The Heavy Truth

The Heavy Truth

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The Heavy Truth episodes

  • Episode 9 - Sleep, Exercise, and Hydration

    Sleep, exercise, and hydration. How can an imbalance of these three things affect your overall health and weight?

    In this episode, Ben and Amy discuss the importance of getting enough sleep and how it can potentially cause weight loss to come to a halt. Additionally, why is it important to drink enough water, and how much is enough? Finally, exercise and how certain types of physical activity are better than others, and common expert recommendations.

    39 min
  • Episode 8 - Part 2 of 2 The GLP-1 Craze

    Part 2 of 2. The GLP-1 craze. Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, Zepbound, and Mounjaro have all become household names these days. Ben and Amy will continue to explain these medications, indications for use, lack of access, and potential effects. As well as why they may not be for everyone. Tune in for this educational conversation.

    34 min
  • Episode 7 - Part 1 of 2 The GLP-1 Craze

    Part 1 of 2. The GLP-1 craze. Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, and Zepbound have become household names these days. Ben and Amy will explain these medications, indications for use, lack of access, and potential effects. As well as why the medication is not for everyone.

    32 min
  • Episode 6 - Munching & Eating Out

    THT Episode 6: Healthy munchin' and eating out.

    This episode will leave you with a new outlook on healthy snacking and tips to stay on track while going out to eat. Ben and Amy will discuss their opinions on snacking and share some of their favorite snacks. Listen in and learn how to avoid unnecessary calories from mindless snacking.

    32 min
  • Episode 5 - Insulin Resistance, what does it mean?

    Insulin Resistance: what does it mean?

    In this episode, Ben and Amy will be discussing insulin resistance in a way that is easy to understand. Can it be reversed, and the implications of having this diagnosis. As well as tips on what can be done to prevent the development of insulin resistance.

    32 min
  • Episode 4 - All the Fads (Diets)

    THT- Fad Diets

    In this episode, Ben and Amy will dive into all the popular and not so popular diets over the years. Discuss why these diets just do not work and what are more sustainable ways to improve overall health.

    32 min
  • Episode 3 - San Antonio OMA (Obesity) Conference

    San Antonio Obesity Medicine Association Conference Recap


    In this episode, Ben and Amy will chat about their trip to attend OMA's annual obesity conference, discuss what they learned, their takeaways, sites they visited while in Texas, and of course, their typical friendly banter.

    30 min
  • Episode 2 - The Chronic Disease of Obesity

    THT- The Chronic Disease of Obesity.

    This episode will help you understand that obesity is a chronic, relapsing disease that needs to be treated long term. Why some clinicians address obesity with their patients and why others do not. Understanding the importance of making small changes that yield significant benefits is the key takeaway with this episode. This is one not to miss. Enjoy!

    26 min
  • Episode 1 - Meet Ben & Amy!

    Ben & Amy discuss in their first episode how they got into weight loss medicine, how they met, and more...


    Ben Ramirez is a Nurse Practitioner with board certifications in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine. He has been in the field of nursing for more than 15 years, both at the bedside and clinic settings. As a strong patient advocate, he consistently provides evidence-based patient centered care. Currently, he practices in Wisconsin in the area of Medical Weight Management and Bariatrics. Having had bariatric surgery himself, He provides a unique perspective to his patients, not only as a provider, but as a patient with the history of chronic obesity. His direct light-hearted approach in his practice, keeps his patients active and engaged while creating the necessary lifestyle changes needed along their weight loss journey. While evidence-based practice is key, Ben believes in progress over perfection pertaining to weight loss.
    Amy Paulus is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a certification in obesity medicine.  She has been in the nursing field for over 20 years, working in many areas which has helped her gain knowledge and expertise to help her give the best possible care to her patients.  Currently, in Health Care in Illinois she works within the Weight Management Program, seeing both bariatric and medical weight management patients.  Amy’s empathetic, yet direct approach with her patients is the key to building excellent rapport and relationships with her patients.  When it comes to treating the disease of obesity, Amy continues to expand her knowledge in her area of expertise to ensure she is following the latest guidelines to ensure safety and to achieve positive outcomes.  

    25 min

About The Heavy Truth

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Nurse Practitioners Ben and Amy discuss their knowledge and experience in the medical weight management field.