Do Obesity Doctors Really Understand? These Two Do. | Dr. Matthea Rentea & Dr. Brianna Bingham

What happens when the obesity medicine physician is also living with obesity? In this episode of Weight & Measure, hosts Mike Donnelly-Boylen and Zach Niemiec are joined by Dr. Matthea Rentea, Dr. Catherine Toomer, and Dr. Brianna Bingham for a candid conversation about obesity, GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, and the lessons they've learned from living with the disease they treat every day. Together, they discuss their personal obesity journeys, what medical school got wrong about obesity, what surprised them when treatment became personal, their experiences with GLP-1 medications including Zepbound, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic, tirzepatide, and semaglutide, and how lived experience has changed the way they care for patients. Topics include: ✔️ Obesity medicine ✔️ GLP-1 medications ✔️ Zepbound, Mounjaro, Wegovy, and Ozempic ✔️ Tirzepatide and semaglutide ✔️ Food noise and appetite regulation ✔️ Bariatric surgery and metabolic surgery ✔️ Weight stigma in healthcare ✔️ Patient-centered obesity care ✔️ Long-term weight management ✔️ Lived experience and physician empathy ✔️ The Obesity Guide Podcast ✔️ The future of obesity treatment Dr. Matthea Rentea reflects on lessons from her own journey and hundreds of conversations with patients and experts through The Obesity Guide Podcast. Dr. Catherine Toomer brings the perspective of an early adopter and leading voice in obesity medicine who has maintained significant weight loss for more than twenty years and helped patients navigate obesity treatment through multiple eras of care, including the rise of GLP-1 medications. Dr. Brianna Bingham shares insights from her experience with bariatric surgery and obesity treatment. Together, they explore what people living with obesity understand that many clinicians still miss, how lived experience shapes patient care, and what gives them hope for the future of obesity care. Whether you're taking a GLP-1 medication, considering bariatric surgery, living with obesity, caring for patients, or interested in the rapidly evolving field of obesity medicine, this conversation offers a perspective rarely heard in healthcare: physicians discussing obesity through both clinical expertise and lived experience. 🎙️ Weight & Measure connects lived experience, clinical expertise, research, and advocacy to advance the conversation around obesity care. #Obesity #ObesityMedicine #GLP1 #Zepbound #Mounjaro #Wegovy #Ozempic #Tirzepatide #Semaglutide #BariatricSurgery #MetabolicSurgery #WeightManagement #FoodNoise #WeightStigma #DrMattheaRentea #DrBriannaBingham #TheObesityGuide #WeightAndMeasure Disclaimer: The information shared during this program is for educational purposes only. While our guests are licensed healthcare professionals, they are not your healthcare providers and cannot offer personalized medical advice. Always consult your own physician or qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical questions, treatment decisions, or changes to your care plan. OTPlinks.com