The Weight Loss Lie: Why Willpower and Wegovy Aren’t Enough

Fix Your Mouth, Fix Your Health: Myofunctional Therapy with Kelli Soucie

In this eye-opening episode of The Take It Back Method Podcast, Joe sits down with Kelli Soucie, a myofunctional therapist who helps people retrain how their mouth, tongue, and airway work together. Kelli shares how something as simple as how you breathe can change everything—from energy and sleep to headaches, jaw pain, and focus. She explains why so many people live in “survival mode,” patching symptoms with mouth guards and CPAPs instead of addressing the real problem underneath. Together, Joe and Kelli dive into the link between oral function, airway health, and the body’s ability to heal. They talk about kids who snore, adults who clench and grind, and the power of retraining your body to do what it was designed to do: breathe right and thrive. This episode will make you rethink how your body works—and remind you that true healing starts with awareness, one breath at a time.

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Joe & Jill’s Journey Through Diabetes, Thyroid Issues & Marriage

In this raw and honest episode of The Take It Back Podcast, Joe sits down with his wife Jill for the first time to share the personal story behind their wellness journey — and their marriage. Together, they open up about the years of stress, shift work, parenting on opposite schedules, and how Jill’s battle with diabetes and Joe’s undiagnosed thyroid condition nearly broke them — until they decided to change everything. Now, they’re running a clinic together and helping others take back their health, one root cause at a time.

How Childhood Shapes Us: Attachment, Parenting, and Hope with Jody Angel Trejo

In this episode of The Take It Back Podcast, we sit down with Jody Angel Trejo—an expert in trauma recovery and child mental health—to explore how early attachment, parenting styles, and even screen time impact the development of the brain and emotional health. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this conversation offers powerful insights on how healing begins, why it's never too late to rewire the brain, and how small changes can make a big difference.

Come Back Stronger: Healing After Trauma with Emily Hensley, NP

In this powerful episode of The Take It Back Method, host Joe Debban sits down with longtime friend and colleague, Emily Hensley — a mental health nurse practitioner with deep experience in trauma, resilience, and real-world healing. Together, they explore what it means to come back from life’s hardest moments, how mental and physical health are intertwined, and why true healing isn’t a straight line. With honesty, wisdom, and a dose of lived experience, Emily brings a grounded perspective that hits home for anyone who's ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like they’ve lost a part of themselves. Whether you're on a healing journey, supporting someone who is, or just need a reminder that it's possible to take your life back — this episode is for you

The Weight Loss Lie: Why Willpower and Wegovy Aren’t Enough

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Take It Back Method — where we finally tell the truth about weight loss. In this episode, Joseph Debban FNP, certified by the Obesity Medicine Association and a national committee member, breaks down why most people fail to lose weight — and how to fix it for good. We’ll expose the two most common (and broken) approaches in medicine today: the “just use willpower” crowd and the “just take a shot and go home” crowd. Then, we’ll walk you through the real solution — the Take It Back approach to metabolic reset. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why insulin resistance, thyroid issues, PCOS, and hormone imbalances often go undiagnosed * The simple structure behind the Debban Diet (and why it works when others don’t) * How medications like Contrave, Qsymia, and GLP-1s fit into a real long-term plan * Why muscle is medicine (and what’s coming in the next episode) * The truth about set point theory — and why weight regain is not your fault This isn’t just another weight loss podcast. This is a revolution in how we reclaim health, energy, and vitality — one pillar at a time. Subscribe, share, and follow — and let’s Take It Back together.