What’s Missing From Many Weight Loss Journeys (#438)

What’s Missing From Many Weight Loss Journeys (#438)

Author: Shift Forward Health July 22, 2025 Duration: 26:45

Sina Arham, Co-Founder of Fridays Health, describes the success stories that come when we humanize weight management. He shares how living with obesity in our country feels like living as a second-class citizen, how metabolic health is about more than just prescriptions, and why Fridays blends coaching, community, and habit design in their approach. 

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Samsung acquiring Xealth. Will the move help bridge the gap between wellness and medical care, and is it a signal that consumer companies are investing again in truly connected care? 

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