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Obesity: A Disease is the official Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) FREE podcast exploring the many facets of the disease of obesity. Episodes provide valuable insights into this growing problem and better equip clinicians to understand and engage in treating this disease.
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In this episode of Obesity: A Disease, Dr. Suzanne Cuda, Executive Editor of the Obesity Medicine Association’s Obesity Pillars online journal, interviews Dr. Sarah Ro and Dr. Sushma Chamarthi about their co-authored article, The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on Pediatric Health, published in Obesity Pillars. Together they discuss the impact and increasing prevalence of ultra-processed foods into pediatric diets.
Episode Guests:
Sarah Ro, MD, DABOM
Sushma Chamarthi, MD, FAAP, DABOM
Episode Host:
Suzanne Cuda, MD, FOMA, FAAP
Related Resources:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667368125000476
In this eighth and final episode of the series, Dr. Allison Rhodes concludes the discussion on obesity and orthopedic health with Dr. Cherise Dyal, focusing on the unique post-operative risks and recovery challenges following lower extremity surgery in patients with obesity. Together, they examine complications in lower extremity procedures that can be influenced by obesity, as well as the factors contributing to extended recovery timelines and complex rehabilitation needs.
The episode also explores strategies to enhance surgical and functional outcomes. Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Dyal underscore the importance of a team-based, patient-centered approach that supports safe recovery, sustained mobility, and long-term musculoskeletal health.
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Episode Guest: Dr. Cherise Dyal, MD, DABOM is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and is also Board Certified in Obesity Medicine.
Episode Host: Allison Rhodes, MD, FOMA, Obesity Medicine Physician with the Comprehensive Weight Management Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
In this seventh episode of our eight part series, Dr. Allison Rhodes welcomes Dr. Cherise Dyal, MD, DABOM. Dr. Dyal is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and together, they examine the complex relationship between obesity and lower extremity disorders. The discussion explores the heightened prevalence of foot, ankle, hip, and knee conditions among individuals with obesity and how these issues contribute to pain, reduced mobility, and diminished quality of life.
Dr. Dyal provides a clinical perspective on the management of common lower extremity conditions in patients with obesity, as well as strategies to optimize patient outcomes. The episode highlights evidence-based approaches that support mobility, mitigate progression, and enhance overall musculoskeletal health.
This podcast offers 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. To claim credit please visit the OMA Academy.
*This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc.
Episode Guest: Dr. Cherise Dyal, MD, DABOM is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and is also Board Certified in Obesity Medicine.
Episode Host: Allison Rhodes, MD, FOMA, Obesity Medicine Physician with the Comprehensive Weight Management Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
In this sixth episode of our eight part series, Dr. Allison Rhodes welcomes back Dr. Megha Poddar, MD, FRCPC, DABOM, to explore the unique challenges of managing endocrine disorders in patients with obesity. They discuss the complexities of medication dosing and efficacy, diagnostic limitations, and barriers to lifestyle change, along with the long-term management of diabetes, PCOS, and thyroid disease and their impact on metabolic and reproductive health.
The conversation also highlights exciting advances in endocrine care, updates in fertility and PCOS management, and the integration of metabolic surgery into treatment plans. Together, Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Poddar emphasize the importance of a compassionate, patient-centered approach that addresses the interconnected nature of hormone and metabolic health to support better long-term outcomes.
This podcast offers 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. To claim credit please visit the OMA Academy.
*This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc.
Episode Guest:
Megha Poddar, MD, FRCPC, DABOM is an endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist, Medical Director of the Medical Weight Management Centre of Canada, and Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University
Host:
Allison Rhodes, MD, FOMA, Obesity Medicine Physician with the Comprehensive Weight Management Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
In this fifth episode of our eight part series, Dr. Allison Rhodes is joined by Dr. Megha Poddar, MD, FRCPC, DABOM, to explore how obesity intersects with hormone health. Together, they examine the complex relationship between obesity and endocrine function, highlighting how hormonal imbalances influence metabolic and reproductive health.
Dr. Poddar discusses key conditions linked to obesity, including insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes, MASLD/MASH, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The conversation also emphasizes the importance of early screening, lifestyle interventions, and collaboration between endocrinology and obesity medicine to improve patient outcomes.
This podcast offers 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. To claim credit please visit the OMA Academy.
*This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc.
Episode Guest:
Megha Poddar, MD, FRCPC, DABOM is an endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist, Medical Director of the Medical Weight Management Centre of Canada, and Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University
Host:
Allison Rhodes, MD, FOMA, Obesity Medicine Physician with the Comprehensive Weight Management Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Hosted by Dr. Allison Rhodes, this exciting new 8 part series explores how obesity intersects with a wide range of medical specialties. In each episode, we’ll dive into the challenges and opportunities for improving patient care when addressing obesity in different clinical contexts.
In this fourth episode, Dr. Allison Rhodes is joined again by Dr. Kimberley Sampson-Paine to explore the unique challenges and advances in gynecological care for patients with obesity. Building on the foundation of Episode 3, they shift the focus to clinical management and treatment advances.
