Transformation Weight Control Podcast

Rich Weil, M.Ed., CDE
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Welcome to the weekly Transformation Weight Control Podcast!We’ve been helping people lose weight for over 25 years. Before that, in the 44th year of my career, I’ve been deeply involved in creating and directing leading evidence-based, medically supervised weight loss programs and research at hospitals and clinics in New York City.   Our mission—with both TWC and this podcast—is to deliver the most up-to-date, trustworthy, and relevant information available. We all know that health and weight loss information online can be overwhelming and often unreliable. That won’t be the case here.   Together with my co-host Alex Tushinsky, we’ll speak with true experts in their fields. Our goal is to bring you accurate, evidence-based conversations you can trust—and that will help you make informed decisions for losing weight, keeping it off, and your health, just like what we’ve always done at TWC.   We’re excited to share this journey with you and are committed to bringing you nothing but the truth about what really works. If there’s a topic you’d like us to explore, let us know—we’re here for you.   We look forward to bringing these podcasts to you! Rich Weil Founder and Director,  Transformation Weight Control  www.transformationweightcontrol.com  rich@transformationweightcontrol.com 

  1. 12/08/2025

    The Role of Sleep on Eating Behaviors and Health in the Treatment of Obesity with Dr. Faris Zuraikat, Ph.D.

    In this episode of the Transformation Weight Control podcast, Rich and Alex talk to Dr. Faris Zuraikat. They delve into the intricate relationship between sleep, eating habits, health, and weight management. They discuss the importance of sleep duration and quality, the role of circadian rhythms, and how sleep affects hormones that regulate appetite.  The conversation highlights practical strategies for improving sleep and its potential impact on weight loss efforts, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to health that includes sleep hygiene, nutrition, and physical activity. To reach Faris Zuraikat, Ph.D. fmz2105@cumc.columbia.edu To reach Rich Weil, Founder and Director of Transformation Weight Control: rich@transformationweightcontrol.com www.transformationweightcontrol.com To learn more about Rich's Weight Loss Medication Support Group, the only one in the country: https://transformationweightcontrol.com/12-week-weight-loss-medication-support-group/ Send us a text

    1h 22m

  2. 11/24/2025

    Understanding the Trauma of Obesity

    In this episode of the Transformation Weight Control podcast, Rich, Alex and guest Naomi Boak discuss the complexities of living with obesity, the trauma associated with it that tracks from childhood into adulthood, frequently as a secret, and the transformative effects of GLP-1 medications. Naomi is a participant in the Weight Loss Medication Support Group at Transformation Weight Control. Naomi shares her personal journey, highlighting the emotional and psychological challenges she faced, the stigma of obesity, and most important, and a key takeaway for our listeners, the hope she found through GLP-1 medication and support groups. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding obesity as a chronic disease and the need for self-compassion and support in the journey towards the challenges of weight loss, self-acceptance, and deeply understanding that your body weight is NOT YOUR FAULT. You did not wake up one day and thought how cool it would be to struggle with your weight and suffer the trauma, stigma, shame, guilt, isolation, self-blame, low self-esteem, and "false equivalence", the belief that you define yourself by the number on the scale. Listen or watch how Naomi describes how she has successfully coped and continues to do so. Contact Rich Weil at rich@transformationweightcontrol.com www.transformattionweightcontrol.com Weight Loss Medication Support Group: https://transformationweightcontrol.com/12-week-weight-loss-medication-support-group/ Send us a text

    1h 23m

  3. 11/10/2025

    Season 2, Episode 6: Anna's Journey Before and After Weight Loss Medication (Our Second Anna!)

