Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 419470413 series 3571200
Content provided by Bill Jollie. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Bill Jollie or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Karli Burridge, a Physician Assistant, President of Gaining Health & President of PAs in Obesity Medicine discusses the biology behind cravings and weight loss. Karli explains that weight is highly regulated in the brain, specifically in the hypothalamus, and that hormones play a significant role in appetite regulation. She discusses how stress and lack of sleep can impact weight gain and the body's ability to make healthy choices. Karli emphasizes the importance of understanding the biology of weight regulation and the need for comprehensive evidence-based obesity care. She also highlights the role of medications & bariatric surgery in helping individuals overcome biological barriers to weight loss.
Topics Discussed:
Introduction (0:00 - 1:43)
Karli's Background and Gaining Health (1:43 - 3:36)
The Obesity Epidemic and the Need for Comprehensive Obesity Care (3:36 - 3:55)
The Biology of Appetite and Cravings (3:55 - 10:50)
The Impact of Stress and Sleep on Weight and Health (10:50 - 22:42)
The Limitations of Lifestyle Changes and the Role of Medications (22:42 - 26:33)
Addressing Misconceptions and Changing the Narrative (26:33 - 30:56)
Where to Find Karli & Gaining Health (30:56 - 32:55)
Closing (32:55 - 33:36)
https://gaininghealth.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlijnburridge/
https://www.facebook.com/MyGainingHealth/
Click Here to:

Donate Your Weight to celebrate your weight loss victories!

(Donate $1.00 for every pound you lose to help fight hunger. 100% of proceeds benefit a food pantry near you!)

Follow along on all your favorite platforms as we try to make #Boerne, the #HealthiestSmallTown in Texas!
https://interrupthunger.org/
"Lose Weight while Feeding the Hungry"
Contact us:
[email protected]

@InterruptHunger Facebook
@InterruptHunger Instagram
@InterruptHunger LinkedIn

  continue reading

25 episodes