Podcasts about bariatric medicine

How to grow a Medical Practice with Dr. Ramesh Rao. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/531-dr-rao-growing-medical-practice/ Dr. Ramesh Rao shares his immigrant and entrepreneurial journey and his insights and experience with growing a medical practice. Dr. Rao also shares his insights on how he has helped his wife build her successful practice. They now work together to continue growing Prima Medicine. Dr. Rao came to America as a student 33 years ago, with $200 in his pocket, and the US has been his home ever since. He earned a master's degree in Neuroscience from Rutgers university, and subsequently did Postgraduate Medical Training for almost seven years. He is a Physician with board certification in Radiology and in Nuclear Medicine. Until recently, he was a partner at a large radiology practice in the Washington DC Metro area for 21 years. His wife, Dr. Chethana Rao, started her own medical practice 12 years ago. In recent years that practice has grown significantly, and Ramesh's is now focused on helping his wife build Prima Medicine. They are now on the path to building a local network of Primary Care and Urgent Care centers in the Virginia Suburbs of Washington DC. Ramesh played an instrumental role in launching their 1st Urgent Care center in Fairfax, Virginia. Over the past couple of years Prima Medicine has introduced new lines of service, including Concierge Medical Care, and Bariatric Medicine. This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

Celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Amy Schumer, Kelly Clarkson, and Tracy Morgan have all tried the Ozempic drug for weight loss. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Ozempic in 2017 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, as an effective weight loss tool. The hype surrounding the injectable drug has led to an increase in sales and shortages. But is Ozempic safe for those struggling with weight loss? Dr. Taraneh Soleymani, the Director of Obesity Medicine at Penn State Health Medical Group, and Dr. Franceschelli Hosterman, the Physician of Clinical Nutrition and Bariatric Medicine at Geisinger Health both joined the Spark to weigh in on the Ozempic craze.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“A healthy lifestyle not only changes your body, but it changes your mind, your attitude and your mood”. We often think about our personal health, but what would it look like if your whole family can have the same lifestyle and mindset for their health?My guest, Dr. Ron Eaker will be sharing his medical expertise on health and how to create healthy habits for our families. Dr. Eaker is double boarded in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Bariatric Medicine and has been in private practice for over 35 years.He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a clinical advisor to the American Runing and Fitness Association.Dr. Eaker has personally completed 155 marathons and half marathons on three continents including Chicago, New York, Reykjavík, Rome, Berlin, and five Boston Marathons.He was awarded the National Focus on Patient Education Award by the American College of OB-Gyn for his innovative patient education program on menopause and has been listed in America's Best Doctor's for the past 10 years.Dr. Eaker is the author of Holy Hormones, Healthy Habits for a Fit Family and most recently,  “A Woman's Guide to Hormone Health”, a book on everything menopause.Connect with Dr. EakerWebsite – www.roneakercomWebsite – www.womensonlinewellnes.comEmail – reaker@yahoo.com CONNECT WITH DEBIDo you feel stuck?  Do you sense it's time for a change but unsure where to start or how to move forward?  Schedule a clarity call!Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-callWebsite – https://www.debironca.comEmail – info@debironca.comThe Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Sellerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD

Resources for the Community:https://www.ivimhealth.com/weightloss/ Telehealth for weight management_________________________________________________________________________In this episode, we explore obesity medicine with Dr. Michael Crotty, a distinguished practitioner with a passion for Bariatric Medicine. From sourcing issues of medications like Ozempic to the impact of GLP1 therapies on mental health, Dr. Crotty provides valuable insights. We discuss the changing narrative around obesity treatment, addressing societal biases and the need for mental health considerations in chronic weight management. The conversation also highlights resources for finding practitioners and opportunities for advocacy in the field. Join us for a concise yet insightful discussion on the complexities of obesity medicine and the importance of a comprehensive approach to its treatment.Dr Mick Crotty's practice is located in Ireland and can be found on Instagram @mybestweight.ie_________________________________________________________________________⭐️Mounjaro Stanley⭐️griffintumblerco.Etsy.comUse code PODCAST10 for $ OFF_________________________________________________________________________Join this channel to get access to perks:   / @theplussidez  _________________________________________________________________________#Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide #GLP #GLP1 #Obesity #ObesitySupport the showKim Carlos @DMFKimonMounjaro on TikTokJernine Trott @TheeJernine on TikTokKat Carter @KatCarter7 on TikTokLydia Roberts @mounjaro_GLP_Help on TikTok

