Happiness with Jess

86. Obesity Medicine Explained: GLP-1s, Bariatric Surgery & More with Dr. Laure

May 20, 2026·54 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

On this episode of the podcast, Jess sits down with Dr. Laure to have an important conversation about weight, health, and the realities of obesity medicine.As an obesity doctor who also overcame binge eating disorder herself, Dr. Laure brings both professional expertise and lived experience to the conversation. Together, they explore the deeper factors that influence weight and why lasting health is about more than just willpower or dieting harder.In this episode, they discuss:• GLP-1 medications and the growing conversation around weight loss drugs• Bariatric surgery and misconceptions surrounding it• Perimenopause and hormone-related weight gain• Society’s role in contributing to obesity• Cravings, hunger, and the science of behavior change• Healing the relationship with food without shame or extremesThis episode offers a compassionate, evidence-based perspective for anyone wanting to better understand their body, eating habits, and long-term health.Connect with Dr. Laure 👉@drlauredemattia  👉https://www.youtube.com/@drlauredemattia  👉Lgdemattia@gmail.com Learn about Jess’s coaching here👉https://www.happinesscoaching.online/happinessprogram And or more on self-love, health, fitness, and healing, follow Jess on Instagram:👉 @happ.i.ness.jessConnect with Jess: Jess@happinesscoaching.info

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