Fat Science is a podcast on a mission to explain where our fat really comes from and why it won’t go (and stay!) away. In each episode, we share little-known facts and personal experiences to dispel misconceptions, reduce stigma, and instill hope. Fat Science is committed to creating a world where people are empowered with accurate information about metabolism and recognize that fat isn’t a failure. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.
Latest episodes
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The Fat Science Origin Story
Have you ever felt that diets don't work for you?
Mark Wright, Andrea Taylor, and Dr. Emily Cooper dive deep into the science of metabolism, challenging the myths sur
Can metabolic dysfunction be the cause of anxiety?
Join Dr. Emily Cooper, Andrea Taylor, and guest Alessio De Martis as they explore the fascinating intersection of meta
Sep 21 53 min
Back to School Metabolism Tips for the Whole Family
What's the back-to-school metabolism shift all about?
The return to a school routine can have surprising impacts on metabolic health. Dr. Emily Cooper explains how sl
Sep 14 51 min
Mailbag: Navigating Menopause and Metabolic Health
Is menopause impacting your weight and health in unexpected ways?
In this episode, the hosts tackle an assortment of listener questions about weight loss, metabolic h
Sep 7 47 min
Top Metabolism Killers Revealed
What are the top causes of metabolic disruption?
In this informative episode, Dr. Emily Cooper dives into the factors that quietly sabotage metabolic health. From the in
Aug 31 43 min
Mailbag: GLP-1 Injection Reactions
Do you ever wonder how medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro influence your metabolic health?
Dr. Emily Cooper, along with Andrea Taylor and Mark Wright, dives into li
Aug 24 38 min
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Metabolism
Is wildfire smoke affecting more than just your lungs?
Poor air quality affects not only respiratory health but also metabolic functions. Wildfire smoke can trigger infl
Aug 17 38 min
Inside the GLP-1 Secret Shopper Study
Is it really a good idea to get medical care from online pharmacies posing as clinics?
This week on Fat Science, Dr. Emily Cooper, Mark Wright, and Andrea Taylor dig int
Aug 10 49 min
The Truth About Exercise and Metabolism
Does exercise really boost metabolism, or is there a hidden truth?
In this episode, Dr. Emily Cooper uncovers the science behind why exercise isn’t just about burning ca
Aug 3 46 min
Mailbag: Understanding Body Dysmorphia
How does biology affect our perception of body size?
Dr. Emily Cooper answers listener questions about body dysmorphia and metabolic dysfunction. Mark and Andrea discuss
Why is your fat talking to you?
In the latest solo episode, Dr. Emily Cooper, Andrea Taylor, and Mark Wright explore groundbreaking research into metabolic health. Learn
Jul 20 50 min
Why Carbs Are Good For Your Brain
Is your brain starving for glucose?
In this episode, Dr. Emily Cooper explores the critical role of the brain as a metabolic organ and its dependence on glucose and insu
Jul 13 49 min
Mailbag: When Weight Loss Stalls on GLP-1s
Is it normal for GLP-1 medications to become less effective over time?
Dr. Emily Cooper discusses listener questions about the nuances of metabolic health and the real r
Jul 6 45 min
Plastic Chemicals in Your Blood and What Actually Works to Remove Them
Have you ever wondered why your body holds onto weight despite your best efforts?
In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Cooper reveals groundbreaking research showing that 10
Jun 29 50 min
Why Weight Loss Stalls on GLP-1s — Even When You’re Doing Everything “Right
What happens when GLP-1 medications stop working the way you hoped they would? In this mailbag episode, Dr. Emily Cooper answers listener questions about fasting, insulin
Jun 22 47 min
Normal Weight Abnormal Metabolism: Why Your Scale Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
Could you have metabolic dysfunction even at a normal weight?
This episode challenges everything we've been taught about weight and health. Dr. Cooper reveals that up to
Jun 15 31 min
Mailbag: Why GLP-1 Medications Sometimes Stop Working
Have you been told your metabolism is broken and there's nothing you can do about it?
This mailbag episode tackles tough questions about medication effectiveness, unexpe
Jun 8 51 min
Why Three Major Obesity Organizations Just Changed What Success Means
Ever wonder why you can improve your health but still feel like you're failing because the scale isn't cooperating?
