In this episode of the Weight & Metabolism Series, Dr. Anthea Todd sits down with Dr. Joshua Hackett – physician, circadian health expert, and author of The Metabolic Scam. Together, they explore one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health: why metabolism slows down, why weight feels “stuck,” and what your body is actually trying to tell you.

Instead of blaming women for eating “too much” or “moving too little,” Dr. Hackett explains why the traditional calorie model is incomplete – and why your environment, light exposure, hormones, and mitochondria have more impact on weight than any spreadsheet ever could.

From leptin resistance and circadian timing to the real reason carbs behave differently depending on the time of day, this conversation reveals a radically empowering truth: your metabolism isn’t broken – it’s responding to the signals you’re giving it.

You’ll learn:

Why calories-in-calories-out fails so many women
How morning sunlight acts as the “master switch” for your metabolism
The role of mitochondria and why afternoon crashes, cravings, poor sleep, and brain fog are early warning signs
What leptin is, why it’s the CEO of your metabolic system, and how leptin resistance develops
Why eating the same meal under blue light vs sunlight triggers two completely different hormonal responses
How mismatched light, processed foods, screens, EMFs, and seasonal disconnect drive hormonal chaos
Why blue light at night spikes insulin the same way as eating at the wrong time
How your environment communicates with your body through “light barcodes” in seasonal foods
How stress and cortisol hijack thyroid function, fertility, fat loss, and emotional stability

This episode is for any woman who has ever felt confused, defeated, or betrayed by her metabolism. Dr. Joshua Hackett and Dr. Anthea Todd reconnect the dots between light, food, hormones, energy, and biology — giving you a framework that finally makes sense.

Your body isn’t unmotivated, undisciplined, or broken.

Your environment is.

And once you learn how to work with your biology, everything changes.

To learn more about what your body is telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au

To connect with Dr Anthea or Dr. Joshua Hackett, you can find their social links here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.antheatodd/ and https://www.instagram.com/decentralizedmd/

Explore the work of Dr. Joshua Hackett M.D.: https://decentralizedmd.com/