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The Gaining Health PodcastSeason 2 Wrap-Up!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. Support the showThe 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 m...
2025-08-2811 minThe Gaining Health PodcastPediatric Obesity Treatment with Dr. Evan NadlerJoin 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 an...
2025-07-2349 minThe Gaining Health PodcastThe Obesity Action Coalition with Joe NadglowskiJoin 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...
2025-06-1830 minThe Gaining Health PodcastCatching Up After the OMA Annual ConferenceListen 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-medicationSandra 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 o...
2025-05-2135 minThe Gaining Health PodcastCulinary Medicine with Christina BadaraccoChristina 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 U...
2025-04-1630 minThe Gaining Health PodcastThe Lipid Neighborhood with Josh Wageman PhD, DPT, CLS, CSCSCurious 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 th...
2025-03-2640 minThe Gaining Health PodcastBonus Episode: Obesity Care Week with Joe Zucchi, PA-C, CPTHost 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/JPZfitnesshttps://transitionsalem.com/Obes...
2025-03-0538 minThe Gaining Health PodcastManaging Emotional Eating and Mindset with Dr. Aalia Al-BarwaniGaining 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 showThe Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second or third Wednesday of the month. Episodes inc...
2025-02-1928 minThe Gaining Health PodcastThe Intersection of Sleep and ObesityJoin 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 HealthFDA Approves First Medication for Obstructive Sleep Apnea | FDASupport the showThe Gaining Health Podcast will release a ne...
2025-01-2526 min
Escape the ClinicThe PA-C Behind Gaining Health: Karli’s Journey to Revolutionizing Obesity CareIn this episode, I chat with the amazing Karli Burridge, PA-C, founder of Gaining Health and an expert in obesity medicine, to explore her inspiring journey to revolutionizing how providers offer obesity care in clinical practice. Karli shares how her passion for obesity care led her to develop comprehensive resources for healthcare providers, empowering them to treat obesity effectively and compassionately. Karli is an incredible example of how merging your passions and skills can deeply impact the lives of others, as well as how to lead with heart and purpose.Connect with Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA:
2024-12-2735 minThe Gaining Health Podcast2024: A Year in ReviewWhat 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 showThe 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 o...
2024-12-1818 minThe Gaining Health PodcastUpdates in Obesity MedicineIn this episode of the Gaining Health podcast, we dive into exciting updates from the field of obesity management:New Resources from Gaining Health: The updated "Developing an Obesity Management Program: The Clinician’s Roadmap" now includes revised ICD-10 codes, medication guidance, and lifestyle recommendations. Also, new Master Classes are available at an affordable price, along with downloadable patient education materials.Conference Highlights:The Obesity Medicine Association Summit emphasized topics like PCOS, reproductive health, and the gender health gap.Obesity Week featured cutting-edge research, including long-term data from the SURMOUNT-1 trial showing tirzepatide's significant we...
2024-11-2025 minThe Gaining Health PodcastMid-Life Women's Health and Obesity Medicine with Dr. Caissa TroutmanListen as host Karli Burridge, PA, FOMA, unpacks the experience and expertise of Dr. Caissa Troutman's practice of obesity medicine and hormone therapy. Interestingly, treatment options for perimenopause and obesity have some overlap and see similar benefits. However, the main benefits are seen when there is an honest partnership between clinician and patient to find the best option. Bio: Dr. Caissa Troutman is the Physician Founder of WEIGHT reMDy, a Direct Care Wellness practice in central Pennsylvania, focusing on Weight Wellness and Midlife Empowerment. As a quadruple board-certified physician, she offers a holistic, individualized approach to sust...
2024-10-1637 minThe Gaining Health PodcastDr. Leslie Golden's Path to Obesity Medicine and Highlights of the Illinois Obesity Society ConferenceJoin host, Karli Burridge, PA-C, FOMA, as she interviews Dr. Leslie Golden about her path to practicing obesity medicine and what led her to starting her own obesity practice, Weight in Gold Wellness. They also recap some interesting presentations from the Illinois Obesity Society Summit, where they recently met in person!Bio: Leslie Golden, MD, MPH is Board-certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Leslie Golden uses her medical expertise in combination with graduate-level training in behavior change to help patients manage th...
2024-09-1838 min
In The Know With NinaEpisode 26: Embracing the Complexity of Comprehensive Obesity CareThis podcast episode with Karli Burridge and Nina Crowley explores comprehensive obesity care, highlighting the chronic nature of obesity, language challenges, and anti-obesity medications. They introduce the MEANS Model (Medical treatment, Emotional well-being, Activity, Nutrition, Sleep) and emphasize evidence-based practice, body composition analysis, and personalized care. The episode underlines avoiding simplistic views and biases in obesity treatment. For more, see the Obesity Medicine Association’s statement.
2024-08-2250 minThe Gaining Health PodcastTalking "Primal Play" with Darryl EdwardsJoin Gaining Health's host, Karli Burridge, on this fascinating interview with Darryl Edwards on his Primal Play Method®. Have you or your patients found exercise boring? Have you struggled to stay motivated when you are seeing less results from your work outs? Listen to this novel approach to grow your enjoyment in physical activity and the benefits to your health!Bio: Darryl Edwards, MSc, FBSLM, is a pioneer in the intersection of health and movement, renowned for his groundbreaking Primal Play Method®. Transitioning from a notable career in investment banking technology to a globally acclaimed movem...
2024-08-2158 minThe Gaining Health PodcastThe Clinician-Patient Relationship with Dr. Katherine Saunders and Barbara SenichJoin host, Karli Burridge, PA, FOMA, as she interviews Dr. Katherine Saunders and her patient, Barbara Senich, to dive deeper into the clinician and patient experience in obesity medicine practice. Listen to their inspiring story of how the right medical treatment and caring approach can lead to successful long-term obesity management.Bio: Dr. Katherine H. Saunders, MD, DABOM is a physician entrepreneur and a leading expert in Obesity Medicine. She is on the cutting edge of effective and compassionate obesity treatment. Dr. Saunders is on faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine, where she teaches and pr...
2024-07-2436 minThe Gaining Health PodcastObesity and Cardiometabolic Health with Dr. Eldad EinavListen as Karli Burridge, PA, FOMA, interviews Dr. Eldad Einav to share his expertise in cardiometabolic health and preventative cardiology! Dr. Einav is the Founder and Medical Director for Myw8, a medical weight management program that puts heart health first. Dr. Einav shares how recent research and pharmacotherapy options have impacted the practice of obesity medicine and patients' cardiovascular outcomes, as well as how obesity medicine is influencing cardiology.Bio: Dr. Eldad Einav graduated with excellence from Hebrew University/Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem. He completed his postgraduate training in Cardiovascular Disease at New York Uni...
