Episode Description
In this episode of Liz on Biz, Liz Theresa interviews Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb, an obesity and weight medicine specialist based in Boston. Dr. Garcia-Webb shares her journey from primary care to founding her private practice, focusing on compassionate, individualized care for those struggling with weight at any BMI. Together, they discuss the limitations of BMI, the influence of diet culture, sustainable approaches to health, weight loss medications, and the importance of self-acceptance and boundaries—plus practical tips for building a healthier relationship with both food and time.
Meghan Garcia-Webb, MD is triple board-certified in internal medicine, lifestyle medicine, and obesity medicine. She produces a weekly YouTube series, “Weight Medicine with Dr. Meghan MD,” and provides life coaching to help people fix the One Big Thing blocking their weight loss. Her innovative private practice (www.weightmedicinemd.com) combines concierge weight medicine with life coaching, and she is also an internist at an academic medical center in Boston, MA.
Show Notes
Episode Highlights:
- Meghan Garcia-Webb’s background: transition from primary care to obesity/weight medicine, her Boston-based practice, and creating her private clinic for more in-depth care (00:00:37).
- Why BMI is a starting point, not the sole measure of health (00:05:23).
- The diverse reasons clients seek weight help—it’s not just about reaching a “normal” BMI (00:06:37).
- Undoing diet culture negativity and embracing self-acceptance at all sizes (00:08:39, 00:09:48).
- The emotional and cultural complexity of weight conversations, especially for women (00:10:44).
- Meghan Garcia-Webb’s practical approach: building custom systems with clients, not shaming, and focusing on sustainable, enjoyable routines (00:12:54, 00:24:27).
- Weight loss medications: how they work, long-term commitment, and dispelling common myths (00:26:46).
- The reality that many forms of busy-ness and “rushed” life are both optional and cultural—boundaries and conscious time management as empowerment (00:33:03).
- Meghan Garcia-Webb is writing a book distilling her systems and philosophy for sustainable, healthy living (00:39:01).
Where to Find Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb:
- Website: weightmedicinemd.com
- YouTube: Weight Medicine with Dr. Megan
Key Takeaway:
You can create a healthier relationship with food, body, and your schedule—no shame required. Boundaries, sustainable systems, and self-acceptance are the real “secrets” to lasting health.
