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The Dr. Francavilla Show

Dr. Francavilla

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8 hours ago

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) What comes to mind when hearing the word diabetes? For many, it sounds like one single condition—something that happens when blood sugar gets too high. But type 2 diabetes is much more complex than that, and it’s far more common than most people realize. About one in seven adults in the U.S. has diabetes, while roughly one in three lives with p...

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Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) What comes to mind when hearing the word diabetes? For many, it sounds like one single condition—something that happens when blood sugar gets too high. But type 2 diabetes is much more complex than that, and it’s far more common than most people realize. About one in seven adults in the U.S. has diabetes, while roughly one in three lives with p...

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Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/158)

The Dr. Francavilla Show

Essentials on Type 2 Diabetes: Diet, Exercise, GLPs, and Surgery

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) What comes to mind when hearing the word diabetes? For many, it sounds like one single condition—something that happens when blood sugar gets too high. But type 2 diabetes is much more complex than that, and it’s far more common than most people realize. About one in seven adults in the U.S. has diabetes, while roughly one in three lives with p...

8 hours ago

21 minutes

The Dr. Francavilla Show

Depression, Bias, Food Noise, and GLPs with Dr. Robyn Pashby

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Have you ever noticed how mood and weight seem to affect each other? How depression can change your appetite, or how anxiety can make it hard to eat regularly or stay active? It’s not a coincidence. The connection between mental health and weight is deep, complex, and often overlooked in traditional care. Joining me today is Dr. Robyn Pashby, a ...

1 week ago

37 minutes

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What Should Your Exercise Plan Really Be?

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.co Ever wonder what level of exercise you’re really at? It’s not just about how often you hit the gym or how many steps you take—it’s about understanding where you are in your movement journey and how to build from there. In this week’s episode, we’re unpacking exactly that, because finding your starting point is key to creating a routine that ...

2 weeks ago

27 minutes

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Weight Loss Travel Tips: Plus Bonus Tips on Traveling with Wegovy or Zepbound

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Ever notice how travel can completely throw off your routine—especially when you’re on a weight loss plan? Between airports, restaurants, and unpredictable schedules, it can feel like all your progress is at risk the moment you pack your bags. In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges my patients—and honestly, I—face wh...

3 weeks ago

26 minutes

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Reflections on the Biggest Loser

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Did The Biggest Loser actually help people—or did it just sell a story that wasn’t built to last? Looking back, the show sits at a crossroads of entertainment, cultural attitudes toward weight, and evolving science. When it first aired in the early 2000s, it felt fresh and inspiring. Producers, trainers, and contestants all shared a genuine inte...

4 weeks ago

26 minutes

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Realistic Expectations for Zepbound and Wegovy GLP-1 Hub Founder: Ana Reisdorf

What does it really look like to set realistic expectations with weight loss medications like Zepbound and Wegovy? That’s the focus of today’s episode, and I’m joined by someone who knows this topic inside and out—Ana Reisdorf, a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience. Ana is the founder of the GLP-1 Hub, where she provides resources, education, and support for people using GLP-1 medications. She also hosts a podcast dedicated to helping patients navigate the ups and downs of t...

1 month ago

34 minutes

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ADHD, Weight and Health with Dr. Carl Knopke

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) What if ADHD isn’t just about focus or impulsivity—but about long-term health too? Research shows that when ADHD goes untreated, the risks extend beyond day-to-day struggles. Some studies even suggest a higher chance of conditions like dementia later in life. That raises an important question: how should ADHD be managed, not just for today...

1 month ago

45 minutes

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Breath Work's role in Health with Jessica Dibb

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) What if something as simple as your breath could calm stress, sharpen focus, and even support long-term health? It sounds almost too simple—but breathwork is one of the most powerful and accessible tools for wellbeing. For centuries, traditions around the world have described breath as the bridge between body and mind. Now, modern science is sho...

1 month ago

36 minutes

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Self Compassion and GLPs for Weight loss with Melissa Mitri, RD

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Have you ever wondered why two people can follow the exact same weight loss plan, yet get completely different results? One may see quick progress while the other struggles to move the scale at all. It can feel frustrating, discouraging, and even unfair. Without self-compassion, those moments often spiral into guilt or the belief that success is...

