#474 Dr Mike Banna - Why Are Fitness Influencers Scared of GLP-1 Drugs

Dr Mike Banna is a physician in the UK health care system and passionate health educator.Mike guests to share his experience with:What’s going on with “pro” and “anti” GLP-1 medication people and tribesWhy fitness influencer fat loss drug opposition is rooted in fear and scarcityHow concern for alleged celebrity GLP-1 medication use tipped over into body shamingWhy coaching has never been more important with the proliferation of GLP-1 medication useWhy overprescription of these drugs and poor “wraparound care” can lead to malnutritionWhat are social determinants of healthWhere discussion of social determinants of health has turned into disempowering messagingHow understanding social determinants of health and advocating for system change can coexist with an individual taking personal responsibility for their own health outcomeWhy it’s essential to not just wait for the system to changeWhy more doctors are becoming social media influencers and what positives they are creatingDo evidence-based doctors and PhDs have a responsibility to build online platforms to educate peopleAn explanation of Mike’s viral video (that Snoop Dogg shared) where a dumbbell rack crashes on top of himPlus much moreInstagram: @drmikethe2ndCHAPTERS01:03 GLP-1 Nuance03:37 Wraparound Care Basics06:11 Why People Use GLP-1s08:50 Sponsor Break – MacrosFirst09:54 Who Is Responsible13:33 Diet Culture and Stigma16:48 Gym Anxiety Story20:15 Regain and Chronic Care23:49 Anti GLP-1 Rhetoric32:03 Social Determinants Explained38:03 Doctors as Influencers40:24 Scope of Practice Online42:01 Sponsorships and Pharma Influence43:36 Authority Outside Your Lane53:13 Holding Experts Accountable55:02 Communicating Uncertainty Well58:56 Podcast Guests and False Authority01:01:41 Nordic Curl Rack Fail01:05:07 Viral Aftermath and Lessons01:07:39 Wrap-Up and Where To FollowSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you better understand GLP-1 medications, health communication, or the modern landscape of online health education, you can support the show by:Subscribing and checking out more episodesSharing it on social media (tag me and I’ll respond)Sending it to someone interested in health care, coaching, or evidence-based fitnessFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.comMacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirst and during setup select ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Grippshttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trialhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email [email protected]) and let them know Andrew sent you