{"podcast":{"title":"Weight Loss And ...","slug":"weight-loss-and-6741102","podcast_index_feed_id":6741102,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/weight-loss-and","website_url":"https://www.weightlossand.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/nU4J861NxgZgwWoAyLH39jUsjeqMrjyOtBeq7lRHQUg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yOWI3/NGNmNTdhY2VjYTZi/OTYxZGQ4NTZlZjk1/NmI5Yy5qcGc.jpg","author":"Holly Wyatt & James Hill","episode_count":137,"summary":"Your go-to hangout for everything weight loss… and beyond! “Weight Loss and…” is brought to you by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and hosted by seasoned experts in weight management, Dr. James Hill and Dr. Holly Wyatt. We’re your friendly guides through the maze of weight loss, but with a fun twist. We’re not here to preach the latest fad diet or promise a miracle workout. Instead, we’re all about embracing the journey, acknowledging there’s more than one way to hit your health goals, and having a good laugh while we’re at it. We get it: weight loss can be tough, and sometimes pretty serious business. But why can’t it also be enjoyable? With a side of humor, we’ll bring you science-backed insights, real-life stories, and some hard truths. (Spoiler alert: there’s no magic answer - but that doesn’t mean we can’t find what works best for you.) “Weight Loss and…” is your inclusive space to explore, question, and learn — and to feel part of a community along the way. This isn’t just about shedding pounds. It’s about gaining perspective, building better habits, and enjoying the ride. So if you’re up for honest conversations about weight loss - spiced with a little science…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T22:18:08.586989+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weight-loss-and-6741102"},"episode":{"title":"Turning Weight Loss Into Wisdom: The Story Behind Our New Book","slug":"turning-weight-loss-into-wisdom-the-story-behind-our-new-book","published_at":"2025-12-17T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weight-loss-and-6741102/turning-weight-loss-into-wisdom-the-story-behind-our-new-book","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weight-loss-and-6741102","url":"https://weightlossand.com/turning-weight-loss-into-wisdom-the-story-behind-our-new-book","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/4aa188ec/463a6665.mp3","summary":"Writing a book isn’t just about putting words on a page. It’s about translating decades of research into something that can actually change lives. After two years of late-night rewrites, deleted chapters, and countless debates over how to explain complex science in simple terms, Holly and Jim are finally ready to pull back the curtain on their new book, Losing the Weight Loss Meds . This episode is different. Instead of diving into weight loss science, Holly and Jim are taking you behind the scenes of their creative process. You’ll hear about the “messy middle” of writing, the chapters they rewrote twenty times, and the moment they realized this book needed to exist now . More importantly, you’ll discover why weight loss maintenance, once the “opposite of sexy,” has suddenly become the most critical challenge facing millions of people. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to create a science-based guide that works in real life, or if you’re curious about the future of weight management in America, this conversation will give you a front-row seat to both the struggles and the breakthroughs that shaped this groundbreaking book. Discussed on the episode: The surprising moment Holly realized weight loss maintenance was finally having its day. Why don't half of the people stay on weight loss medications for even a year The three profiles that help you identify which strategies you need most The framework that turns scientific principles into plays you can actually use What happens to our country if we win (or lose) the weight maintenance game The vulnerable truth about putting your life’s work out into a noisy world Resources Mentioned: weightwisdom.com - Order Losing the Weight Loss Meds , access free resources, and sign up for the January 7th live Zoom Masterclass with H…","meta_description":"Writing a book isn’t just about putting words on a page. It’s about translating decades of research into something that can actually change lives. 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