Genetic Insights into Weight Loss and Health with Dr. Phyllis Pobee

Join Dr. Phyllis Pobee, MD, as she delves into the genetics of weight loss. Discover how grief, stress, and trauma contribute to weight gain and explore nutrient deficiencies and hormonal imbalances. Dr. Pobee challenges the "eat less, exercise more" myth and discusses the pressures women face. Learn strategies for stress reduction and understand the genetic factors influencing cravings and metabolism. The episode also covers toxins, fat storage, detoxification, food sensitivities, and chronic inflammation. Genetic testing for personalized weight loss, focusing on the FTO and DRD2 genes, is explored, along with the liver's role in hormone regulation. (0:00) Introduction to genetic alignment in weight loss with Dr. Phyllis Pobee, MD (0:55) The role of grief, stress, and trauma in weight gain (2:09) Nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and founding Glean 360 (3:01) Women's pressures and the mindset in health (4:17) Debunking the myth of "eat less and exercise more" (6:35) Stress reduction strategies for weight loss (7:26) Genetic influences on cravings and metabolism (9:09) The connection between toxins, fat storage, and detoxification (13:41) Food sensitivities, chronic inflammation, and genetic avatars (17:07) Genetic testing for personalized weight loss strategies (19:06) The cycle of weight loss and weight regain (20:01) Detailed discussion on genetic testing panels (24:16) Understanding the FTO and DRD2 genes and their impact on metabolism (27:21) Practical application of genetic information in daily life (28:26) The liver's role in hormone regulation and organ interconnectivity (28:54) Closing remarks and resources from Dr. Phyllis Pobee