Girls Gone Wellness

The Hidden Science That Changes Everything You Thought You Knew About Obesity with Dr. Ashley White, MD


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We’ve all heard the usual narratives- all it takes is willpower, people with obesity are simply just lazy, and how not eating at all is the only way to loose weight. Instead, In todays episode Dr. White shines a light on obesity that will make you stop and rethink everything you thought you knew.

Dr. White  breaks down the real physiology behind weight regulation, why obesity is a chronic medical condition  & not a moral failure  and how the way we talk about it in medicine, media, and even wellness spaces has done more harm than good.

This is one of those conversations that leaves you thinking alot more about this topic and truly leaves you feeling and a lot more compassionate.

Dr. White is a medical doctor, metabolic strategist,  and women's health innovator who helps patients design strategies for metabolic resilience. With expertise spanning emergency medicine, obesity medicine, and public health, she connects the dots between complex health challenges to create customized solutions that evolve with her patients' lives.

In todays episode We talk about:

-Reframing obesity as a chronic medical condition 

-The role of hormones and brain signaling in regulating hunger 

-The role of obesity medications like GLP-1s

-The importance of individualizing weight management strategies 

-The role of genetics in obesity

And so much more!


Connect with Dr. White below:

Her instagram is here

Work with Dr. White here


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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

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