39. Weight Inclusive Approach to Endocrinology and Health with Dr. Gregory Dodell

Understanding Disordered Eating

This episode is a breath of fresh air. How often do you meet a medical doctor who practices from a weight inclusive perspective? On this episode, Dr. Dodell shares how the endocrine system works (it's really cool!) and why weight loss isn't necessarily the golden answer the world has been looking for. He talks about how you can actually work towards a healthier experience and how harmful dieting can be.

Dr. Gregory Dodell is a board-certified endocrinologist who received his medical degree from Albany Medical College. He completed his internal medicine and endocrinology fellowship at St. Luke's Health Center affiliated with Columbia University. He is now in private practice at Central Park Endocrinology.

[0:01-02:58] Introductions

• Introducing our guest speaker

[03:06 - 08:22] What is an Endocrinologist?

• The basics of the endocrine system.
• Dr. Dodell explains how medications affect hormones and their overall effect on the body.

[08:23 – 18:05] Debunking the Myths Surrounding Type – 2 Diabetes

• Does being in a large body cause type 2 diabetes?
• Listen to how insulin resistance may begin to occur before a person’s body starts to change.
• What does pre-diabetes mean?
• The role of genetics in a person’s health condition like diabetes.
• Does medication work for type 2 diabetes?

[18:06 – 28:21] Weight Cycling, Movement, and Health

• The impact of stigmatizing discussions around food and diet.
• Sustainable tips for health.
• The importance of sleep.
• Setting the record straight on carbohydrates and elaborating on the essence of pairing food.
• The scientific basis of why restrictive dieting doesn’t work and how blanket statements regarding weight do more harm than good.

[28:22 – 38:00] The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

• Dr. Dodell differentiates the treatments and the conditions of type 1 and types 2 diabetes.

[38:01 – 39:50] Outro

• Where to find Dr. Dodell?

Resources:

• Dr. Gregory Dodell's Instagram
• Dr. Gregory Dodell's Website

Tweetable Quotes:

"I call it movement. It could be anything like chores, gardening, dancing, or playing with their kids. Whatever movement there is that you enjoy can be beneficial." - Dr. Gregory Dodell

"No matter what someone's weight is, sleep is important. No matter what someone's weight is, managing stress is important." - Dr. Gregory Dodell

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