Obesity Canada's Roadmap for Change with Lisa Schaffer & Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam | S02 E01

🎙️This episode is sponsored by an unrestricted education grant from Eli Lilly Canada What does it take to move obesity care forward in Canada? In the season two opener of Scale Up Your Practice, Executive Director Lisa Schaffer and Scientific Director Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam return to the podcast to unpack Obesity Canada’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. They explore what shifting systems, advancing care, and reshaping narratives can look like in practice, and how those changes can create more respectful, evidence-based experiences for people living with obesity. ********************************* In this episode Why Obesity Canada’s new strategic plan is focused on shifting systems, advancing care, and reshaping how Canada understands and talks about obesity What better obesity care could look like by 2029, from more compassionate clinical encounters to better access to evidence-based treatment Why better obesity care depends on systems that reflect current science and support compassionate, personalized, long-term care ********************************* Learning Objectives Describe the three strategic drivers of Obesity Canada’s 2026–2029 Strategic Plan: Shifting Systems, Advancing Care, and Reshaping Narratives. Apply the podcast episode as a structured learning resource to support ongoing professional development within the CanMEDS Scholar role. Describe how the Reshaping Narratives pillar addresses systemic weight bias in media, policy, and public discourse. ********************************* Additional Resources Obesity Canada’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan: https://utm.guru/umqIM Canadian Obesity Education Competencies: https://utm.guru/umqIN Embedding Obesity Care Into Medical Education: https://utm.guru/umqIO ********************************* Sponsor an episode of Scale Up Your Practice If your organization wants to help us advance obesity care in Canada by shifting systems, advancing care, and reshaping narratives, we’d love to talk. Email [email protected] to inquire about sponsorship opportunities. ********************************* Enjoying the podcast? Support Scale Up Your Practice by: Sharing this episode with a colleague or team member Subscribing on your favourite podcast platform Leaving a review to help more listeners find the show ********************************* Disclosures: This episode script was developed using NotebookLM to synthesize complex source materials into a structured educational format. The tool was used to analyze the Canadian Obesity Education Competencies (COECs), the Obesity Canada Strategic Plan, and guest-specific research. Specific prompts were utilized to extract relevant learning objectives, map them to CanMEDS roles, and generate competency-based interview questions. While NotebookLM assisted in drafting the narrative arc and educational framework, all content has been reviewed, fact-checked, and refined by the podcast hosts and Obesity Canada's clinical experts. This ensures the script aligns with current Clinical Practice Guidelines and authentically represents the lived experience perspective. Disclaimer This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The content shared in this podcast should never be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. The information and treatments discussed in this podcast are based on Canadian guidelines and approved practices as of the time of recording. If you are listening from outside of Canada, please consult your local healthcare professional to ensure compliance with your region's medical standards, guidelines and recommendations. The creators of this podcast disclaim all liability for any decisions or actions taken based on the content discussed. Listening to this podcast does not establish a professional or patient client relationship.