Become Untriggerable with Dave Asprey

Hunger Psychology

The psychology of hunger often blurs the line between actual hunger and psychological cravings. Jeff Krasno shares his experience with intermittent fasting, which helped him distinguish between biological needs and emotional desires. This practice allowed him to find the space between stimulus and response, applying this skill to other areas of life 1. Dave Asprey adds that many people are trapped in a cycle of cravings due to misinformation about starvation and hunger. He notes, "The average person thinks about food. 30% of the thoughts in their head are tacos, and that's not okay" 2.

   

Fasting Benefits

Fasting offers benefits beyond physical health, impacting psychological well-being and mindset. Dave Asprey recounts his transformative experience of fasting in isolation, which debunked his fears of starvation and revealed the difference between hunger and cravings 2. He explains that our survival instincts, such as the fear of famine, are deeply ingrained but can be managed through understanding and practice. Asprey humorously summarizes life's priorities as "first you run away, then you eat, then you fuck," highlighting the simplicity of these survival instincts 3.