Transforming Stress with Dr. Ash
Transforming Stress with Dr. Ash is your guide to overcoming the hidden buildup of stress and burnout in today’s high-pressure world. Hosted by Dr. Ash Kumar, this podcast offers practical, science-backed tools to help you recognize early signs of stress, develop sustainable management techniques, and build resilience.
Whether you're a professional balancing competing demands or simply seeking a healthier work-life balance, each episode delivers actionable insights that will empower you to take control of your well-being. With a unique blend of humor, expert advice, and real-world exercises, Dr. Ash equips you to break free from the burnout cycle and thrive in any environment.
Tune in every Friday to unlock the strategies to shift from overwhelmed to empowered, regain clarity, and create lasting change for a balanced, fulfilling life.
Ready to transform stress into strength? The journey starts here.
Transforming Stress with Dr. Ash
Hungry for More: Emotional Hunger, Mindful Eating & the FUEL Framework with Dr. Adrienne Youdim
In This Conversation...
Dr. Ash welcomes Dr. Adrienne Youdim, a renowned internal medicine physician and obesity expert, to explore the deeper drivers of hunger, weight challenges, and emotional well-being. Together, they dive into the emotional, cultural, and psychological roots of overeating—and how we can learn to nourish ourselves more mindfully.
Dr. Adrienne introduces her powerful FUEL framework and emphasizes a compassionate, holistic approach to weight management, blending science with soul. Whether you struggle with stress eating or seek a healthier relationship with food, this conversation offers practical wisdom and transformative insights.
🧠What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- The cultural and emotional significance of food in our lives
- How to differentiate physical hunger from emotional or spiritual hunger
- The role of mindfulness in healing our relationship with food
- An introduction to Dr. Adrienne’s FUEL approach.
- Why GLP-1 medications like Ozempic can support—but not replace—holistic healing
- The importance of sleep, rest, movement, and community in sustainable weight management
- How to embrace hunger as a gateway to unmet needs and deeper self-awareness
🔤 The FUEL Framework
F – Feed your body with nourishing food
U – Unwind with movement and rest
E – Energize through nature and physical activity
L – Lean into contemplation and reflection
đź“š Resources & Mentions
- Book: Hungry for More by Dr. Adrienne Youdim
- Podcast: Health Bite by Dr. Adrienne Youdim
- Books by Dr. Ash: The Boiling Frog and The Boiling Frog Workbook
- Medication Mentioned: GLP-1 analogs (e.g., Ozempic)
đź”— Connect with the Guest
Website: www.dradrienneyoudim.com
Instagram: @dradrienneyoudim
Podcast: Health Bite
Connect with Dr. Ash Kumar:
You can get The Boiling Frog Workbook by Dr. Ashish Kumar here.
and The Boiling Frog book here!
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