What Your Doctor Really Thinks About Your Weight
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Ever wondered how setting smart goals could redefine your health journey? Prepare to be inspired as we unveil a revolutionary goal tracker. In our nutrition program we tackle the Ozempic debate head-on, refocusing on its clinical prowess for those battling obesity and diabetes. Episode 13 isn't just about the nuts and bolts of health tech; it features the powerful narrative of our patient story, Laura, a peer leader whose story of triumph underscores the monumental difference community support can make in our lives.
Big Pharma, insurance profits, and healthcare policies might sound like a snooze fest, but not the way we talk about them! We're dissecting the economic barriers to life-changing GLP-1 medications and offering up real solutions to make them accessible for everyone who needs them. But it's not all policy talk; we hear firsthand experience in building a community where health and weight management are open-book subjects, proving that the right support system is a catalyst for lasting wellness.
Finally, imagine facing the post-bariatric surgery world without a compass—daunting, right? We're here to map out that journey, emphasizing the importance of peer support, hydration, movement, and the tailored nutritional strategies you'll need, especially if you're a weightlifting warrior. As we answer your questions on everything from Pfizer's weight loss pill to doctors' nutrition education, get ready for an episode that's packed with actionable advice, real talk, and the kind of storytelling that doesn't just inform—it transforms.
Chapters
1. What Your Doctor Really Thinks About Your Weight (00:00:00)
2. In the News - The Moral Panic over Ozempic Misses the Mark (00:03:31)
3. Nutrition Segment - What is the ARM cycle? (00:07:27)
4. The Economics of Obesity - Can insurance companies afford to pay for GLP-1 meds? (00:10:03)
5. Patient Story - Laura (00:15:15)
6. The future of Bariatric Surgery (00:31:58)
7. How to get more nutrition for weight lifting after a sleeve (00:34:42)
8. What Your Doctor Really Thinks About Your Weight (00:36:51)
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