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The My Weight - What to Know Podcast is a fact filled half hour of experts answering YOUR questions about weight loss. We cover everything from emotional eating to healthy snacking. Knowledge is power… get smarter and healthier today!

My Weight - What to Know


    • Apr 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 52 EPISODES


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    Smart Strategies for Healthy Eating

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 22:13


    Dietitian Frances Wild joins us to talk about the key tools for success on a weight loss journey. She shares tips for eating healthier without feeling deprived, the role of weight loss medications, how to set up our environment to make healthy choices easier, and why talking to our physician is a great first step. We also cover how to tackle emotional eating and navigate food marketing tricks.The medical information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice and treatment.This episode was sponsored by Novo Nordisk. It was created independently by My Weight - What to Know with no influence from Novo Nordisk.

    The Link Between Weight and Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 25:08


    Reaching a healthier weight can have a profound effect on our heart health. On this special World Obesity Day episode, endocrinologist Dr. Akshay Jain joins us to talk about how belly fat increases our risk of heart attack and stroke, how to assess whether our weight is impacting our heart health, what we can do to prevent future heart issues and what ACTUALLY works for reaching a healthier weight.The medical information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice and treatment.This episode was sponsored by Novo Nordisk. It was created independently by My Weight - What to Know with no influence from Novo Nordisk.

    Understanding Cravings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 27:45


    Weight expert Dr. David Macklin joins us to talk about cravings and their impact on weight management. We discuss the factors that drive our desires for specific foods and practical strategies that can help us navigate cravings more effectively. This episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice for anyone wanting to make sustainable change to their eating habits. The medical information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice and treatment.This episode was sponsored by Novo Nordisk. It was created independently by My Weight - What to Know with no influence from Novo Nordisk.

    Why I Decided To Focus On My Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 27:17


    Anddy struggled with her weight for decades. “I had to think about so many ailments, I didn't have time to enjoy my life.” Worried about her family's risk of heart disease, she was inspired to change her life at 49. In this fantastic episode, she's sharing her story and explaining why it's never too late to focus on our health. The medical information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice and treatment.This episode was sponsored by Novo Nordisk. It was created independently by My Weight - What to Know with no influence from Novo Nordisk.

    Real Life Health Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 26:55


    Life can be hectic, and finding time for healthy eating and exercise is often challenging. Dr. Kim Colangelo joined us to share her practical suggestions for meal planning, staying active, cooking for a family, and what actually works for reaching a healthier weight. These are real-life tips that EVERYONE can find helpful.The medical information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice and treatment.This episode was sponsored by Novo Nordisk. It was created independently by My Weight - What to Know with no influence from Novo Nordisk.

    Why See A Doctor For Weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 17:33


    Curious about weight management but unsure of what to expect from a doctor's visit? We sat down with a leading weight management expert to break down exactly what happens during a consultation. Weight expert Dr. Rishi Handa shares how a doctor can help people reach a healthier weight, what a visit with an obesity specialist is actually like, the new treatments available for weight management and more.The medical information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice and treatment.This episode was sponsored by Novo Nordisk. It was created independently by My Weight - What to Know with no influence from Novo Nordisk.

    What to Know About Heart Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 21:55


    Cardiologist Dr. Grace Chua shares her tips for better heart health and what anyone can do to prevent future heart issues. The medical information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not in any way intended to be nor should you rely on it as a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, advice and treatment.This episode was sponsored by Novo Nordisk. It was created independently by My Weight - What to Know with no influence from Novo Nordisk.

    How Sleep & Stress Affect Weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 30:19


    Get tips for how to manage stress, get better sleep, and achieve long-lasting weight management success from weight expert Anil Maheshwari on this episode. We cover how to change habits when our family isn't on board, how to deal with nighttime snacking, whether we have to be on weight-loss medications long-term, and more!#obesity #weightmanagement #obesitymedicine

    Simple Tips for Healthy Meals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 23:34


    How much protein should you be eating? What foods are marketed as being healthy but actually aren't? How can we avoid nighttime snacking? All of these questions and more are answered by dietitian Nada Abualoon in this awesome episode!

