TheAthenaMD - A Data Driven Personal Weight Loss Journey

Welcome to The AthenaMD Podcast — where evidence-based medicine meets real-life weight loss stories. Hosted by Dr. Ann Bass, a board-certified obesity medicine physician, this podcast is dedicated to breaking the stigma, debunking diet myths, and empowering listeners with science-backed tools to reclaim their health. Whether you’re just starting your journey or searching for sustainable solutions that go beyond “eat less, move more,” you’ll find answers here. Join us every other week for candid conversations, expert insights, and a whole lot of heart.

TheAthenaMD - A Data Driven Personal Weight Loss Journey is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Ann Bass, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr. Ann Bass hosts TheAthenaMD - A Data Driven Personal Weight Loss Journey, a health show with 11 episodes published.

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  Let’s Talk About Binge Eating & BED: Breaking the Cycle Without Shame (Ep.11)

  Mar 24, 202625 minS0

  <p>Binge eating is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — struggles in weight and metabolic health.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this bonus episode of The AthenaMD Podcast, Dr. Ann Bass opens up a compassionate, science-backed conversation about binge eating disorder (BED) — what it is, why it happens, and how to start breaking the cycle without shame.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt out of control around food, stuck in cycles of guilt, or unsure if what you’re experiencing “counts,” this episode is for you.</p><p><br /></p><h3>What We Cover in This Episode:</h3><...

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  Wrapping It All Together: Your Personalized Strategy (Ep. 10)

  Feb 10, 202617 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Dr. Bass helps you take everything you've learned and shape it into a personalized, powerful plan for lifelong health. From mindset to meal plans, this episode walks you through your strategy — not someone else’s.</p><p>Whether you’re still in progress or stepping into maintenance, this is your blueprint for long-term success.</p><p><br /></p><h3>What You’ll Learn:</h3>A full recap of the most important concepts: phenotypes, protein, movement, mindsetHow to audit your current plan: “What’s working?” vs. “What needs support?”How to use your data (not just the scale) to keep goi...

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  What Maintenance Really Looks Like (Ep. 9)

  Jan 28, 202629 minS0

  <p>Hitting your goal is not the end of your journey — it’s the beginning of a new phase: maintenance.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, Dr. Ann Bass unpacks what true weight maintenance looks like, and how to protect your progress in a world that still judges food, bodies, and health choices. If you’ve ever felt unsure of what to do after reaching your goals, this one’s for you.</p><p><br /></p><h3>What You’ll Learn:</h3>Why maintenance is more than “staying the same”The difference between hitting a number vs. living in a weight ra...

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  When Life Gets Messy: Food, Fitness & Real-World Strategies - The AthenaMD (Ep. 8)

  Jan 13, 202626 minS0

  <p>Let’s be real — life gets busy, messy, and unpredictable. From fast food to holiday gatherings, your health journey won’t always be picture-perfect.</p><p>In this episode of The AthenaMD Podcast, Dr. Ann Bass breaks down how to stay grounded in your habits when routine goes out the window — with zero shame and plenty of grace.</p><p>Whether you’re navigating fast food on the road, social pressure at dinner, or just struggling to find time to move your body, this episode will help you create a realistic plan for progress — not perfection.</p><p><br /></p><h3>What W...

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  When the Scale Stalls: Plateaus, Adaptation & Exercise That Works (Ep. 7)

  Dec 30, 202522 minS0

  <p>If you’ve ever stepped on the scale, seen the same number staring back at you, and thought, “What’s the point?” — this episode is for you.</p><p>In Episode 7 of The AthenaMD Podcast, Dr. Ann Bass breaks down one of the most common and misunderstood parts of the weight loss journey: the plateau. From the science of metabolic adaptation to the emotional weight of feeling “stuck,” we’re talking about what’s really happening when progress slows — and how to keep moving forward.</p><p><br /></p><h3>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</h3>Why plateaus are normal —...

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