Belly Fat, Metabolism & The Real Cause of Weight Gain | Dr. Ashley Lucas

The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Dr. Josh Axe

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

4.9 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 29 May 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Is weight gain really not your fault? This episode may just change everything you thought you knew about losing weight. In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe sits down with Dr. Ashley Lucas, PhD, RD, and founder of PHD Weight Loss, to uncover why so many weight loss efforts fail—and what truly works. From hormones and metabolism to emotional triggers, discover the deeper story behind stubborn weight gain. How cortisol, insulin, and belly fat sabotage weight loss. Why calorie counting and over-exercising often backfire. How to heal a “damaged” metabolism. The hidden emotional and behavioral roots of weight gain. The real risks of GLP-1 drugs—and smarter alternatives. Listen now to reframe your weight journey and walk away with real, lasting strategies for change. #metabolism #weightloss #draxe ------ Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website Follow Dr. Ashley Lucas Instagram Facebook YouTube Website ------ Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get: Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe Ads: Even if your bloodwork looks "normal," your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at https://beyondbloodwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:29.7	We're in a huge state of disease in the U.S. 88% of folks are metabolically unwell.
0:35.2	Some research is upwards of 91% of us. Wow. I think the biggest
0:39.3	misconception is that it's all about calories in and calories out, that it's our fault. We're lazy and we lack willpower.
0:47.3	I don't think people realize how much hormones play a role in being able to gain weight or lose weight.
0:53.3	What I've found is we experience these triggers,
0:56.0	and these triggers change the way that our metabolism works.
0:59.0	And I find that the trigger is something emotionally stressful,
1:03.0	like a job out of college.
1:05.0	It could be a marriage or a divorce,
1:08.0	or now having to perform and support a family.
1:11.7	This fat actually grows its own blood vessels.
1:14.4	It gets its own oxygen supply, and it starts to secrete hormones.
1:18.5	All it wants to do is grow and get fatter as fast as possible.
1:21.7	And it creates a lot of metabolic havoc.
1:24.7	The main goal is to feed the fat.
1:27.1	Then our brain doesn't get the signal that we've been fed.
1:29.8	So physiologically, we're still starving inside.
1:33.0	And that's, I believe, when we find ourselves standing in the pantry after dinner thinking,
1:38.4	what can I eat now?
1:54.1	Yeah. now. Everyone, Dr. Axe here. Welcome to show. Well, today we're going to be talking about
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