    In this episode of the Transformation Weight Control Podcast, Anna (our second Anna from season 1, episode 5!), shares her profound journey of living with the chronic disease of obesity. Anna details the emotional struggles of living with having obesity; the societal stigma, shame, guilt, self-blame, self-loathing, isolation, lack of self-esteem, and emotional and physical trauma, and then the transformative impact of GLP-1 medications on her life. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding weight loss medications, and the importance of understanding that obesity is a chronic disease that requires ongoing treatment and management. Anna's story highlights the significant changes and sometimes continuous struggle with her body image, self-identity, and overall health, as a result of 113 pounds of weight loss, as well as her aspirations for the future. Through her experience, listeners gain insights into the complexities of weight loss and preventing regain, the role of hormones in appetite regulation, the emotional toll of living with having obesity, and the transformation, including normalization of appetite regulation, as a result of taking a GLP-1 weight loss medication, combined with all the behavioral and lifestyle change skills she learned prior to the medication. Anna emphasizes in her closing comments that anyone struggling with living with obesity take the time to understand that having obesity is a chronic disease and that it is NOT YOUR FAULT. No one intentionally chose to struggle with this chronic disease. It's an inspiring podcast, not to me missed. We thank Anna for participating, and for her honesty and courage coming forward with her extraordinary journey.  You can reach Rich Weil at rich@transformationweightcontrol.com to discuss the Weight Loss Medication Support Group at TWC that Anna participates in and reports how helpful it has been in supporting her journey. www.transformationweightcontrol.com https://transformationweightcontrol.com/12-week-weight-loss-medication-support-group/ Send us a text

    1h 19m

  4. 11/01/2025

    The Human Experience, and Exercise Science, with Dr. Renee Rogers

    In this episode of the Transformation Weight Control podcast, hosts Rich and Alex engage in a deep conversation with Dr. Renee Rogers, an exercise physiologist and expert in biobehavioral interventions for physical activity. They explore the importance of individualized exercise, the barriers people face in maintaining physical activity, and the role of self-efficacy in exercise adherence (i.e., how confident you are that you can perform exercise and stick with it). Dr. Rogers emphasizes the significance of understanding the human experience in exercise, particularly for exercise professionals and fitness trainers while working with clients and patients, especially those with obesity, the impact of past experiences on current attitudes towards physical activity (such as your experience in physical education in school as a child and teen), and the need for self-compassion in relation to your skills, experiences, and thoughts and feelings related to exercise and physical activity. The discussion also covers the metabolic health of muscle, the importance of movement at any age, the loss of lean tissue, skeletal muscle mass, and other elements of body composition during weight loss, and the future of Dr. Rogers's exercise science research, particularly in relation to the effect of weight loss on the metabolic health of skeletal muscle, and body composition in general, while using GLP-1 medications for treatment of the chronic disease of obesity.  Rich Weil can be reached at rich@transformationweightcontrol.com and information about the weight loss medication support can be found here: https://transformationweightcontrol.com/12-week-weight-loss-medication-support-group/ Send us a text

    1h 18m

  5. 10/17/2025

    What We Carry. The Stigma of Living with Obesity with Dr. Robyn Pashby

    In this episode of the Transformation Weight Control podcast, hosts Rich and Alex engage with Dr. Robyn Pashby, a Clinical and Medical Health Psychologist, to discuss the complex interplay between living with obesity, as well as the connection between obesity stigma/bias and physical and mental health. They explore the trauma associated with living with the chronic disease of obesity and how emotional eating is one of the ways we learn to survive. Dr. Pashby emphasizes the need for compassionate treatment approaches that help recognize and destigmatize the psychological burdens and trauma that individuals "carry", frequently for a lifetime, from living with the chronic disease of obesity.  The conversation also touches on the divide between eating disorders and disordered eating, highlighting the need for integrated care that addresses both issues. Dr. Pashby shares insights from her research, clinical practice, and personal experiences, advocating for championing mental health when it comes to the shame and guilt of living with obesity as a chronic disease, finding meaningful connections, and boosting the productivity of your life. How to reach Dr. Pashby in her clinical practice: https://www.healthpsychologypartners.com/ https://www.healthpsychologypartners.com/robyn-pashby Dr. Pashby's book: The New Food Fight: How the Weight Management and Eating Disorder Fields Became So Divided and What We Can Do About It, by Marian Tanofsky-Kraff Natasha A. Schvey Robyn O. Pashby and Natasha L. Burke https://www.amazon.com/New-Food-Fight-Management-Disorder/dp/0197752535/ref=sr_1_1 Dr. Pashby's video, “What We Carry” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jP9puLTXNM - A talk that explores the emotional and psychological burdens of shame, stigma, and self-doubt often associated with weight and health. Rich Weil can be reached at rich@transformationweightcontrol.com www.transformationweightcontrol.com Send us a text

