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The Skinny on Weightloss: Part Deux (Ep. 35)

By Jordan DeBolt | May 1, 2025

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In Episode 35 of The Med Edit Podcast, hosts Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell welcome back Dr. Ann Bass, a board-certified expert in Obesity Medicine, to continue their insightful discussion about healthy weight management. Due to an overwhelming response from listeners, Dr. Bass returns to answer pressing questions and address popular concerns related to weight loss, body composition, and GLP-1 medications.

This episode covers:

Body Composition 101: Why body composition, not just weight, is crucial for overall health, and how to accurately measure yours using methods like DEXA scans, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, and more.
Ideal Body Composition Ranges: Understand the healthy ranges for fat and muscle mass and why they matter.
Exercise Recommendations for Adults: Practical guidelines from aerobic activity to strength and flexibility training, and why physical activity is key to long-term health.
Muscle Loss & GLP-1 Medications: Clarifying misconceptions about GLP-1s and lean body mass loss, along with strategies to protect muscle during weight loss.

In the popular “FACT or MIS” segment, Dr. Bass debunks viral myths on meal frequency and vitamin supplements.

Tune in to separate fact from fiction and take informed steps toward reaching your health goals.

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References from today’s episode:

https://www.obesityaction.org/education-support/learn-about-obesity/common-myths/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4229150/

https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult-obesity-facts/index.html

https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood-obesity-facts/childhood-obesity-facts.html

https://www.abom.org/history/

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK235943/#:~:text=Body%20composition%2C%20in%20the%20context,be%20used%20interchangeably%20with%20LBM.

How to Get Pregnant & Stay Pregnant: Expert Fertility Insights with Dr. Jessica Ryniec (Ep. 34)

By Jordan DeBolt | April 17, 2025

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In Episode 34 of The Med Edit Podcast, Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell dive deep into the complex and personal topic of infertility. With 13.4% of women aged 15-49 experiencing difficulty becoming pregnant, fertility issues are more common than many realize—and disproportionately impact female physicians.

This week, they’re joined by fertility expert Dr. Jessica Ryniec, a double board-certified specialist in obstetrics, gynecology, reproductive endocrinology, and infertility. Together, they unpack the essentials of how to get pregnant, stay pregnant, and navigate the emotional and medical complexities of infertility.

Topics covered include:

The detailed science behind conception
Understanding fertility tests and assessments (AMH, hormonal levels, ultrasounds)
Common infertility causes in women (PCOS, endometriosis, ovulation issues) and men (varicocele, hormonal imbalances)
Treatments available (Clomid, letrozole, IUI, IVF)
Managing recurrent miscarriages and ensuring healthy pregnancies
Debunking infertility myths (from birth control myths to dietary folklore)

Tune in to separate fact from fiction in fertility, learn proactive steps to take if you’re struggling to conceive, and gain evidence-based guidance on maintaining a healthy pregnancy.

Don’t miss the engaging “FACT or MIS (misinformation)” segment in the second half—where Dr. Ryniec addresses popular myths circulated by social media influencers.

Listen, subscribe, and empower yourself with knowledge to navigate your fertility journey confidently.