A lash tech, a box of cheesecake, and a plan so bizarre it could be TV—our opening story turns a casual catch-up into a masterclass in paying attention to your gut. From there, we move through the joy and grind of school life: patient math help, energetic environmental science, and what it takes to lead adult trainings that actually change classrooms. We share how to set student teachers up for success, why letting interns into real workshops matters, and the small choices that build confidence before day one.

Then we go deep on GLP-1 medications and the science of obesity, guided by clear, compassionate takeaways. Weight isn’t just willpower. Set points, hormones, and brain chemistry push bodies toward familiar numbers, which is why so many people rebound despite clean eating and exercise. We challenge the “cheating” narrative and focus on the health metrics that count: A1C, fasting glucose, blood pressure, lipids, and inflammation. Whether vanity goals or disease risk brought you to the question, the better frame is longevity, energy, and quality of life. We talk about making space for empathy in families, quieting shame, and choosing tools that fit your biology.

Along the way we laugh through grocery-store scavenger hunts, partner questions, and those everyday moments that make a home. We honor MLK Day with memories of parades, service, and traditions that keep the light on. And we close with gratitude—new therapy work, resilient health during a rough season, and the stubborn hope that small choices still change futures.

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