This week on The A Collective, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Catherine Toomer—physician, educator, and fierce advocate for personalized weight care. From GLP-1s and menopause to metabolic health and medical bias, Dr. Toomer drops the real truth about why weight isn’t the enemy—and why we need to stop treating it like it is.

We talk about:

– GLP-1s and their misunderstood role in long-term care

– How diet culture and BMI distort medicine

– Why carbs, food, and moderation all deserve a comeback

– What doctors need to unlearn about weight loss

– Emotional healing, trauma, and shame in weight care

– Making weight care truly accessible

✨ This conversation is funny, smart, validating, and a must-listen for anyone navigating GLP-1s, menopause, or just trying to live in a world obsessed with the scale.

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Season 2 of The A Collective is here and louder than ever. This season we’re going all in—on politics, culture, aesthetics, and calling out the double standards. Whether we’re dragging alpha males or laughing through church drama, one thing is guaranteed: we’re not turning the volume down. New episodes every Thursday.Make sure you like, comment, follow & tell us we're pretty! Thursdays are for chaos. And America's favorite DEI Group Chat!👉 Like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube – we’re manifesting 500 subscribers and you could be the one who tips the scale.🎧 New episodes every Thursday — now with more sass, more shade, and probably less decorum.💬 Join the chaos: follow us on TikTok and IG @theacollectivepod🛍️ Subscribe and join the Collective — where sisterhood meets shade, and the group chat always has receipts. 🎤✨🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts.📍Follow us on TikTok and IG: @theacollectivepodProduced by Messy Genius Media. #GLP1 #Menopause #WeightLoss #WeightBias #DrToomer #MetabolicHealth #TheACollective #Podcast KeywordsGLP-1, weight management, health education, body image, cultural perspectives, menopause, diabetes, physician training, health misconceptions, media influenceTakeawaysGLP-1 medications have been around for years and are effective for weight management.Physician education is crucial for compassionate patient care.Cultural perceptions significantly influence attitudes towards weight loss.Body image issues are prevalent and can affect mental health.Family history plays a vital role in health decisions and awareness.Misconceptions about weight loss can lead to harmful behaviors.Media sensationalism can distort public understanding of health issues.Weight management should focus on health rather than just aesthetics.Compassionate care involves understanding the patient's full context.It's important to challenge biases in healthcare to improve patient outcomes.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the A Collective Podcast01:55 Meet Dr. Catherine Toomer: A Journey into Weight Care05:19 Understanding GLP-1 Medications and Their Impact08:51 The Importance of Physician Education in Weight Management12:07 Addressing Bias in Patient Care15:42 Cultural Perspectives on Weight and Health19:26 Personal Stories: Navigating Weight Loss and Identity27:32 The Impact of Birth Control on Health29:05 Navigating Colorism and Self-Perception30:55 Family Health History and Personal Responsibility32:15 The Misconceptions of Assisted Weight Loss34:22 Understanding Different Paths to Health35:19 The Role of Science in Medicine39:49 Media Influence on Health Perceptions42:22 Challenging Diet Culture and Eating Disorders48:06 copyright disclaimer