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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 49 MIN

What Causes Obesity? The Biology We Were Never Taught & GLP-1’s Role P1

from The Plus SideZ: A GLP-1 Guide to Metabolic Health

Resources for the Community:___________________________________________________________________https://linktr.ee/theplussidezRo - Telehealth for GLP1 weight management https://ro.co/weight-loss/?utm_source=plussidez&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=comms_yt&utm_content=45497&utm_term=55Find Your US Representatives https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials ______________________________________________________________________           This isn’t medical advice — always talk to your doctor before making any health decisions.In this episode, we discuss the complexities of obesity, moving far beyond the simple "calories in, calories out" narrative. Our conversation unravels the latest science to distinguish between different types of obesities (e.g., metabolically healthy vs. unhealthy, visceral vs. subcutaneous fat distribution), challenging the perception of obesity as a single, uniform condition. Experts in obesity medicine and educators, we examined the landscape of collegiate obesity and nutrition education of future leaders. We dive into how the landscape of obesity treatment is being introduced to new students and practitioners. Our experts contrast modern, holistic, and evidence-based approaches with past didactic methods, emphasizing metabolic health, patient empathy, and anti-bias training.Our astute educators help Debunk GLP-1 Myths as well. A critical segment is dedicated to dismantling the misconception that weight loss on GLP-1 agonists (like Ozempic or Wegovy) is simply due to calorie restriction alone. Our experts explain the drug's mechanisms involving satiety signals, gastric emptying, and metabolic pathways, proving it is a complex hormonal and neurological intervention.Don’t miss this important episode, and learn how the future of obesity treatment is being shaped.Professional Guest:Leah D. Whigham, PhD, FTOSProfessor, Department of Nutritional SciencesDr. Nik DhurandharPaul W. Horn Distinguished ProfessorHelen DeVitt Jones Endowed ChairChair, Department of Nutritional SciencesAssociate Dean for Innovation, College of Health and Human SciencesTexas Tech UniversityCheck out Dr Dhurandhar's Fat-loss Diet book at the below linkhttps://www.amazon.com/Dhurandhars-Fat-loss-Diet-Nikhil-Dhurandhar/dp/9352770307______________________________________________________________________⭐️Mounjaro Stanley⭐️griffintumblerco.Etsy.comUse code PODCAST10 for $ OFF______________________________________________________________________Join this channel to get access to perks:   / @theplussidez______________________________________________________________________#Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide  #GLP1 #Obesity #zepbound #wegovy #ObesityCare #PatientAdvocate #GLP1Community #RealGLP1StoriesSend us Fan Mail!Use Honest Care to Appeal GLP-1 Denials. Go to HonestCare.com/Kim  Honest Care can Appeal GLP-1 Denials. Go to FindHonestCare.com/Kim Support the showKim Carlos, Executive Producer TikTokInstagram Kat Carter,  Producer TikTokInstagram 

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