I was recently invited to be a guest on the new PlusSideZ podcast, born from a TikTok trend-turned-movement to educate on treating obesity medically as a chronic disease. This is a community that wants to remove the stigma around obesity and advocate for access to affordable medications. I have been so excited to share this episode with my own community, as we dive into a number of topics that I know will benefit you as well. We discuss the traumatic damage that diet culture causes, the rise of telehealth obesity medication, and how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, and Mounjaro can help obese patients create a healthier lifestyle. Join us today in our combined mission to improve education and advocacy around obesity and understanding it as a chronic medical disease. ReferencesCheck out the new Plus SideZ PodcastFind out more about the book “Chasing Cupcakes”Audio Stamps01:47 - We are introduced to the goal of the Plus SideZ podcast and today’s topic of telehealth obesity medication and the death of diet culture 02:37 - Hosts Kim, Kat, and Jernine share their back stories and struggles with obesity.14:34 - Dr Rentea discusses her practice and the work that she does.16:12 - Discussion around the rise of telehealth medicine practices that are specifically designed around treating obesity and why there is a need for this.19:50 - Dr. Rentea sets the record straight on the differences between certain anti-obesity medications.22:38 - We find out how Mounjaro is different from the other drugs in the GLP-1 class.27:12 - Discussion around the topic of insurance when it comes to accessing obesity care.35:27 - Discussion around Weight Watchers entering the telehealth prescription drug space.42:38 - We learn how obesity is something which needs to be managed for life.49:55 - Dr. Rentea gives her take on the recent shortages of GLP-1 drugs.52:38 - Dr. Rentea explains what she uses in her practice for sustainable weight loss and expands on what the “compassion pause” is.  Quotes16:24 - “The obesity community has always been underserved. They've never had a voice, and they've never had sound medical advice where they've been taken seriously and where they've really been listened to.” 17:56 - “Unfortunately, there are a lot of medical providers that are not up to speed in terms of obesity being a chronic medical condition, and how to help and recognize their own bias and stigma.”28:45 - “Thin privilege exists in our society, where someone that's thin is better, more motivated, and has a purer lifestyle. Is that necessarily the case or do you just not have a condition?”41:16 - “Food does not have moral worth.”54:52 - “You are always taking care of yourself in the best way that you know possible. So let's not villainize that current version of you or the previous version of you. It’s not going to lead to a great future you.”Join the Metabolic and Mindset Mastermind with Matthea Rentea MD! Starts June 4th 2023, last day to enroll is Saturday May 27th.