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Dr. Heather Awad on perimenopause weight loss, self-care in medicine, and healthier living strategies


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In this episode, Dr. Ndidiamaka Obadan and Dr. Heather Awad discuss the challenges of a medical career, the importance of self-care, and strategies for managing hunger during perimenopause. They share practical tips for a healthier lifestyle, discuss the role of sleep, meal spacing, and insulin levels in weight loss, and differentiate good fats from bad fats in diet.

Dr Obadan is dual board certified in internal medicine, nephrology, and hypertension. Since 2007, she has gained expertise working as a hospital medicine specialist and in the office. She also has cares for patients virtually through telemedicine. Her special interests include caring for patient at risk of kidney disease, prevention of chronic medication conditions like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney disease. She has developed further interest in lifestyle/obesity medicine and functional medicine.

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DISCLAIMER: You should not substitute this information for medical advice. Please continue to follow the advice of your physician.

(0:00) Introduction and guest's background
(1:34) Challenges of a medical career and the impact of self-care
(5:09) Struggles of weight loss during perimenopause and strategies for managing hunger
(10:03) Practical tips for a healthier lifestyle and the role of sleep in weight loss
(15:45) The importance of meal spacing, snacking and insulin levels in weight loss
(18:08) Discussion on good fats vs bad fats in diet and personal anecdotes
(20:13) Contact info for Dr. Heather Awad and closing remarks
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