Resources for the Community:https://www.ivimhealth.com/weightloss/ Telehealth for weight management_________________________________________________________________________In this episode, we explore obesity medicine with Dr. Michael Crotty, a distinguished practitioner with a passion for Bariatric Medicine. From sourcing issues of medications like Ozempic to the impact of GLP1 therapies on mental health, Dr. Crotty provides valuable insights. We discuss the changing narrative around obesity treatment, addressing societal biases and the need for mental health considerations in chronic weight management. The conversation also highlights resources for finding practitioners and opportunities for advocacy in the field. Join us for a concise yet insightful discussion on the complexities of obesity medicine and the importance of a comprehensive approach to its treatment.Dr Mick Crotty's practice is located in Ireland and can be found on Instagram @mybestweight.ie_________________________________________________________________________⭐️Mounjaro Stanley⭐️griffintumblerco.Etsy.comUse code PODCAST10 for $ OFF_________________________________________________________________________Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HUIGKl3BN4Vg6LYI-dkOA/join_________________________________________________________________________#Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide #GLP #GLP1 #Obesity #ObesitySupport the showKim Carlos @DMFKimonMounjaro on TikTokJernine Trott @TheeJernine on TikTokKat Carter @KatCarter7 on TikTokLydia Roberts @mounjaro_GLP_Help on TikTok

Subscriber-only episodeResources for the Community:https://www.ivimhealth.com/weightloss/ Telehealth for weight management_________________________________________________________________________In this episode, we explore obesity medicine with Dr. Michael Crotty, a distinguished practitioner with a passion for Bariatric Medicine. From sourcing issues of medications like Ozempic to the impact of GLP1 therapies on mental health, Dr. Crotty provides valuable insights. We discuss the changing narrative around obesity treatment, addressing societal biases and the need for mental health considerations in chronic weight management. The conversation also highlights resources for finding practitioners and opportunities for advocacy in the field. Join us for a concise yet insightful discussion on the complexities of obesity medicine and the importance of a comprehensive approach to its treatment.Dr Mick Crotty's practice is located in Ireland and can be found on Instagram @mybestweight.ie_________________________________________________________________________⭐️Mounjaro Stanley⭐️griffintumblerco.Etsy.comUse code PODCAST10 for $ OFF_________________________________________________________________________Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HUIGKl3BN4Vg6LYI-dkOA/join_________________________________________________________________________#Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide #GLP #GLP1 #Obesity #ObesityKim Carlos @DMFKimonMounjaro on TikTokJernine Trott @TheeJernine on TikTokKat Carter @KatCarter7 on TikTokLydia Roberts @mounjaro_GLP_Help on TikTok

Welcome to a transformative episode of The BariNation Podcast, a show dedicated to supporting individuals on their bariatric and weight loss journey. In this episode, we explore the pivotal topic of lifting the heavy burden of shame. We draw inspiration and insights from Dr. Eric Smith, the Director of the Kentucky Bariatric Institute and BariNation co-founders and hosts April Williams and Natalie Tierney. Dr. Brené Brown defines shame as “the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging—something we've experienced, done, or failed to do makes us unworthy of connection.” As patients, we have experienced this shame for years, if not decades, before our bariatric surgery. We often call this the “work of weight loss surgery,” and in this episode, Dr. Smith shares how has learned from the shame he has experienced in his own, personal life and helps his patients utilize those lessons.  Join us as we delve into the strategies employed by Dr. Eric Smith, April, and Natalie to lift the weight of shame. By fostering empathy and understanding, destigmatizing weight issues, promoting self-compassion, celebrating victories, sharing our shame and struggles with a trusted community, and redefining success, bariatric patients can navigate their transformative journey with resilience and pride. It is in a community like BariNation that you can begin to foster a sense of community and break the isolation that shame can breed. Subscribe to The BariNation Podcast for more insights and inspiration on your weight loss surgery journey. If you found this episode helpful, please leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and share it with others who might benefit from this information. You can help us produce this show by becoming a $5 monthly Patreon support! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com to become a supporter!  You're not alone on this journey. Join the BariNation Support Community and connect with people working through weight recurrence. We offer Regain support groups led by bariatric therapists and meetups where you can connect with other people just like you. Visit us at https://barination.mn.co to learn more about our inclusive and welcoming support community!  About our Guest: Dr. Eric Smith, DO is the Medical Director of the Kentucky Bariatric Institute and a Key Opinion Leader in Bariatric Medicine and Robotic Surgery. He is a National proctor, speaker, and teacher for Intuitive Surgical in the specialty of robotic bariatric surgery and is board-certified in bariatric and robotic surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (ASMBS). He is an engaged, caring, and dedicated physician who has completed thousands of bariatric surgeries since 2006. About Your Hosts: April Williams, Jason Smith, and Natalie Tierney are all bariatric patients who were inspired to create the community and support they needed. BariNation empowers people to treat their disease of obesity in kind, compassionate, and caring ways through the community they founded. As they learn to live the pillars of bariatric success (movement, mindset, metabolic wellness), they share their experiences and “aha” moments with their friends and followers.  About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.  Follow BariNation on Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest. Connect with us personally on Instagram; April @actively_april, Jason @tha_smithsonian, and Natalie @breakingbari_ers. You've got this and we've got you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barination/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barination/support

Menopause truly is a challenging time in the life of a woman.It is one of those transitions in life that we know is coming,   it can't be avoided, so we need to learn how to navigate through it in a healthy and productive way.This is a must-listen to episode!My guest, Dr. Ron Eaker shares his expertise, his insight and practical advice for the woman who is experiencing or about to experience the transition of menopause. We had a powerful conversation!Dr. Eaker is double boarded in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Bariatric Medicine and has been in private practice for over 35 years.He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a clinical advisor to the American Runing and Fitness Association.He was awarded the National Focus on Patient Education Award by the American College of OB-Gyn for his innovative patient education program on menopause and has been listed in America's Best Doctor's for the past 10 years.He is the author of Holy Hormones, Healthy Habits for a Fit Family and most recently, “A Woman's Guide to Hormone Health”, a book on everything menopause. CONNECT WITH DR. RON EAKERWebsite – www.roneaker.comWebsite – www.womensonlinewellness.comEmail – reaker@yahoo.com CONNECT WITH DEBIDo you feel stuck?  Do you sense it's time for a change but unsure where to start or how to move forward?  Schedule a clarity call!Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-callWebsite – https://www.debironca.comEmail – info@debironca.comCheck out my online course!        Your Story's Changing, finding Purpose in Life's Transitions: https://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-programAre you experiencing the symptoms of transition? Take a free assessment!https://assessment.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/free-quizThe Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Sellerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD

We welcome Dr. Paul Singh, Bariatric Program Director at Albany Medical Center and associate professor of surgery at Albany Medical College. Ray Graf hosts.

Dr. Mick Crotty is an Irish GP with a special interest in Bariatric Medicine and founder of My Best Weight, a Leading Obesity Management Centre in Europe. In this episode, Dr. Crotty explains why there's more to weight than “calories in vs. calories out”, how exactly weight management injections work, when Wegovy will be available in Ireland, why he and the team at My Best Weight view obesity as chronic disease to be managed just like any other illness, as well as explaining what exactly is meant by “Best Weight”.

Listen in to see how Dr. Sasson Moulavi took his company SMART FOR LIFE and INSPIRED LONG TERM CHANGE for his clients! If you're struggling with your ENERGY, SUGAR intake, or WEIGHT, this episode is for you. DIG IN as Dr. Moulavi UNTANGLES the complications of the health industry and SIMPLIFIES how we can improve our QUALITY OF LIFE. On this episode, Dr. Sasson Moulavi and I are covering all of your unanswered DIET QUESTIONS. After running up the stairs to the ICU– out of breath, Dr. Sasson Moulavi set out to solve HIS OWN HEALTH problems. This resulted in finding a SOLUTION not just for himself, but his patients too! And thus, THE COOKIE DIET was born. People have been eating Dr. Sasson Moulavi's cookies for over 20 years now, and we aren't suggesting you stop!Throughout this conversation we list out everything that contributes to a healthy diet, from being able to handle the GOOD KIND OF STRESS and DRINKING WATER, to INTERMITTENT FASTING and going VEGAN. We dive into NUTRITION, blood TESTING, and how the health of people continues to CHANGE. All the HOT TOPIC debates are covered in this episode, and the votes are IN on counting CALORIES, FASTING, INSULIN, and the SUPPLY CHAIN. Doctor Sasson Moulavi is a graduate of the University of Toronto where he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He completed post graduate training at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He holds Board Certification in Bariatric Medicine and is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. He has completed the Annual Practical Approaches to the Treatment of Obesity at Harvard University and is a member of the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine as well as the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Sasson Moulavi is the man behind the revolutionary Cookie Diet. In 2002, Dr. Sass discovered a way to help people across the globe learn how to lose weight, implement healthy habits, gain energy, and improve overall health and quality of life; thus Smart for Life was born. Smart for Life® was founded by Doctor Sasson Moulavi in 2002. Doctor Moulavi (commonly known as Dr. Sass) is a Board Certified Bariatric Physician who began his medical career working as an Emergency Room Doctor in Canada. Constantly working long hours, Dr. Sass began to put on weight himself. After experiencing obesity first-hand, he vowed to recover from this chronic disease and provide long-term solutions for his patients. He made the switch from helping patients who needed immediate attention in the ER to proactively helping patients live healthier lives to prevent them from going to the ER. Dr. Sass is a husband, father, avid kite surfer, and actively seeking new and innovative ways to help his patients. Our business is making great tasting, healthy, easy, affordable & functional food (food with health benefits beyond good nutrition). CONNECT WITH MATT ROSENTHALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattrosenthal_/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmN6yR0cuOGs6xBPTeznOeALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-rosenthal-mindcore/ CONNECT WITH Dr. Sasson Moulavi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartforlife/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/smart4lifeLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-for-life/about/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/smartforlife/Website: https://www.smartforlife.com/Yahoo Finance: https://finance.yahoo.

Dr. Leonardo Claros is a bariatric and metabolic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and advanced laparoscopic surgery at the Weight Management Center at St. Luke's University Health Network. Dr. Claros grew up in Bolivia where he studied medicine prior to relocating to the United States  to continue his training.Subjects discussed include his background, growing up in Bolivia, video games as training for laparoscopic surgery, bariatric medicine, bariatric surgery, misconceptions about bariatric surgery, training for a marathon with no running experience, and much more.Donate to Dr. Claros and his fundraiser here! - https://www.givengain.com/activist/528889/projects/45381/ https://www.slhn.org/

As an entrepreneur, you have the freedom to create a space that you not only fit in but are called to build. That's why episode 113 of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast is about overcoming challenges to growing your business!Make sure to get our Funding Your Healthcare Vision workshop bundle is for women healthcare professionals who want to learn how to easily fund, build and grow their own social enterprise, whether for-profit or nonprofit, to transform the healthcare system through building a healthcare space, organization, consulting, or any combination of these.Dr. Woodhouse is a triple board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Bariatric Medicine. As a Commissioned Corps officer in the U.S. Public Health Service, she crisscrossed the country for 8 years providing medical care to a wide variety of medically underserved communities and serving during Hurricane Katrina. After completing her active-duty obligation, she continued locum work in a large hospital-based employed private practice system. As such, she has been a proud professional locum physician for over 20 years. A joyful and thriving burnout survivor, she loves helping occupationally stressed women physicians realize the power they possess over their life's work.In this episode of the Melanin & Medicine Podcast, my guest Dr. Catherine Woodhouse shares the importance of having patience with yourself as you enter into this next phase of your life or business and practical advice to follow as you start your entrepreneurial journey. What You'll Learn From This Episode:Relinquishing control over and putting faith in the things that are out of your hands while focusing on the elements of your business you CAN control. Why you might be feeling fear of success just as much as a fear of failure and a mindset shift you can practice to change your perspective.Three important practices that are essential when shifting into entrepreneurship.Answering the question surrounding the possibility of scaling what you already have.The power and impact of finding a coach and a community of like-minded women to elevate you to the next level in your business. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Don't forget to text PODCAST to 516-855-3557Learn more about Melanin & Medicine and Omolara at https://melaninmedicine.buzzsprout.com/CONNECT WITH DR. OMOLARA UWEMEDIMO MD, MPH:Tap into all of our resources at Melanin & Medicine HERECONNECT WITH DR. CATHERINE WOODHOUSE: LinkedInWebsiteLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Business Made Simple by Donald MillerBuilding a StoryBrand by Donald MillerGet Rich Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield-Thomas

Last author and leading endocrinology Fatty Liver Opinion Leader Ken Cusi joins co-author Stephen Harrison, Louise Campbell and Roger Green to discuss the recent Clinical Care Pathway published in Gastroenterology. This conversation answers the question "What Can Be Done Today?" in terms of screening and patient management without approved drugs.The paper "Clinical Care Pathway for the Risk Stratification and Management of Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease" is a clarion call to action, but what exactly should clinicians do? This conversation addresses that issue. Louise Campbell starts by stating that the World Health Organization should incorporate Fatty Liver disease into their diabetes initiative. Next, she leads the group into a discussion of the merits of transient elastography, which leads Ken Cusi and Stephen Harrison to discuss blood-based and imaging options clinicians can deploy when they lack access to a FibroScan or similar device. Finally, Roger asks the most important step stakeholders should take now, which provide an array of different actions.

Last author and leading endocrinology Fatty Liver Opinion Leader Ken Cusi joins co-author Stephen Harrison, Louise Campbell and Roger Green to discuss the recent Clinical Care Pathway published in Gastroenterology. This conversation centers on how the working group came to be and how they developed this pivotal paper.The path to publishing "Clinical Care Pathway for the Risk Stratification and Management of Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease" had its challenge, both in terms of forming the working group and then working through the key issues and questions for the paper. In this conversation, last author Ken Cusi addresses the first point and co-author Stephen Harrison addresses the second one. Between the two, Louise Campbell comments on how important this paper is to the future of Fatty Liver diagnosis and treatment.

Last author and leading endocrinology Fatty Liver Opinion Leader Ken Cusi joins co-author Stephen Harrison, Louise Campbell and Roger Green to discuss the recent Clinical Care Pathway published in Gastroenterology. This conversation centers on two issues: driving behavior change and recognizing the scope of the need.For "Clinical Care Pathway for the Risk Stratification and Management of Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease" to achieve its goals, clinicians need to be motivated to action and then understand what to do and why. This conversation discusses different philosophical and behavior economics motivators. Ken Cusi stated his excitement based on the belief that once a clinician starts to screen and sees one seemingly healthy patient with cirrhosis, he will treat differently. Roger Green pointed out three small items in the first paragraph of the paper that seem designed to say, "This is serious. Pay attention!" Finally, Ken and Stephen Harrison discuss their previous work in assessing prevalence, which demonstrated that disease is far more widespread than most people (clinicians and patients alike) believe and over the past 10 years, we may be seeing a dramatic increase in the number of seemingly healthy people with severe NASH.

Bariatric medicine is medical weight management. Bariatricians specialize in the medical treatment of obesity and related disorders. Bariatricians can often be confused with bariatric surgeons who perform weight-loss surgeries such as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.  About Teresa LaMasters, FACS, MD Dr. LaMasters received her medical degree from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine in 2001.  She completed her residency in General Surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita in 2006.  She then went on to complete advanced training with a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery with an emphasis in Bariatric and Robotic Surgery in 2007 at Stanford University in California. She also expanded her expertise in medical management of obesity and completed her Board Certification in Obesity Medicine obtaining her DABOM in 2019. She leads a very busy, successful practice with high quality outcomes and has performed over 3000 bariatric surgeries in the past 14+ years. UnityPoint Clinic Weight Loss Specialists in West Des Moines, Iowa and the Iowa Methodist Medical Center is a Comprehensive Accredited Center through the American College of Surgeons MBSAQIP. Dr. LaMasters currently serves as a Secretary Treasurer for the Executive Council for the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and will proceed on to serve as President elect in June 2021 and then President of ASMBS in 2022.  She has previously served as the co-chair for the State Chapter Committee and Access to Care Committees for ASMBS.  She is the Executive Council liaison for the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and Public Education Committee for ASMBS.  She is Past President of the Iowa State Chapter of the ASMBS. She lead the efforts to organize the state chapter and served as the first president.     She serves on the Standards and Verification committee for the MBSAQIP and the American College of Surgeons. She helps develop the quality standards for the national accreditation program and serves as a site surveyor and coach for quality improvement. She is passionate about high quality outcomes and continuous quality improvement. She is a highly sought after expert speaker for surgical and medical treatment of the disease of obesity around the United States and Internationally as well.

Menopause is part of life that will affect almost every person on the planet at some point or another, either directly or indirectly.  While it can be detrimental in some cases, it is thankfully very manageable in places with access to modern medicine.  This episode we hope to clear up some misconceptions about menopause and hopefully provide some previously "unknown" management options.  They could simply be unknown because your provider might not know they are options. It takes time and energy to stay up to date on the best care and that is hard to do. It is important that you're aware so you can advocate for the right care.  They include: Traditional Hormone Replacement  Bioidentical Hormone  Nutraceuticals - Over the counter supplements Off Label Medication  Acupuncture   Dr. Ron Eaker is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist as well as Bariatric Medicine in private practice for over 30 years in Augusta, Georgia.   He is the author of “Holy Hormones”, “Healthy Habits for a Fit Family”  and most recently “A Woman's Guide To Hormone Health”, a book on everything menopause.  For the past ten years, Dr.Eaker has written a newspaper column on women's health issues and numerous magazines and online articles. He writes a weekly blog as well as a monthly newsletter for patients. When he is not practicing medicine, writing, speaking, sleeping, or eating….he is running, having completed eighty-seven marathons and half marathons on three continents including Chicago, New York, Reykjavík, Rome, and five Boston Marathons. Www.roneaker.com Private Facebook page: Women's Online Wellness--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mac-performance/message

On tonight's show, Maureen sits down with Samantha Livingstone - an Olympic Gold Medalist high performance coach, speaker and entrepreneur to talk about snowplow parents - what are they? We also chat to registered dietitian Ali Chernoff about foods that allegedly boost your libido - what's the truth? She also speaks to Bariatric Medicine doctor Dr. Francis Vala about obesity, and all of the risks that come with being well overweight. Also: relationship deal-breakers.  

Dr. Sonia Humphrey discusses the medical weight loss program at Mission Health and her approach to the obesity epidemic. She is Board Certified in Bariatric Medicine. You can reach the program by visiting www.missionweight.org or call 828-213-4100

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.

Frank Sweeny and Dr. Jeffrey Johnsrud, a board certified general surgeon, break down the metabolic, physiological, and societal/cultural aspects of obesity.

DR. FARID ZARIF, PhD, NATURPATH, Director, Nutrition / Dietetics, MPH, ND, PhD, (MD/PhD candidate St. Luke’s University School of Medicine). He as Doctorates in: Clinical and Holistic Human Nutrition & Naturopathy: Masters in: Sports Medicine & Public Health. Over one hundred and fifty published articles. consisting of: Clinical and Holistic Treatments, Integrative Medicine, Bariatric Medicine, Gastroenterology, Weight Loss, Fitness, and Public Health. www.drzarif.com or call: 310-926-5115 or email: drzarif@drzarif.com