Robard Corporation Podcasts

Dr. Richard Lindquist takes a deep dive into the things health care providers need to know about meal replacements and its use.

Talking to patients about obesity is one of the toughest things a medical provider has to do. It has the possibility to be an awkward and difficult conversation for both parties. But it doesn’t have to be that way. During this podcast, Dr. Angela Golden equips medical providers with all the tools to make sure the patient is at ease with this dialogue and that they have the tools to properly treat them.

Dr. Patrick O’Neil speaks about how changing a patient’s diet is only one part of a weight loss journey. In order for there to be lasting success, incorporating behavioral strategies is critical to program success. In this presentation, Dr. O’Neil will take a deep dive into what the patient and provider must address behaviorally for long-lasting results.

Dr. Christopher Case takes an in-depth look into recent research data from The National Weight Control Registry and what it means for medical professionals and treating obesity.

Dr. Caroline M. Apovian take an in-depth look into the Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) and how it stacks up against other diets. What is the daily amount of protein? What is the daily amount of carbohydrates, and how much weight loss can be expected? Dr. Apovian will also discuss what you need to know about the Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF). To learn more about Robard, visit www.robard.com.

Dr. Claudia Huegel, who is board certified in Family Medicine and Bariatric Medicine and is the founder and owner of Medimorphosis Physician Assisted Weight Loss in Shrewsbury, NJ, talks about how obesity bias has become an increasing concern in the health care community and the effect it can have on patients and what health care professionals need to know when the situation arises. To learn more about Robard, visit www.robard.com.

Lisa Finley, a Certified Wellcoaches® Health and Wellness Coach since 2014 and a weight Management Program Coordinator since 2002 for Dr. Christopher Case at Jefferson City Medical Group in Jefferson City, Missouri, discusses incidences of early childhood trauma and maltreatment among weight management clients; trauma-informed care and healing; understand how the tools of mindfulness, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, coaching and nonviolent communication promote healing and avoid re-traumatization in the healthcare setting; and what we, as professionals, discover about our own needs for healing by using those tools in client interactions. To learn more about Robard, visit www.robard.com.

Population health has become one of the biggest topics of conversation in obesity management and for good reason. With obesity being one of the biggest health issues plaguing the country, we need to focus on the group just as much as the individual. But, as a healthcare professional how do you do this? How do you formulate care that is specific to the population, particularly in treating obesity? Podcast presenter Tricia Ligon, who for 14 years has managed the Advocate Weight Management program which is has been designated nationally as a Center of Excellence for Best Practices in Obesity Treatment, will answer these and a lot more questions. To learn more about Robard, visit www.robard.com.

Dr. John D. Hernried is the President & Medical Director of The Hernried Center for Medical Weight Loss in Sacramento, California. In this podcast, Dr. Hernried discusses recognizing the physical and mental health improvements in patients undergoing obesity treatment; exploring ways to leverage a medical weight loss program within the hospital and community to impact population health; and understanding the financial benefits for hospitals that offer a medical weight loss program. To learn more about Robard, visit www.robard.com.

How do you stand out compared to the competition? What can you do that is different — or better — that will ultimately give you the upper hand against similar businesses in your area? What is the worth and importance of engaging in proper marketing? Maximizing public awareness of your practice and/or weight management services is vital to maximizing your success — both immediately and long-term. Renowned marketing expert Tim Miles aims to help you answer those questions and more. To learn more about Robard, visit www.robard.com.

Alfonso Abizaid, Ph.D., talks about the problems associated with dieting; identifies hormonal mechanisms associated with the generation of appetite; and discusses how these hormones affect hypothalamic and extra-hypothalamic feeding circuits to increase the motivation to eat under normal and during stressful situations. Dr. Abizaid is now a tenured professor at the Neuroscience Department at Carleton University. To learn more about Robard, visit www.robard.com.

Dr. Dan Graham, Ph.D, talks about how policies have shaped the fight against obesity. Dr. Graham is a faculty member in Colorado State University's Department of Psychology and the Colorado School of Public Health. To learn more about Robard, visit www.robard.com.