Today's episode features Dr. Sara Tariq, an internal medicine physician at Northern Virginia Family Practice with over two decades of clinical experience.
Dr. Tariq is a dedicated advocate for systemic transformation within healthcare, passionately addressing inequities and fostering cultural shifts through relationship-centered care, leadership development and active community engagement.
Dr. Tariq discusses the challenges of navigating midlife weight gain, body image, the stories behind our eating habits. She shares her countelss experiences Coaching clients through starting on Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1), like Ozempic and Wegovy, to tackle increased stubborn weight that can occur in the Menopause transition. These medications, initially developed for type 2 Diabetes, are now being used to help non-diabetic women manage weight through appetite regulation and improved satiety.
The conversation uncovers the misconceptions and stigma surrounding GLP-1s, the importance of addressing nutritional deficiencies, and the critical role of Mental Health and mindset in a patient's health journey.
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Mary is a Licensed Menopause Champion, certified Menopause Doula, and Woman's Coaching Specialist supporting high-achieving women to embrace their transition from peri- to post-menopause.
Turn your menopause transition into a transfrmation with the Menopause Intelligence Course, an 8-module, self-paced learning journey to empower you to take agency over your health and make informed decisions with your healthcare team.
Mary also guides organizations to create a menopause-friendly workplace, helping forward-thinking organizations design policies to accommodate employees at work and foster a positive and supportive culture. Click on the link to learn more 👉🏼👉🏼 https://emmeellecoaching.com/workplace
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