The Gaining Health Podcast

In this episode of the Gaining Health podcast, host Karli Burridge takes a look back on some of the important developments in the field of obesity medicine over the past three years, since the Gaining Health podcast launched. She also reviews some of the great podcast topics and guests who graced the podcast over the past two seasons. 

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The Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second or third Wednesday of the month. Episodes including interviews with obesity experts as well as scientific updates and new guidelines for the management of obesity.

If you're a clinician or organization looking to start or optimize an obesity management program, and you want additional support and resources, check out the Gaining Health website! We offer a Roadmap to starting an obesity program or practice,  pre-recorded Master Classes, digital resources including patient education materials and office forms, and much more!
Check out our resources on our Gaining Health Shop!

If you are loving this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon

Join host, Karli Burridge, as she discusses how Dr. Nadler got into pediatric bariatric surgery, his expertise on current obesity treatment guidelines, and how to be a positive patient advocate in your medical practice!

Bio: At Obesity Explained, Dr. Nadler provides clarity and compassion for those seeking real solutions. His mission is to change the conversation around obesity, offering science-based insights and actionable tools that empower individuals and families to take control of their health.

Dr. Nadler has served as Co-Director of the Children’s National Obesity Programs and Director of the Child and Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery Program at Children’s National Hospital. Before that, he was the Director of Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery at NYU School of Medicine, leading FDA-approved studies on adolescent obesity treatments. 

As an international leader in pediatric obesity, he has spent over two decades pioneering treatment programs, performing life-changing surgeries, and contributing to research that drives real change.

Videos: youtube.com/@obesityexplained

Website: https://www.obesityexplained.com/

Support the show

The Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second or third Wednesday of the month. Episodes including interviews with obesity experts as well as scientific updates and new guidelines for the management of obesity.

If you're a clinician or organization looking to start or optimize an obesity management program, and you want additional support and resources, check out the Gaining Health website! We offer a Roadmap to starting an obesity program or practice,  pre-recorded Master Classes, digital resources including patient education materials and office forms, and much more!
Check out our resources on our Gaining Health Shop!

If you are loving this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon

Join host, Karli Burridge, as she speaks with the Obesity Action Coalition's President, Joe Nadglowski, about why getting involved in advocacy matters and how you can join too!

Websites:

Convention website (register): https://www.ywmconvention.com/

Obesity Action Coalition (join): https://www.obesityaction.org/

Social toolkit: https://www.ywmconvention.com/toolkit/

Instagram (follow): https://www.instagram.com/obesityaction/

Facebook (follow): https://www.facebook.com/ObesityActionCoalition/

LinkedIn (follow): https://www.linkedin.com/company/obesity-action-coalition/

Bio: Joseph Nadglowski is President and CEO of the Obesity Action Coalition. A frequent speaker and author on the importance of obesity awareness, Mr. Nadglowski has more than 25 years of experience working in patient advocacy, public policy and education and is a graduate of the University of Florida. As a patient advocate who has publicly shared his own personal experience with obesity as well as those of OAC’s members on many boards, taskforces, workgroups and public testimony, Mr. Nadglowski was recipient of the 2012 Society for the Study of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) Public Service Award. As part of his advocacy work, he has dedicated a significant part of his work toward the recognition of weight bias, its impact on those with obesity and our nation’s efforts to combat it. He has been a guest of First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House to discuss childhood obesity and has testified before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the importance of increasing treatment options for individuals affected by obesity

Support the show

The Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second or third Wednesday of the month. Episodes including interviews with obesity experts as well as scientific updates and new guidelines for the management of obesity.

If you're a clinician or organization looking to start or optimize an obesity management program, and you want additional support and resources, check out the Gaining Health website! We offer a Roadmap to starting an obesity program or practice,  pre-recorded Master Classes, digital resources including patient education materials and office forms, and much more!
Check out our resources on our Gaining Health Shop!

If you are loving this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon

Listen as Gaining Health host, Karli Burridge, reflects on the OMA Annual Conference with Sam and Joe!

Petition to keep Zepbound on formulary:  https://www.change.org/p/stop-cvs-caremark-s-zepbound-ban-restore-coverage-of-the-superior-obesity-medication

Sandra Christensen is board-certified as a family nurse practitioner and holds the Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine from the Obesity Medicine Association. She is the founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Integrative Medical Weight Management in Seattle, Washington, and has specialized in obesity management since 2005. She is a Master Fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association and a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She serves on the Board of Trustees for the Obesity Medicine Association and is the President of the Washington Obesity Society.  She authored the book, “A Clinician’s Guide to Discussing Obesity with Patients” published by Springer, and was named the 2022 Obesity Medicine Association Clinician of the Year.

