{"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":"Why Belly Fat Won’t Go Away (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)","slug":"why-belly-fat-won-t-go-away-even-when-you-re-doing-everything-right","published_at":"2026-04-15T22:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-paika-podcast-7573769/why-belly-fat-won-t-go-away-even-when-you-re-doing-everything-right","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-paika-podcast-7573769","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/6967fc95","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/6967fc95/0de763df.mp3","summary":"#bellyfat #weightloss #fatloss #metabolism #healthtips What if the reason your belly fat won’t go away… has nothing to do with discipline? You’re eating clean. You’re working out. You’re trying to stay consistent… And yet… that stubborn belly fat stays. In this video, I break down the real science behind visceral fat — the kind that surrounds your organs and refuses to leave — even when you’re doing everything right. We’ll go beyond calories and talk about what most people miss: 👉 Mitochondria and fat burning 👉 Hormones (testosterone, estrogen) 👉 The hidden impact of poor sleep 👉 Why your body may be working against you If you’ve ever felt frustrated with slow or no progress… this will change how you approach fat loss. Because once you understand the signals… you stop fighting your body—and start working with it. — Dr. Paika TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Why your belly fat won’t go away 0:42 – Belly fat vs visceral fat explained 1:28 – Why calories alone aren’t enough 2:10 – Mitochondria: the hidden fat-burning system 3:05 – Best type of exercise for fat loss 4:00 – Why intensity matters more than duration 4:42 – Hormones and belly fat (men vs women) 5:38 – Testosterone, estrogen, and fat storage 6:18 – Sleep: the silent fat gain trigger 7:05 – How poor sleep increases belly fat 7:40 – What you need to fix starting today 👨‍⚕️ 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 💬 Comment 📌 Share 🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations about obesity, metabolism, hormones, and real-world health solutions ⚕️ MEDICAL & EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER This channel and its content are provided by Dr.…","meta_description":"#bellyfat #weightloss #fatloss #metabolism #healthtips What if the reason your belly fat won’t go away… has nothing to do with discipline? You’re eating c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":489,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dr-paika-podcast-7573769/episodes/why-belly-fat-won-t-go-away-even-when-you-re-doing-everything-right/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/why-belly-fat-won-t-go-away-even-when-you-re-doing-everything-right.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}