141. Overcoming Fear of Obesity Treatment
🎙️ Overcoming Fear in Obesity Treatment—Balancing Risks & Taking the Next Step Hey everyone, welcome back to High on Life! Today, we’re diving into something I hear all the time: fear of obesity treatment. Whether it’s medication or bariatric surgery, so many people hesitate because of concerns like: 🔹 “What if I fail?” 🔹 “What if I can’t handle the side effects?” 🔹 “Am I just taking the easy way out?” 🔹 “I’ve heard these meds cause cancer and haven’t been studied long enough.” If this sounds familiar, you are NOT alone. In this episode, I break down these fears, separate fact from fiction, and help you make an informed decision—based on science, not fear. 💡 What We Cover: ✔ Fear of treatment vs. fear of inaction – What’s riskier: medication or untreated obesity? ✔ GLP-1 medications & cancer risk – What the evidence really says. ✔ Side effects & how to manage them – Nausea, digestion, eye health concerns. ✔ Bariatric surgery – Myths vs. reality (it’s safer than a gallbladder removal!) ✔ “Am I cheating?” – Why obesity is a chronic disease, not a personal failure. ✔ What if I fail? – The bigger question: What if this actually works? At the end of the day, you deserve evidence-based care. This episode will help you weigh the risks, make a confident decision, and take the next step toward your health.