On this episode of The Heavy Truth, Ben and Amy dive into the controversial (and wildly misunderstood) topic of leaky gut and its role in obesity. We break down what leaky gut actually is, what it isn’t, and how chronic inflammation in the intestinal lining can impact metabolism, insulin resistance, cravings, and weight gain.

We’ll talk about how ultra-processed foods, excess sugar, poor sleep, stress, and certain medications can damage the gut barrier—triggering inflammation that makes weight loss harder no matter how “disciplined” you are. And yes, we’ll also cover how what you eat can either heal your gut… or keep it sick.

This episode cuts through the wellness hype and focuses on what the science actually says—because if your gut is inflamed, your weight-loss plan may be fighting an uphill battle.

On this episode of The Heavy Truth, Ben and Amy are calling out one of the biggest myths in weight management: that the number on the scale tells the whole story. Spoiler alert—it doesn’t. Weight alone can’t tell us what you’re losing… and that’s a problem.

We dive into body composition and why preserving muscle mass while reducing fat is the real goal—not just “losing pounds.” Using InBody testing, we explain how assessing fat mass, muscle mass, and overall adiposity gives a far clearer picture of health and progress than the scale ever could.

We break down how people can technically lose weight while actually losing muscle and gaining fat (yes, that happens—and no, it’s not good). InBody allows us to track what’s really changing inside the body, helping ensure patients are losing fat, maintaining or building muscle, and protecting their metabolism.

Most importantly, we talk about how this data lets us tailor weight-management treatment plans—from nutrition to movement to medication—so they’re individualized, intentional, and actually effective. No guesswork. No one-size-fits-all plans. Just smarter care.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the scale, confused by “progress,” or worried about losing muscle as you lose weight—this episode is for you. Because when it comes to long-term health, muscle matters, and body composition tells the truth the scale never will.

On this episode of The Heavy Truth, Ben and Amy will discuss the growing online buzz around the term “Ozempic vulva” — what people are reporting, what’s being misunderstood, and what science actually tells us.

As GLP-1 medications drive significant and sometimes rapid weight loss, changes in fat distribution can occur anywhere the body stores adipose tissue — including the vulvar area. Ben and Amy break down the physiology behind these changes, why GLP-1s often get blamed for things that are really about fat loss, hormones, aging, and skin elasticity, and how social media has amplified confusion and fear.

This episode covers:

• Why volume loss can happen in intimate areas during weight loss

• The difference between cosmetic changes vs medical concerns

• Sensitivity, skin laxity, and body awareness during weight loss

• When symptoms are normal — and when it’s time to talk to a clinician

No scare tactics. No shame. Just straightforward education, clinical perspective, and honest conversation. Because if people are talking about it quietly, it’s probably time to talk about it accurately.