Dan Bessison

In this engaging discussion, Sumita Mukhopadai, a writer and editor who has experienced the transformative effects of weight loss medication, shares her personal journey with drugs like Ozempic. Dr. Dan Bessison, an endocrinologist, provides valuable insights into the medical community's evolving approach to obesity. They explore the inadequacies of traditional diet and exercise advice, the complex emotional landscape of body image, and how GLP-1 medications are changing obesity treatment, revealing their profound medical and social implications.

Sumita Mukhopadhyay, a writer and editor, shares her personal journey with the weight-loss drug Manjaro, detailing its emotional and physical effects. Dr. Dan Bessison, an endocrinologist, explains the evolving medical understanding of obesity and the revolutionary impact of GLP-1 drugs. They discuss how these medications change appetite and behavior, the historic stigma around weight loss treatments, and the challenges patients face when adjusting to life changes post-medication. Their insights reveal a new era in the conversation about dieting and health.