{"podcast":{"title":"Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659","podcast_index_feed_id":7569659,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-durham-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-durham-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1202,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Durham News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Durham—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Durham News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-18T06:22:15.765227+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659"},"episode":{"title":"The Mental Side of Rapid Weight Loss","slug":"the-mental-side-of-rapid-weight-loss","published_at":"2026-06-18T12:36:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659/the-mental-side-of-rapid-weight-loss","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/a2574c91-4041-4879-b451-53e2dbb15514.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/a2574c91-4041-4879-b451-53e2dbb15514.mp3","summary":"New weight-loss drugs are transforming bodies fast—but what about the mind? As people shed pounds in months instead of years, many experience a mental disconnect, even feeling like their old selves linger on—what experts call “phantom obesity.” This echoes past experiences with bariatric surgery and cosmetic procedures, revealing how our brains struggle to catch up with rapid physical change. The solution? Integrate psychological support early, using tech and reducing stigma to help people adjust. As these meds become mainstream, insurers are starting to require mental health evaluations—signaling a crucial shift toward holistic care. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a70213772ff7d12f","meta_description":"New weight-loss drugs are transforming bodies fast—but what about the mind? As people shed pounds in months instead of years, many experience a mental dis…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":101,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659/episodes/the-mental-side-of-rapid-weight-loss/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659/the-mental-side-of-rapid-weight-loss.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}