Panhandle Weight Loss Center

Thanks for joining us on the Life Change Podcast! Today Dr. Bo Neichoy and Chelsey Nelson, RD sit down and talk about a few of the things they have been learning, thinking about, or doing recently. We hope this gives you insight into how we approach our own health and wellness overtime!

Happy New Year!!! Thanks for joining us in 2024 for a new season of the Life Change Podcast. We're kicking this year off talking about exercise (like everyone else), but in a different way than what you might think. If you are one of our patients, you have likely completed a cardiac clearance through a company called Frontera. Today, we sit down with an exercise physiologist, Grant Merry, who...

Join Dr. Bo Neichoy and our dietitian Chelsey Nelson as they get out some of their Christmas season ADHD. We dive into how to deal with work stress and burnout, as well as how your job/career may be a major contributor to your health. Somewhere along the way we talk about priorities and eventually get into a chat about what our thoughts are on coffee and WaterTok. We hope you enjoy this roller coa...

Welcome back to the next episode of the Life Change Podcast, with Dr. Bo Neichoy and dietitian, Chelsey Nelson. Today, we talk about some of the interesting statistics released on diabetes and the prevalence of diabetes in the Texas Panhandle. You may (or may not) be surprised to know the panhandle has higher rates of diabetes than the national average! So what does this mean and what do we do abo...

In this new episode of the Life Change Podcast, we chat with a local expert, Dr. Elise May, a seasoned plastic surgeon passionate about helping individuals regain confidence in their bodies post-weight loss surgery. Listeners gain valuable knowledge about various surgical options for post-weight loss patients: tummy tucks, arm lifts, thigh lifts, liposuction, breast augmentation/reduction, and mor...

Join us for our first ever double-episode release!! This episode is in English, but we have an identical episode releasing in Spanish. Help us spread the word of this inspiring story to anyone who might want to listen in Spanish! In this episode, we delve into the transformative journey of Emma, a remarkable individual who underwent bariatric surgery less than one year ago. Emma candidly shares he...

¡Únase a nosotros para nuestro primer lanzamiento de episodio doble! ¡Ayúdanos a difundir esta inspiradora historia a cualquiera que quiera escucharla en español! En este episodio, profundizamos en el viaje transformador de Emma, una persona extraordinaria que se sometió a una cirugía bariátrica hace menos de un año. Emma comparte con franqueza sus miedos, inseguridades y los desafíos que encontró...

Welcome back to another episode of the Life Change Podcast! Today, we have a very special local guest - Kathryn Granger. Kathryn is affectionately known to hundreds of thousands of people on TikTok as an inspirational young person, navigating life with a spinal cord injury. She has two dogs and a non-profit organization called The Sister-Bear Foundation. You might be wondering how Kathryn's st...

Welcome to a new episode of the Life Change Podcast. Today, we will chat about a topic that is often enigmatic to many - the world of insurance and how it ties into weight loss surgery. We go into the history of health insurance, from its meager beginnings in the 1930s to how it shapes our decisions today. We'll decipher insurance terms like deductibles, copays, and out of pockets, and uncover...

Welcome back to the Life Change Podcast! In today's episode, we continue our review of Peter Attia's recent book on longevity, "Outlive". Dr. Bo and Chelsey dive into the complex nature of genetics, emphasizing the importance of looking at the whole picture rather than being confined by detrimental genes. We discuss the significance of genetic tests and the potential for making l...

Welcome to a new episode of the Life Change podcast. This is an episode inspired by a quote we often hear from our patients - "it was only a little bit". In this episode, we delve into the power of small actions and how they can impact our journey towards weight loss and overall health. From breakfast routines and forbidden foods to the challenges of portion control after surgery, we exp...

Welcome to the Life Change Podcast, where we bring you the latest insights on achieving and maintaining your health and wellness goals. In today's episode, our non-surgical weight loss team dives deep into the world of weight loss medications and their role in helping individuals achieve their goals. Join us as we discuss the advantages and challenges of non-surgical options like semaglutide,...

Welcome back to the Life Change Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by local OB-GYN, Dr. Carin Appel, to discuss an array of fascinating topics related to women's health and the impact of hormones on our bodies. Dr. Appel has been practicing with Women’s Healthcare Associates in Amarillo, TX since 2003. She practices general obstetrics and gynecology and enjoys both delivering babie...

