The Dr. Francavilla Show

Dr. Francavilla
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Carolynn Francavilla, MD is Board Certified in Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She owns and operates Green Mountain Partners for Health and Colorado Weight Care. Dr. Francavilla is a nationally recognized obesity expert, lecturing on the topic obesity as well as through her own platform HelpYourPatientsLoseWeight.com. She serves on the Obesity Medicine Association Board of Trustees. She is an Assistant Professor at Rocky Vista University and Volunteer Faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is passionate about helping people lose weight to treat and prevent medical problems. Dr. Francavilla has learned that losing weight and keeping it off is complex and not a matter of will power, but biology, and seeks to help others finds healthy longterm solutions to their weight.

  1. 20h ago

    Forest Bathing: Health Benefits and How to Do It

    Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today!) Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com Is forest bathing just a wellness trend, or is there real science behind it? The answer is a bit of both. Forest bathing means spending calm, intentional time among trees. It costs nothing, needs no equipment, and carries almost no risk. No supplements, no subscriptions, no complicated routine. Just you, some trees, and a slower pace. The practice was popularized by Dr. Qing Li, a physician and researcher in Japan who has studied how time among trees affects the body. His work, along with similar studies, links forest bathing to lower stress, better mood, and possible benefits for heart and immune health. Even a view of greenery from a hospital window has been tied to quicker recovery. It sounds almost too easy, which is exactly why it deserves a closer look.  The evidence is encouraging. Here’s what we’re covering: What forest bathing is and what the research showsHow trees may benefit our health, from cleaner air to biophiliaPhytoncides, soil microbes, and the calming effect of natureViews of nature, plus the risks and benefits of time outdoorsHow to practice forest bathing using your five sensesEveryday ways to bring nature into your home and routineQuick nature breaks for people short on time So whether your week is wide open or packed solid, there’s a version of this that fits your life. The full episode walks through every one of these topics in detail, so head over and see what forest bathing can do for you. Connect with me: Instagram: doctorfrancavillaFacebook: Help Your Patients Lose Weight with Dr. FrancavillaWebsite: Dr. Francavilla ShowYoutube: The Doctor Francavilla ShowGLP Strong: glpstrong.com

  2. Oct 26

    Obesity Medication Essentials: Zepbound, Wegovy, Foundayo, Phentermine, Contrave

    Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today!) Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com Which Weight Loss Medication Fits You? Zepbound, Wegovy, Foundayo, Phentermine, Contrave, and More How do you choose between a weekly injection, a daily pill, and weight loss medications that have been around for decades? With options like Zepbound, Wegovy, Foundayo, Phentermine, and Contrave, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you even start the conversation with your doctor. In this guide, we break down the anti-obesity medications available as of October 2026, including how they work, their potential benefits and drawbacks, and who may benefit most from each option. We also explore how weight loss medications can help address the biological factors that make losing weight and keeping it off so challenging. Topics Discussed Who Qualifies for Weight Loss MedicationTraditional Weight Loss Medications and Their AlternativesQsymia and ContraveHow GLP-1 Medications WorkWegovy, Zepbound, Foundayo, and LiraglutideGLP-1 Side Effects and Safety ConsiderationsMedications for Binge Eating and Genetic ObesityMetformin and Combination TherapyChoosing the Right Weight Loss MedicationExplore the full episode of Obesity Medication Essentials: Zepbound, Wegovy, Foundayo, Phentermine, Contrave to understand how these medications work, their potential benefits and risks, and what to consider when choosing a treatment that aligns with your health needs and goals. Connect with me: Instagram: doctorfrancavillaFacebook: Help Your Patients Lose Weight with Dr. FrancavillaWebsite: Dr. Francavilla ShowYoutube: The Doctor Francavilla ShowGLP Strong: glpstrong.com

  3. Oct 19

    Emotional Eating: How to Recognize It and Break the Cycle with Tricia Nelson

    Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today!) Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com Why Do We Eat When We’re Not Hungry? Have you ever stood in front of the fridge for the third time in one evening, not because you were hungry, but because you were hoping something in there would make you feel better? If so, you’re far from alone. Emotional eating is one of the most common struggles around food, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. It isn’t about willpower, and it isn’t a character flaw. Usually, there’s something deeper going on. In this episode, we’re breaking down a conversation on emotional eating, binge eating, and food noise. Our guest is Tricia Nelson, an emotional eating expert who lost 50 pounds by identifying and healing the underlying cause of her emotional eating. Her TEDx talk has more than 3.5 million views, and she is the author of the bestselling book Heal Your Hunger: Seven Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now. She also hosts the podcast Confessions of a Binge Eater and has spent over 30 years researching the hidden causes of emotional eating. Her work has been featured on NBC, CBS, KTLA, Fox, and Discovery Health. Here, we walk through what emotional eating really is, where it sits on a spectrum, how it can cross into binge eating, and a simple framework for understanding what drives the urge. We also cover practical tools you can start using today, and why changing your relationship with food matters whether or not the scale ever moves. Whether you’re curious, concerned, or just want to feel more at peace around food, there’s something here for you. Everything above comes from a much richer conversation. Tricia shares her own story with honesty and hope, especially for anyone who wants to feel less alone around food. Ready for the full conversation? Press play on the full episode. Connect with Tricia: Book: Heal Your Hunger: 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating NowTedTalk: Emotional Eating: What if Weight Loss Isn't about the Food?Podcast: Confessions Of a Binge EaterWebsite: Heal Your HungerInstagram: HealyourhungerQuiz: Emotional Eater Quiz Connect with me: Instagram: doctorfrancavillaFacebook: Help Your Patients Lose Weight with Dr. FrancavillaWebsite: Dr. Francavilla ShowYoutube: The Doctor Francavilla ShowGLP Strong: glpstrong.com

  4. Oct 12

    Sugar and Artificial Sweetness- What's the limit?

    Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today!) Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com Let’s Talk About Sugar (The Real Kind and the Fake Kind) Sugar gets tossed around for everything: the white stuff in your pantry, the fruit in your bowl, even that pumpkin spice latte we swear is “basically just coffee.” In this episode, we break down what sugar actually is, starting with the four types humans eat (glucose, fructose, sucrose, and lactose). We also show you how to decode total, added, and free sugars on a nutrition label, and why “no added sugar” doesn’t always mean “no sugar.” From there, we dig into what the evidence really says. Cutting back on sugar leads to about two pounds of weight loss on average, but the more you’re eating to start, the bigger the payoff. Sugary foods can also crowd out the veggies, fruit, beans, and other whole foods your body loves. We’ll also cover artificial and non-nutritive sweeteners, including which ones have raised concerns and when a swap might actually make sense. Topics discussed: What Is Sugar, Really? A Quick BreakdownHow Much Added Sugar Should You Actually Eat?Sugar Isn’t Good or Bad, It’s All About Being IntentionalWhat the Evidence Says About Sugar (and Why Crowding It Out Works)Artificial vs. Non-Nutritive Sweeteners: What to Know Before You SipThe Sugar Wrap-Up: Moderation, Not FearThe big theme throughout is being intentional. Sugar isn’t evil, and it can absolutely have a place, whether that’s fuel for an ultra race or a seasonal treat. The goal is simply to know what you’re eating and why, so you can make choices that work for your life. Ready to find out what’s really hiding in your pantry, your coffee, and your yogurt? Tune in to the full episode for the complete breakdown, and don’t forget to follow, rate, and share it with a friend who’s always asking whether their latte counts as “healthy.” Connect with me: Instagram: doctorfrancavillaFacebook: Help Your Patients Lose Weight with Dr. FrancavillaWebsite: Dr. Francavilla ShowYoutube: The Doctor Francavilla ShowGLP Strong: glpstrong.com

