Join The Obesity Medicine Nutrition Course! Enter code POD15 at checkout for 15% off! Anti-obesity medications are everywhere—but they also come with new challenges. From rapid weight loss and side effects to TikTok-fueled supplement questions, patients on weight management medications need more than generic nutrition advice. In this episode, I’m joined by M ... Show More
Oct 28
174 | Folate, Choline & the Fertility Supplement Hype
Folic Acid, Inositol, and Choline ExplainedFolic acid or methylfolate? Does inositol actually help with PMOS? And why is choline missing from so many prenatal vitamins? Prenatal nutrition has become surprisingly controversial, and social media isn't making it any easier for clini ... Show More
19m 54s
Oct 21
173 | The Dancer Looks Healthy. But Is She?
Nutrition Red Flags in Young DancersIn this episode, I'm joined by registered dietitian and former ballet dancer Maura Fowler to talk about relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) and the unique pressures young dancers face around food, performance, and body image. You'll Lea ... Show More
19m 7s
Oct 14
172 | Alpha-Gal Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Diet
Tick Bites, GI Symptoms, and Hidden TriggersA patient comes in with recurrent diarrhea, abdominal pain, or unexplained hives. Could a tick bite be responsible?Alpha-gal syndrome is an unusual food allergy that can develop after a tick bite, causing delayed reactions to mammalian ... Show More
33m 31s
Jul 2023
#405 Obesity Medicine, GLP1 agonists, Weight Loss Management Tools and Tips
Hone your obesity medicine skills in primary care! We discuss overcoming barriers, patient counseling, obesity pathophysiology, motivational interviewing, tools and tips from a weight loss program, and how to discuss medications for weight loss including phentermine/topiramate, b ... Show More
57m 33s
Feb 2022
#324 Obesity Medicine FAQ
Learn how to prescribe affordable, effective medications for obesity medicine! We discuss metformin, naltrexone, bupropion, phentermine, topiramate, GLP1 agonists, and how to counsel patients about the available weight loss modalities. Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford (@AskDrFatima) of M ... Show More
54m 33s
Jul 2024
Obesity Medications
<p>New weight-loss drugs have transformed care for people with obesity. In this Clinical Reviews podcast, Robert F. Kushner, MD, MS, of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine joins JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McGrae McDermott, MD, to discuss prescribing these drugs to im ... Show More
17m 54s
Apr 2025
#1 Weight Loss Doctor: The Truth About Obesity, Ozempic, Dieting, & How to Feel Better Now
<p>This episode is a must-listen if you or someone you love has ever struggled with weight. </p><p>Today, Mel sits down with world-renowned, triple board certified endocrinologist and obesity specialist, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, to explain the medical truth behind your metabolism, ... Show More
1h 18m
Oct 2024
249 - Is Ozempic Cheating?
Are weight loss drugs like Ozempic cheating? In this episode, Maggie and Ryan discuss the pros and cons of GLP-1 medications for weight loss. They explore common concerns, including muscle loss, long-term effects, and what happens when you stop taking these drugs. They also talk ... Show More
30m 25s
May 2023
The Weight Loss Trends Episode
In this episode, we delve into some of the latest weight loss trends and take a closer look at two drugs specifically, Wegovy and Ozempic. Our guest, Dr. Dana Kerges, a family medicine doctor board certified in obesity medicine, shares valuable insights on the latest weight loss ... Show More
23m 20s