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Finally with Dr. Raina Patel
finally. is hosted by Dr. Raina Patel, a dual board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician. The show is designed to help listeners better understand their bodies. Each episode breaks down the science behind weight, metabolism, and hormones in a practical way! New episodes twice a week: finally, Women's Health on Mondays and finally, obesity medicine on Wednesdays. Instagram: @drrainapatel Youtube channel: @drrainapatel
Episodes
- Finally with Dr. Raina Patel
GLP-1s and Fertility: The Truth About “Ozempic Babies”
Surprise pregnancies on Ozempic and Mounjaro are all over social media. But what’s really going on? In this episode, Dr. Raina Patel explains the biology…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelNot Feeling Like Yourself? Inside Perimenopause with Dr. Kimberly Bekemeier
Dr. Raina Patel welcomes back Dr. Kimberly Bekemeier, family physician and founder of Hormone Harmony OC, for a deep dive into perimenopause, the transition…
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Your GLP-1 Is a Peptide. So What About the Rest? (ft. Dr. Carl Paige)
If you’re on a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide, you’re already taking a peptide. So what about all the other peptides showing up on social…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelOsteoporosis Prevention Starts Early with Dr. Gauri Behari
About one in two women over 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis, yet most women don’t hear the word until after a fracture. In this episode of…
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Lipedema, finally explained with Dr. Minnie Cruz
Lipedema affects a huge number of women, yet most have never heard the name. It often shows up as disproportionate, tender fat in the legs, hips, and sometimes…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelMammograms and Dense Breasts: Finally, Women's Health
Nearly half of women who get mammograms have dense breasts, and since September 2024 every mammography facility in the U.S. has to tell them. But what does…
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Weight, Stigma, and Your Mind with Dr. Robyn Pashby
Obesity is a chronic disease, and living with it affects far more than physical health. In this episode, Dr. Raina Patel, a physician board certified in Family…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelAsk a Breast Surgeon with Dr. Lucy De La Cruz
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Raina Patel sits down with Dr. Lucy De La Cruz, Chief of the Breast Surgery Program and Director of the Betty Lou…
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Retatrutide Explained: The “Triple G” Shot Everyone’s Talking About
A new once-weekly injection called retatrutide just posted the strongest weight loss results ever seen from a single medication. In this episode, Dr. Raina…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelIs It Hormones or Is It Me? Mood, Anxiety, and the Menopause Transition with Dr. Agnes Simone
New anxiety in your 40s. Rage that seems to come out of nowhere. Low mood, brain fog, and sleep that falls apart. For many women, these changes show up years…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelProtein, Creatine, and Your Kidneys: What's Actually Safe with Dr. Ritu Vyas
Is a high-protein diet hard on your kidneys? Should you stop taking creatine if your labs look off? In this episode, Dr. Raina Patel sits down with…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelFrom Pregnancy to Menopause: The Weight and Hormone Story with Dr. Lindsay Maggio
Most women see one doctor for pregnancy and a different one for menopause, and nobody connects the dots in between. In this episode, Dr. Raina Patel sits down…
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GLP-1 Coverage in 2026 - Who Pays, What It Costs, and How to Fight a Denial
Obesity is a chronic disease with effective treatment, and access to it is variable. Dr. Raina Patel maps who actually pays in 2026 across Medicare, Medicaid…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelBirth Control Options and IUD Pain Relief
Dr. Raina Patel walks through the full birth control menu: the implant, hormonal and copper IUDs, the shot, the pill, the patch, the ring, barrier methods…
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Why Weight Loss Plateaus
The scale stopped moving and you're doing everything the same. Dr. Raina Patel, explains the biology behind the weight loss plateau: why hunger hormones shift…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelMenopause and Your Heart
Heart disease is the number one killer of women, and fewer than half of women know it. In this episode, Dr. Raina Patel explains why the years around menopause…
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The Cholesterol Tests You've Never Had - ApoB, Lp(a), New Meds, and Statin Myths
A "normal" cholesterol result can still hide real heart risk. Dr. Raina Patel explains ApoB, Lp(a), the new 2026 guidelines, how GLP-1s and weight loss change…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelLet's Talk Menopause with Dr. Kimberly Bekemeier
Dr. Raina Patel sits down with Dr. Kimberly Bekemeier, a board-certified family physician and founder of Hormone Harmony OC, a membership-based women's primary…
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How to Read a Nutrition Label
