{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Weight Loss And ...","title":"How the “Obesity First” Approach is Changing Lives and Healthcare with Marc Cornier","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b5cdac8e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2249,"description":"The medical world is experiencing a revolutionary shift in how obesity is treated. For years, doctors treated symptoms like diabetes and heart disease first, while weight management took a back seat. But what if we've been approaching it backwards all along? What if addressing obesity first could transform how we treat these other conditions?\nJoin Holly and Jim as they sit down with Dr. Marc Cornier, incoming president of The Obesity Society, to explore the groundbreaking \"obesity first\" approach to healthcare. Through their discussion, you'll discover why this shift isn't just changing treatment protocols – it's transforming lives and challenging long-held beliefs about weight management.\nDiscussed on the episode:\nWhy treating obesity first could be the key to managing multiple health conditions\nHow new medications are revolutionizing our understanding of obesity as a biological condition\nWhy the \"lack of willpower\" narrative about weight loss is finally being debunked\nWhat patients can do to advocate for obesity-first treatment with their healthcare providers\nA candid look at the current barriers to accessing obesity treatment\nThe exciting possibilities for obesity prevention in the future","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vtGIKLebM6zuqkJCdIvbw9BmUTiGsQqdqLy-38xk8Fc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yOWI3/NGNmNTdhY2VjYTZi/OTYxZGQ4NTZlZjk1/NmI5Yy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}