    Obesity and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 26:38


    There's a strong connection between mental health and obesity… Psychiatrist Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam joins us to talk about how mental health impacts weight management, the psychological challenges faced by people living with obesity and effective strategies for improving physical and mental well-being. Dr. Sockalingam is the Scientific Director of Obesity Canada, so we'll also cover how Canadians can get involved in advocating for people with obesity!

    Four Keys to Better Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 30:50


    There are four key elements of a successful weight loss journey, according to weight expert Dr. Judy Shiau. She explains what they are, and how anyone can put them into practice on their journey to reach a healthier weight. She also shares a wonderful somatic exercise that can help us be more present when we're experiencing cravings on this fabulous episode of My Weight Live.

    My Weight Live: Common Weight Loss Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 28:52


    Weight expert Dr. Sean Wharton answers common weight loss questions and shares super-helpful suggestions for weight management and living a healthy, happy life on this special episode of My Weight Live.

    Healthy Habits Made EASIER

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 27:04


    Changing our habits can be challenging. Dietitian Carol Holland shares practical suggestions on how to make reaching our health goals EASIER on this My Weight Live episode. We cover why it's important to “know our WHY,” how to choose a goal (and how often to change it), and what to do when we get off track… #healthyhabits

    The Benefits of Exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 23:07


    Can exercise REALLY help with weight loss? Exercise physiologist Shawna Cook joins us to talk about the types of exercise that have the most impact on weight loss, the difference between activity and exercise, how to get started exercising safely and more.

    Things That Make Weight Loss Difficult

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 26:05


    Sleep, stress, and alcohol all play a role in how successful we are on our weight loss journey. Endocrinologist Dr. Megha Poddar joined us to talk about the things that can increase our “wanting” of certain foods, the tools that can help us exercise more restraint and what everyone should know about losing weight and keeping it off over the long-run.

    Donna's Weight Loss Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 19:09


    Donna tried every diet and weight loss program out there, but ultimately realized, “I was never going to be successful until I sought medical treatment.” Here's how she lost 150 pounds and kept it off…

    What Is a Healthy Diet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 19:22


    There is so much conflicting information out there about food & health that it's easy to get confused and feel overwhelmed. Dietitian Danielle Aldous joined Ansley on this episode to talk about the basics of eating for good health. She shares how to distinguish between physical hunger and “head hunger,” what to know about ultra-processed foods, whether losing weight quickly is a good idea, and MORE.

    Making Peace With Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 25:06


    Nobody hates themselves into a better relationship with food or their body,” is why Sandra Elia says that loving ourselves can help us be more successful with weight management. Get her tips on dealing with cravings, emotional eating and more in this fantastic podcast episode. #weightmanagement #obesity #emotionaleating

    Straight Talk From a Weight Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 15:29


    Losing weight can prevent heart issues… but keeping weight off isn't easy. Cardiologist Dr. Eldad Einav joined us to talk about what REALLY works for long-term weight loss and how it can improve our heart health, as well.

    All About Heart Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 14:30


    90% of heart problems can be prevented. Cardiologist Dr. Joseph Hill explains on this episode what we should all be doing for our heart health, what numbers to watch, and why losing even a little weight can make a huge difference for our health.

    Weight Bias + Advocating for Obesity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 23:57


    Many people will need the help of a healthcare professional to reach a healthier weight, and that often requires negotiating with the healthcare system, our insurance company and more. Obesity Canada Medical Director, Dr. Mary Forhan, joined us to talk about how to advocate for ourselves and get the care we need.This episode was sponsored by Novo Nordisk Canada. It was created independently by My Weight - What to Know with no influence from Novo Nordisk.

