He’s a triple board-certified gastroenterologist, Chief Medical Officer for Medtronic Endoscopy, bestselling author, and one of the most influential physician voices on social media today.

But none of that made Dr. Austin Chiang immune to rejection.

In this week’s Rejection Rehab, EMMY winning producer Dr. Tom sits down with Dr. Chiang for a hilarious, eye-opening, and deeply human conversation about rejection, confidence, and taking risks — even when the people you respect most tell you not to.

We talk about everything from coming out and navigating fear of rejection, to being an early pioneer in healthcare social media while mentors warned him against it — and yes, the wildest endoscopy story you’ll ever hear, involving gloves that literally turned into rock-hard objects inside a patient’s stomach.

We also dive deep into weight loss — including GLP-1 inhibitors like Ozempic and Wegovy — what they actually do, what they don’t, and why there is no single magic bullet.

🧠 Coming out — and the fear of rejection that comes with it

📱 Being a healthcare social media pioneer (and facing skepticism from mentors)

🧤 The strangest thing he’s ever removed from a human body (the infamous “glove rocks”)

⚖️ Ozempic & Wegovy explained — GLP-1 inhibitors, risks vs benefits, and common misconceptions

🥗 What actually works for weight loss (and what doesn’t)

🩺 Bariatric endoscopy: a less invasive option most people don’t know exists

🦠 Gut-health misinformation and why probiotics aren’t always the answer

🌾 The one supplement Dr. Chiang actually takes: fiber (psyllium husk)

💪 Confidence vs arrogance — and how to stay humble in elite rooms

🚢 Why taking risks (and facing rejection) is the price of growth

If you’ve ever been afraid to put yourself out there — in your career, relationships, or identity — this episode will change how you think about rejection and confidence.

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👤 Guest: Dr. Austin Chiang — Website  | Instagram | Linkedin  | Book

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