{"podcast":{"title":"Dr. Paika Podcast","slug":"dr-paika-podcast-7573769","podcast_index_feed_id":7573769,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/dr-paika-podcast","website_url":"https://mohammedpaika.com/dr-mohammed-paika","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1kYkQ-AF4msM0XLeGkmSFjtXbngCZI-0rCzfM8GVoIQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNGNl/MTliYWE0MmYyMTY1/NWNjZTA2MWU0Zjgx/N2I5YS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Mohammed Paika","episode_count":72,"summary":"Welcome to the Dr. Paika Podcast — where medicine, fitness, and humanity come together. Hosted by Dr. Mohammed K. Paika, M.D., double board-certified in obesity & internal medicine with over two decades of hospital experience, this show dives deep into the science of health, obesity, longevity, and mindset — but with compassion, not complexity. From hospital medicine to the gym floor, from patient care to personal growth — every episode blends real clinical insight with practical, inspiring stories that help you live better and think deeper. 💡 Topics include: Obesity & metabolic health Longevity & fitness Nutrition & preventive medicine Doctor insights from 20+ years in hospitals across the US! Mindset, mental health, and motivation 🎧 Subscribe for weekly conversations that are honest, empowering, and rooted in science — all from a doctor who believes medicine should heal the mind and body.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T10:17:40.896602+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-paika-podcast-7573769"},"episode":{"title":"Exercise Won't Make You Thin... But It Might Save Your Life | Dr. Paika Podcast","slug":"exercise-won-t-make-you-thin-but-it-might-save-your-life-dr-paika-podcast","published_at":"2026-06-23T22:32:11+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-paika-podcast-7573769/exercise-won-t-make-you-thin-but-it-might-save-your-life-dr-paika-podcast","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-paika-podcast-7573769","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c35a3ab","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/5c35a3ab/9ea27135.mp3","summary":"#ExerciseIsMedicine #ObesityMedicine #WeightLoss #FitnessMotivation Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for improving health—but it's much more than a way to burn calories. In this episode, Dr. Mohammed Paika explains why exercise should be viewed as medicine, especially for people living with obesity. You'll learn how movement improves heart health, protects muscle mass, boosts metabolism, reduces stress, improves sleep, and supports long-term weight management. Many people focus only on the number on the scale, but the real benefits of exercise go far beyond weight loss. Whether you're just starting your health journey or looking to optimize your fitness routine, this evidence-based discussion will help you understand why movement is essential for lifelong health. In this video: ✅ Why exercise isn't just about burning calories ✅ The role of strength training during weight loss ✅ Cardio and heart health ✅ Exercise and mental health ✅ How to build sustainable movement habits ✅ Why consistency beats intensity Remember: Exercise is not punishment for what you ate. It's a celebration of what your body can do. Subscribe for evidence-based obesity medicine, weight loss, nutrition, fitness, and healthy lifestyle content. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:30 Exercise Beyond the Scale 4:00 Strength Training and Muscle Preservation 6:00 Cardio and Heart Health 7:30 Movement for the Mind 9:00 Making Exercise Work for You 10:30 Exercise Is Medicine 12:00 Final Thoughts #ExerciseIsMedicine #ObesityMedicine #WeightLoss #FitnessMotivation #DrMohammedPaika GLP-1 Weight Loss Masterclass - https://www.drmohammedpaika.com Dr. Paika Podcast - https://drmohammedpaika.transistor.fm/ Amazon Kindle - https://www.amazon.it/GLP-1-Masterclass-Physicians-Preservation-Metabolic-ebook/dp/B0GZ…","meta_description":"#ExerciseIsMedicine #ObesityMedicine #WeightLoss #FitnessMotivation Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for improving health—but it's much…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":823,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dr-paika-podcast-7573769/episodes/exercise-won-t-make-you-thin-but-it-might-save-your-life-dr-paika-podcast/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-paika-podcast-7573769/exercise-won-t-make-you-thin-but-it-might-save-your-life-dr-paika-podcast.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}