    Straight Talk from a Weight Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 25:32


    Dr. Sabrina Kwon feels that her job as a weight management physician is to help people build self-esteem, understand that their weight is not their fault and recognize that taking care of themselves is critical. We're talking about how getting support can help us be more successful with weight management, and how we can start to develop self-compassion on this wonderful podcast episode of My Weight Live. #obesity #obesitymanagement #obesitymedicine

    What To Know About CBT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 21:46


    Psychological interventions (like CBT) are one of the proven treatments that can help with long-term weight loss. We're talking about how automatic thinking works, why CBT can help and how to get started with weight loss expert Dr. David Macklin on this episode of My Weight Live!

    Metabolism, Menopause, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 20:48


    Learn the facts behind metabolism, whether it's possible to “boost” it, and get tips for managing emotional eating on this podcast episode of My Weight Live with weight expert Dr. Shahebina Walji.

    Debunking Weight Loss Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 23:37


    For many people, diet and exercise alone aren't enough to reach a healthier weight. We spoke about what really works for long-term weight management and debunked common weight loss myths with medical expert Dr. Jessie Watkins.

    There's Help Beyond Diet and Exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 20:34


    Most people don't realize that there are tools beyond diet & exercise that can help people lose weight and keep it off,” says weight expert Dr. Deborah Horn. On this episode, we spoke about new approaches for weight management and the many health benefits of reaching our best weight.

    Managing Chronic Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 23:31


    There are many new strategies & treatments for managing chronic pain. Weight expert Dr. Saima Khan joins us on this episode to talk about all the tools and solutions available to manage chronic pain, how a physician can help us, and what people with obesity in particular should know.

    A New Approach for Weight Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 19:46


    For anyone who wants to reach a healthier weight, obesity expert Dr. Tasneem Sajwani explains what's been proven to work, how weight loss can improve our health, and why it's time to stop relying on unsustainable commercial diets that “get us somewhere temporarily but eventually leave us with disappointment.”

    Preventing Weight Regain

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 23:35


    On this episode, we cover why weight regain happens and what we can do about it with endocrinologist & weight expert Dr. Akshay Jain. We also talk about weight gain during menopause, how to deal with cravings, and why men in particular should pay attention to their weight! If you'd like to watch our shows, head to our Facebook channel, “My Weight - What to Know”.

    Managing Emotional Eating, Cravings, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 22:40


    We're talking about how to manage emotional eating, deal with cravings, and the science of appetite with weight educator Diana Bedoya on this episode. Diana shares what she's learned about obesity, as well as how she's healed her relationship with food and learned to be a voice for her body.

    All About Sleep Apnea

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 17:58


    Sleep apnea can cause weight gain, fatigue, and even depression. On this podcast episode, weight management expert Dr. Jyoti Manekar talks about the symptoms of sleep apnea and what we can do to improve it.

    Advocating for Medical Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 15:37


    Many people will need the help of a healthcare professional to reach a healthier weight, and that often requires negotiating with the healthcare system, our insurance company, and more. Obesity Canada Medical Director Dr. Mary Forhan joins us to talk about how to advocate for ourselves and get the care we need.

    How Reneé Reached A Healthier Weight

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 17:42


    Reneé Rawls lost 300 pounds with the help of a physician who specializes in weight loss and obesity management. On this podcast episode, she's talking about what she's learned on her journey, and weight management expert Dr. Holly Lofton will join us to share what everyone should know about reaching a healthier weight.

    Overcoming Binge Eating

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 12:38


    Binge eating, or uncontrolled eating, is a struggle for many of us. Dr. Michael Vallis joins us to talk about why it happens and what we can do about it on this episode of My Weight Live.

    The Science of Weight Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 14:41


    When we're trying to reach a healthier weight, having a plan is key. Endocrinologist Dr. Dawn Smiley-Byrd covers the science of weight loss and explains how a physician can help us reach our goals. We'll talk about why weight regain happens, what to do during menopause and more in this episode of My Weight - What to Know.

