
Episode #14
Rethinking obesity: Biology, bias, and the next decade with Dr. Arya Sharma
<p>In this episode, Dr. Arya Sharma, a leading voice in obesity medicine and founder of Obesity Canada, reflects on his journey from nephrology to becoming a pioneer in reshaping how physicians understand and treat obesity.</p><p>Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert also explore how obesity care has evolved from outdated ideas of willpower and “eat less, move more” to a modern chronic disease framework grounded in biology and evidence.</p><p>The discussion highlights the impact of GLP-1 medications and how they are changing both patient outcomes and clinical practice, while examining the ongoing challenge of stig...

