{"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 You Can’t Lose Weight: The Hidden Role of Insulin, Ghrelin, and Leptin","slug":"why-you-can-t-lose-weight-the-hidden-role-of-insulin-ghrelin-and-leptin","published_at":"2026-04-01T22:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-paika-podcast-7573769/why-you-can-t-lose-weight-the-hidden-role-of-insulin-ghrelin-and-leptin","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-paika-podcast-7573769","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf8fbc04","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/bf8fbc04/3e9cf292.mp3","summary":"#WeightLoss #FatLoss #HormoneHealth #ObesityMedicine #insulinresistance Why are you eating less… but still not losing weight? In this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika (Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine) breaks down the 3 key hormones that control your weight — and why weight loss is NOT just about calories. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like your body is working against you… this will finally make sense. We cover: Why insulin keeps you in fat storage mode Why ghrelin makes you constantly hungry Why leptin stops you from feeling full Why diets fail even when you’re disciplined And how to actually work WITH your body This is the science behind: 👉 Weight loss plateaus 👉 Constant cravings 👉 Feeling hungry all the time And why it’s not your fault. If you’re on (or considering) GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound — this is essential to understand. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Why You’re Not Losing Weight (Hook) 00:32 – It’s Not About Calories 01:05 – Why People Feel Stuck 01:42 – The 3 Hormones Overview 02:10 – Insulin: The Fat Storage Switch 03:20 – Why Your Body Stores More Easily 04:05 – Ghrelin: Why You’re Always Hungry 05:15 – Why Dieting Makes Hunger Worse 06:00 – Leptin: Why You Never Feel Full 07:00 – The “Perfect Storm” Explained 07:40 – What You Can Actually Do 08:10 – Final Takeaway + Subscribe 👨‍⚕️ 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 provide…","meta_description":"#WeightLoss #FatLoss #HormoneHealth #ObesityMedicine #insulinresistance Why are you eating less… but still not losing weight? In this video, Dr. Mohammed…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":501,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dr-paika-podcast-7573769/episodes/why-you-can-t-lose-weight-the-hidden-role-of-insulin-ghrelin-and-leptin/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-you-can-t-lose-weight-the-hidden-role-of-insulin-ghrelin-and-leptin.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}