    How to Use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Better Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 19:14


    Wondering how to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to live a happier, healthier life? Then this episode is a must-listen! Weight Expert Dr. Sandy Van shares her practical suggestions on how to challenge our thoughts to manage cravings & make healthy habits easier.

    New Year, New Approach for Weight Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 17:49


    For anyone hoping to be successful with weight loss this year, endocrinologist Dr. Scott Isaacs covers why it's time to take a different approach, and how to develop a sustainable plan to lose weight and keep it off for good.

    All About Weight Loss Programs and Supplements

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 20:47


    For anyone who's thinking about starting a weight loss program, this episode is a must-listen! We cover the questions to ask, the red flags to be aware of, and what everyone should know about weight loss supplements.

    Treatments For Excess Weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 20:04


    For many people, diet and exercise alone aren't enough to reach a healthier weight - they need help from a physician to get the proven medical treatments that can make a big difference. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Anil Maheshwari, a Toronto-based weight management specialist, about the treatments available and how they can help.

    Healthy Eating Made Easier

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 21:48


    There are many skills we can develop to make achieving our goals easier, and in this episode, we talk with dietitian Nada Abualoon about what these skills are and how we can put them into practice. We also cover why being told exactly what to eat isn't the answer for sustainable weight loss, why setbacks are an essential part of success, what to do about recurring negative thoughts, and more!

    The Role of The Brain in Weight Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 21:52


    The brain plays a big role in determining when and why we eat. In this fabulous episode, endocrinologist Dr. Domenica Rubino explains why our body fights back against weight loss, how we can use this knowledge to prevent weight regain, and why when it comes to sustainable weight loss, having more willpower just isn't the answer!

    Why Finding The Right Medical Support is the Key!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 22:41


    For many people, it takes more than just diet and exercise alone to reach a healthier weight. We're talking with patient ambassador Patty Nece about how finding the right doctor and getting treatment changed her life and medical expert Dr. Ken Fujioka shares the latest advances in the field of obesity treatment.

    Overcoming Habit Hunger

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 21:26


    Psychologist Dr. Paul Davidson shares practical suggestions for managing emotional and stress eating, gives easy healthy substitutes for common trigger foods, and talks about what all people who've had weight loss success have in common.

    Women's Health and Weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 25:59


    Menopause, PCOS and pregnancy… being a woman can affect our weight more than we might think. Dr. Sasha High answers all of our questions about women's health and how to reach a healthier weight.

    How Hormones Impact Weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 20:53


    Weight management expert Dr. Shahebina Walji shares how hormones can affect our weight and what we can do about it...

    Keeping the weight off for good!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 27:22


    Medical expert Dr. Sean Wharton covers how to prevent weight re-gain, how to plan ahead to minimize cravings & the psychological and medical treatments available for obesity!

    Managing Emotional Eating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 26:34


    Emotional eating is a challenge for so many of us. We talk with therapist Katie Raskin about how we can heal our relationship with food!

    A Doctor's Journey with Weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 27:09


    Dr. Terenzi opens up about her own journey with weight and how her experience helps her treat her patients living with excess weight. In this episode, we cover: how to start a conversation about weight with a doctor, why the number on the scale is not anyone's FAULT, what a “PMR” is and why it is an integral part of every person's journey with weight and more.

    The Science of Weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 33:36


    Dr. Sue Pedersen discusses what scientists now know about the biology of weight and body size and shares what studies show is effective for managing weight over the long-run.

    Making Peace with Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 35:27


    Learn how to deal with cravings, make peace with food and live your best life in this fabulous interview with Sandra Elia, food addiction counselor and patient advocate!

    CBT as a Tool for Weight Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 28:09


    Dr. Sandy Van talks about how CBT is a tool that can help us live our healthiest life. In this episode she covers the four-step process of cognitive behavioral therapy and how to apply it to thoughts that are making us unhappy or driving us to use food in an unhealthy way.

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