2024-06-2632 minThe Gaining Health PodcastHighlights of the 2024 OMA Annual Conference in DenverWeren't able to attend? Or maybe you attended, but want a refresher of the key take-aways? We have you covered! Listen as host Karli Burridge, PA, FOMA, gives a high-quality overview of all the main presentations, since she moderated the 2024 Obesity Medicine Association's Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado!OMA Opening Presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSEe8lgWIzIConference Website: Obesity Medicine Association: Leaders in Obesity MedicineSupport the showThe Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second or third Wednesday of the month. Episodes including int...
2024-05-2935 min
MOVE EAT GIVE by Interrupt Hunger3. It’s Not Your Fault: The biology of cravings & weight lossKarli Burridge, a Physician Assistant, President of Gaining Health & President of PAs in Obesity Medicine discusses the biology behind cravings and weight loss. Karli explains that weight is highly regulated in the brain, specifically in the hypothalamus, and that hormones play a significant role in appetite regulation. She discusses how stress and lack of sleep can impact weight gain and the body's ability to make healthy choices. Karli emphasizes the importance of understanding the biology of weight regulation and the need for comprehensive evidence-based obesity care. She also highlights the role of medications & bariatric surgery in helping individuals overcome...
2024-05-2133 minThe Gaining Health PodcastMetabolic-Bariatric Surgery and Anemia of MalabsorptionHave you discussed metabolic-bariatric surgery (MBS) as a treatment option with your patients? What nutritional deficiencies should you check after metabolic and bariatric surgery? What role to anti-obesity medications play after MBS? Join host, Karli Burridge, as she reviews some of the latest research and discusses anemia of malaborption with hematology expert Dane Thomas, PA-C.Guest Bio: Dane Thomas, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant with over 13 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University with his Masters in Medical Science and Physician Assistant Studies. Since graduating, he has spent most of his car...
2024-05-0145 minThe Gaining Health PodcastCatching up with TOS President, Dr. Jamy ArdGaining Health host, Karli Burridge, shares a few exciting updates in the field of obesity medicine and interviews Dr. Jamy Ard, The Obesity Society (TOS) President, about his personal and professional experience. Listen as Dr. Ard shares about the positive changes in obesity care treatment, and new research they have currently underway. Bio: Dr. Ard is professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Prevention in the Division of Public Health Sciences, co-director of the Weight Management Center and medical director of medical weight management at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. He is...
2024-04-0341 minThe Gaining Health PodcastFood Insecurity and Obesity with Bill Jollie, Founder of Interrupt HungerWhile obesity is usually seen as a problem of excessive calories, what about the quality of food in the food-insecure and low-income areas? Listen as Karli Burridge, PA, FOMA, discusses how food access and obesity are related with Interrupt Hunger Founder, Bill Jollie. Psychobioecological model to understand the income-food insecurity-obesity relationship”, by Leonard Epstein et al. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212267217318920Interrupt Hunger: https://interrupthunger.org/SNAP: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/state-directoryUS Food Assistance: https://www.usa.gov/food-helpUSDA National Hunge...
2024-03-0640 minThe Gaining Health PodcastNew Clinical Practice Statement for Adolescents with ObesityJoin Gaining Health host, Karli Burridge, PA, FOMA, as she discusses the newest Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) for Adolescents with Obesity published by the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA). The rates are alarming, and clinician education on best care practices is vital. While treatment can be complex with various influences, treatment starting at the onset leads to the best outcomes. Link to Article HereLink to "AAP's Clinical Guidelines for Pediatric Obesity" on Spotify or Apple PodcastsSupport the showThe Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, eve...
2024-02-1434 minThe Gaining Health PodcastLooking at the Past and Future of Obesity Medicine with Dr. Debbie HornJoin host, Karli Burridge, as she discusses how Dr. Deborah Horn got started in Obesity Medicine, and what she sees coming up in the future of Obesity Medicine practice. What research is underway to help us understand long-term obesity treatment results and what type of "target" should we be aiming for with patients' care? What are the positive and negative trends right now around Obesity Medicine practice? Bio: Debbie Horn, DO, MPHDr. Horn is the Medical Director of the UT Center of Obesity Medicine and MetabolicPerformance (COMMP), in the Department of Surgery at...
2024-02-0737 minThe Gaining Health PodcastIt's AND BOTH, not OR, with Dr. Nina CrowleyJoin this conversation between "Gaining Health" host, Karli Burridge, PA, and "In the Know with Nina" host, Nina Crowley, Ph.D., as they discuss the importance of comprehensive obesity care. How should clinicians and patients focus on treatment options as "AND" statements to avoid the black-and-white "OR" statements? How can we fill the gaps between lifestyle changes and bariatric surgery options? Their combined experience and knowledge in medical obesity treatment can help transform your either-or mentality!Bio:Nina Crowley, PhD, RD, LD advocates for effective communication, a patient-centered approach, and improved access to care for people wit...
2024-01-3154 minThe Gaining Health PodcastTreating Diabesity with Dr. Shagun BindlishJoin host, Karli Burridge, as she discusses treating controllable factors around obesity and diabetes with Shagun Bindlish, MD. Diabesity is a current health crisis, increasing how heart disease is growing as an epidemic. How should we tailor treatment for patients struggling with both obesity and diabetes? What role might a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) play in implementing diet, stress management, and treatment plans? She brings both professional and personal experiences for improvements in overall well-being and disease management. Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shagunmd/Email: bshagun@gmail.com Support the sho...
2024-01-2438 minThe Gaining Health PodcastA Novel Technique to Assess AdiposityHave you heard of the Saggital Abdominal Diameter (SAD)? How might we use SAD to height ratio in place of BMI? Join host, Karli Burridge, as she reviews a recent journal article about a cost-effective and simple measurement technique for assessing excess adiposity risk that can be more accurate than body mass index (BMI).Article: Replacing the body mass index with the sagittal abdominal diameter (abdominal height) - PubMed (nih.gov)Support the showThe Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second or third Wednesday of the mon...
2024-01-1713 minThe Gaining Health PodcastLipedema Treatment with Dr. Karol GutowskiWhat is lipedema? Have you missed this diagnosis in your patients? How can you identify this condition in your patients, and what are the treatment options? Get all your lipedema questions answered in this week's podcast episode, where host Karli Burridge interviews Dr. Karol Gutowski, a world-renouned lipedema expert! Bio: Dr. Karol Gutowski is a Chicago area board-certified plastic surgeon nationally recognized for his advanced aesthetic treatments for the face, breast, body, and skin. His downtown Chicago and Oakbrook cosmetic surgery practice focuses on aesthetic plastic surgery as well as nonsurgical skin and facial re...
