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Ep 275 - Metabolic Health Institute Insights: Understanding Metabolism & Whole Person Obesity Treatment with Advent Health Central Florida’s Dr. Damon Tanton
Episode 275
Wednesday, 21 January, 2026
Metabolic health is more than weight loss—it's about addressing the root causes of obesity as a disease. Today’s episode is sponsored by AdventHealth and we were excited to sit down with Dr. Damon Tanton, Executive Medical Director of AdventHealth Central Florida's Metabolic Health Institute, to explore how insulin resistance drives weight gain and metabolic dysfunction. Dr. Tanton explains why treating obesity requires whole-person care rather than focusing solely on diet and exercise. We discuss the root causes of metabolic syndrome and how personalized care is transforming lives by addressing hyperinsulinemia and reversing metabolic damage before it becomes irreversible.What You Will Learn in this Episode:✅ Why insulin resistance is the foundation of metabolic health issues and how hyperinsulinemia causes your body to store fat rather than burn it for energy preferentially.✅ Why whole person care and personalized treatment are essential for long-term success, and how AdventHealth Central Florida's approach eliminates shame and judgment from obesity medicine.✅ How understanding the cause can determine the best treatment course, and how bariatric surgery and GLP1/GIP medications work as potent insulin sensitizers that can reverse years of metabolic damage and reduce inflammation throughout the body.Tune in, and don’t forget to join the BariNation Community to attend community meetups, watch exclusive bonus content and support the podcast for as little as $5 per month! You can also contribute to BariNation and become a Drive To Thrive Supporter with a one-time or recurring donation.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Metabolic health, obesity medicine and understanding insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia06:56 Why obesity is a physiological, not a behavioral issue, and obesity is not your fault 18:52 How visceral fat triggers the metabolic disease cascade and the domino effect28:30 The importance of early intervention in metabolic syndrome30:43: Discussion of personalized individualized care and the frustration with healthcare 38:20 Whole person care approach at AdventHealth Central Florida 44:34 Overcoming shame and judgment in obesity treatment and creating trust between patient and doctor55:50 Life gained through metabolic wellness and authenticity, and when is the best time to have surgery1:00:22 Jason shares how his life has changed, and Dr. Tanton encourages being your authentic self to the listener KEY TAKEAWAYS: 💎 Insulin resistance affects over 100 million Americans and is the underlying cause of 70% of all diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, anxiety, and reproductive problems. Addressing hyperinsulinemia is the key to reversing metabolic health decline.💎 The medical system has been backwards for decades, blaming patients for behavioral issues instead of addressing the science first. Personalized care that treats the whole person without judgment is essential for sustainable results.💎 Bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications are not just weight loss tools—they're powerful treatments that correct physiological dysfunction by dramatically lowering insulin levels and reducing inflammation throughout the body.ABOUT THE GUEST: Damon Tanton, MD, is board-certified in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. He serves as Executive Medical...
