Obesity is not a personal failure — it's a complex, chronic condition shaped by your biology, your environment, your gut, liver, your hormones, your habits, your emotions and even your sleep.

Welcome to another episode of The Health Talk with Dr. Sagorika Mullick, where we unpack health truths that are often misunderstood. In this episode, we will take a deep dive into the multifactorial world of obesity — exploring everything from hormones and stress to gut health, liver function, lifestyle choices, and emerging scientific trends.

If you've ever wondered why weight loss feels harder than it should, or if you're tired of hearing the outdated "eat less, move more" mantra, this conversation will empower you with clarity, compassion, and actionable strategies that work — especially for women over 40.

In this episode, we cover:
Why Obesity Is More Than Just a Number? What is obesity, really ?
Why BMI though outdated is still used to measure obesity and what are the other factors which help us measure obesity.
How societal shame around weight is hurting our health
The science behind fat as an active organ, not just “stored calories”

We will discuss about the biology behind the bulge - Hormones, Genetics & Stress: The Hidden Drivers
The hormonal chaos behind stubborn weight: Thyroid, insulin, cortisol, estrogen, leptin and ghrelin.
How Thyroid disorders, PCOS, and menopause work as key contributors
The role of chronic stress and lack of sleep in fat storage
We will try to understand the importance of – Gut & Liver Health: The Organs We Ignore.

We will talk about -
Why calorie counting is outdated and misleading
The problem with ultra-processed foods and their addictive properties
Pros and cons of intermittent fasting — is it for everyone?
The rising importance of strength training, and cardio workouts even in your midlife.
Latest trends: GLP-1 agonists (Ozempic) - Are they the magic drugs - their mode of action, benefits and side effect.
We will be busting important myths related to obesity
and give you some actionable changes that actually work

The importance of Mindset, Motivation & Moving Forward
Why we need to stop making weight loss a punishment
Shift the focus from body size to body function
❤️ Final Thought:
“Your weight is not your worth.
Your body is not a battleground.
Let’s replace shame with science, and helplessness with hope.”

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