Episodes

  • Treating Obesity with GLP-1 Medications | Part 1

    Treating Obesity with GLP-1 Medications | Part 1
    Aug 28 2025
    Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam and Dr. Supriya Rao discuss the role that GLP-1 medications play in weight management. GLP-1 medications help regulate appetite, improve blood sugar control, and support gradual, sustainable weight loss. They can also reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and improve overall metabolic health. Join Dr. Gunaratnam and Dr. Rao as they […]
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    21 mins
  • Insights on Treating Obesity with Dr. Angela Fitch

    Insights on Treating Obesity with Dr. Angela Fitch
    Aug 15 2025
    Dr. Supriya Rao and Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam interview Dr. Angela Fitch, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Knownwell, a primary care and obesity medicine practice that’s redefining how we treat obesity and focus on metabolic health. Dr. Fitch has been at the forefront of obesity medicine for over two decades, helping to shape a more […]
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    38 mins
  • Exploring the Muscle-Gut Connection with John Hawley

    Exploring the Muscle-Gut Connection with John Hawley
    Jul 31 2025
    Dr. Supriya Rao and Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam interview John Hawley, head of the Exercise & Nutrition Research Program, and director of the Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research at the Australian Catholic University in Melbourne. Professor Hawley focuses on the interaction of exercise training and diet on human health outcomes, with a specific emphasis on […]
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    32 mins
  • GI Health: The Importance of a High-Fiber Diet

    GI Health: The Importance of a High-Fiber Diet
    Jul 17 2025
    Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam and Dr. Supriya Rao discuss the role that a high-fiber diet plays in gut health. A high-fiber diet supports digestive health, lowers cholesterol, helps control blood sugar, and promotes weight management. It also reduces the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Join Dr. Gunaratnam and Dr. Rao as […]
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    18 mins
  • GI Health: The Importance of the Gut Microbiome

    GI Health: The Importance of the Gut Microbiome
    Jul 3 2025
    Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam and Dr. Supriya Rao explain what the microbiome is and its role in helping to maintain health. The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in gastrointestinal health because it helps with digestion, regulates the immune system, and influences overall well-being. Join Dr. Gunaratnam and Dr. Rao as they explore how to support […]
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    27 mins
  • Metabolic Syndrome: Drinking, Smoking & Other Habits

    Metabolic Syndrome: Drinking, Smoking & Other Habits
    Jun 5 2025
    Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam and Dr. Supriya Rao discuss the role that smoking, drinking and other habits can play in putting people at risk for metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of developing chronic diseases such as fatty liver, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Join Dr. […]
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    13 mins
  • Metabolic Syndrome: Exercise, Sleep & Stress

    Metabolic Syndrome: Exercise, Sleep & Stress
    May 22 2025
    Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam and Dr. Supriya discuss the role that exercise, sleep, and reducing stress can play in maintaining or improving health and protecting against metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of developing chronic diseases such as fatty liver, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Join […]
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    18 mins
  • Metabolic Syndrome: Diet & Nutrition

    Metabolic Syndrome: Diet & Nutrition
    May 8 2025
    Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam and Dr. Supriya discuss the role that diet and nutrition play in maintaining or improving health and protecting against metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of developing chronic diseases such as fatty liver, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Join Dr. Gunaratnam and […]
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    14 mins