHYSIOLOGY
⁃ YOUR PERCEPTION OF WHAT A SPECIFIC FOOD WILL DO TO YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS CAN SPIKE YOUR BLOOD SUGAR MORE THAN THE FOOD ITSELF
⁃ HOW YOUR BELIEFS AROUND EXERCISE & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IMPACT THE BENEFITS YOU RECEIVE FROM ENGAGING IN THESE ACTIVITIES
⁃ STEROID STUDIES THAT DEMONSTRATE THE POWER OF THE PLACEBO
⁃ WHY YOU NEED TO STOP LIVING IN THE PAST & SHED YOUR SELF LIMITING BELIEFS TO MAKE PROGRESS GOING FORWARD



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Hosted by Brandon DaCruz, Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast cuts through the noise of an often overwhelming industry. Instead of quick fixes, Brandon and his co-host Jeff build conversations from a place of genuine partnership, tackling everything from meal planning and workout splits to the less-discussed mental hurdles of a fitness journey. Their dynamic feels more like a dialogue between friends who’ve been in the trenches, making complex topics in nutrition, training, and body composition feel accessible and actionable. What you’ll find here is a practical blend of solid information and real-world application, designed for anyone who wants to move past confusion and build sustainable habits. This isn't about rigid dogma; it's about finding what actually works for you. Tune into the podcast for honest discussions that aim to replace frustration with understanding, one episode at a time.
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