1 month ago

31 minutes

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Can a test tell me if Wegovy or Zepbound will work for me? With Dr. Andres Acosta of Phenomix

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Ever wonder why the same weight loss plan can work wonders for one person but barely move the needle for another? Or why some people respond really well to medications like Wegovy, while others struggle with side effects or see minimal results? That’s exactly what precision obesity medicine aims to answer—and today, we’re diving into it with one...

2 months ago

33 minutes

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What is Food Noise and how Zepbound and Wegovy turn it down

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live without the constant mental chatter about food? For many, those thoughts never seem to stop. From planning the next meal to feeling guilt after eating, food can take up an overwhelming amount of mental space. It’s exhausting, and for some, it feels impossible to break free. This ongoing noise...

2 months ago

27 minutes

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Changing Mindset to Overcome Yo-Yo Dieting, Emotional Eating, and Improving Your Relationship with Food with Lisa Goldberg

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Have you ever wondered why, no matter how many diets you’ve tried, the results never seem to last? You lose the weight, feel good for a while, and then somehow find yourself back where you started, sometimes even heavier than before. It is a frustrating and exhausting cycle that leaves so many people feeling stuck and defeated. This is the...

2 months ago

29 minutes

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Calling BS on Weight Bias: Your Weight is Not Your Fault

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Have you ever been told that your weight is just a matter of willpower? Or that if you simply “tried harder,” you’d get the results you want? Maybe you’ve even heard that using medication or surgery is “cheating.” If so, you’re far from alone, and it’s time to call BS on that idea. If you’ve ever felt shame or guilt about your weight, know this:...

2 months ago

26 minutes

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Using ChatGPT to Eat Healthier and Lose Weight

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Ever wish meal planning didn’t feel like such a chore? You might be surprised at how ChatGPT can help. In this episode, we’re trying something a little different and way more practical. We’re digging into how you can use ChatGPT to make nutrition planning easier, more personalized, and actually doable. I’ll be honest. I didn’t jump on the ChatGP...

3 months ago

19 minutes

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Why Is It Hard to Get Zepbound or Wegovy and What Can I Do? With Dr. Nikita Shah

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Have you ever wondered why getting obesity medications like Wegovy or Zepbound feels sooo complicated and honestly, kinda impossible sometimes? Between high costs, confusing insurance rules, and endless paperwork, even patients who qualify often struggle to actually start treatment. To help us break it all down, I’m joined by Dr. Nikita Shah, a ...

3 months ago

32 minutes

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Progress Over Perfection to Improve Your Health

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Have you ever held back from starting something just because you couldn’t do it perfectly? That hesitation, the pressure to get everything just right, can quietly influence so many parts of life. At first, it might not seem like a big deal. But over time, that all-or-nothing mindset can keep you stuck and hold you back from real progress. In thi...

3 months ago

36 minutes

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Individual Health Needs in Pregnancy with Dr. Kimberley Sampson

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) What if pregnancy wasn’t treated like a pause button on a woman’s health? What if those nine months weren’t just about waiting for a baby but also about real support, smart guidance, and evidence-based care that actually centers the person who’s pregnant? That’s the conversation we’re having today. Pregnancy often gets sidelined in women’s healt...

3 months ago

37 minutes

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A Mid-Year Review of Your Goals

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) How Are Your Goals Really Doing? Have you checked on your goals lately? We’re already halfway through the year, and if that makes you think, “Wait, how did we get to July so fast?” you’re definitely not alone. This is usually when goals start collecting dust, feel a little out of reach, or maybe even get forgotten altogether. But instead of drop...

3 months ago

19 minutes

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Why isn't Wegovy or Zepbound Working for me?

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Have you ever wondered why some people seem to drop weight quickly on medications like Wegovy or Zepbound, while others barely budge? The truth is, weight loss isn’t as simple as eating less or moving more and even powerful medications don’t work the same for everyone. Results often depend on how these drugs are used, the lifestyle habits that s...

4 months ago

24 minutes

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Mind Body Health- Simple Tips with Vicki Gold, PT

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) What if the secret to aging well isn’t more exercise but moving better? Welcome to this week’s episode. As many of you know, I’m on a mission to help my patients move more and manage stress better—and today’s guest brings a wealth of insight on both. I’m joined by Vicki Gold, a retired physical therapist with decades of experience in mind-body f...

4 months ago

35 minutes