This podcast offers 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. To claim credit please visit the OMA Academy.
*This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc.
Episode Guest:
Kimberley Sampson-Paine, MD, MSc, FACOG, DABOM, DACLM, MSCP, FOMA, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Assistant Professor at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, and Vice President of the New England Obesity Society
Host:
Allison Rhodes, MD, FOMA, Obesity Medicine Physician with the Comprehensive Weight Management Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Hosted by Dr. Allison Rhodes, this exciting new 8 part series explores how obesity intersects with a wide range of medical specialties. In each episode, we’ll dive into the challenges and opportunities for improving patient care when addressing obesity in different clinical contexts.
In this third episode, Dr. Allison Rhodes is joined by Dr. Kimberley Sampson-Paine to explore how obesity impacts women’s reproductive health. They discuss key gynecological conditions, including menstrual irregularities, infertility, PCOS, pregnancy complications, and increased cancer risk and highlight the importance of early screening, prevention strategies, and patient-centered care to improve outcomes.
This episode offers 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. To claim credit please visit the OMA Academy.
*This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc.
Episode Guest:
Kimberley Sampson-Paine, MD, MSc, FACOG, DABOM, DACLM, MSCP, FOMA, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Assistant Professor at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, and Vice President of the New England Obesity Society
Host:
Allison Rhodes, MD, FOMA, Obesity Medicine Physician with the Comprehensive Weight Management Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Hosted by Dr. Allison Rhodes, this exciting new 8-part series explores how obesity intersects with a wide range of medical specialties. In each episode, we’ll dive into the challenges and opportunities for improving patient care when addressing obesity in different clinical contexts.
In this second episode, we return to the world of cardiac care with Dr. Alison Bailey. Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Bailey discuss cardiac complications associated with obesity and explore the latest advances in treatment and patient management. Together, they highlight how emerging approaches and cross-specialty collaboration are shaping better outcomes for patients at risk of or living with heart disease.
This podcast offers 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. To claim credit please visit the OMA Academy.
*This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc.
Episode Guest: Alison Bailey, MD, FAACVPR, FACC, FASPC, chief of Cardiology for Centennial Heart at Parkridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee and a Physician Director of Cardiovascular Disease for HCA Healthcare
Host: Allison Rhodes, MD, FOMA, Obesity Medicine Physician with the Comprehensive Weight Management Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Hosted by Dr. Allison Rhodes, this exciting new 8 part series explores how obesity intersects with a wide range of medical specialties. In each episode, we’ll dive into the challenges and opportunities for improving patient care when addressing obesity in different clinical contexts.
In our premiere episode, we turn our focus to cardiac care with Dr. Alison Bailey, a leading voice in cardiovascular medicine. Together, Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Bailey unpack how obesity impacts heart health, the unique challenges cardiologists face in treating patients with obesity, and the opportunities for collaboration across specialties to improve outcomes.
This podcast offers 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. To claim credit please visit the OMA Academy.
*This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc.
Episode Guest:
Alison Bailey, MD, FAACVPR, FACC, FASPC, Chief of Cardiology for Centennial Heart at Parkridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee and a Physician Director of Cardiovascular Disease for HCA Healthcare
Host:
Allison Rhodes, MD, FOMA, Obesity Medicine Physician with the Comprehensive Weight Management Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
In this Episode, Obesity Medicine Specialist and OMA Clinical Education Director Dr. Nicholas Pennings engages in a discussion with Dr. Scott Isaacs a highlighted speaker from the Obesity Medicine 2025 Conference session Evidence-Based Management of MASLD and MASH in Patients with Obesity. In this episode, they will explore practical strategies for early identification and risk stratification, as well as evidence-based lifestyle and pharmacological interventions for the treatment of MASLD and MASH.
Episode Guests:
Scott Isaacs, MD, FACP, FACE, DABOM
In this Episode, Obesity Medicine Specialist and OMA Clinical Education Director Dr. Nicholas Pennings engages in a discussion with Dr. Laurel Mellin a highlighted speaker from the Obesity Medicine 2025 Conference session Emotional Brain Training: Treat the Stress Response for Lasting Weight Loss. In this episode, they will explore the physiological roots of stress eating and the importance of integrating behavioral approaches into obesity treatment. Dr. Mellin introduces Emotional Brain Training (EBT) as a tool to rewire stress circuits, highlighting how addressing the emotional brain can support long-term weight loss and improve overall brain health.
Episode Guests:
Laurel Mellin, PhD
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews David Despain, MSc/MSc, CFS. Our experts discuss the Obesity Pillars Article Optimizing nutrition, diet, and lifestyle communication in GLP-1 medication therapy for weight management: A qualitative research study with registered dietitians for which David is a co-author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.
In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, please visit: www.obesitymedicine.org
Episode Guest:
David Despain, MSc/MSc, CFS
Related Resources:
Optimizing nutrition, diet, and lifestyle communication in GLP-1 medication therapy for weight management: A qualitative research study with registered dietitians
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667368124000457
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Dr. Sara Karjoo, MD, CPE, FOMA, DABOM. Our experts discuss the Obesity Pillars Article Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in children with obesity: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) and expert joint perspective 2025 for which Dr. Karjoo is a co-author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.
In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, please visit: www.obesitymedicine.org
Episode Guests:
Sara Karjoo, MD, CPE, FOMA, DABOM
Related Resources:
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in children with obesity: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) and expert joint perspective 2025 - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667368125000087
In this Episode, Obesity Medicine Specialist and OMA Clinical Education Director Dr. Nicholas Pennings sits down with Dr. Allen Rader to discuss the fascinating history of obesity care. From the early days of understanding and treating obesity to today’s evidence-based approaches, they explore how the field has evolved over the decades. The conversation delves into key turning points in research and treatment, highlighting the milestones that have shaped modern obesity medicine.
Episode Guests:
Allen Rader, MD, MFOMA
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Dr. Kimberly Gudzune, MD, MPH, FTOS. Our experts discuss the Obesity Pillars Article Duties, tasks, knowledge and skills of an obesity medicine physician: A practice analysis, for which Dr. Gudzune is the primary author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.
In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, please visit: www.obesitymedicine.org
Episode Guests:
Kimberly A. Gudzune, MD, MPH, FTOS
Related Resources:
Duties, tasks, knowledge and skills of an obesity medicine physician: A practice analysis: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667368124000494
In this episode, Executive Editor of the Obesity Medicine Association’s ‘Obesity Pillars’ online journal, Dr. Suzanne Cuda, interviews Dr. Sarah Armstrong and Dr. Aaron Kelly. Our pediatric obesity experts discuss the recently released recommendations regarding definition and criteria of clinical obesity by the Lancet Commission and concerns about how these recommendations may impact the care of pediatric patients with obesity.
Episode Guests:
Aaron S. Kelly, Ph.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Minnesota American Legion and Auxiliary Chair in Children's Health
Co-Director, Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine
University of Minnesota Medical School
Sarah Armstrong, MD
Chief, Division of General Pediatrics
Duke University Medical Center
Director, Duke Children’s Healthy Lifestyles Program
Professor of Pediatrics
Related Resources:
Obesity Medicine Association Raises Concerns Over Lancet Commission’s New Recommendations on Obesity Diagnosis
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Dr. Yuval Pinto, MD. Our experts discuss Obesity Medicine Fellowship and the Obesity Pillars article, Obesity Medicine as a Subspecialty and United States Certification – A Review. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.
In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, please visit: www.obesitymedicine.org
Episode Guests:
Yuval Pinto,MD, Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, Obesity Medicine fellow, Johns Hopkins University
Related Resources:
Obesity Medicine as a Subspecialty and United States Certification – A Review: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667368123000086
In this episode Dr. Suzanne Cuda, Executive Editor of Obesity Pillars, sits down with experts Dr. Roohi Kharofa and Dr. Valerie O’Hara to explore the highly anticipated 2025 updates to the Pediatric Obesity Algorithm®. Join us as they break down the latest advancements, key clinical updates, and what these changes mean for pediatric obesity care. Stay ahead of the curve with expert insights from the Obesity Medicine Association!
Episode Guests
Roohi Kharofa, MD, MPH, Valerie O’Hara, DO,
Related Resources
Pediatric Obesity Resources: https://obesitymedicine.org/resources/pediatric-resources/
In this Episode, Obesity Medicine Specialist and OMA Clinical Education Director Dr. Nicholas Pennings engages in a discussion with Dr. Lydia Alexander a highlighted speaker from the Obesity Medicine 2024 Conference session Endocrine Disruptors and their Impact on Obesity. In this episode, they will discuss how these disruptors can negatively affect metabolism, adipose tissue development, and appetite control, ultimately contributing to obesity. The discussion also emphasizes the need for further research, regulatory measures, and public awareness to mitigate the impact of endocrine disruptors on obesity and overall public health.
Episode Guests:
Lydia Alexander, MD, FOMA, DABOM, DABLM
Related Resources:
Endocrine Disruptors and Their Impact on Obesity - https://academy.obesitymedicine.org/content/obesity-medicine-2024-endocrine-disruptors-and-their-impact-obesity-recorded
In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Dr. Carolynn Francavilla, MD, DABOM, FOMA. Our experts discuss the Obesity Pillars article, Obesity and Advocacy: A Joint Clinical Perspective and Expert Review from the Obesity Medicine Association and the Obesity Action Coalition, for which Dr. Francavilla was a co-author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.
In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, please visit: www.obesitymedicine.org
Episode Guests
Carolynn Francavilla Brown, MD, DABOM, FOMA
Related Resources
Obesity Pillars® - https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/obesity-pillars
Obesity and Advocacy: A Joint Clinical Perspective and Expert Review from the Obesity Medicine Association and the Obesity Action Coalition - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667368124000214
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