Welcome back to the Life Change Podcast, where we discuss topics related to health, wellness, and longevity.

Happy New Year!! We have missed you and are so grateful for those of you who have stuck around the past few months without any podcasts being published. We hope each of you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to tackle a new year with us here at Panhandle Weight Loss Center.

Coming out of the haze that is Q4 2024 for a bariatric surgery clinic, Dr. Bo and Chelsey Nelson, RD spend today going through a 2025 brain dump of sorts. Join us as we look through emails we've sent ourselves for things to remember, things to learn, and things to do moving forward!

And, as always, thanks for joining us!

Welcome back to the Life Change Podcast, where we discuss topics related to health, wellness, and longevity.

This week, Dr. Bo was feeling in a bit of a rut. Combined with a recent vacation to the mountains of Colorado, this had him thinking about how we get out of ruts - not only literally, but also figuratively as it relates to our health, relationships, finances, and more!

Listen in as he and Chelsey, RD discuss some of their own strategies for getting out of that rut!

Welcome back to the Life Change Podcast, where we discuss topics related to health, wellness, and longevity.

Sorry, guys - the first half of this episode, Chelsey's mic is unplugged, but you can still hear her (just very quietly).

This week, Dr. Bo and Chelsey sit down to discuss a trial that came out recently, showing results for weight loss between lifestyle changes alone, GLP-1 medication alone, GLP-1 with lifestyle change, and bariatric surgery.

You know by the name of our podcast, we preach lifestyle changes the most, but this episode may get you thinking about whether or not lifestyle changes alone are enough to get you where you need to be!

Let us know what you think for your own situation - thanks for listening!

Chelsey joined the 5 AM Club! Tune in today to hear what this has been like and see the positives and the negatives. We cover some random topics in this one, but mostly wanted to give some personal insight into our own struggles of balancing health, wellness, careers, family, and faith!

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Welcome back to the Life Change Podcast, where we discuss topics related to health, wellness, and longevity.

Today, Dr. Bo and Chelsey (registered dietitian) sit down to talk about rising stress levels in a time when politics seem volatile and the economy daily raises concerns. They discuss some of their own strategies for coping and how this plays out in real life.

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Welcome back to the Life Change Podcast, where we discuss topics related to health, wellness, and longevity.

Today, Dr. Bo and Chelsey (registered dietitian) delve into the often-overlooked world of industrial seed oils and their impact on health that is referenced in Dr. Cate Shanahan's book "Dark Calories". This podcast explores the origins, processing, and widespread use of oils like canola, soybean, and corn oil. We'll discuss the potential health risks associated with these oils, from inflammation to chronic diseases like obesity.

Tune in to learn how to identify industrial seed oils in your diet, understand their effects, and hear our recommendations of how to rid your diet of these oils.

Whether you're a nutrition enthusiast or just looking to make informed choices, this podcast is your guide to navigating the complex landscape of dietary fats.

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Welcome back to the Life Change Podcast, where we discuss topics related to health, wellness, and longevity.

Today, Dr. Bo and Chelsey (registered dietitian) explore the ins and outs of the Mediterranean Diet. From its origins and key components to the research on its health benefits, this podcast offers a comprehensive look at one of the world's most celebrated eating patterns. Whether you're a health enthusiast, a curious foodie, or simply looking to eat better, this podcast is your go-to source for understanding if the Mediterranean diet is truly the healthy choice it's touted to be

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Welcome back to the Life Change Podcast, where we discuss topics related to health, wellness, and longevity.

Today, Dr. Bo and Chelsey (registered dietitian) recap a recent meeting hosted by Oxford University that discusses the longevity of weight loss shots, finances of recent weight loss drugs, and what to do if you are a non-responder to a weight loss strategy.

Join us as we share our take-homes from the meeting and as we brainstorm how to move in the direction of treating the whole human versus just the disease.

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Welcome back to the Life Change Podcast, where we discuss topics related to health, wellness, and longevity.

Today, Dr. Bo and Chelsey (registered dietitian) discuss a phrase they hear often from patients: "when can I go back to normal?" We try to uncover what "normal" really means and why someone would want to go back there.

Whether you're considering surgery, already on the path to recovery, or many years out from a procedure, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you achieve long-term success and a healthier life.

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Welcome back to the Life Change Podcast, where we discuss topics related to health, wellness, and longevity.

Today, Dr. Bo and Chelsey (registered dietitian) discuss what they've been thinking and learning recently. Tune in to hear what Dr. Bo learned (and didn't learn) from a recent national conference for bariatric surgery and hear how his presentation went.

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