The Washington Obesity Society

Integrative Medical Weight Management

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-christensen/

Joseph Zucchi (pronounced Zoo-key) is a board-certified Physician Assistant and Personal Trainer who serves as the Clinical Supervisor of Transition Medical Weight Loss in Salem, New Hampshire. With over a decade of experience in obesity medicine, Joe leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss and improved health. He has worked with over 2,000 patients to collectively lose more than 40,000 pounds. Joe integrates fitness, nutrition, and medical interventions to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.  His work has been recognized through multiple accolades, including leading Transition Medical Weight Loss to win awards for best weight loss center in NH. He has written articles and has shared his expertise on obesity care and weight-loss treatments in outlets like the Wall Street Journal, MedPage Today, Healthline, and Doximity. Joe also is a speaker for Eli Lilly and educates other providers about Zepbound and obesity medicine. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephzucchi/

https://x.com/JPZfitness

https://transitionsalem.com/

Support the show

The Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second or third Wednesday of the month. Episodes including interviews with obesity experts as well as scientific updates and new guidelines for the management of obesity.

If you're a clinician or organization looking to start or optimize an obesity management program, and you want additional support and resources, check out the Gaining Health website! We offer a Roadmap to starting an obesity program or practice,  pre-recorded Master Classes, digital resources including patient education materials and office forms, and much more!
Check out our resources on our Gaining Health Shop!

If you are loving this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon

Christina Badaracco, MPH, RDN, LDN, works as a healthcare consultant, author, and thought leader, seeking to advance the role of nutrition in healthcare. She applies her expertise in healthcare and public health research, policy, and practice to support leading institutions and organizations across the world to improve care delivery and health outcomes. She also regularly writes, teaches, and develops training and programs about nutrition, culinary medicine, and sustainable agriculture—including designing and directing award-winning and innovative culinary medicine training and programs for various healthcare institutions and professional associations and coauthoring The Farm Bill: A Citizen’s Guide and Mix It Up: The Culinary Medicine Cookbook for Mixing Things up in the Kitchen. Christina previously worked for Avalere, a healthcare advisory firm, as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Teaching Kitchen Collaborative, Oakland Unified School District, and NIH Clinical Center. Christina holds various leadership roles within the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Slow Food and she is actively engaged in her local food and healthcare systems. 

Pertinent links: 

Food As Medicine Network Live 2025 in Chicago on 5/7: https://www.foodasmedicinenetwork.com/masterclass

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior in Indianapolis on 7/11: https://raybourn.my.site.com/SNEB/s/lt-event?id=a1YVs000000r8nRMAQ#/Agenda

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-badaracco/

https://www.christinabadaracco.com/events

https://www.oliviathomasrd.com/book 

https://www.rewire-health.com/blog/cooking-up-behavior-change-omas-pre-conference-culinary-medicine-workshop

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/food-vital-ingredient-transforming-obesity-care

https://www.instagram.com/cbadarac/

Support the show

The Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second or third Wednesday of the month. Episodes including interviews with obesity experts as well as scientific updates and new guidelines for the management of obesity.

If you're a clinician or organization looking to start or optimize an obesity management program, and you want additional support and resources, check out the Gaining Health website! We offer a Roadmap to starting an obesity program or practice,  pre-recorded Master Classes, digital resources including patient education materials and office forms, and much more!
Check out our resources on our Gaining Health Shop!

If you are loving this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon

Curious about lipids? Do you know what to do with LPa and ApoB?

Listen in this week as host Karli Burridge speaks with Josh Wageman, author of the newly released book titled: "The Home Security System and the Lipid Neighborhood: Un-Complicating Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Disease"

It sounds like the start of a bad joke…or perhaps a confusingly awesome dream. A Physical Therapist, ex-collegiate track athlete, Ivy league grad, Youth Pastor, and some dude with a PhD start having a conversation about cholesterol. And then you realize all those guys are THE SAME GUY, and that guy takes you on a whimsical pilgrimage that results in YOU having a framework for NOT having heart attacks, strokes, and dementia. Employing a smorgasbord of metaphors, pictures, and catchphrases, The Home Security System and the Lipid Neighborhood serves as a valuable reference for clinicians and non-clinicians alike, bringing refreshing relatability to complex biochemical topics. Through a lipid-lens, you’ll learn, laugh, and love your way through its pages…and in the end, you’ll undoubtedly add “life to your years!”

