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With more than 750,000 followers on TikTok, Dr. Simpson is a trusted source for all things food, weight loss and medicine. Dr. Simpson, a weight loss surgeon is an advocate of culinary medicine, he believes teaching people to improve their health through their food and in their kitchen. A frequent contributor to media outlets such as CBS, Sirius XM and Rolling Stone Magazine, you’ll find him discussing food & cooking related topics, common medical myths and the latest advances in medicine and science. Dr. Terry Simpson received his undergraduate, graduate, and medical degrees from the University of Chicago. As a Native American, he was the first Alaska Native to become a surgeon, and the 22nd to become a Doctor. He is also a proud dad, husband, author, myth buster, cook, and surgeon “in that order.”

Samar Kullab is a Chicago-based Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master’s in Nutrition Science. Samar’s previous nutrition experiences include working in medical weight loss clinics, bariatric surgery, behavioral health, genetic and metabolic, ICU and outpatient facilities. She’s now a content creator who shares her nutrition knowledge on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. 

Her health and wellness philosophy is two things — progress, not perfection, aiming to help others make sustainable and realistic diet changes that will lead them to a new lifestyle rather than another phase and a whole-body approach — taking into consideration that stress level, sleep patterns, mental health, physical activity, and diet habits all play a role when trying to reach a healthy lifestyle. With an audience that is 90% female and she aims to empower women to have a better relationship with food and their bodies. Her social media platforms are a space to promote good vibes and good health.