December 16, 2025
What Causes Obesity? The Biology We Were Never Taught & GLP-1’s Role P1
The Plus SideZ: A Guide to GLP-1 & Metabolic HealthAbout this episode
Resources for the Community: ___________________________________________________________________ https://linktr.ee/theplussidez Ro - 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=55 Find 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, FTOS Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences Dr. Nik Dhurandhar Paul W. Horn Distinguished Professor Helen DeVitt Jones Endowed Chair Chair, Department of Nutritional Sciences Associate Dean for Innovation, College of Health and Human Sciences Texas Tech University Check out Dr Dhurandhar's Fat-loss Diet book at the below link https://www.amazon.com/Dhurandhars-Fat-loss-Diet-Nikhil-Dhurandhar/dp/9352770307 ______________________________________________________________________ Send us Fan Mail! Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dmfkim?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dmfkimonmounjaro?igsh=aDF6dnlmbHBoYmJn&utm_source=qr Kat Carter, Associate Producer TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@katcarter7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrskatcarter?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==