Available at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR33FPZF?ref_=pe_93986420_775043100

On X: https://x.com/joshjwageman

Instagram Tag is @wagemanjosh and you're welcome to find Josh on LinkedIn and Facebook

Support the show

The Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second or third Wednesday of the month. Episodes including interviews with obesity experts as well as scientific updates and new guidelines for the management of obesity.

If you're a clinician or organization looking to start or optimize an obesity management program, and you want additional support and resources, check out the Gaining Health website! We offer a Roadmap to starting an obesity program or practice,  pre-recorded Master Classes, digital resources including patient education materials and office forms, and much more!
Check out our resources on our Gaining Health Shop!

If you are loving this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon

Host Karli Burridge, PA, FOMA, interviews the clinical supervisor at Transition Weight Loss, Joe Zucchi, PA, CPT, on his career path into obesity medicine.  They discuss some unique aspects of their medical weight management programs and national updates in obesity medicine practice.  How has the definition of obesity impacted how patients are treated?  What are the reasons for getting involved in caring, evidenced-based obesity treatment?  Join the pledge for Commit to Care at https://www.obesitycareweek.org/         

Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephzucchi/

https://x.com/JPZfitness

https://transitionsalem.com/

Obesity Medicine Association Raises Concerns Over Lancet Commission’s New Recommendations on Obesity Diagnosis | Obesity Medicine Association

Obesity Management in Primary Care Training and Certificate Program - AAPA

Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine | Obesity Medicine Association

PAs in Obesity Medicine | My PA Network

Support the show

The Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second or third Wednesday of the month. Episodes including interviews with obesity experts as well as scientific updates and new guidelines for the management of obesity.

If you're a clinician or organization looking to start or optimize an obesity management program, and you want additional support and resources, check out the Gaining Health website! We offer a Roadmap to starting an obesity program or practice,  pre-recorded Master Classes, digital resources including patient education materials and office forms, and much more!
Check out our resources on our Gaining Health Shop!

If you are loving this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon

Gaining Health host, Karli Burridge, PA, FOMA, interviews Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani, MD DABFM, DABOM, who integrates NLP Coaching with sustainable Obesity Medicine practices.  She supports women in holistic health practices to attain lasting, individualized change.  Learn about her innovative and unique approach to patient care and private medical practice!

Website: http://www.albidayawellness.com/

Find her accounts on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Support the show

The Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second or third Wednesday of the month. Episodes including interviews with obesity experts as well as scientific updates and new guidelines for the management of obesity.

If you're a clinician or organization looking to start or optimize an obesity management program, and you want additional support and resources, check out the Gaining Health website! We offer a Roadmap to starting an obesity program or practice,  pre-recorded Master Classes, digital resources including patient education materials and office forms, and much more!
Check out our resources on our Gaining Health Shop!

If you are loving this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon

Join host, Karli Burridge, on this episode of Gaining Health as she reviews an exciting update in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Obesity.  But how are sleep and obesity related to begin with?  Learn about the intricate relationship between sleep, appetite regulation, metabolic health, adiposity, and more. Lastly, listen in to learn how to incorporate sleep into your clinical practice!

Sleep and Obesity - Gaining Health

FDA Approves First Medication for Obstructive Sleep Apnea | FDA

Support the show

The Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second or third Wednesday of the month. Episodes including interviews with obesity experts as well as scientific updates and new guidelines for the management of obesity.

If you're a clinician or organization looking to start or optimize an obesity management program, and you want additional support and resources, check out the Gaining Health website! We offer a Roadmap to starting an obesity program or practice,  pre-recorded Master Classes, digital resources including patient education materials and office forms, and much more!
Check out our resources on our Gaining Health Shop!

If you are loving this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon

What a year it's been! In this episode, host Karli Burridge, PA, FOMA, recaps the highlights and developments in the field of obesity medicine of 2024.  Thank you to our listeners for your ongoing support and we will see you again in 2025!

Support the show

The Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second or third Wednesday of the month. Episodes including interviews with obesity experts as well as scientific updates and new guidelines for the management of obesity.

If you're a clinician or organization looking to start or optimize an obesity management program, and you want additional support and resources, check out the Gaining Health website! We offer a Roadmap to starting an obesity program or practice,  pre-recorded Master Classes, digital resources including patient education materials and office forms, and much more!
Check out our resources on our Gaining Health Shop!

If you are loving this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon