Why Do We Play With Dolls? with Freyja Hartzell

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Rewind: GLP-1s: Staying On, Coming Off, & What to Expect

GLP-1... 4-LIFE? JVN is joined by Dr. Liz Kazarian for a candid conversation on GLP-1 medications, the future of obesity care, and JVN’s personal journey with the medication. They cover: Food tracking—helpful or harmful? How does family medicine shape patient care? Do you take GL ...  Show more

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