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#58. Dissecting the 4 Major Obesity Delusions
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- Mar 11, 2026
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Summary
Obesity is increasingly explained through hormones, genetics, metabolism, and microbiomes. These explanations sound compassionate, scientific, and non-judgmental — but they often fail to explain what we actually observe and definitely fail those who want to lose weight. Become a Psychobabble Insider and join us this Saturday the 14th of March at 3 PM Eastern for a Live Clinical Session on psychiatric medication! 00:00 The Hard Truth: Obesity Is Psychological01:57 Lie #1: The "Slow Metabolism" Alibi02:51 The Truth About Thyroid Issues04:40 Lie #2: The "Fat Gene" & Family Habits06:58 Lie #3: The Microbiome "God of the Gaps"10:10 Lie #4: The Starvation Mode Myth14:30 Why Your Skinny Friend Stays Thin15:50 Insulin: Signals vs. Calories16:50 The "Food Noise" & GLP-1 (Ozempic)22:50 Conclusion: The Alcoholism Comparison This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hannahspier.substack.com/subscribe