2024-01-1031 minThe Gaining Health PodcastHow to Start a Local Obesity Organization with Dr. Anthony AuriemmaThis week, host Karli Burridge speaks with her colleague, Dr. Anthony Auriemma, about how Dr. Auriemma has grown the obesity medicine program at Ascension to 10 locations in the Chicagoland area, as well as about the launch of the Illinois Obesity Society, and how it has grown to one of the biggest and most active State obesity organizations in the country. Dr. Auriemma taps into his JD degree, as he summarizes the steps that organizations must take to successfully start a non-profit, and provides tips and pearls on growing an organization. Dr. Anthony Auriemma graduated Cum Laude from H...
2024-01-0334 minThe Gaining Health PodcastSleep and ObesityWe know that sleep and obesity are intricately linked. In this week’s episode, host Karli Burridge shares some of the latest research on sleep and obesity and provides some clinical pearls on how to assess for sleep and sleep disorders, and prioritize sleep for our patients and ourselves!https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article-abstract/doi/10.2337/dc23-1156/153802/Chronic-Insufficient-Sleep-in-Women-Impairs?redirectedFrom=fulltexthttps://jcsm.aasm.org/doi/full/10.5664/jcsm.10696https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34734495/https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/3992/stop-bang-score-obstructive-sleep-apneaSupport the showThe Gaining Health Podcast will re...
2023-12-2711 minThe Gaining Health PodcastRealistic Functional Fitness with Dr. John JakicicJoin host Karli Burridge this week as she unpacks the benefits of fitness training with Dr. John Jakicic. What functional impacts would exercise have beyond weight loss and weight maintenance? What types of assessments give the best picture of muscle mass and muscle function? And how are exercise recommendations impacted by the development of newer, highly effective anti-obesity medications? Listen as Dr. Jakicic and Karli share from both their professional experience and current medical research on how to better implement physical activity goals into patient care.Dr. John M. Jakicic holds a PhD in exercise physiology from the...
2023-12-2032 minThe Gaining Health PodcastImpacts of GLP-1 Beyond ObesityIn this week's episode, host Karli Burridge discusses some non-medical sources of the impact of GLP-1 in our society. What is its impact on the food industry and grocery stores? What are some business surveys reporting on changes in consumer food intake and food choices? What are the projections for GLP-1 treatment in the future? How will this impact beverage and snack choices readily available? How might consumer weight management and medical specialty treatment programs adapt to current clients' demands and the benefits of GLP-1? Listen to how consumer interests and health goals are shaping the future of weight manage...
2023-12-1333 minThe Gaining Health PodcastManaging Obesity in a Low-income, Elderly, Hispanic Population with Ledyi BallesterosIn this week's episode, host Karli Burridge speaks with fellow obesity specialist PA, Ledyi Ballesteros, about how Ledyi's own struggles with her weight led her to the field of obesity medicine, and how she has developed the obesity program at Gonzaba Medical Group, a multispecialty clinic in San Antonio TX, which serves a primarily low-income, elderly, Hispanic population. Ledyi explains how she developed the obesity program, and how she is able to help her patients using culturally sensitive, economic, patient and family-centered approaches. Ledyenska “Ledyi” Baez Ballesteros, MPAS, PA-C Ledyi—a bilingual provider treatin...
2023-12-0636 minThe Gaining Health PodcastSELECT TrialIn this week's episode of the Gaining Health podcast, host Karli Burridge discusses the SELECT Trial and the results for implementation into obesity medicine practice. The improvements in cardiovascular disease and obesity management through semaglutide (GLP-1 receptor agonist) medication treatment have now also been shown in patients without diabetes. This landmark study is a step closer to victory for the obesity treatment community and patients struggling with obesity management.https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2307563Support the showThe Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second or third We...
2023-11-2915 minThe Gaining Health PodcastDeveloping a Comprehensive Obesity Care Program with Dr. Florencia ZiemkeIn this week's episode of the Gaining Health podcast, host Karli Burridge catches up with obesity specialist Dr. Florencia Ziemke about the membership-based comprehensive obesity care program that Dr. Ziemke has developed at Evexia Medical Nutrition and Weight Management. They also discuss Dr. Ziemke's incredible involvement with the Florida Obesity Society, the Florida Medical Board, Obesity Matters, her local Chamber of Commerce, and other organizations to advance the field of obesity medicine, improving access to care, and providing mentorship to other women. Florencia Ziemke, MD, DABOM: Founder and Medical Director for Evexia Medical: Nutrition and Wei...
2023-11-2238 minThe Gaining Health PodcastZepbound (Tirzepatide for obesity) receives FDA-Approval!Breaking News: The FDA approved Eli Lilly’s drug, tirzepatide, for the treatment of obesity! The name for this drug is Zepbound™ and it is, the first and only obesity treatment of its kind that activates both GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) hormone receptors. Zepbound, like all other AOMs, is indicated for adults with obesity (with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater), or those who are overweight/ preobesity (with a BMI of 27 kg/m2 or greater) and also have weight-related complications.In this episode, Karli reviews the news release and discusses things like, w...
2023-11-1516 min
Caveman & CounselorObesity and How to See Beyond the ScaleDiscover the human side of weight management with leading voice in obesity medicine, Karli Burridge.
Karli is a Physician Associate and Founder of Gaining Health, which offers resources and support for clinicians who want to start or optimize an obesity management program. She is also the host of the Gaining Heath podcast.
*This podcast is for informational purposes only. If you need professional advice, please consult a qualified healthcare provider.
About Caveman & Counselor:
Caveman & Counselor is a podcast that aims to answer the challenging questions a...
2023-11-131h 02The Gaining Health PodcastThe Intersectionality of Mental Health, Eating Disorders, and Obesity with Dr. Rukhsana IqbalIn this week’s episode of the Gaining Health Podcast, host Karli Burridge speaks with Dr. Rukhsana Iqbal about the intersectionality of mental health, eating disorders, and obesity. They discuss the bi-directional relationship between obesity and mental health disorders, trauma-informed care, the importance of shared decision making and patient-centered care, managing weight-promoting anti-depressant and anti-psychotic medications, diagnosing and managing eating disorders in patients with obesity, and important take-aways for effectively managing patients who are affected by mental health disorders, eating disorders, and obesity. Dr. Iqbal is a board-certified physician and specializes in treating patients with both medical and...
2023-11-0837 minThe Gaining Health PodcastObesity Week Highlights with Lori WenzIn this week’s episode of the Gaining Health Podcast, host Karli Burridge speaks with Nurse Practitioner Lori Wenz, who recently attended Obesity Week 2023. They discuss how and why Lori first became interested in obesity medicine, the challenges and rewards of opening her own clinic, Western Colorado Weight Care in Grand Junction, Colorado, and Lori’s highlights and take-aways from Obesity Week 2023!Lori Wenz, MSN, AGNP-C, BC-ADM, FOMA is a national board-certified nurse practitioner who has developed expertise in the treatment of diabetes and obesity. She holds a board certification in Advanced Diabetes Management, Certificate of Advanced Educa...
