#474 Dr Mike Banna - Why Are Fitness Influencers Scared of GLP-1 Drugs

Dr Mike Banna is a physician in the UK health care system and passionate health educator. Mike guests to share his experience with: What’s going on with “pro” and “anti” GLP-1 medication people and tribes Why fitness influencer fat loss drug opposition is rooted in fear and scarcity How concern for alleged celebrity GLP-1 medication use tipped over into body shaming Why coaching has never been more important with the proliferation of GLP-1 medication use Why overprescription of these drugs and poor “wraparound care” can lead to malnutrition What are social determinants of health Where discussion of social determinants of health has turned into disempowering messaging How understanding social determinants of health and advocating for system change can coexist with an individual taking personal responsibility for their own health outcome Why it’s essential to not just wait for the system to change Why more doctors are becoming social media influencers and what positives they are creating Do evidence-based doctors and PhDs have a responsibility to build online platforms to educate people An explanation of Mike’s viral video (that Snoop Dogg shared) where a dumbbell rack crashes on top of him Plus much more Instagram: @drmikethe2nd CHAPTERS 01:03 GLP-1 Nuance 03:37 Wraparound Care Basics 06:11 Why People Use GLP-1s 08:50 Sponsor Break – MacrosFirst 09:54 Who Is Responsible 13:33 Diet Culture and Stigma 16:48 Gym Anxiety Story 20:15 Regain and Chronic Care 23:49 Anti GLP-1 Rhetoric 32:03 Social Determinants Explained 38:03 Doctors as Influencers 40:24 Scope of Practice Online 42:01 Sponsorships and Pharma Influence 43:36 Authority Outside Your Lane 53:13 Holding Experts Accountable 55:02 Communicating Uncertainty Well 58:56 Podcast Guests and False Authority 01:01:41 Nordic Curl Rack Fail 01:05:07 Viral Aftermath and Lessons 01:07:39 Wrap-Up and Where To Follow SUPPORT THE SHOW If this episode helped you better understand GLP-1 medications, health communication, or the modern landscape of online health education, you can support the show by: Subscribing and checking out more episodes Sharing it on social media (tag me and I’ll respond) Sending it to someone interested in health care, coaching, or evidence-based fitness FOLLOW ANDREW COATES Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com PARTNERS AND RESOURCES RP Strength App (use code COATESRP) https://www.rpstrength.com/coates Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off) https://justbitememeals.com MacrosFirst – FREE Premium Trial Download MacrosFirst and during setup select ANDREW KNKG Bags (15% off) https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 Versa Gripps https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates TRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trial https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree Reply to the email you receive (or email [email protected]) and let them know Andrew sent you