Weight and Metabolism
Dr. Deepti Sharma is a triple board-certified physician in Family Medicine, Obesity, and Lifestyle Medicine. She is also a certified menopause practitioner by The Menopause Society (previously NAMS) and a certified life coach.
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Cortisol (opens the original)
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Cortisol gets blamed for everything — weight gain, belly fat, bad sleep, burnout — but most people have never actually heard how it works. In this episode, Dr. Deepti Sharma breaks down cortisol as more than just "the stress hormone": it's a survival signal that shapes blood sugar, appetite, fat storage, and even how your body decides where to hold onto weight. She walks through what happens physiologically when cortisol stays elevated for too long — not from a single stressful day, but from the
Gut Microbiome (opens the original)
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Your gut isn't just digesting your food — it's talking to your metabolism, your hormones, and even your mood. It's been called our "second brain" — as it might be one of the most underrated players in your metabolic health. In this episode, Dr. Deepti Sharma explores the gut microbiome: the trillions of bacteria living in your digestive tract and the outsized role they play in weight regulation, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and chronic disease risk. Why do some people struggle to lose weig
Oxidative Stress (opens the original)
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Your cells are fighting a quiet battle every single day — and most of us have no idea it's happening. In this episode, Dr. Deepti Sharma breaks down oxidative stress: what it actually is, why it's not just a buzzword on a supplement label, and how the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants can quietly drive insulin resistance, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction long before labs show anything "wrong." If you've ever wondered why two people with similar diets and weight can have ver
Stress Eating (opens the original)
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Stress eating isn’t about hunger—it’s about relief. When stress spikes, the body turns to quick comfort, often in the form of highly palatable foods that temporarily soothe but don’t solve the root cause. Over time, this pattern can disrupt appetite regulation, increase cravings, and impact metabolic health. Understanding your stress triggers is the first step toward building healthier ways to cope—without relying on food.
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