The Dr. Francavilla Show

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Commission just released a new article updating the definition and diagnosis of obesity, and today, we’re going to dive into all of it. This has been a topic I’ve been thinking about for a while, and when this ar...

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Could Zepbound revolutionize the way we treat sleep apnea?" Sleep apnea affects millions of people worldwide, and for the longest time, treatment options have been limited to devices like CPAP machines or surgical interventions. Now, Zepbound, a...

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Obesity Is Not an Temporary Condition Why do some still treat it that way? In this episode, I welcome Dr. Angela Fitch back to explain why obesity should be seen as a chronic disease that requires long-term management, not just a temporary challenge....

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Starting medications like Zepbound & Wegovy can feel overwhelming without the right information. I understand that most doctors prescribing these medications don’t have the luxury of spending 20 minutes explaining what patients can expect. That’s...

🎁 Stay on track this season with my Holiday Game Plan! 🎁  Download now: Holiday Game Plan What’s Next for You in 2025? Let’s dive into the possibilities for the upcoming year. What do you want to accomplish? What transformations are you ready to embrace? Whether it’s hitting a fitness milestone like running a 5K, building a new habit like reading one book a month, or pursuing a career achievemen...

🎁 Stay on track this season with my Holiday Game Plan! 🎁   Download now: Holiday Game Plan Trigger Warning This episode focuses entirely on eating disorders. Contrary to the common belief that only very thin individuals struggle with eating disorders, I’m joined by Dr. Kara Pepper, who shares that eating disorders come in all shapes and sizes. Dr. Pepper is an Internist and Executive Coach based...

🎁 Stay on track this season with my Holiday Game Plan! 🎁   Download now: Holiday Game Plan The secret to aging well lies in preserving musculoskeletal health—but it doesn’t happen by chance. Why? Look around at those who seem to age gracefully—patients, family members, or friends. What do they have in common? They’ve made movement a way of life. Whether it’s golfing, walking, playing tennis, or...

🎁 Stay on track this season with my Holiday Game Plan! 🎁   Download now: Holiday Game Plan I get it—the ketogenic diet has taken a lot of heat lately. It’s not the first choice for most people these days, but that doesn’t mean it’s without merit. It played an essential role in weight loss and health when options were limited, and for certain people, it can still offer real benefits. Lately, I’ve...

🎁 Stay on track this season with my Holiday Game Plan! 🎁   Download now: Holiday Game Plan Is Phentermine being overlooked as a weight management option?  While it’s been around for decades, newer medications like Wegovy and Zepbound have taken the spotlight. Yet, Phentermine—and its combination with Topiramate, known as Qsymia—remains an effective choice for many. In this episode, we’re taking...

🎁 Stay on track this season with my Holiday Game Plan! 🎁   Download now: Holiday Game Plan Are you losing weight too quickly with medications like Zepbound or Wegovy? How can you tell if it’s going too far? With the rise of weight loss medications like Zepbound and Wegovy, this question is more important than ever. While these medications can lead to significant weight loss, it’s crucial to unde...

🎁 Stay on track this season with my Holiday Game Plan ! 🎁         Download now: Holiday Game Plan Struggling to navigate the holiday season without derailing your progress?  The holidays bring joy, connection—and plenty of temptations. But what if there’s a way to enjoy the festivities without losing sight of your goals? In this episode, practical strategies take center stage. Whether it’s setti...

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) “My legs felt terrible. So, I cried a little. And then, I carried on.” In this episode, I’m diving into the lessons I took away from running the New York City Marathon. Just like the grueling 26.2 miles of a marathon, the journey of weight management...

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Hit a wall in your weight loss efforts?  Plateaus are something most people face at some point. It can be frustrating to see the scale stall, especially after all the effort you’ve put in. But understanding that this is a normal part of the process c...

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) “Good” Food vs. “Bad” Food: Can food truly be classified into just two categories? In this episode, I’m excited to challenge that notion. This topic is close to my heart, and I don't think we've discussed it in this way before. The diet ind...

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Ready to kickstart your gut health journey? Start here with this episode! Dr. Adam Perlman, Chief Medical Officer at Pendulum Therapeutics, joins the conversation to discuss their probiotics, designed to support gut health and metabolic conditions, i...

Check out the Medical Weight Loss Summit, launching on October 15th, 2024, which I collaborated on with Dr. Talks! Link: Medical Weight Loss Summit — Dr. Francavilla Show What’s changing in the field of obesity medicine? Keeping up with the changes in obesity medicine can be a bit tricky, which is why Dr. Mike Albert, a board-certified specialist in internal and obesity medicine and co-founder of...

Check out the Medical Weight Loss Summit, launching on October 15th, 2024, which I collaborated on with Dr. Talks! Link: Medical Weight Loss Summit — Dr. Francavilla Show Ever wondered if there’s a plant-based appetite suppressant that mimics the GLP-1 mechanism? With the rising demand for GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound, the supply is struggling to keep up. In this episode, we welcome...

Check out the Medical Weight Loss Summit, launching on October 15th, 2024, which I collaborated on with Dr. Talks! Link: Medical Weight Loss Summit — Dr. Francavilla Show Wow, the 100th episode! I’m so excited to celebrate this milestone with you today! In this special episode, we’re going to revisit some key topics on maintaining a healthy weight and overall well-being, including the 'Weight...

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) The multifaceted world of type 2 diabetes can sometimes be hard to comprehend. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Lindsay Ogle, a family practice physician based in Missouri. She specializes in metabolic care, weight loss, and obesity through virtual...

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Today, it's all about the debate surrounding the cost of obesity treatment. This issue is especially frustrating. Unlike other medical conditions, like heart attacks or cancer—which are treated without much hesitation despite their high costs—ob...

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) A lot of people get caught up with the number on the scale or BMI when thinking about their health, but there’s so much more to it. Today, I’m chatting with Bradley Davie about why body composition is a game-changer. Bradley, who holds a degree in Ki...

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) This episode is my opportunity to balance things out after sharing all the advice I give my patients but don’t always follow myself in the first part of the 'Confessions from an Obesity Physician' series. Now, in this second part, I'm...

  Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) As an obesity expert, I usually give a lot of personalized advice to help my patients reach their health goals. These tips are super effective for weight management, but here’s the surprising twist—I don’t always follow them myself! It might sound...

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Are you still dealing with sugar cravings even while on GLP-1 medication? In this episode, I'll dive into why sugar cravings can persist when you're taking GLP-1 medications like Wegovy or Zepbound. I'll explain what's going on in...

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Life often follows certain rhythms—goal-setting, practicing gratitude, building relationships, and even bad habits all have their own cycles. Understanding these patterns is crucial, especially when trying to incorporate new habits or break old ones....