  5. Oct 5

    Food and Sugar Addiction with Dr. Vera Tarman

    Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today!) Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com Could You Be Addicted to Sugar? Ever told yourself you'd have just a few cookies, and then somehow the whole row was gone? Or put the ice cream back in the freezer, only to keep thinking about it until you finally gave in? If so, you're not alone. Today's guest says sugar and ultra-processed food can pull on the brain harder than willpower can handle. This week, we're digging into food and sugar addiction: what it actually is, how it differs from an eating disorder, which foods are the real culprits, and what helps, from support groups to GLP-1s. Topics Discussed: What Actually Makes Something an Addiction?How to Tell If It's Food AddictionFood Addiction vs. Eating Disorders (and Why It's So Common Now)Which Foods Are Actually Addictive?What to Do About Sugar and Food AddictionFood Noise, Cravings, and Getting SupportGLP-1s: Helpful Tool, Not a Full SolutionThere's a Happy Ending HereJoining me is Dr. Vera Tarman, a Toronto-based physician specializing in addiction medicine, with a particular focus on food and sugar addiction. She's board certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine and a fellow of the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Dr. Tarman is the medical director at Renascent, one of Canada's leading addiction treatment centers, and she also works with the Salvation Army's Concurrent Disorder Treatment Program, supporting patients who are managing both addiction and mental health challenges. She's the author of Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction and co-hosts the Food Junkies podcast, where she talks with leading researchers and clinicians about ultra-processed food, GLP-1 medications, sugar abstinence, and the neuroscience of cravings. She's also the founder of the free Facebook community Sugar-Free for Life Support Group: I'm Sweet Enough.  That's only a glimpse of what Dr. Tarman shares. The full conversation goes deeper into recognizing the signs, what a sugar-free reset actually involves, and how to build lasting support. Connect with me Dr. Vera: Book: Food Junkies: Recovery from Food AddictionSupport Group: Sugar-Free for Life Support Group: I'm Sweet EnoughConnect with me: Instagram: doctorfrancavillaFacebook: Help Your Patients Lose Weight with Dr. FrancavillaWebsite: Dr. Francavilla ShowYoutube: The Doctor Francavilla ShowGLP Strong: glpstrong.com

  6. Sep 28

    Wegovy, Zepbound and Obesity Care for Older Adults With Dr. Melanie Jay

    Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com Is it too late to lose weight at 65?  And if it isn't, how much do you actually need to lose, and which treatments are safe for an older body? Now that Medicare patients can access GLP-1 medications through the Bridge program, these questions are a lot more practical than theoretical, and there's like, a ton of confusion out there about what's right for older adults. To help sort it out, today's guest is Dr. Melanie Jay, a professor of medicine and population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She's an internal medicine physician and board-certified obesity specialist who sees patients at the New York Harbor Veterans Health Administration in Manhattan, so she's caring for older adults in real life every week. She also directs the NYU Langone Comprehensive Program on Obesity Research, where her work focuses on improving obesity treatment and prevention in primary care settings and among vulnerable patient populations. Dr. Jay has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles, her commentary has appeared in outlets like the New York Times, CBS News, and the Today Show, and her TEDx talk on the future of obesity care was featured as an editor's pick. She's the perfect person to walk through what older adults should know about weight, medications, and surgery. Topics discussed: Is it too late to lose weight at 65? Dr. Melanie Jay says noSkipping meals in older ageGLP-1 medications in older adults: safe, effective, and no age cutoffHeart protection in older adults: what the SELECT trial showed for WegovyGLP-1s in older adults: muscle, side effects, hydration, and staying the coursePaying for obesity treatment after 65: Medicare, the VA, and why wraparound care mattersReady to hear how much weight older adults actually need to lose, what to watch for with side effects like dehydration and muscle loss, how Medicare and the VA cover treatment, and why a strong care team makes all the difference? Play the full episode to hear the whole conversation with Dr. Jay. Connect with me Dr. Melanie: LinkedIn: Melanie Jay, MD, MS, FTOSTEDx Episode:What is the future of obesity care?Connect with me: Instagram: doctorfrancavillaFacebook: Help Your Patients Lose Weight with Dr. FrancavillaWebsite: Dr. Francavilla ShowYoutube: The Doctor Francavilla ShowGLP Strong: glpstrong.com

