TheAthenaMD - A Data Driven Personal Weight Loss Journey

Binge eating is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — struggles in weight and metabolic health. 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. If you’ve ever felt out of control around food, stuck in cycles...

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. Whether you’re still in progress or stepping into maintenance, this is your blueprint for long-term success. What You’ll Learn: A full recap of the most important concep...

Hitting your goal is not the end of your journey — it’s the beginning of a new phase: maintenance. 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. What You’ll Learn: Why maintenance is...

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. 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. Whether you’re navigating fast food on the road, social pressure at dinner, o...

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. 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’...

In this episode, Dr. Bass walks through the next step in your weight loss care journey — building awareness around food in a way that’s empowering, not obsessive. Too often, we associate food tracking with shame or restriction. But what if it’s actually a tool for clarity and confidence? Whether you're new to food logging, curious about how protein affects hunger, or nervous about stepping on the...

Have you ever felt like “just eat less and move more” didn’t cut it? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this episode, Dr. Bass pulls back the curtain on what obesity medicine really is, how it’s different from mainstream weight loss advice, and why more patients (and doctors) are turning to evidence-based care. In This Episode: • What is obesity medicine — and how is it different from a...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The AthenaMD Podcast, Dr. Ann Bass is joined by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Schmid to break down a topic that’s often misunderstood and rarely talked about: body contouring surgery after weight loss. Together, they explore the emotional weight, physical realities, and medical considerations of post-weight-loss surgery — with Dr. Bass candidly...

In this powerful episode of The AthenaMD Podcast, Dr. Ann Bass opens up about why she chose to specialize in obesity medicine — and why the traditional healthcare system often fails patients struggling with weight. You’ll hear how her personal journey and patient stories have shaped a compassionate, evidence-based approach that prioritizes science over shame, and support over stigma. We also take...

Obesity isn’t a failure of willpower — it’s a chronic, complex disease. And there’s a medical specialty designed to treat it. In this episode, Dr. Bass breaks down what obesity medicine actually is, how it differs from diet culture, and why so many people feel seen and supported for the first time when they work with a board-certified obesity physician. We’ll cover: What is obesity medicine? Why "...

In our very first episode, Dr. Ann Bass pulls back the curtain on her own story — not just as a physician, but as a patient. After years of struggling with her weight and experiencing firsthand how flawed and shame-based the medical system can be, Dr. Bass turned to data, science, and a new model of care. That journey led her to found The AthenaMD, a practice grounded in obesity medicine and perso...