In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart is joined by Dr. Michael Mindrum, an obesity specialist from Nova Scotia. They discuss the complexities of obesity, explain why rates have skyrocketed in recent decades. Dr. Mindrum explores the genetic and environmental factors contributing to obesity, the importance of understanding the 'why' behind behavior change, and effective strategies for managing weight through diet, exercise, and medical treatments like GLP-1 agonists (e.g., Ozempic, Munjaro).
Guest Bio and Links:
Dr. Michael Mindrum practices general internal medicine. His interests are in metabolism, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and the science and art of behavior change. He is passionate about patient education (information is power!), helping patients optimize their metabolic health with lifestyle, reducing medications when possible, and optimizing others in order to help others achieve their goals. He graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Hawaii, the University of Vermont, and Dalhousie University. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and has a Diploma in Counselling for Obesity Medicine.
Connect with Dr. Michael Mindrum at his website, and on X @MichaelMindrum
Resources:
“I'm Not Accepting Obesity; I'm Terminating It.” | Dave Danna
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Show Notes:
(0:00) Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart
(0:15) Dr. Hart introduces Dr. Michael Mindrum to the listeners
(0:30) Dr. Mindrum's background
(2:00) A little history on the obesity epidemic
(3:15) Genetics and environment
(5:00) The relationship of mental health and obesity
(8:30) The modern food environment
(14:00) The key to sustainable health and behavioral change
(17:00) Understanding the importance of “why” in behavioral change
(19:00) Strategies for addressing ambivalence and overcoming bad habits
(25:00) Is shame and guilt counterproductive?
(30:00) Misunderstanding around prevention vs. treatment
(32:00) Recommendations around dieting
(35:30) In order to change behaviors check these four categories for change
(38:00) Choosing the “rightest” choices of foods
(43:00) Reasons lack of sleep works against your dieting strategies
(45:00) Exercise recommendations for weight loss
(50:00) Technology integration with exercise and weight loss
(55:00) Medical therapies for obesity
(1:00:30) What’s to come with obesity treatment
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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.
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