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Body Signals, The Glucose Podcast

Body Signals, The Glucose Podcast

Bill Tancer 61 Episodes Sep 1, 2026

Body Signals, The Glucose Podcast is hosted by Bill Tancer, Signos' Chief Data Scientist and a New York Times best-selling author. The show explores health, fitness, and metabolic health, with a focus on glucose and related topics. Episodes feature conversations with experts, athletes, and scientists. It aims to provide listeners with practical, science-backed information about the body's signals.

Episodes

Sleep Moves Your Glucose
Sleep Moves Your Glucose Sep 1, 2026 777 Your CGM can do a lot more than tell you which foods “spike” you. If you’ve ever eaten the same breakfast on two different mornings and gotten two totally different blood glucose curves, you’re not imagining it. We’re walking through a simple, high-signal CGM experiment that isolates one of the biggest hidden drivers of glucose control: sleep.Here’s the twist: we freeze the food instead of treatin
Post-Meal Walks For Better Glucose
Post-Meal Walks For Better Glucose Aug 11, 2026 1274 In this episode, we show how a simple post-meal walk can lower glucose and make metabolic health feel measurable instead of mysterious. We also share a repeatable CGM experiment that turns curiosity into a habit you can actually keep. We also cover: • Why a CGM creates a better feedback loop than the bathroom scale • How post-meal walking reduces postprandial glucose, especially after dinner • How
Protein and Weight Loss
Protein and Weight Loss Jul 28, 2026 2015 Protein advice has gotten weirdly loud and wildly inconsistent, so we decided to pin it down with real physiology and practical nutrition. On this episode I’m joined by Signos registered dietitian Sarah Steele and our scientific and clinical lead Dr. Grace Shryack to explain what protein is actually for, why the “protein for weight loss” conversation is surging, and how to use protein to support w
Do This First: How Strength Training can Supercharge Your Weight Loss
Do This First: How Strength Training can Supercharge Your Weight Loss Jul 14, 2026 2304 The fastest way to change your glucose numbers might not be another food rule. It might be muscle. Today, we get practical about strength training and why it’s a foundational lever for metabolic health, weight loss results, and better day-to-day energy.I’m joined by Signos’ clinical lead and scientific advisor, Dr. Grace Shryack, who has a PhD in nutrition and exercise physiology. We start by dism
The CGM Days of Summer
The CGM Days of Summer Jun 30, 2026 2009 We kick off summer by breaking down how heat, sun, and seasonal routines can change glucose in surprising ways. We share practical CGM-focused strategies for hydration, summer foods, barbecues, and outdoor workouts so you can enjoy the season and still learn what your metabolism is doing.I'm joined by my co-host and in-house expert on all things related to nutrition, CGMs and metabolism, regi
The Impact of Meal Sequencing and Fiber on Your Metabolism - A Special Body Signals Live Rebroadcast
The Impact of Meal Sequencing and Fiber on Your Metabolism - A Special Body Signals Live Rebroadcast Nov 12, 2024 2551 Join me, Bill Tancer, and our Head of Nutrition, Alyssa Wilson RD, on this special rebroadcast of Body Signals Live as we unravel the concept of oxidative priority and its influence on your body's processing of macronutrients. Learn why starting your meals with fiber-rich vegetables can be a game-changer, and hear about my personal experiments that highlight the power of pairing carbohydrates
Harnessing the Power of Meal Timing - A Special Body Signals Live Rebroadcast
Harnessing the Power of Meal Timing - A Special Body Signals Live Rebroadcast Oct 15, 2024 2630 Join me for this second in a four-part Body Signals Live series with registered dietician Alyssa Wilson, head of nutrition at Signals. In this episode, we explore how simple changes in your eating schedule can affect insulin sensitivity, metabolism, and sleep quality. Alyssa brings a wealth of knowledge and shares insights on intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating, offering practical stra
Elevate Your Plate - A Special Body Signals Live Recording
Elevate Your Plate - A Special Body Signals Live Recording Oct 3, 2024 2301 Can you really reshape your meal planning habits to achieve better health and satiety? Alyssa Wilson, our insightful Head of Nutrition, joins me as we guide you through the Signos Nutrition Method in this special rebroadcast of our Body Signals Live Webinar. Whether you’re on a journey to lose weight, maintain your current state, or build muscle, the adaptability of the plate method is your ally.
I Ruck Too!! Unlocking Glucose Mysteries with Raven-Symoné
I Ruck Too!! Unlocking Glucose Mysteries with Raven-Symoné Jun 27, 2024 2649 Signos Advisor Raven-Symoné joins us to discuss her journey with Signos.Join us as Raven shares the surprising and insightful revelations she discovered about her body's glucose levels. From the unexpected glucose spikes caused by stress from her performances to exercising with a weighted vest, Raven provides a candid look at how managing metabolic health is crucial in the demanding entertain
The Hidden Sugar Trap and Travel Tips with Alyssa Wilson
The Hidden Sugar Trap and Travel Tips with Alyssa Wilson May 23, 2024 1624 Alyssa Wilson joins me for a surprising exploration into the world of hidden sugars in your foods. This episode will flip the script on your daily diet, teaching you to detect hidden sugars in the foods you've always considered healthy. From the yogurt in your breakfast bowl to the whole wheat bread in your sandwich, we expose the sugary culprits that could cause those unexpected glucose spik
Can CGMs Tell Us When and Why to Eat? An Interview with Michelle Jospe, Ph.D
Can CGMs Tell Us When and Why to Eat? An Interview with Michelle Jospe, Ph.D Apr 9, 2024 2178 Embark on a journey with us as we explore Dr. Jospe’s pioneering work with glucose data to discover our bodies' cues for when and why to eat. In this episode, we do a deep dive into Glucose Guided Eating (GGE), a concept formerly known as hunger training. With Italian roots in the early 2000s, originally known as Hunger Recognition, then Hunger Training, GGE emerges as a powerful method for h
How CGMs Can Enable You to Eat More Foods. A Conversation with Whitney Stuart, MS RDN CDCES Dietitian & Diabetes Educator
How CGMs Can Enable You to Eat More Foods. A Conversation with Whitney Stuart, MS RDN CDCES Dietitian & Diabetes Educator Mar 19, 2024 2134 Unlock the secrets of your body's response to food as we sit down with the insightful Whitney Stuart, a registered dietitian who is changing the game by using Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and Signos in her practice. Prepare to have your perspective on nutrition flipped upside down; we're moving past the era of restrictive diets to a world where adding variety to our plates is the k

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