Why Willpower Fails: The Psychology of Food, Cravings, and Weight

0:00That this is not just a matter of being weak-willed or not having willpower.

0:04Our brains and our microbiome have all been hijacked by the food industry.

0:08So, I think the first thing is to acknowledge that it's not your fault and then to focus on what's in your control.

0:14So, obviously, there are some health behaviors that are in our control.

0:17We know that lifestyle is so important.

0:20And what can I do about this now?

0:22You know, I think there's a difference between why me, why is this happening to me, which isn't going to get us anywhere, as opposed to now, what's in my control?

0:30What can I do?

0:31What is an action I could take to move one step closer to reaching whatever goal it is that somebody has?

0:37One of the biggest problems with the probiotic industry is that there's often more marketing than real science.

0:42You'll see phrases like clinically studied everywhere, but many products were never actually tested in humans or designed to survive digestion in the first place.

0:50That's why I've been impressed by SEED and their DSO1 daily symbiotic.

0:54It's a 24-strain probiotic and prebiotic that's clinically validated to improve regularity, reduce bloating, and alleviate gas by supporting the gut microbiome and strengthening the gut barrier.