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Something You Should Know

How to Stop Fighting With Food & The Science of Making Predictions - SYSK Choice

Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCastMedia

Education, Social Sciences, Self-improvement, Science, Health & Fitness

4.54.3K Ratings

🗓️ 21 February 2026

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Body language sends signals we’re often unaware of — and apparently, that includes your belly button. Where it points can subtly communicate interest, attention, and even attraction. This episode begins with the surprising message your belly button may be sending — and what you might be picking up from others without realizing it. Source: Janine Driver author of You Say More Than You Think (https://amzn.to/3SPYVwt). Have you ever eaten when you weren’t hungry… or kept eating even though you were already full — and then wondered why you did that? Most people assume it’s about willpower. It isn’t. Dr. Jud Brewer explains what’s really driving those urges and how to break the cycle without dieting, restriction, or guilt. He’s a professor at Brown University’s School of Public Health and author of The Hunger Habit: Why We Eat When We’re Not Hungry and How to Stop. His work reveals how to stop fighting food — and actually enjoy it more (https://amzn.to/49sbiEw). The App is called "Eat Right Now" and is available wherever you get your apps. We like to believe we’re good at predicting the future — our careers, relationships, finances, and even how we’ll feel. But humans are notoriously bad at understanding randomness, coincidence, and probability. Why do coincidences seem so meaningful? Why does randomness never look random? And how does this distort the predictions we make about our own lives? Kit Yates joins me to unpack the science behind prediction — and when it’s smarter not to predict at all. He’s author of How to Expect the Unexpected: The Science of Making Predictions—and the Art of Knowing When Not To (https://amzn.to/3Ur3PRM). In 2008, Oxford University compiled a list of the most overused and despised words and phrases in the English language. We wrap up by revealing what made the list — and how painfully familiar many of them still sound today. https://www.wired.com/2008/11/oxford-research/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS QUINCE: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince! Go to ⁠https://Quince.dom/sysk ⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! HIMS: For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit ⁠https://Hims.com/SOMETHING⁠ for your free online visit!  SHOPIFY: Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠ DELL: Dell Tech Days are here. Enjoy huge deals on PCs like the Dell 14 Plus with Intel® Core™ Ultra processors. Visit ⁠https://Dell.com/deals⁠ PLANET VISIONARIES: We love the Planet Visionaries podcast, so listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you're listening to this podcast! In partnership with The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

I know you like interesting and thought-provoking conversations and ideas because you listen to something you should know.

0:08.8

So let me recommend another podcast I know you will enjoy. It's the Jordan Harbinger Show.

0:15.2

Jordan has a real talent for getting his guests to share stories and offer thought-provoking insights.

0:21.6

Over the years, I've sent a lot of people to listen, and I get feedback from people who are so glad I introduce them to the Jordan Harbinger Show.

0:29.7

Recently, he discussed Scientology and the children who are raised in that organization.

0:35.6

It's a fascinating conversation, and he talked with Dr. Rhonda Patrick

0:39.5

about how to protect your mind and body from the modern world. And it's tougher than you think.

0:46.0

I've gotten to know Jordan pretty well. We talk frequently, and I tell you, he is a very smart,

0:51.1

insightful guy who does a hell of a podcast.

0:59.9

Check out the Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

1:09.3

Today on Something You Should Know, in the world of body language, your belly button speaks volumes.

1:12.6

Then a strategy to stop eating when you're not hungry that really seems to work. In fact, I had a patient in my clinic, she used to eat a whole bag

1:17.6

of potato chips every night. So I asked her to do a simple experiment, to pay attention as she ate,

1:23.6

and ask herself how many chips is enough. Can you guess how many she stopped at? Also, some of the

1:29.7

most despised words and phrases in the English language. And why we often don't understand how

1:36.0

coincidences, predictions, and randomness really work. So we think of randomness as being well spaced

1:43.2

out. When we pick our lottery numbers, we tend to space them out really nicely.

1:46.8

But actually, in half of all lottery drawers from that UK lottery,

1:51.1

you would see two consecutive numbers coming up in the draw.

1:55.2

But we don't think of that as random.

1:57.0

All this today on something you should know.

2:01.3

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