Dr. Cooper breaks down groundbreaking new clinical gu
Jun 1 49 min
PCOS is Now PMOS: The Name Change That Changes Everything
Have you been told you have PCOS but nothing seems to help?
In May 2024, after 14 years of global collaboration involving 56 organizations and 22,000 stakeholders, the m
May 25 39 min
Mailbag - Why Your Doctor Still Believes Calories In Calories Out
Have you been told it's just calories in calories out while your lived experience says otherwise?
In this mailbag episode, Dr. Cooper addresses complex metabolic questio
May 18 45 min
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I am a patient at Dr. Cooper’s office (I don’t see Dr. Cooper herself but another practitioner) and after years of being a patient, I just now started listening to this podcast. It’s really good to affirm the path that I am on after years of disordered eating. My body is finally healing and the labs I’m now receiving our better than ever which is quite encouraging. But I must admit, I still sometimes panic and go back into old thoughts about dieting and of course right now everybody is talking about ketosis and fasting. I love that Dr. Cooper addresses this in her podcast but I would also love to hear Mark mediate debate between her and another physician who might have an opposing view on the matter. I just always enjoy those types of healthy discussions. So if I were to add anything to the podcast, that would be it. But overall I think it’s great!
Stacie296 · Aug 2026
Amazing podcast. Not political at all. Dr. Cooper shares her expertise, frequently discusses scientific studies, and is almost painfully careful to not advise on things she isn’t an expert on. As a medical provider, I can say her approach and discussions are spot on, and any “advice” is layered in caveats as to how someone might approach it.
Dr. Cooper is very informative and goes beyond explaining very nuanced processes in the human body. A frequent subtopic, is also how people’s bodies and experiences are different and there is no one size fits all plan of care.
She always discusses the current scientific research available (or not), as an expert, and she is always careful to provide objective information or to explain if something is based on her own clinical experience. She frequently goes on to explain if a study being discussed is peer reviewed, has a decent sample size, and other parameters that influence how the results might be interpreted or used in clinical practice. She also discusses current medical guidelines, which frequently evolve, as science does.
Science is science. If you suddenly have a political problem with a discussion based in science and current scientific research (being carefully explained by an expert in the same field of study), perhaps the problem is your politics not aligning with science or evidenced based medicine? That is your choice! You have every right to your own political ideology. This podcast, however, has no political agenda.
I have noted a bias toward patient advocacy, which happens to align with my own personal and political beliefs. So, that isn’t a problem for me, specifically.
Keep up the good work Fat Science!
adriem228 · Jul 2026
As someone who has just recently started the zepbound journey and has struggled with their weight for years, I am enjoying Dr. Cooper's medical explanations that you won't get in your local doctor's office. I want to understand what I'm taking and how it's working in my body. The 4 star rating is because the comic relief aspect from one of the other hosts is more annoying than funny. I fast forward through those and it provides no value to me as a listener.
Mellyyelly · Feb 2026
I enjoy the podcast but I’m disappointed in their negative portrayal of compounded medication. They portray all compounded pharmacies as scam machines and that’s simply not the case especially with 503b pharmacies subject to FDA oversight. People with limited finances deserve treatment as well.
lxmxcx · Jan 2026
I find some of it interesting, though I disagree that “obesity is a symptom of an underlying metabolic disorder,” as Dr. Cooper likes to say. She ignores overeating as a cause for obesity. Her information seems anecdotal, not based on science. But the reason I will no longer listen to this podcast is that she brought politics into the discussion. Whether or not you like the current administration, it’s not to be blamed for obesity and shouldn’t have entered the conversation.
MerrisJ · Apr 2026
I have loved, recommended, and supported this podcast for a long time. But the recent episode with Dr. Vin Gupta should have never been released. It’s boring and uninformative. Dr. Gupta is clearly not well-versed in GLP1s and never misses an awkward opportunity to take a dig at the current administration. I think the Fat Science team was star struck with the guest and their unneeded, amateurish and smug political bias was leaking out all over the place. Do better going forward please.
MKM2502 · Apr 2026
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