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Where to Start When You Can’t Lose Weight: Insights from Dr. Michelle Peris and Dr. Tara Rawana

Wild Medicine

Release Date: 01/27/2026

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In this conversation, Dr. Michelle Peris and Dr. Tara Rawana discuss the complexities of weight loss, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual challenges, the role of emotional health, and the necessity of community support. 

They explore the significance of data in tracking progress and the need for personalized approaches to nutrition and lifestyle changes. 

The discussion highlights the transformative power of clarity and awareness in achieving long-term health goals.

 

Takeaways

  • If you feel stuck, we need to do a deeper dive.

  • Insulin resistance is a common trend affecting weight loss.

  • Creating clarity around nutrition is essential for informed decisions.

  • Tracking food intake can reveal hidden patterns in eating habits.

  • Community support is crucial for maintaining motivation during weight loss journeys.

  • Understanding emotional health is key to overcoming barriers to weight loss.

  • Individualized approaches to weight loss are necessary for success.

  • There are no secrets to weight loss; awareness is the first step.

  • Building muscle mass is as important as losing weight.

  • Clarity and intentionality in health choices lead to better outcomes.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Shed Program

02:30 Understanding Weight Loss Challenges

04:09 The Role of Blood Work and Metabolic Screening

07:09 Emotional Aspects of Weight Loss

11:01 Navigating Nutrition in a Noisy World

15:24 The Importance of Individualized Approaches

19:42 Tracking Food Intake for Clarity

23:05 Understanding Macronutrients and Calories

28:25 The Need for Education on Weight Management

32:02 The Value of Body Positivity and Health Concerns

39:13 Understanding the Relationship with Food

48:02 The Importance of Community Support in Weight Loss

56:03 Strategies for Long-Term Transformation

 

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