Who I am and What An Obesity Physician Does, Ep #001

Welcome to the 1st episode of the Dr. Francavilla Show. I'm your host, Dr. Carolyn Francavilla, Board Certified in Family Medicine and a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. I've been helping patients lose weight to treat and prevent medical problems for the last 10 years, and I'm taking what I've learned from them to you. 

In this podcast, you will learn the science behind why you struggle with your weight, what to do about it, and tips for common challenges. We will work to fight bias about what a healthy weight really is and improve your relationship with food and your body. Please remember that while I'm a doctor, I'm not your doctor. This podcast is meant to be informational, not medical advice. Please seek out care from your physician for your specific needs. 

Today you’ll hear about who I am, what it is that I do, and why I do it. I'm going to introduce you to Weight Care, which is the term I use for treating obesity, and the guiding principles that I use for Weight Care, which are the Weight 8, eight rules that I think of when I'm taking care of patients and that I want you to think of when you're taking care of yourself. 

Points of interest...

• Why I became an obesity medicine specialist [1:46]
• Skepticism and the blame game [5:56]
• Looking for underlying causes [9:21]
• Addressing nutrition and exercise [12:13]
• Behavior change and medications [16:22]
• What is Weight Care? [20:31]
• The Weight 8, the rules of Weight Care [21:44]
• Coming up on The Dr. Francavilla Show [35:19]

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