This podcast from NEJM Resident 360 takes a deep dive into key topics with expert clinicians and educators. As we explore the details of pathophysiology and critique the evidence behind clinical practice, these conversations are intended to give you better understanding of the topic and greater confidence when treating your patients.
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Carolynn Francavilla, MD is Board Certified in Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She owns and operates Green Mountain Partners for Health and Colorado Weight Care. Dr. Francavilla is a nationally recognized obesity expert, lecturing on the topic obesity as well as through her own platform HelpYourPatientsLoseWeight.com. She serves on the Obesity Medicine Association Board of Trustees. She is an Assistant Professor at Rocky Vista University and Volunte ...
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Combined expertise of a Medical Doctor and a Culinary Nutrition Expert Chef: With decades of experience in traditional medicine, professional cooking, and functional/integrative medicine, we can assess your health and lifestyle from all angles. We provide whole-body health guidance while also showing you how to use food as medicine every day. We're bringing health home using our combined 40+ years of helping people heal. Because health doesn’t start and end at the doctor’s office. It starts ...
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Dr. Isabel MD has been a medical doctor since 1991, now specialising in functional medicine … Dr. Isabel’s and Culinary Nutritional Expert Michael’s coaching is based on functional medicine and nutrition principles. Functional medicine addresses the root cause of disease, using a systems approach, and engages both the patient and the practitioner in a therapeutic partnership. Dr. Isabel shifts from the traditional disease-centered focus of medicine to a more patient–centered approach. She wo ...
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The food people choose to put in their bodies has the power to hurt or heal despite all the efforts that educate consumers on the importance of making healthy food choices. Studies have shown that 80% of consumers are confused about food health information 59% of them doubting their choices. Who you seek food health advice from is as equally important as what you eat every day. The beef use podcast is a fusion of two ideologies. The culinary arts with the medical science centered on helping ...
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Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Have you ever thought about what’s actually going on when a child is dealing with obesity not just physically, but emotionally and socially too? In this episode, we’re getting into pediatric obesity a…
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Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Ever lost a lot of weight like 40, 50 pounds or more and noticed some unexpected changes in your body? In today’s episode, we’re talking about the surprising (and sometimes downright weird) side effec…
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Focus on Gut Health with Erica Gutierrez, RDN
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30:47Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com What if your gut is the key you’ve been missing in your weight and wellness journey? Gut health is talked about a lot these days, but what does it really mean? And why does it matter so much when it co…
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Exercise Snacks! A little bit goes a long way!
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22:45Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com Ever wonder how you can get more movement into your day without committing to a full workout? There's actually a concept gaining popularity that's simple but effective: exercise snacks. This idea, whic…
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Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com Ever find yourself stuck after a setback, unsure of how to move forward? We’ve all been there. Failure can be tough to talk about, but it’s something everyone experiences. Whether it’s a personal strug…
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Side Effects on Zepbound and Wegovy- Tips and Tricks
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26:19Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com Why does starting a GLP-1 medication like Wegovy or Zepbound sometimes feel like your body—and your emotions—are on a whole new ride? If you’ve just started one of these meds, you might already be noti…
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How to Deal with People Pressuring You to Eat
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17:32Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Ever been in a situation where someone seemed way too invested in whether or not you ate something? Like… why do they care that much if you skip the cake? It can feel strange, even frustrating, when s…
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Culinary Medicine with Christina Badaracco
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What to Do If You Can't Get Compounded Semaglutide or Tirzepatide with Joe Zucchi
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33:05Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Struggling to find compounded versions of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide? You're not alone. As these medications become harder to access, many patients are left wondering, "What's next?" In this episode,…
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Do you need to break your weight plateau?
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26:15Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Should You Really Be Worried About a Weight Plateau? Weight plateaus often get a bad reputation, but they’re not always something that needs to be “fixed.” In many cases, a plateau is simply your body…
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But I Don't Have Any Time! with Molly Lupo
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30:12Join Our Supported Fasting Group – March 23-28! Link: Prolon 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) Struggling to find time for your health? Between work, family, and an endless to-do list, things like meal prep, workouts, and self-care often take a back seat. But what if time isn’t really the issue? What if it’s about how we use it? That’s exactly wha…
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Wegovy vs. Zepbound: Which Is Right for Me?