In this episode, Dr. Raina Patel breaks down how to actually read a nutrition label, in the order that matters. She walks through why serving size changes…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelMenopause and Weight Gain - My Conversation on The Dr. Francavilla Show
Women's Health Mondays · Episode · Guest appearance This episode originally aired on The Dr. Francavilla Show. She invited me on, and I'm grateful she did. If…
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Wellness Peptides - What the Science Actually Says
Dr. Raina Patel breaks down the wellness peptide trend taking over Instagram and TikTok, BPC-157, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Tesamorelin, and NAD, separating what’s…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelThe Truth About PMOS with Dr. Shehzein Khan
PMOS, formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women, yet it's also one of the most…
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Wearable Devices - What They Tell You About Your Health
Everyone is wearing a device that tracks their health, but what do the numbers actually mean? Dr. Raina Patel breaks down fitness trackers, continuous glucose…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelPerimenopause - The Transition Nobody Warned You About
Most women are told to come back when their periods stop. Dr. Raina Patel explains why that advice costs them years. In this episode she breaks down what…
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The GLP-1 Pills Are Here - Foundayo and the Wegovy Pill
Two GLP-1 pills are now approved for weight management in the US, and they solved the same problem two completely different ways. Dr. Raina Patel breaks down…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelEgg freezing, explained
Can you actually improve your egg quality? And why is AMH the most misinterpreted test in women's health right now? This week I'm answering the questions I get…
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Ten Myths I Hear as an Obesity Medicine Doctor
Over years of practicing obesity medicine, Dr. Raina Patel has heard the same myths repeated with total confidence — by patients, family, strangers, even other…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelWhen It's Not Just the Baby Blues: Postpartum Psychosis
When a tragedy makes headlines, millions of people hear two words they've never had explained: postpartum psychosis. This week, Dr. Raina Patel steps in as…
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Insulin Resistance - The Hidden Condition Nobody Is Talking About
Roughly one in three American adults has insulin resistance - and most have no idea. In this episode Dr. Raina Patel explains what insulin resistance actually…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelBeyond Hormones - What Actually Works for Hot Flashes
For everyone who can't use hormone therapy, or simply doesn't want to, there's a real menu of options, including a brand new class of medication designed…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelHypertension - What Your Doctor Wants You to Know
In this episode, Dr. Raina Patel is joined by her friend and colleague, Dr. Ashley Multani (@drashleyaesthetics), to break down hypertension - a condition that…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelMenopausal Hormone Therapy 101
In the second episode of Finally Women's Health, Dr. Raina Patel explores menopause hormone therapy including estrogen and progesterone. She discusses who…
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Body Composition - Why What You're Made Of Matters More Than What You Weigh
In this episode, Dr. Raina Patel walks through her own DEXA scan results — the wins, the surprises, and the area she's now working on — to explain what body…
Finally with Dr. Raina PatelFive Myths of Menopause, Debunked
The premiere of Finally, Women's Health. Dr. Raina Patel takes on the five biggest myths about menopause and perimenopause, the ones she hears in clinic…
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Finally Is Now Twice a Week
Finally is now twice a week! Mondays: Women's Health. Menopause, contraception, PCOS, breast cancer, and everything in between. Wednesdays: Obesity Medicine…
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Benefits of Exercise
Exercise is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health. It is not, however, a reliable tool for losing weight on its own — and understanding…
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Sleep and Weight - The Connection Nobody Is Talking About
Sleep deprivation disrupts hunger signaling, impairs impulse control, and amplifies the brain's neurological response to high-calorie food. In this episode…
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GLP-1 Medications - What Are These Medications and Do They Work?
In this episode Dr. Raina Patel explains in plain language what GLP-1 medications are, what they do inside your body, what the real clinical trial results…
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Why Your Body Fights Back - The Science of Weight Regain
In this episode, Dr. Raina Patel explains the biology of weight regain in plain language — your hunger hormone gets louder after weight loss and stays that way…
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Welcome to Finally with Dr. Raina Patel
Episode 1: Welcome to Finally Dr. Raina Patel introduces Finally — a weekly podcast explaining the real science of weight, hunger, hormones, and metabolism in…