Craig Emmerich | The Art of Metabolic Health: Hormones, Fat Loss & More | June 7, 2026 | Ep. 69

Summary:

In this in-depth conversation, Craig Emmerich joins the show to discuss his latest book, The Art of Metabolic Health, co-authored with his wife Maria Emmerich. Craig breaks down the science of metabolism, weight loss, and chronic disease, while challenging common misconceptions about calories, hormones, and nutrition. The discussion explores personalized diet strategies, fasting, body composition, and how modern food and lifestyle habits are impacting our health.

Find Craig and Maria:

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/craig_r_emmerich/

https://www.instagram.com/mariaemmerich/

Site: https://ketomaria.com/

New Book: https://keto-adapted.com/product/the-art-of-metabolic-health/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mariaemmerich

Key topics:

Calories and metabolism misconceptions

Hormonal influence on weight and health

Personalized diet and fasting strategies

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Metabolic Health

01:28 The Unique Aspects of the New Book

02:56 Understanding Calories and Metabolism

06:07 Oxidative Priority and Fat Gain

09:10 The Role of Carbohydrates in Fat Burning

11:04 Protein as a Building Block

15:23 Diet Variations for Different Demographics

16:24 Challenges for Post-Menopausal Women

19:14 The Importance of Hormones

24:38 The Role of the Food and Medical System

32:39 Obesity: Disease or Environmental Symptom?

35:55 Addiction to Food and Willpower

38:58 The Importance of Cooking at Home

42:10 Personalization in Diets

45:54 Understanding Protein-Sparing Modified Fasting

50:48 Types of Fasting Explained

54:04 Who Should and Should Not Fast?

58:23 Common Pitfalls in Dieting

01:08:11 First Steps to Healthier Living

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Keywords:

metabolic health, weight loss, hormones, fasting, diet, nutrition, insulin resistance, personalized nutrition, food engineering, lifestyle