2. Changing the Conversation Around Obesity

Episode Synopsis: It’s time to change the conversation around obesity and behavior change. What we’re doing isn’t working. Patients often feel invisible and providers are frustrated. Why is that? In this episode, I talk with Nkechi Onyegasi, a DNP who works with patients with obesity. We take a deep dive into how we are approaching this complex issue from both the patient and the provider perspectives and what changes we can make moving forward. For more information regarding resources related to this episode, please visit: https://gretchenholmesphd.com/podcast-resources

 

After Thoughts: This is a very personal episode for me. I have struggled with weight my entire life and I can tell you, it’s not an easy journey. Society can be cruel and navigating the healthcare system has its own challenges. I loved some of the suggestions that Nkechi made for both the patients and providers’ perspective. They would go a long way in changing the national conversation.