Debunking Common Myths About Heart Health and Weight

Curious about how your weight affects your health? Join us as we talk with renowned cardiologist Dr. Husam Abdel-Qadir about the surprising connections between obesity, heart health, and brain function. Dr. Abdel-Qadir will share: How weight management can protect both your heart AND brain Simple changes that make a big difference for overall health How his thinking has changed on obesity medications The latest research on this critical health connection

Many people use binge eating as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, or trauma, finding temporary relief in food, but it can create a cycle of shame and self-judgment that worsens the underlying issues. We’re speaking with somatic educator Luis Mojica about the complex relationship between the body, emotions, and binge eating on this episode of My Weight Live. The medical information in My Weight - What to Know’s content is provided as an information resource only. The content is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice or treatment. All content of this channel is owned by What To Know, LLC. and is protected by worldwide copyright laws. You may download content only for your personal use (i.e., for non-commercial purposes) but no modification or further reproduction of the content is permitted. The content may otherwise not be copied or used in any way. My Weight - What to Know ©️ 2026

“For years, we told patients to ‘eat less, move more.’ Now we know that’s not the full story.” Obesity isn’t a willpower problem—it’s a complex medical condition tied to inflammation and heart risk. In this episode, Dr. Subodh Verma breaks down why belly fat matters most, how new GLP-1 therapies protect the heart itself, and why lifestyle & medication work together. This podcast was sponsored by Novo Nordisk Canada. It was created independently by My Weight - What to Know with no influence from Novo Nordisk. The medical information in My Weight - What to Know’s content is provided as an information resource only. The content is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice or treatment. All content of this channel is owned by What To Know, LLC. and is protected by worldwide copyright laws. You may download content only for your personal use (i.e., for non-commercial purposes) but no modification or further reproduction of the content is permitted. The content may otherwise not be copied or used in any way. My Weight - What to Know ©️ 2026

One in four people have fatty liver disease... and most don’t even know it. In this powerful episode of My Weight Live, Dr. Joshi breaks down who should be screened, how liver health and weight are connected, the early warning signs, the treatments available and the simple lifestyle changes that can lead to better health. This podcast was sponsored by Novo Nordisk Canada. It was created independently by My Weight - What to Know with no influence from Novo Nordisk. The medical information in My Weight - What to Know’s content is provided as an information resource only. The content is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice or treatment. All content of this channel is owned by What To Know, LLC. and is protected by worldwide copyright laws. You may download content only for your personal use (i.e., for non-commercial purposes) but no modification or further reproduction of the content is permitted. The content may otherwise not be copied or used in any way. My Weight - What to Know ©️ 2026

After years of carrying over 300 pounds, Dennis reached out to a physician for help and was able to get a healthier weight. What he found was a new kind of freedom. “Less back pain. Less knee pain. More energy for work, the gym, and playing with my daughter.” In this episode of My Weight Live, Dennis shares what it was like to take control of his health — and how it changed every part of his life. This episode was sponsored by Novo Nordisk. Visit www.TruthAboutWeight.com to learn more about the science of weight loss. The medical information in My Weight - What to Know’s content is provided as an information resource only. The content is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice or treatment. All content of this channel is owned by What To Know, LLC. and is protected by worldwide copyright laws. You may download content only for your personal use (i.e., for non-commercial purposes) but no modification or further reproduction of the content is permitted. The content may otherwise not be copied or used in any way. My Weight - What to Know ©️ 2026