Welcome to another episode of the Life Change Podcast! Join Dr. Bo and Chelsey, RD as we talk through some of our favorite health and wellness resources. Everything from books to influencers to child feeding accounts on Instagram! If you have a favorite resources for nutrition, wellness, exercise, mental health, etc. we would love if you share it with us in the question below!

Welcome to another episode of the Life Change Podcast! In today's episode, we bring the much-anticipated overview of part one of Peter Attia's book, "Outlive". This is a thought-provoking book about longevity and the secrets behind living to be 100 years old. Join us as we explore the concept of "health span" versus "lifespan" and how our mindset and lifestyle...

Welcome back to the next episode of the Life Change Podcast! In this episode, we talk with personal trainer, health coach, business owner, and mom-extraordinaire, Kris Stokes. Kris is the owner of Custom Fitness in Amarillo, TX. She and her staff deliver a personalized experience that blends client aspiration with proven fitness and nutritional techniques to create optimistic, health-focused lifes...

Welcome back to another episode of the Life Change Podcast! In today's episode, we'll be diving into the world of statins, cholesterol, and the impact of lifestyle on cardiovascular health. Our guest, Dr. David Brabham, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist with Cardiology Center of Amarillo in Amarillo, TX. He is a graduate of the University of Houston and the Texas College of...

Welcome to another episode of the Life Change Podcast! Have you ever felt perpetually tired but cannot lose weight?! In today's episode, we have a very "sciencey" topic to discuss - mitochondria - that may be the answer to your fatigue and weight problem(s). Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of these tiny powerhouses and their role in our overall health. Dr. Bo and Chelse...

Welcome to the Life Change Podcast! In today's episode, Dr. Bleu and Dr. Bo take a deep dive into the fascinating world of Semaglutide, a class of medication making waves in the weight loss community under names such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. We'll explore the mechanism of action, potential side effects, and whether it truly delivers on its promise of shedding those unwanted pounds...

Welcome back to the Panhandle Weight Loss Center podcast! In today's episode, we'll be tackling a hot topic in the bariatric community - going to Mexico for surgery. Join our hosts, Chelsey Nelson, Dr. Bleu, and Dr. Bo, as they delve into the challenges of obtaining finances/insurance coverage for weight loss surgery as well as some of the misconceptions and risks associated with opting fo...

Welcome to the Life Change Podcast! In today's episode, your hosts Chelsey Nelson, RD and Dr. Bo dive deep into the fascinating world of body composition and its impact on weight loss. Are muscular builds really "big boned" or genetically predisposed to having more muscle? How does being active as a child affect muscle maintenance? And what role does resistance training play in weigh...

Welcome back to the Life Change Podcast! I'm your host, Chelsey Nelson, joined as always by the brilliant Dr. Bo. Today, we have an episode that's bound to satisfy your craving for knowledge as we dive into the topic of 10 (more) foods you think are healthy, but may not be. We'll be tackling everything from sports drinks and canned soups to beef jerky and artificial sweeteners. Get rea...

On this episode of the Life Change Podcast, join hosts Chelsey Nelson, Dr. Bleu, and Dr. Bo as they discuss "5 Ways to Decrease Stress & Anxiety." In this episode, we explore the importance of having someone to talk to about stressors in life, ranging from finances and marriage to kids and politics. We delve into the impact of the pandemic on mental health and stress the significance...

On this episode, we dive into an Ask Me Anything (AMA) - Staff Edition. Chelsey, Dr. Bleu and Dr. Bo share their personal experiences and insights on a variety of topics related to health and wellness. Some of the topics we cover in this episode are: cold plunge benefits, ingredient quality and insulin levels, sauna/heat therapy, greens supplements, Zone 2 training, and more! We also give a rundow...

Chelsey interviews Dr. Bleu and Dr. Bo about how they met, how they started Panhandle Weight Loss Center, and why we do things the way we do here and how it has evolved over the past 10 years. This is an interesting listen if you want to know more about Bo and Bleu's friendship and a little behind-the-scenes on the business side!