What happens when surgery or GLP-1 medications work, then stop working? This week, Kim welcomes Dr. Pavi Kundhal, a general surgeon and diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, who spent 16 of his 17 years in practice watching a devastating pattern. After performing high-volume bariatric surgeries, Dr. Kundhal noticed the patients with lasting success weren't the ones who followed the strictest diets; they were the ones who did "the deep work" to change their relationship with eating. In this transformative episode, Dr. Kundhal reveals:🔴 Devastating pattern: Patients losing 50-60 pounds, then gaining more than half back with no strategy 🟢 Physical vs emotional: Hunger builds slowly over 4-6 hours; emotional craving hits rapidly with comfort food and guilt 🟣 Environment beats willpower: Clear counters, pre-cut vegetables at eye level, remove TV distraction while eating Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast01:14 Meet Dr. Pavi Kundal: A New Perspective on Weight Loss02:13 The Importance of Mindset in Weight Management05:33 Understanding Emotional vs. Physical Hunger10:14 Mindfulness and Eating Habits12:10 The Role of GLP-1 Medications in Weight Loss15:24 Navigating Weight Gain and Health Challenges16:45 Dr. Kundal's Book: Shift Your Mind to Shift Your Weight18:55 Sustainable Changes for Long-Term SuccessConnect with Dr. Kundhal:💻 Peel Weight Loss Clinic 📱 Instagram | Facebook | YouTube 📚 "Shift Your Mind to Shift Your Weight" on AmazonTo support the show, visit our LinktreeThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Podcast Creative Director & Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic
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What happens when surgery or GLP-1 medications work, then stop working? This week, Kim welcomes Dr. Pavi Kundhal, a general surgeon and diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, who spent 16 of his 17 years in practice watching a devastating pattern. After performing high-volume bariatric surgeries, Dr. Kundhal noticed the patients with lasting success weren't the ones who followed the strictest diets; they were the ones who did "the deep work" to change their relationship with eating. In this transformative episode, Dr. Kundhal reveals:🔴 Devastating pattern: Patients losing 50-60 pounds, then gaining more than half back with no strategy 🟢 Physical vs emotional: Hunger builds slowly over 4-6 hours; emotional craving hits rapidly with comfort food and guilt 🟣 Environment beats willpower: Clear counters, pre-cut vegetables at eye level, remove TV distraction while eating Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast01:14 Meet Dr. Pavi Kundal: A New Perspective on Weight Loss02:13 The Importance of Mindset in Weight Management05:33 Understanding Emotional vs. Physical Hunger10:14 Mindfulness and Eating Habits12:10 The Role of GLP-1 Medications in Weight Loss15:24 Navigating Weight Gain and Health Challenges16:45 Dr. Kundal's Book: Shift Your Mind to Shift Your Weight18:55 Sustainable Changes for Long-Term SuccessConnect with Dr. Kundhal:💻 Peel Weight Loss Clinic 📱 Instagram | Facebook | YouTube 📚 "Shift Your Mind to Shift Your Weight" on AmazonTo support the show, visit our LinktreeThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Podcast Creative Director & Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic
Stage 3 Breast Cancer at 37: Double Mastectomy Decision and 20-Year Survival Story | Stephanie Adler
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Stage 3 Breast Cancer at 37: Double Mastectomy Decision and 20-Year Survival Story | Stephanie Adler
What happens when you find a lump at 37 with an 18-month-old and 11 year old sons? This week, Kim welcomes her cousin Stephanie Adler for a raw, personal conversation about surviving stage 3 breast cancer at just 37 years old with an 18-month-old and 11 year old sons. When a simple shower discovery led to finding cancer in her lymph nodes, Stephanie made the controversial decision to demand a double mastectomy against her surgeon's recommendation—telling her doctor point-blank: "I don't ever want to go through this again. This is about living, not my breast." In this deeply emotional episode, Stephanie reveals:🔴 Brutal honesty: Demanded a double mastectomy against the doctor's advice: "This is about living, not my breast." 🟢 Eight surgeries, three years: Radiation ripped skin apart during reconstruction, forcing back muscle transfer to create an implant pocket🟣 Twenty years later: Never said "cancer-free" out loud, admits skipping follow-ups, celebrates life day by day Chapters00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast01:33 Stephanie's Inspiring Journey with Breast Cancer12:50 Facing the Reality of Diagnosis20:48 The Reconstruction Journey24:11 Reflections on Survival and SupportTo support the show, visit our LinktreeThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly NashCo-Producer & Podcast Creative Director: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic
The Chronic Truth Podcast
What happens when surgery or GLP-1 medications work, then stop working? This week, Kim welcomes Dr. Pavi Kundhal, a general surgeon and diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, who spent 16 of his 17 years in practice watching a devastating pattern. After performing high-volume bariatric surgeries, Dr. Kundhal noticed the patients with lasting success weren't the ones who followed the strictest diets; they were the ones who did "the deep work" to change their relationship with eating. In this transformative episode, Dr. Kundhal reveals:🔴 Devastating pattern: Patients losing 50-60 pounds, then gaining more than half back with no strategy 🟢 Physical vs emotional: Hunger builds slowly over 4-6 hours; emotional craving hits rapidly with comfort food and guilt 🟣 Environment beats willpower: Clear counters, pre-cut vegetables at eye level, remove TV distraction while eating Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast01:14 Meet Dr. Pavi Kundal: A New Perspective on Weight Loss02:13 The Importance of Mindset in Weight Management05:33 Understanding Emotional vs. Physical Hunger10:14 Mindfulness and Eating Habits12:10 The Role of GLP-1 Medications in Weight Loss15:24 Navigating Weight Gain and Health Challenges16:45 Dr. Kundal's Book: Shift Your Mind to Shift Your Weight18:55 Sustainable Changes for Long-Term SuccessConnect with Dr. Kundhal:💻 Peel Weight Loss Clinic 📱 Instagram | Facebook | YouTube 📚 "Shift Your Mind to Shift Your Weight" on AmazonTo support the show, visit our LinktreeThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Podcast Creative Director & Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic