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25:54Join Our Supported Fasting Group – March 23-28! Link: Prolon 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) What is FMD? The Prolon 5-Day FMD is a science-backed, patented program designed to activate cellular clean-up pathways while still allowing you to eat. Order your 5-day fasting kit by March 22, 2025, to ensure you receive it in time and get access to ou…
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What You Need to Know About Eating on GLP-1s with Dietitian Su-Nui Escobar
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31:13Join Our Supported Fasting Group – March 23-28! Link: Prolon 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) What is FMD? The Prolon 5-Day FMD is a science-backed, patented program designed to activate cellular clean-up pathways while still allowing you to eat. Order your 5-day fasting kit by March 22, 2025, to ensure you receive it in time and get access to ou…
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Join our supported group fast from Sunday, March 23rd, to Thursday, March 28th! Link: Prolon 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) Make sure to buy your 5-day fasting kit so it arrives by March 22, 2025, and you get invited to our group fast! Fasting has been practiced for centuries, often for religious or cultural reasons. But beyond tradition, resea…
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Why Are You Overeating and What You Can Do to Prevent It
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Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery with Dr. Kyle Thompson
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Dr. Alexandra Sowa and the Ozempic Revolution
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Dr. Robert Kushner- What is Obesity and Explaining the Lancet Consensus on Pre-Clinical vs Clinical Obesity
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30:08Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) With the recent release of The Lancet’s consensus article, the conversation around obesity treatment and care is evolving. To explore the implications of this shift, I’m joined by Dr. Robert Kushner, …
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Defining Obesity and Reflecting on the Lancet Consensus
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25:13Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Commission just released a new article updating the definition and diagnosis of obesity, and today, we’re going to dive into all of it. This has been a topic I’ve…
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Obesity, Sleep Apnea, and Zepbound with Dr. Jeremy McConnell
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42:04Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Could Zepbound revolutionize the way we treat sleep apnea?" Sleep apnea affects millions of people worldwide, and for the longest time, treatment options have been limited to devices like CPAP machine…
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Do You Need to Take Zepbound or Wegovy Forever with Dr. Angela Fitch
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32:01Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Obesity Is Not an Temporary Condition Why do some still treat it that way? In this episode, I welcome Dr. Angela Fitch back to explain why obesity should be seen as a chronic disease that requires lon…
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Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Starting medications like Zepbound & Wegovy can feel overwhelming without the right information. I understand that most doctors prescribing these medications don’t have the luxury of spending 20 minut…
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🎁 Stay on track this season with my Holiday Game Plan! 🎁 Download now: Holiday Game Plan What’s Next for You in 2025? Let’s dive into the possibilities for the upcoming year. What do you want to accomplish? What transformations are you ready to embrace? Whether it’s hitting a fitness milestone like running a 5K, building a new habit like reading on…
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Exploring Eating Disorders with Dr. Kara Pepper
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27:02🎁 Stay on track this season with my Holiday Game Plan! 🎁 Download now: Holiday Game Plan Trigger Warning This episode focuses entirely on eating disorders. Contrary to the common belief that only very thin individuals struggle with eating disorders, I’m joined by Dr. Kara Pepper, who shares that eating disorders come in all shapes and sizes. Dr. Pe…
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🎁 Stay on track this season with my Holiday Game Plan! 🎁 Download now: Holiday Game Plan The secret to aging well lies in preserving musculoskeletal health—but it doesn’t happen by chance. Why? Look around at those who seem to age gracefully—patients, family members, or friends. What do they have in common? They’ve made movement a way of life. Whet…
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Exploring the Pros and Cons of the Ketogenic Diet
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27:45🎁 Stay on track this season with my Holiday Game Plan! 🎁 Download now: Holiday Game Plan I get it—the ketogenic diet has taken a lot of heat lately. It’s not the first choice for most people these days, but that doesn’t mean it’s without merit. It played an essential role in weight loss and health when options were limited, and for certain people, …
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What if you could breeze through the holiday season feeling energetic and healthy instead of sluggish and overindulged? In our latest episode, certified Culinary Nutrition Expert Chef Michael shares his top five practical strategies to maintain your well-being during the festive chaos. From the importance of sitting down and relaxing while you eat …
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Phentermine and Qsymia - What You Need to Know About These Weight Loss Medications
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31:02🎁 Stay on track this season with my Holiday Game Plan! 🎁 Download now: Holiday Game Plan Is Phentermine being overlooked as a weight management option? While it’s been around for decades, newer medications like Wegovy and Zepbound have taken the spotlight. Yet, Phentermine—and its combination with Topiramate, known as Qsymia—remains an effective ch…
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How Do I Know If I Am Losing Too Much Weight on Zepbound or Wegovy?
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31:21🎁 Stay on track this season with my Holiday Game Plan! 🎁 Download now: Holiday Game Plan Are you losing weight too quickly with medications like Zepbound or Wegovy? How can you tell if it’s going too far? With the rise of weight loss medications like Zepbound and Wegovy, this question is more important than ever. While these medications can lead to…
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How to Watch Your Weight for the Holiday Season
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24:12🎁 Stay on track this season with my Holiday Game Plan! 🎁 Download now: Holiday Game Plan Struggling to navigate the holiday season without derailing your progress? The holidays bring joy, connection—and plenty of temptations. But what if there’s a way to enjoy the festivities without losing sight of your goals? In this episode, practical strategies…
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NYC Marathon: Everyday Lessons I Learned Running A Marathon
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25:45Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) “My legs felt terrible. So, I cried a little. And then, I carried on.” In this episode, I’m diving into the lessons I took away from running the New York City Marathon. Just like the grueling 26.2 mil…
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Health Beyond Genetics: Chef Michael's Journey to Wellness Through Nutrition and Lifestyle Choices
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29:56What if your genetics aren't the sole factor determining your health, but your daily choices are? Join us for an engaging episode with Chef Michael, a Culinary Nutrition Expert at Doctrine and Mission, as he shares his transformative journey towards a healthier lifestyle after the early deaths of his parents due to chronic diseases. Michael's candi…
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What to Do If You Stop Losing Weight or Reach a Plateau
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22:28Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Hit a wall in your weight loss efforts? Plateaus are something most people face at some point. It can be frustrating to see the scale stall, especially after all the effort you’ve put in. But understa…
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Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) “Good” Food vs. “Bad” Food: Can food truly be classified into just two categories? In this episode, I’m excited to challenge that notion. This topic is close to my heart, and I don't think we've discu…
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Proactive Health: Embracing Prevention Over Fear for a Vital Future
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19:52Can understanding your health status make the difference between life and death? This episode challenges you to reconsider what you might be avoiding out of fear. Join us as we contrast the mindsets of hope and fear in health prevention. We’ll discuss how crucial it is to know your current health through tests and labs. Think of it like steering cl…
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Exploring Pendulum Probiotics with Dr. Perlman
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Beyond Ozempic: The Future of Obesity Medicine with Dr. Mike Albert
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36:03Check out the Medical Weight Loss Summit, launching on October 15th, 2024, which I collaborated on with Dr. Talks! Link: Medical Weight Loss Summit — Dr. Francavilla Show What’s changing in the field of obesity medicine? Keeping up with the changes in obesity medicine can be a bit tricky, which is why Dr. Mike Albert, a board-certified specialist i…
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Transforming Mental Health by Enhancing Brain Function
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27:14What if many mental health issues could be traced back to the health of your brain rather than just psychological factors? Join us as Dr. Isabel and Chef Michael unravel the profound connection between brain health and mental wellness. Drawing from Dr. Isabel's personal journey from a frustrated medical doctor to a proactive disease-prevention advo…
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Calocurb (Amarasate) for appetite suppression with Dr. Ed Walker
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37:22Check out the Medical Weight Loss Summit, launching on October 15th, 2024, which I collaborated on with Dr. Talks! Link: Medical Weight Loss Summit — Dr. Francavilla Show Ever wondered if there’s a plant-based appetite suppressant that mimics the GLP-1 mechanism? With the rising demand for GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound, the supply is s…
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Celebrating 100 episodes and announcing the Medical Weight Loss Summit
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21:06Check out the Medical Weight Loss Summit, launching on October 15th, 2024, which I collaborated on with Dr. Talks! Link: Medical Weight Loss Summit — Dr. Francavilla Show Wow, the 100th episode! I’m so excited to celebrate this milestone with you today! In this special episode, we’re going to revisit some key topics on maintaining a healthy weight …
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Rewriting Your 30s: Transformative Wisdom on Health, Growth, and Financial Literacy with Dr. Isabel and Chef Michael
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43:13What if you could rewrite your 30s with advice from an experienced doctor and a culinary nutrition expert? Join us as Dr. Isabel and Chef Michael, the powerhouse MD and Chef duo, share their transformative journey and invaluable wisdom on navigating life's challenges. Dr. Isabel, a specialist in functional medicine, is on a mission to help women ov…
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What to Know About Type 2 Diabetes Including Lifestyle, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Bariatric Surgery with Dr. Lindsay Ogle
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40:30Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) The multifaceted world of type 2 diabetes can sometimes be hard to comprehend. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Lindsay Ogle, a family practice physician based in Missouri. She specializes in metabo…
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Why We Need to Stop Focusing on the Cost of Obesity Medications
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20:15Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Today, it's all about the debate surrounding the cost of obesity treatment. This issue is especially frustrating. Unlike other medical conditions, like heart attacks or cancer—which are treated withou…
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Unlocking Your Potential through Honest Self-Evaluation
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Why Do We Care About Body Composition? With Bradley Davie
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28:22Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) A lot of people get caught up with the number on the scale or BMI when thinking about their health, but there’s so much more to it. Today, I’m chatting with Bradley Davie about why body composition is…
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Confessions from an Obesity Physician: The Things I Do Right
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18:59Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) This episode is my opportunity to balance things out after sharing all the advice I give my patients but don’t always follow myself in the first part of the 'Confessions from an Obesity Physician' ser…
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Confessions from an Obesity Physician Part 1
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26:07Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) As an obesity expert, I usually give a lot of personalized advice to help my patients reach their health goals. These tips are super effective for weight management, but here’s the surprising twist—I …
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Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Are you still dealing with sugar cravings even while on GLP-1 medication? In this episode, I'll dive into why sugar cravings can persist when you're taking GLP-1 medications like Wegovy or Zepbound. I…
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How to Determine Your Weight Gain Pattern to Pick a Weight Loss Medication or Lifestyle Plan
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28:01Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Life often follows certain rhythms—goal-setting, practicing gratitude, building relationships, and even bad habits all have their own cycles. Understanding these patterns is crucial, especially when t…
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Changing Your Mindset About What a Healthy Diet Is
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18:53Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Ever felt like you're eating all the right things but still dealing with bloating, inflammation, and discomfort? It's frustrating, right? You follow all the guidelines, but your body doesn't seem to c…
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