    1h 4m

  6. 10/04/2025

    Score Big... Weight Loss and Sports Psychology with Dr. Megan Pietrucha

    In this episode, Rich and Alex speak with Dr. Megan Pietrucha, a clinical and sports psychologist and member of the Transformation Weight Control team, who explores the intricate relationship between weight loss and performance enhancement through the lens of sports psychology. They discuss the importance of mindset, the role of willpower, and the psychological characteristics that athletes and individuals seeking weight loss share.  The conversation explores the distinctions between coaching and counseling, the influence of gender on athletic performance, and the pervasive issue of perfectionism in both athletes and individuals on weight loss journeys. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, they provide valuable strategies for fostering mental toughness and resilience in the face of challenges. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of dieting, mindfulness, and the psychological aspects of weight loss. They discuss the importance of flexibility in dietary rules, the role of mindfulness in eating behaviors, and the necessity of self-compassion in the weight loss journey. The conversation emphasizes overcoming perfectionism, building resilience, and the significance of setting realistic fitness goals. Ultimately, it highlights the journey of self-discovery and personal growth in managing weight and health. Dr. Pietrucha can be found at https://www.drpietrucha.com/ To contact Rich Weil: rich@transformationweightcontrol.com www.transformationweightcontrol.com Weight Loss Medication Support Group: https://transformationweightcontrol.com/12-week-weight-loss-medication-support-group/ Send us a text

    1h 16m

  7. 09/19/2025

    Expert Tips on Body Composition and Weight with Dr. Dympna Gallgher

    In this episode, Rich and Alex discuss the complexities of body composition with Dr. Dympna Gallagher, Ed.D.  They emphasize the importance of understanding the differences between fat and muscle, particularly visceral fat's health risks. They explore various methods for measuring body composition, the role of exercise in weight management and body composition, and the implications of new GLP-1 medications for weight loss. The discussion highlights the significance of maintaining muscle mass during weight loss and the need for a holistic approach to health that includes nutrition and physical activity. To participate in one of Dr. Gallagher's studies: nutrition@cumc.columbia.edu  -- https://www.ihn.cuimc.columbia.edu/ To contact Rich Weil: rich@transformationweightcontrol.com www.transformationweightcontrol.com Weight Loss Medication Support Group: https://transformationweightcontrol.com/12-week-weight-loss-medication-support-group/ Send us a text

    1h 8m

  8. 09/12/2025

    Declutter and Weight Loss

    In this episode of the Transformation Weight Control Podcast, hosts Rich and Alex engage with clutter expert Marilyn Mars to explore the profound connections between managing clutter and achieving weight loss goals.  They discuss how clutter affects mental clarity, decision-making, and emotional well-being, emphasizing the importance of a clutter-free environment for better health choices.  The conversation delves into the emotional roots of clutter, the significance of values in the decluttering process, and the role of community support in fostering change.  Listeners are encouraged to take small, manageable steps towards creating a more organized and fulfilling life.  Marilyn Mars can be found at: https://www.marilynmars.com/ Registration for her courses are available here: https://www.marilynmars.com/online-classes And to see what Transformation Weight Control has to offer, including our Weight Loss Medication Support Group, check us out at www.transformationweightcontrol.com or email Rich Weil at rich@transformationweightcontrol.com Send us a text

    1h 24m
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Welcome to the weekly Transformation Weight Control Podcast!We’ve been helping people lose weight for over 25 years. Before that, in the 44th year of my career, I’ve been deeply involved in creating and directing leading evidence-based, medically supervised weight loss programs and research at hospitals and clinics in New York City.   Our mission—with both TWC and this podcast—is to deliver the most up-to-date, trustworthy, and relevant information available. We all know that health and weight loss information online can be overwhelming and often unreliable. That won’t be the case here.   Together with my co-host Alex Tushinsky, we’ll speak with true experts in their fields. Our goal is to bring you accurate, evidence-based conversations you can trust—and that will help you make informed decisions for losing weight, keeping it off, and your health, just like what we’ve always done at TWC.   We’re excited to share this journey with you and are committed to bringing you nothing but the truth about what really works. If there’s a topic you’d like us to explore, let us know—we’re here for you.   We look forward to bringing these podcasts to you! Rich Weil Founder and Director,  Transformation Weight Control  www.transformationweightcontrol.com  rich@transformationweightcontrol.com 

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