Episodes 141
Avg. Duration 39m
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Apple Rating 4.6 (194)
Since Nov 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Fat Science is a podcast on a mission to explain where our fat really comes from and why it won’t go (and stay!) away. In each episode, we share little-known facts and personal experiences to dispel misconceptions, reduce stigma, and instill hope. Fat Science is committed to creating a world where people are empowered with accurate information about metabolism and recognize that fat isn’t a failure. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

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Mailbag: Why GLP-1 Medications Sometimes Stop Working

Jun 08, 2026 51m

Have you been told your metabolism is broken and there's nothing you can do about it?This mailbag episode tackles tough questions about medication effectiveness, unexpected side effects, and the…

Why Three Major Obesity Organizations Just Changed What Success Means

Jun 01, 2026 49m

Ever wonder why you can improve your health but still feel like you're failing because the scale isn't cooperating?Dr. Cooper breaks down groundbreaking new clinical guidelines from three major…

PCOS is Now PMOS: The Name Change That Changes Everything

May 25, 2026 39m

Have you been told you have PCOS but nothing seems to help?In May 2024, after 14 years of global collaboration involving 56 organizations and 22,000 stakeholders, the medical community officially…

Mailbag - Why Your Doctor Still Believes Calories In Calories Out

May 18, 2026 45m

Have you been told it's just calories in calories out while your lived experience says otherwise?In this mailbag episode, Dr. Cooper addresses complex metabolic questions from listeners worldwide.…

What Lipedema Really Is and Why Your Doctor Might Be Missing It

May 11, 2026 48m

Are your legs painful to touch and resistant to weight loss despite your best efforts?Dr. Ellen Derrick, a vascular surgeon and lipedema specialist, reveals the truth about this misunderstood…

Metabolic Breaking News: 3 Developments You Should Know About

May 07, 2026 8m Bonus

Dr. Emily Cooper, Mark Wright, and Andrea Taylor break down three breaking metabolic health stories in this quick bonus episode — from a newly approved oral GLP-1 to a major price drop for Medicare…

Mailbag: Mechanical Eating vs Calorie Counting on Ozempic and Wegovy

May 04, 2026 44m

Have you ever wondered if you should get liposuction when you need skin removal surgery after major weight loss?In this mailbag episode, Dr. Cooper, Mark, and Andrea tackle questions from listeners…

Top 10 GLP-1 Myths Debunked by Science

Apr 27, 2026 33m

Ever hear someone say GLP-1 medications cause osteoporosis or make your hair fall out?This episode tackles the top 10 biggest myths about GLP-1 medications flooding social media and separates the…

New Obesity Drugs: What's FDA Approved and What's Coming

Apr 20, 2026 47m

The obesity medication landscape just changed — again. One brand-new pill is already in pharmacies, and five more are in various stages of approval. But the real story isn't the drugs themselves:…

Mailbag: Understanding Insulin Resistance Testing and GLP-1 Medication Side Effects

Apr 13, 2026 39m

Have you been told insulin resistance testing doesn't exist or wondered if you're increasing your GLP-1 dose too quickly?Dr. Cooper, Andrea, and Mark tackle listener questions from around the world,…

Navigating the GLP-1 Wild West: A Conversation With Dr. Vin Gupta

Apr 06, 2026 1h 2m

Are you getting a GLP-1 prescription from someone who's never examined you?Dr. Vin Gupta, pulmonologist and former Chief Medical Officer at Amazon, joins Dr. Cooper to expose the dangerous gap…

What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Taking GLP-1s

Mar 30, 2026 47m

What really happens when you stop GLP-1 medications — and are the headlines telling you the whole story? The answer is more nuanced than social media wants you to believe.This week on Fat Science,…

Mailbag: Fasting, Food Noise & GLP-1s

Mar 23, 2026 44m

Ever wonder why fasting worked at first — then stopped? Or why you lost 80 pounds only to gain back 100?In this mailbag episode, Dr. Emily Cooper, Mark Wright, and Andrea Taylor tackle the most…

Why You Keep Waking Up at Night — What 15,000 Patient Encounters Reveal About Sleep and Metabolism

Mar 16, 2026 49m

Are you getting eight hours in bed but still waking up exhausted?Dr. Emily Cooper shares groundbreaking findings from nearly 15,000 patient encounters at her metabolic clinic. The data reveals…

Mailbag: Your GLP-1 Questions: Hair Loss, Blood Sugar Spikes & Hormone Therapy

Mar 09, 2026 50m

Think squashing your post-meal glucose spike is the healthy thing to do? What if that flat line on your CGM is actually telling your brain you didn't eat — and slowing your metabolism as a…

Why GLP-1s Alone May Not Be Enough: A Listener's Real Story

Mar 02, 2026 56m

What happens when you do everything "right" — the GLP-1, the protein shake, the tracking — and the scale still won't budge? This episode reveals why doing everything “right” might actually be a big…

The Science Behind the New Wegovy Pill: One-On-One with Novo Nordisk’s Dr. Jason Brett.

Feb 23, 2026 1h

The Science Behind the New Wegovy Pill (with Novo Nordisk’s Dr. Jason Brett)What actually makes a GLP-1 pill work in the real world—and why does taking it come with such specific rules? And if these…

Mailbag: Your GLP-1 Questions on Pregnancy, Dosing, and Why Diets Cause Fat Gain

Feb 16, 2026 43m

Mailbag: Your GLP-1 Questions on Pregnancy, Dosing, and Why Diets Cause Fat GainWhat happens when you stop GLP-1 medications before getting pregnant? Why might your thyroid numbers change on…

Wegovy Pill vs. Injection — A Doctor Breaks Down the Newest Form of GLP-1

Feb 09, 2026 46m

Wegovy Pill: Who's It For?The new Wegovy pill is generating massive buzz — but is it actually better than the injection? Before you ask your doctor to switch, there are some surprising requirements…

Why GLP-1 Medications Work Even When the Scale Doesn't Move

Feb 02, 2026 43m

What if the scale isn't moving, but your health is dramatically improving?If you've ever felt discouraged because the number on the scale won't budge—even on a GLP-1 medication—this episode will…

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