Dr. Ania Jastreboff, an endocrinologist and GLP-1 medication expert from Yale, dives into the complex biology of obesity and the revolutionary role of medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. She explains why some struggle to lose weight and why obesity is a disease requiring more than willpower. Personal stories highlight transformative journeys with these medications, addressing misconceptions and stigma surrounding weight loss treatments. The conversation advocates for a compassionate approach to obesity management and emphasizes the importance of continuous support and understanding.
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Obesity: A Biological Issue
Obesity is a biological issue, not a choice, driven by hormones communicating with the brain about hunger and fullness.
An "obesogenic environment" filled with processed foods, stress, and lack of activity exacerbates this.
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Food and Reward Pathways
Oprah's brain craves potato chips during stressful situations, highlighting the brain's reward pathways.
Hormones communicate with the brain's reward areas, making certain foods highly rewarding for some.
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Oprah's Experience with Shame
Oprah discusses the public humiliation she endured for 25 years due to her weight.
She internalized the shame, believing she deserved it, showcasing the societal stigma surrounding obesity.
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In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, Oprah sits down with Dr. Ania Jastreboff, an endocrinologist and associate professor at the Yale School of Medicine, to talk about the new GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. Dr. Ania, who has been on the forefront of GLP-1 medication research for the past 20 years, will talk through why it is biologically difficult for some people to lose weight, maintain weight loss and why obesity is a disease. She explains how the new GLP-1 medications work, how they can facilitate weight loss, and if they are safe. Dr. Ania answers questions from people around the country who are taking the GLP-medications and have lost a significant amount of weight. We will also share an update from Amy Kane who told her story of losing 160 pounds on weight loss medications last year on Oprah’s ABC Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution.
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