{"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":58,"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":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-paika-podcast-7573769"},"episode":{"title":"Is Obesity in Your DNA? The Truth About Genetics & Weight","slug":"is-obesity-in-your-dna-the-truth-about-genetics-weight","published_at":"2026-05-01T03:05:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-paika-podcast-7573769/is-obesity-in-your-dna-the-truth-about-genetics-weight","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-paika-podcast-7573769","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/14d37f7c","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/14d37f7c/c2d10e46.mp3","summary":"#ObesityScience #WeightLossTruth #Genetics #FatLoss #DrPaika Is obesity really in your DNA… or is that just what we’ve been told? In this video, I break down the real science behind genetics and obesity — including how much of your weight is actually inherited, what genes like the FTO gene do, and why your environment and lifestyle still matter more than you think. If you’ve ever wondered: “My parents struggled with weight… am I next?” “Is my metabolism just broken?” “Why do I gain weight easier than others?” This video will change how you understand your body. We’ll cover: ✔️ How genetics influence weight (40–70% explained) ✔️ Rare genetic conditions like leptin deficiency & MC4R mutations ✔️ Why modern environments trigger genetic risk ✔️ The powerful truth: genes are not destiny As a physician in Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine, my goal is simple — give you clarity, not confusion. Because obesity is not about blame… it’s about biology, environment, and strategy. 👇 Comment below: Do you feel weight struggles run in your family? ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro: Is Obesity in Your DNA? 0:35 – How Much of Weight Is Genetic? 1:20 – The 40–70% Heritability Explained 2:05 – The FTO Gene & Appetite Control 2:50 – “Genes Load the Gun, Environment Pulls the Trigger” 3:30 – Rare Genetic Obesity (Leptin, MC4R, POMC) 4:30 – Why Diet Alone Doesn’t Work for Some 5:05 – Gene vs Environment: The Real Interaction 5:50 – Why Genetics Is NOT Destiny 6:30 – What You Can Still Control 7:00 – Final Message + Call to Action 👨‍⚕️ ABOUT DR. MOHAMMED K. PAIKA Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach Helping people understand metabolism, hormones, and sustainable health through evidence-based medicine. 👍 Like 💬 Comme…","meta_description":"#ObesityScience #WeightLossTruth #Genetics #FatLoss #DrPaika Is obesity really in your DNA… or is that just what we’ve been told? In this video, I break d…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":440,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dr-paika-podcast-7573769/episodes/is-obesity-in-your-dna-the-truth-about-genetics-weight/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/is-obesity-in-your-dna-the-truth-about-genetics-weight.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}