  7. Sep 21

    GLP and Obesity Treatment Coverage with Dr. Doug Maready

    Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com Why "Too Expensive" Keeps Winning Against a Disease That's Costing Us Billions That's the tension running through this whole episode. Dr. Doug Maready has spent nearly two decades wrestling with that question, not from behind a desk, but in the exam room with actual patients. He's an internal medicine and obesity medicine physician practicing in Mesa, Arizona, and the founder of Maready Medical, now part of Forte Wellbeing. His guiding philosophy is straightforward: obesity is a disease, it responds to treatment, and skipping treatment is often the pricier path in the long run. That stance has earned him a seat at the table on obesity policy in Arizona, where he serves as president of the Arizona Obesity Organization, stays active with the Obesity Medicine Association, and regularly weighs in through Arizona media on coverage and access issues. In this episode: The $11 Billion Question: What Obesity Really Costs UsThe Real Math Behind GLP-1 CoverageMedicare Access vs. Medicaid's State-by-State ChallengeWhy Treating Obesity Shouldn't Need an ROIPrivate Insurance, HRAs, and the Fight for GLP-1 CoverageTax Benefits for Obesity Treatment and Weight LossMaking Obesity Coverage a RealityTakeaways and the Case for Broader Access to TreatmentTogether, we unpack what obesity actually drains from state budgets and the broader healthcare system, why securing GLP-1 coverage remains such an uphill climb across Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers, and why there's still such a disconnect between labeling obesity a disease and treating it like one. Dr. Maready brings a dual perspective, blending the policy landscape with what he's witnessing firsthand in patient care, which grounds the statistics in something more tangible. You'll come away with actionable takeaways, whether you're building a case for your employer's HR team or advocating for change at a broader policy level. Catch the full conversation to get the complete picture on what's really driving the cost of obesity care and where things can go from here. Connect with me: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dougmareadyInstagram: doctor.dougmdFacebook: facebook.com/doug.maready.3YouTube: doctor.dougmd TikTok: doctor.dougmd Arizona Obesity Organization: linkedin.com/company/arizona-obesity-organizationConnect with me: Instagram: doctorfrancavillaFacebook: Help Your Patients Lose Weight with Dr. FrancavillaWebsite: Dr. Francavilla ShowYoutube: The Doctor Francavilla ShowGLP Strong: glpstrong.com

  8. Sep 14

    Thyroid Essentials and What You Need to Know About the Thyroid and GLP1 with Dr. Chhaya Makhija

    Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com Could your thyroid be affecting more than you realize? From understanding your thyroid and making sense of TSH, free T4, and free T3 to navigating weight changes, thyroid nodules, and GLP-1 medications, there’s a lot to understand when it comes to thyroid health. In this week’s episode, we break it all down in simple, easy-to-understand terms — including what your thyroid does, how your lab results work, which symptoms may be connected to an underactive thyroid, and when your thyroid may not actually be the problem. Topics Discussed: Understanding the ThyroidHow TSH Controls Your ThyroidMaking Sense of Thyroid TestsWhen the Thyroid Isn’t the ProblemCommon Signs of HypothyroidismThe Thyroid and WeightUnderstanding Thyroid NodulesGLP-1s and Thyroid HealthA Small Gland, Big ImpactJoining the conversation is Dr. Chhaya Makhija, a triple board-certified endocrinologist with nearly 20 years of experience in hormone and metabolic health. She shares practical insights to help make thyroid health easier to understand and navigate. Think you might be missing something when it comes to your thyroid health? Tune in to the full episode for the complete conversation and a closer look at the bigger picture. Connect with Dr Chhaya: Website: unifiedendocrinecareInstagram:chhayamakhijamdFacebook: Unified Endocrine and Diabetes Care Youtube: Dr. Chhaya Makhija, MDConnect with me: Instagram: doctorfrancavillaFacebook: Help Your Patients Lose Weight with Dr. FrancavillaWebsite: Dr. Francavilla ShowYoutube: The Doctor Francavilla ShowGLP Strong: glpstrong.com

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Carolynn Francavilla, MD is Board Certified in Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She owns and operates Green Mountain Partners for Health and Colorado Weight Care. Dr. Francavilla is a nationally recognized obesity expert, lecturing on the topic obesity as well as through her own platform HelpYourPatientsLoseWeight.com. She serves on the Obesity Medicine Association Board of Trustees. She is an Assistant Professor at Rocky Vista University and Volunteer Faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is passionate about helping people lose weight to treat and prevent medical problems. Dr. Francavilla has learned that losing weight and keeping it off is complex and not a matter of will power, but biology, and seeks to help others finds healthy longterm solutions to their weight.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Francavilla
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    209
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Dr. Francavilla Show
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