2023-11-0136 minThe Gaining Health PodcastMedical Fitness and the Importance of Resistance Training with Jeff YoungIn this week's episode of the Gaining Health podcast, host Karli Burridge speaks with Jeff Young, a Kinesiologist and Medical Fitness expert. They discuss how and why Jeff became involved with medical fitness, and the importance of resistance training throughout the lifespan, especially for people undergoing weight reduction as part of their obesity management. Jeff shares some great resources that he has developed to help patients and clinicians, and explains how he is bridging the gap between medicine and fitness. Jeff Young, Kinesiologist, CSCS, ACSM-EIM has a unique set of skills and experience that allows him to p...
2023-10-2540 minThe Gaining Health PodcastThe Importance of Estradiol for Body Weight RegulationIn this episode of the Gaining Health Podcast, host and obesity expert, Karli Burridge, discusses a review article published in Frontiers in Endocrinology, Volume 13, in November 2022, about The Importance of Estradiol for Body Weight Regulation in Women.Despite the general recognition that appetite changes throughout a woman's menstrual cycle and during periods of hormonal changes such as puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, estradiol, or women's hormones in general, are often not discussed when talking about appetite and weight regulation. Karli reviews the highlights of this review article, and discusses estradiol's direct and indirect impact on appetite and weight...
2023-10-1826 minThe Gaining Health PodcastImproving Access to Dietitian Services with Jenny Westerkamp, RDIn this week's episode of the Gaining Health Podcast, host Karli Burridge speaks with Jenny Westercamp, Founder and CEO of All Access Dietitians. They discuss how Jenny became interested in the field of nutrition, why she left her job as the head dietitian of the Chicago Bulls, and how she is making an impact when it comes to providing improved access to dietitian services with All Access Dietetics. Jenny is the Founder and CEO of All Access Dietitians. She has 13 years of experience working with professional athletes and individuals. Previously, she was the Team Nutritionist for Chicago B...
2023-10-1133 minThe Gaining Health Podcast'Tis the Season: Conference Season!Still thinking about attending an obesity conference this fall, but not sure what to expect? Look no further! In this week's episode, host Karli Burridge gives an overview of the two big obesity-related conferences coming up soon: Obesity Week 2023 and Overcoming Obesity 2023. Karli also gives a shout-out to her fellow PAs, and PAs in Obesity Medicine as we head into PA Week 2023, and provides some resources for pediatric obesity management in celebration of last month's pediatric obesity awareness month. Links:Obesity Week 2023Overcoming Obesity 2023PAs in Obesity MedicineOMA's Pediatric Obesity AlgorithmGuide to pharmacologic management in...
2023-10-0410 minThe Gaining Health PodcastDr. Scott Butsch: Obesity Medicine Fellowships and more!In this week’s episode of The Gaining Health Podcast, host Karli Burridge continues the conversation around obesity education in medical schools, PA schools, and NP schools, as she interviews one of the world’s top leaders in obesity medicine and obesity education, Dr. Scott Butsch. Dr. Butsch is the Director of Obesity Medicine at the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He is a board certified and fellowship trained physician in obesity medicine and clinical nutrition with expertise in the management and treatment of complex patients with obesity. Dr. Butsch is an international leader...
2023-09-2741 minThe Gaining Health PodcastCardiovascular outcomes and more!In this episode of the Gaining Health podcast, host Karli Burridge gives us Part 2 of her updates from this summer!She summarizes the findings of the cardiovascular outcome trials of semaglutide 2.4mg (Wegovy) in participants with obesity, which (spoiler alert) reduced the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) by 20%!!! Read the Novo Nordisk company announcement HEREShe also reviews the recent study on the effects of semaglutide 2.4 mg in patients with obesity and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (read the article HERE) , and reviews the news release from Eli Lilly on the SURMOUNT 3 a...
2023-09-2012 minThe Gaining Health PodcastObesity Education with Dr. Robert KushnerIn this episode, host Karli Burridge interviews the legendary Dr. Robert Kushner. They discuss the evolution of Dr. Kushner's involvement with increasing obesity education in medical training, amongst other things, such as their respective favorite types of ballroom dancing! Dr. Robert Kushner has a long, distinguished career as one of the most highly respected weight management experts in the world. He is Medical Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Past President of The Obesity Society and a founder o...
2023-09-1327 minThe Gaining Health PodcastSummer Recap Part 1In this first episode of Season 2 of the Gaining Health Podcast, host Karli Burridge reviews some of the exciting updates in obesity medicine from this summer, including the AMA Position Statement on BMI, and the re-introduction of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA). She also dives into the importance of body composition analysis for both the diagnosis and management of obesity, and gives us a little teaser for things to come in Season 2 of the podcast.Links: AMA Position Statement on the Use of BMIObesity Pillars roundtable: Excessive weight reduction with highly effective ant...
2023-09-0621 min
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 14 - Karli Burridge, PA-C Obesity Medicine DiscussionIn this episode of The Medical Fitness Podcast, Karli Burridge, Physician Associate, presents a broad and interesting insight into her background and what led her to the field of obesity medicine. She explains how she incorporates the four pillars of clinical obesity treatment into her practice; what she recommends in terms of physical activity and exercise, and common misconceptions around obesity and obesity care.You can connect with or follow Karli at:1. Karlijn (Karli) Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA | LinkedIn2. http://www.GainingHealth.com3. https://www.facebook.com/MyGainingHealth/Podcast – Gaining Health PodcastSup...
2023-08-1758 minThe Gaining Health PodcastSeason 1 Final Episode!In this last episode of season one of the Gaining Health podcast, host Karli Burridge reviews the major events and guidelines in the field of Obesity Medicine that have been released since the podcast launched in the fall of 2022 and tells listeners which podcast episodes reviewed these important developments. Karli also reveals the Top 3 interview episodes, and lastly, she informs listeners what to expect this summer, and what they can look forward to in the fall, when the Gaining Health Podcast Season 2 launches!Support the showThe Gaining Health Podcast will release a n...
2023-06-1409 minThe Gaining Health PodcastAn Adolescent Patient Perspective with Faith Anne HeerenIn this episode of the Gaining Health Podcast, host Karli Burridge speaks with Faith Anne Heeren about Faith's experience living with obesity and undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery as a teen. They discuss the unique challenges that Faith faced as an adolescent, weight bias and stigma that she experienced from healthcare providers, and what providers can do to best support their patients with the chronic disease of obesity. Faith Anne Heeren is the President and Founder of OCEANS. The mission at OCEANS is Empowering young people on their weight management journey through themselves, their community, and society.
2023-06-0733 minThe Gaining Health PodcastAACE Comprehensive Type 2 Diabetes Management Algorithm – 2023 UpdateIn this What's Up Wednesday episode of the Gaining Health podcast, host Karli Burridge reviews some of the highlights of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology Consensus Statement: Comprehensive Type 2 Diabetes Management Algorithm – 2023 Update, which was released May 2023.Full the full Consensus Statement, click HERESupport the showThe 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 lo...
2023-05-3116 minThe Gaining Health PodcastSarcopenic Obesity with Sandra ChristensenSarcopenic obesity represents a condition of excess adiposity (body fat) and low muscle mass or muscle function and strength. This condition is far more prevalent and problematic than many realized, and certain patient populations are at increased risk for sarcopenic obesity. New, highly-effective anti-obesity medications such as semaglutide 2.4mg (Wegovy), and anti-diabetes medications such as semaglutide 2.0mg (Ozempic) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) and could potentially increase the risk of sarcopenic obesity, unless clinicians and patients are properly educated on how to prevent patients from losing an excessive amount of muscle mass and function.Listen in as host Karli Bu...
2023-05-2435 minThe Gaining Health PodcastSURMOUNT 2 Trial (Tirzepatide)In this episode of What's Up Wednesday, host Karli Burridge discusses the outcomes of the SURMOUNT 2 trial, which investigated the weight effects of terzepatide on subjects with obesity or pre-obesity and type 2 diabetes. These results were recently released in a news release by Eli Lilly, the manufacturer of the drug. Karli also reviews the SURMOUNT-1 trial outcomes, and reminds us all to, as Harold Bays stated at the OMA conference last month...."Remember this Day". These are historic times and outcomes for obesity management. Our field is rapidly evolving with the development of these "second-generation" obesity medications!
2023-05-1711 minThe Gaining Health PodcastBehavior Change with Linda CarlsonUnderstanding the science behind nutrition, physical activity, and other health behaviors in one thing. Actually changing these behaviors, for ourselves or our patients, is quite another. In this special episode of the Gaining Health podcast, we want to recognize and celebrate Mental Health awareness month with an episode dedicated to behavioral health. Host Karli Burridge interviews Linda Carlson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Motivational Manager at Revolution Physical Therapy and Weight Loss. They discuss common challenges and strategies for helping patients with complex behavior change and building new habits. Linda is a LCSW (Lic...
2023-05-1036 minThe Gaining Health PodcastDr. Andres Acosta: Obesity Phenotypes and Precision MedicineHow can we match our patients with the best treatment options that will work for them? This is the big question when treating a vastly heterogenous disease like obesity. Rather than using trial and error, what if we could phenotype our patients and choose a treatment that is most likely to be successful for that specific patient? It may sound too good to be true, but this is the type of science and precision medicine that Dr. Andres Acosta and his team at Mayo are making a reality. Dr. Acosta's goal is to treat and ultimately cure o...
2023-05-0335 minThe Gaining Health PodcastThe Definition and Diagnosis of Clinical ObesityIn this What's Up Wednesday episode of the Gaining Health Podcast, host Karli Burridge reviews the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission on the Definition and Diagnosis of Clinical Obesity by Francesco Rubino et al., which is a commentary published March 3, 2023 in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal. In the commentary, the authors discuss the issues with diagnosing obesity based on BMI alone, and present us with a solution that they are currently working on. To view the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(23)00058-X/fulltext Support t...
2023-04-2614 minThe Gaining Health PodcastDr. Steven Teoh: Traveling the World for Obesity TrainingObesity Medicine is rapidly expanding worldwide! In this episode, host Karli Burridge speaks with Dr. Steven Teoh, a family medicine physician and obesity specialist from Malaysia. Steven shares his journey of literally traveling accross the globe to obtain the highest level of obesity medicine training he could find, and shares how he is bringing back this knowledge to his home country of Malaysia, where he is in the process of developing a comprehensive obesity center. While he, like many clinicians worldwide, has faced challenges, he reminds us of the wisdom we often share with patients- take it one step...
2023-04-1932 minThe Gaining Health PodcastCompounded peptides: An Obesity Medicine Association Position StatementMedications like Ozempic (aka semaglutide, a medication approved for type 2 diabetes) and Wegovy (also semaglutide, but at a slightly higher dose, and indicated for obesity), are all over the media, resulting in high demands and even medication shortages. In response to the high demand, and the limited insurance coverage for these medications, some compounding pharmacies are offering compounded peptides, like semaglutide, and some clinicians are offering these compounded medications to their patients. What are we to make of this? Are these medications safe? Effecive? Legal? How should we approach this tricky subject?Fortunately, the Obesity Medicine Association h...
2023-04-1216 minThe Gaining Health PodcastNutrition and Lifestyle Training for Clinicians with Dr. Stephen DevriesIn this episode, Karli Burridge interviews Dr. Stephen Devries about nutrition and lifestyle training for clinicians. They discuss the lack of nutrition training in medical education, and how, as Director of the Outpatient Heart Center at the University of Illinois, Dr. Devries became interested in nutrition for cardiac patients. They also discuss how the integration of nutrition and lifestyle into the medical curriculum is evolving, and Dr. Devries provides some great nutrition education resources for clinicians and their patients. Dr. Stephen Devries is a preventive cardiologist and Executive Director of the educational nonprofit Gaples Institute as well as...
2023-04-0532 minThe Gaining Health PodcastA Physical Activity Intervention for the Prevention of Childhood ObesityFor this episode of What's up Wednesday, obesity specialist Karli Burridge reviews a recent study titled "Effectiveness of a population-scaled, school-based physical activity intervention for the prevention of childhood obesity" by authors Petra Jurić, Gregor Jurak, Shawnda A. Morrison, Gregor Starc, and Maroje Sorić. This study was published in the Obesity Journal Volume31, Issue3, March 2023.For the full study, click on the link below:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.23695#:~:text=Conclusions,children%20needing%20support%20the%20most.Support the showThe Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, eve...
2023-03-2907 minThe Gaining Health PodcastDr. Donna Ryan tackles the trillion dollar questionsThis week on the Gaining Health podcast, we interview the Queen of Obesity Medicine herself, Dr. Donna Ryan! Dr. Ryan and Karli discuss how it was that Dr. Ryan became involved with many of the sentinel nutrition and obesity studies, how obesity management has progressed throughout the years, potential concerns with the newer antiobesity medications, and Dr. Ryan tackles some of the biggest questions about how to prevent the tsunami of obesity and obesity-related complications that will come our way unless we change course.Dr. Donna Ryan is professor emerita of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus...
2023-03-2233 minThe Gaining Health PodcastWorld Obesity Atlas 2023In this episode of What's Up Wednesday, Karli reviews the newly released World Obesity Atlas 2023. This publication of the World Obesity Atlas marks the publication of the fifth annual World Obesity Atlas. Each Atlas has reported estimates for national obesity prevalence levels and trends, and each has also focused on a theme. This year’s theme is the economic impact of overweight and obesity and project how the economic impact will change by 2035. Karli reviews the data, and discusses what each of us can do to prevent the devastating projections for rising obesity rates that will impact bi...
2023-03-1514 minThe Gaining Health PodcastIntensive Lifestyle Therapy with Zach DeCosterLifestyle therapy, inlcuding nutrition, exercise, and behavioral health, is crucial for improving our patient's health and wellness, and is the cornerstone of obesity management. However, many clinicians struggle with finding the time, or having the resources to offer intensive lifestyle therapy. In this week's episode, Karli speaks with Zach DeCoster, an exercise specialist and manager at Revolution Physical Therapy and Weight Loss, where they collaborate with healthcare providers to offer the lifestyle therapy components of obesity care. They discuss the importance of comprehensive care, individualizing care, overcoming barriers to care, and their visions of the future of obesity management.
2023-03-0839 minThe Gaining Health PodcastIntermittent Fasting: What Does the Research Show?Intermittent Fasting and Time-Restricted Eating are HOT topics in the world of nutrition therapy. But what does the data show? And which regimen of intermittent fasting is most effective? Listen in as Karli Burridge dives into the latest research and metaanalyses on intermittent fasting, as she reviews several of the articles in the recently published Special Edition of the Obesity, a Research Journal on Time-Restricted Eating. Special Issue of Obesity, a research Journal: Volume 31, supplement 1, February 2023Support the showThe Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly...
2023-03-0120 minThe Gaining Health PodcastPregnancy and Postpartum Weight Management with Dr. Carolynn FrancavillaIn this week’s episode of the Gaining Health podcast, host Karli Burridge speaks with Dr. Carolynn Francavilla about how Dr. Francavilla got started in obesity medicine, nutrition, starting her own practice, integrating obesity medicine into primary care, pregnancy and postpartum weight management, breastfeeding, and much more!Dr. Carolynn Francavilla is a family physician and diplomate of the American board of obesity medicine. She owns green mountain partners for health in Denver Colorado where she practices obesity and family medicine. She is on the obesity medicine associations board of trustees. She has created tools for clinicians on the...
2023-02-2230 minThe Gaining Health PodcastObesity, Diabetes Mellitus, and Cardiometabolic RiskIn this episode of What's Up Wednesday, host Karli Burridge reviews the recently published Obesity Medicine Association (OMA)'s Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) on obesity, diabetes mellitus, and cardiometabolic risk, by authors Harold Edward Bays, Shagun Bindlish, andTiffany Lowe Clayton.Read the full CPS HERESupport the showThe 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 lo...
2023-02-1515 min
The Dr. Francavilla ShowShould I Consider Bariatric Surgery?Different bodies respond differently to the various weight-loss treatments, so it should not be considered a failure if a person's unique body is simply resistant to certain treatments. This is also why bariatric surgery shouldn't be considered a last-resort weight-loss solution. In this newest podcast episode, I have an incredible and inspirational conversation with Karli Burridge, a PA and specialist in obesity management.She reminds us we have many tools for managing obesity because people are unique and have different needs, including in weight management. Sometimes those needs involve lifestyle changes, sometimes it's medication, sometimes i...
2023-02-1336 minThe Gaining Health PodcastLifestyle Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Culinary Medicine with Dr. Lydia AlexanderIn this episode, host Karli Burridge speaks with Dr. Lydia Alexander about how Dr. Alexander has integrated lifestyle medicine, obesity medicine, and her training as a medical chef into her approach to treating chronic diseases. With her weight and lifestyle-centric approach, Dr. Alexander aims to "treat the roots, not the fruits" of obesity and its complications. Dr. Lydia C. Alexander is the Chief Medical Officer for Enara Health. She is a fellow and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and is a medical chef! She is Board Certified in Int...
2023-02-0830 minThe Gaining Health PodcastAAP's Clinical Guidelines for Pediatric ObesityIn this episode of What's Up Wednesday, obesity specialist and host, Karli Burridge, reviews the brand-new, first-ever Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obesity released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS| CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE| JANUARY 09 2023Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obesity by Sarah E. Hampl, MD, FAAP et alExecutive Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With ObesityObesity-focused Organizations Issue Statement i...
2023-02-0120 minThe Gaining Health PodcastFinding Balance with Dr. Sejal DesaiIn this episode, host Karli Burridge speaks with the amazing Dr. Sejal Desai! They discuss how Dr. Desai became involved with obesity medicine, and how burnout during the COVID pandemic, and a quote from the Dalai Lama, prompted her to start her own obesity micropractice: Tula Medical Weight Loss & Wellness. Dr. Desai is a double board certified Family medicine and obesity medicine physician practicing in Houston, TX. She has been in practice for over 18 years and has been specifically working with patients who struggle with the disease of obesity since 2013. She recently left her long term position at a...
2023-01-2538 minThe Gaining Health PodcastEmotional Triggers for EatingIn this episode of What's Up Wednesday, host Karli Burridge reviews the recent journal article: A Comparison of Emotional Triggers for Eating in Men and Women with Obesity by Guerrero-Hreins E. et al, published in the October 2022 edition of Nutrients.This study was a single-center, cross-sectional study of a total of 387 patients attending obesity treatment services between December 2018 and April 2019 at a tertiary referral hospital in Melbourne, Australia, and included patients undergoing lifestyle changes alone, or as an adjunct to anti-obesity pharmacotherapy and/ or bariatric surgery. The aim was to determine the most...
2023-01-1809 minThe Gaining Health PodcastInsulin Resistance and Hyperinsulinemia: How These Conditions Affect Health with Dr. Benjamin BikmanBoy, are you in for a treat! In this episode, host Karli Burridge speaks with Dr. Benjamin Bikman, a world-renowned expert in insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia, about how Ben first became interested in studying insulin and human metabolism, how and why excess insulin affects the body, how to assess insulin resistance clinically, and specific steps that can be taken to reduce insulin levels and improve insulin sensitivity. This is definitely an episode you'll want to share with everyone you know!Dr. Benjamin Bikman earned his PhD in bioenergetics and was a post-doctoral fellow of the Duke-National University...
2023-01-1139 minThe Gaining Health PodcastReflecting on Your Big Why for the New YearIn this episode, host Karli Burridge shares a few new, exciting developments in the field of obesity medicine, and reflects on her own professional Big Why. She shares her personal journey of how she got introduced to the field of obesity management, and encourages the listener to reflect on their own Big Why. HERE is the link to the 60 Minutes episode on obesity Support the showThe 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 sc...
2023-01-0418 minThe Gaining Health PodcastNew Year, New Medications, New Ways to Diagnose Obesity, Oh My! With Harold BaysDr. Harold Bays is a giant in the field of obesity medicine, endocrinology, and cardiometabolic health. Luckily for us working in these fields, he chose medicine over stand-up comedy when he reached a critical fork in the road. Karli and Dr. Bays discuss the evolution of obesity medicine and obesity pharmacotherapy, the importance of body composition analysis, the limitations of BMI, and where the field of obesity medicine is headed. Dr. Harold Bays is the Medical Director and president of the Louisville Metabolic and Atherosclerosis Research Center and has served as an investigator for over 500 clinical trials. D...
2022-12-2841 minThe Gaining Health PodcastToo much weight loss with newer, highly-effective medications?In this episode of What's Up Wednesday, host Karli Burridge reviews the recently published article titled "Obesity Pillars roundtable: Excessive weight reduction with highly effective anti-obesity medications (heAOMs)" by authors Harold Bays, Karli Burridge, Jesse Richards, and Angela Fitch. This article was published in Obesity Pillars Volume 4, December 2022.As we make our way into a new year, we are entering a new era of anti-obesity medications (AOMs). Newer approved and investigational AOMs are achieving significantly greater weight reduction than older AOMs, and are approaching bariatric surgery outcomes, which has has prompted an emerging new challenge of “...
2022-12-2120 min
Obesity: A DiseaseEpisode 73: Article Reviews: Clinical Practice Statements for the Management of Obesity - Nutrition and Physical Activity, Part 2 of 2: Body CompositionOMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA about the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) for which she was first author, titled 'Nutrition and Physical Activity'. The CPS serves as a flexible guide for providers seeking to create or improve an obesity medicine program. Topics include personal history documentation; laboratory procedures; components of energy expenditure; non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT); accurately assessing and understanding body composition; body fat cut-off levels and the inclusion of a "pre-obesity" category.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully...
2022-12-1620 minObesity: A DiseaseEpisode 73: Article Reviews: Clinical Practice Statements for the Management of Obesity – Nutrition and Physical Activity, Part 2 of 2: Body CompositionOMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA about the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) for which she was first author, titled 'Nutrition and Physical Activity'. The CPS serves as a flexible guide for providers seeking to create or improve an obesity medicine program. Topics include personal history documentation; laboratory procedures; components of energy expenditure; non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT); accurately assessing and understanding body composition; body fat cut-off levels and the inclusion of a "pre-obesity" category.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully...
2022-12-1620 minObesity: A DiseaseEpisode 72: Article Reviews: Clinical Practice Statements for the Management of Obesity – Nutrition and Physical Activity, Part 1 of 2: Effective Patient Documentation; Electronic Medical Records (EMR’s) and Energy ExpenditureOMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA about the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) for which she was first author, titled 'Nutrition and Physical Activity'. The CPS serves as a flexible guide for providers seeking to create or improve an obesity medicine program. Topics include personal history documentation; laboratory procedures; components of energy expenditure; non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT); accurately assessing and understanding body composition; body fat cut-off levels and the inclusion of a "pre-obesity" category.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully...
2022-12-1525 minObesity: A DiseaseEpisode 72: Article Reviews: Clinical Practice Statements for the Management of Obesity - Nutrition and Physical Activity, Part 1 of 2: Effective Patient Documentation; Electronic Medical Records (EMR's) and Energy ExpenditureOMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA about the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) for which she was first author, titled 'Nutrition and Physical Activity'. The CPS serves as a flexible guide for providers seeking to create or improve an obesity medicine program. Topics include personal history documentation; laboratory procedures; components of energy expenditure; non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT); accurately assessing and understanding body composition; body fat cut-off levels and the inclusion of a "pre-obesity" category.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully...
2022-12-1525 minThe Gaining Health PodcastObesity Advocacy with Chris and Cristy GallagherIn this episode, host Karli Burridge speaks with the "Advocacy Power-Couple", Chris and Cristy Gallagher. Did you think they were the same person? Don’t worry, up until a few months ago, Karli did too!Chris and Cristy discuss how softball brought them together, how they got involved in obesity advocacy, where the state of obesity treatment coverage is today, and how you can get involved to improve access to evidence-based obesity care. Resources and links for advocacy:The Obesity Action CoalitionThe STOP Obesity AllianceThe Obesity Medicine AssociationAmerican Society of Metabolic and Bar...
2022-12-1437 minThe Gaining Health Podcast2022 ASMBS & IFSO Guidelines for Metabolic and Bariatric SurgeryTwo of the world’s leading authorities on bariatric and metabolic surgery, the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric surgery (ASMBS) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), have issued new evidence-based clinical guidelines for the first time in 30 years! Listen in to this week's episode of What's Up Wednesday to learn about the new, updated guidelines, and how they will affect patients' access to life-saving and life-altering treatments for obesity and metabolic disease.The 2022 ASMBS and IFSO Updated Guidelines on Indications for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery by Dan Eise...
2022-12-0716 minThe Gaining Health PodcastLeadership, Mentorship, and More with Angie GoldenIn this episode, host Karli Burridge speaks with Angie Golden about how Angie got involved in obesity medicine, the pros and cons of owning her own clinic, and about leadership, mentorship, how to incorporate obesity medicine into primary care, and so much more.Dr. Angela (Angie) Golden is a doctorally prepared Family Nurse Practitioner. She owns practice in Arizona that specializes in the treatment of the chronic disease of obesity in the NP Obesity Treatment Clinic in Flagstaff, Arizona.She has served as the Chair of the Obesity Medicine Association's CME Overview Committee and has been in...
2022-11-3042 minThe Gaining Health PodcastWuW: Step 5 TrialIn this episode of What's up Wednesday, obesity medicine specialist Karli Burridge discusses the outcomes of the recently published study: Two-year effects of semaglutide in adults with overweight or obesity: the STEP 5 trial by Timothy Garvey et al., published in Nature Medicine October 10, 2022.The STEP 5 trial assessed the efficacy and safety of once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide 2.4 mg versus placebo (behavioral intervention) for long-term treatment of adults with obesity, or preobesity with at least one weight-related comorbidity, without diabetes. The co-primary endpoints were the percentage change in body weight and achievement of weight loss of ≥5% at...
2022-11-2310 minThe Gaining Health PodcastSylvia Bollie: The Importance of Self Love and Personalized Science in Weight ManagementIn this episode, host Karli Burridge speaks with Dr. Sylvia Bollie about Sylvia's own journey to a healthy weight and lifestyle, their respective experiences with pregnancy weight gain (they both gained 60 pounds with each of their pregnancies), the importance of self-love and personalized science in weight management, and the flaws of BMI, especially for black women.Dr. Sylvia Bollie, M.D. is a double board certified body positive weight & wellness physician expert and bestselling author and creator & C.E.O. of Embrace You Weight & Wellness. Dr. Bollie regularly speaks on the flaws of the B.M.I., B...
2022-11-1630 minThe Gaining Health PodcastPharmacotherapies for Post-Bariatric Weight RegainIn this episode of What's Up Wednesday, we review the article: Pharmacotherapies for Post-Bariatric Weight Regain: Real World Comparative Outcomes by Gazda et al. published in Obesity (Silver Spring) May 2021.This was retrospective analysis of 207 individuals at one center treated for post-bariatric surgery weight regain between 2014 to 2019 (Of note: this was prior to the availability of semaglutide 2.4 mg or tirzepatide). They compared the percent body weight loss between patients receiving either ILM (intensive lifestyle modification) alone, to those receiving non-GLP-1 pharmacotherapy plus ILM, to those receiving a GLP-1 agonist plus ILM.Listen in to hear th...
2022-11-0908 min
The Gaining Health Podcast5: Culinary Medicine and Functional Nutrition with Shefaly RavulaOctober 19, 2022The Gaining Health PodcastEpisode 5: Culinary Medicine and Functional Nutrition with Shefaly Ravula In this episode, host Karli Burridge speaks with fellow PA, Shefaly (Shef) Ravula about ways in which Shef has incorporated cooking and food as medicine with herself, her family, and with her patients. They discuss Shef’s journey to finding the power of nutrition, starting with the news of her own, lean, vegetarian fathers’ heart attack at the age of 50. Shef is a board-certified physician associate, a global foods cooking instructor and educator with an amazing cultural family background that h...
2022-11-0238 minThe Gaining Health PodcastMedical Management of Women with Chronic Medical Conditions Before and After Pregnancy10/26/2022Medical Management of Women with Chronic Medical Conditions Before and After PregnancyThe Gaining Health Podcast, Episode 4 In this episode of What's Up Wednesday we will be reviewing the article titled "Interconception Care for Primary Care Providers: Consensus Recommendations on Preconception and Postpartum Management of Reproductive-Age Patients With Medical Comorbidities" by S. Michelle Ogunwole, MD et al. I will be highlighting some of the important information shared in this article as it relates to obesity management. The article and the fantastic resources and checklists can...
2022-10-2608 min
The Gaining Health Podcast3: How to initiate the discussion of obesity with patients with Sandra Christensen10.12.2022 The Gaining Health Podcast Episode 3: How to Initiate the Discussion of Obesity with Patients: Sandra ChristensenIn this episode of the Gaining Health Podcast, Karli Burridge speaks with her mentor, friend, and colleague, Sandra (Sam) Christensen about the importance of mentorship, obesity and women’s health, how to initiate the discussion of obesity with patients, and Sandra’s own personal battle with cancer that led her to the field of obesity medicine. Sam is Family Nurse Practitioner, who has been specializing in obesity medicine since 2005, and who won the Clinician of the Year award fr...
2022-10-1934 min
The Gaining Health Podcast1: What the heck IS Obesity Medicine with Dr. Angela Fitch10.12.2022 The Gaining Health Podcast Episode 1: What the heck is obesity medicine - with Dr. Angela Fitch In this inaugural episode of the Gaining Health Podcast, Karli Burridge speaks with Dr. Angela Fitch about what obesity medicine is and what obesity medicine specialists do on a day-to-day basis. Dr. Fitch is the Associate Director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center and faculty at Harvard Medical School. She is board certified in internal medicine, pediatrics, and obesity medicine, and is the President of the Obesity Medicine Association. In this episode, Karli a...
2022-10-1225 minThe Gaining Health Podcast2: Post-Prandial Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia following RYGB10.12.2022The Gaining Health PodcastPost-prandial Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia following RYGBIn this What's Up Wednesday episode, obesity medicine specialist Karli Burridge discusses a study published in the Obesity Journal, April 2021, titled Symptomatic Hypoglycemia After Gastric Bypass: Incidence and Predictive Factors in a Cohort of 1,138 Consecutive Patients, and discusses how clinicians can use the information from this study when managing patients with a history of Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass surgery. HERE is the link to the articleSupport the showThe Gaining Health Podcast will release a...
2022-10-1206 min
The Gaining Health PodcastThe Gaining Health Podcast Trailer10.11.2022The Gaining Health PodcastTrailer: Karli BurridgeWelcome to the Gaining Health Podcast, where we are revolutionizing healthcare with obesity medicine!In this trailer, the host of the Gaining Health Podcast, Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA, introduces herself and shares why she is passionate about obesity medicine and starting this podcast. Links and Resources: www.GainingHealth.comwww.patreon.com/GainingHealthSupport the showThe Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second or third Wednesday of the...
2022-10-1101 min
NP Business Matters PodcastEpisode #39, Obesity Management, Karlie Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMANot a day goes by that I don’t hear from a nurse practitioner who wants to start a practice on weight loss. Obviously there is a great need for this and many ways to to approach this.Meet Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA who has a passion for obesity management. She talks about the complexity of obesity and how it affects almost every system of the body. Karlie has started programs within other practices and hospital services. Whether you want to add more obesity management to your practice, or look at this as a spe...
2021-07-2541 min
One Thing with Dr. Adam RindeObesity Medicine 2.0 with Karli BurridgeGoing beyond diets and calories and calories out. It is about time that we have professionals that are treating Obesity as a medical imbalance rather than a result of a purely behavioral act. In this episode I chat with Karli Burridge an internationally recognized expert in obesity medicine. Karli is a physician assistant and Fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association and earned the Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Management in 2017. Karli has been working in obesity management, both surgically and non-surgically, since 2012. During this time, she has developed several medical obesity programs in a variety of healthcare settings. Sh...
2021-07-2157 min
The Bari-Heart of ItEpisode 32: Bariatric Summer VacationKarli Burridge is Back!, a nationally recognized expert in obesity medicine. She is a physician assistant and founder of www.GainingHealth.com Join us as she gives us her tips for a successful summer!
2021-07-0120 minThe Bari-Heart of ItEpisode 29: Weight Regain Post SurgeryToday we are joined by Karli Burridge, a nationally recognized expert in obesity medicine. She is a physician assistant and founder of GainingHealth.com Join us as we seek to understand weight regain post-bariatric surgery.
2021-05-1531 minObesity: A DiseaseEpisode 36: Clinical Conversations: Starting an Obesity Medicine Practice
In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA to discuss her experience in starting an obesity medicine practice. Topics covered include: practice components and structure to consider when starting a practice, general business start-up practices, payment, and practice models, and recommended standard operating procedures.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA
Resources Mentioned
2021-04-0533 min
15 Minute MatrixMapping Obesity with Karli Burridge #203Karli Burridge defines obesity as “a chronic, relapsing, multi-factorial, progressive medical condition”. Today on the podcast she takes us on a journey around the matrix illustrating how important it is to assess the antecedents, triggers, and mediators for each patient when working with people struggling with obesity. Karli touches on every area of the matrix. […]
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2021-02-1921 minObesity: A DiseaseEpisode 7: Article Reviews: Effects of a low carb diet on energy expenditureEpisode Description
In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS about the effects of a low carbohydrate diet on energy expenditure during weight loss maintenance. Topics covered include: hormonal influences on appetite and weight, using nutrition strategies as a primary tool to maintain weight, and overcoming biologic adaptations to weight loss through nutrition plans.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
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2019-12-1211 min