#1 Weight Loss Doctor: The Truth About Obesity, Ozempic, Dieting, & How to Feel Better Now

This episode is a must-listen if you or someone you love has ever struggled with weight.

Today, Mel sits down with world-renowned, triple board certified endocrinologist and obesity specialist, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, to explain the medical truth behind your metabolism, weight loss, and the most talked-about medications on the planet: GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy. Today, she’s breaking down exactly how these medications work, who they’re for, and the critical mistakes people are making when using them without medical supervision.

If you're confused about these drugs, worried about the side effects, or curious if they could help you or someone you love—this episode will answer every question you've been too afraid to ask.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-The 5 real causes of weight gain—and why only one is in your control

-Why obesity is not your fault (and how blaming yourself is holding you back)

-What GLP-1 medications like Ozempic actually do in your body

-The #1 risk no one is talking about when taking these drugs

-Why these medications can change your brain, your cravings, and your relationship with food

-How to avoid “Ozempic face,” hair loss, and muscle loss while on these drugs

-How to know if you’re a good candidate—and the red flags to watch out for

You’ll also hear Dr. Salas-Whalen’s personal story of using the medication herself after hitting perimenopause—and what she wants every woman to know about managing weight in midlife.

This episode is your science-backed, shame-free guide to understanding GLP-1s, your metabolism, and what real help looks like.

If you or someone you love is struggling with weight, send them this episode. It could change their life.

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Helpful information

Engaging and very informative. Highly recommend for anyone curious about weight management or have friends and family that want or need help.

Great info

Wow, this was really great to listen to. I’ve been actively working on losing weight for several months, and was fascinated to hear from an obesity doctor that there are many factors that affect propensity for obesity- one of which includes the weight of your mother at conception!

Honest and detailed advice

Great insight. Honest neutral insight and questions I had answered. If you are considering trying a GLP1 the details provided was real advice and examples. Exercise and details on muscle composition was really informative.

I even shared this podcast to my doctor so that she can share to everyone who is on this same journey!

This was a very educational episode. I would love if everyone could listen to it. I shared to every person I love that is on this glp1 journey! I even shared to my doctor so she can share with all her patients on the same journey! So good!

The five factors of obesity

I have had weight lots surgery, which was successful, but this would have been a great alternative