Transformation Weight Control Podcast
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
Episodes
19 episodes
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:22:48
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 havin...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:18:34
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 im...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:17:56
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:04:28
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 thro...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:16:01
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. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:08:27
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 ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:24:12
Tailoring Your Approach to Weight Loss with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
In this episode, Rich and Alex speak with Molly Wangsgaard, MS, RDN, LD, NSCA-CPT, CHWC, registered dietitian nutritionist. What sets Molly apart from many dietitians is that she is also a certified personal trainer, certified group exercise in...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:22:20
Eat Better, Sleep Better: The Connection Explained with Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge
In this enlightening conversation, Rich and Alex engage with Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, a leading expert in sleep and nutrition. They explore the intricate relationship between diet and sleep, discussing how certain foods can enhance...
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54:52
Rethinking Food and Eating for Weight Loss with Jennifer Stack, MS, RDN, CDE
In this engaging conversation, Rich and Alex speak with Jennifer Stack, MS, RDN, CDE, and explore the multifaceted relationship between food, health, and emotions.In addition to Jennifer's expert nutrition credentials, experience, and ed...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:17:43
Chatting with Marion Nestle, Ph.D., About Food Politics and What to Eat
In this conversation, Rich and Alex interview Dr. Marion Nestle, the country's leading expert in food politics and nutrition. They discuss the complexities of the food industry, the impact of ultra-processed foods on health, and the importance ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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52:22
Marc's Journey Before and After Weight Loss Medication
In this episode of the Transformation Weight Control Podcast, Alex and Rich, along with TWC participant and guest Marc G, discuss the complexities of weight loss, the role of medication, and the importance of lifestyle changes. Marc shares his ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:13:23
TWC Registered Dietitian Casey Flowers Tells It How It Is, GLPs, Food Planning, and More
In this episode of the Transformation Weight Control Podcast, Rich and Alex talk to TWC's very own registered dietitian/nutritionist, Casey Flowers. They discuss the importance of nutrition, behavior change, and support in weight management. Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:02:38
Anna's Journey Before and After Weight Loss Medication
In this episode, Rich and Alex talk to Anna and discuss the complexities of weight control, the psychological impacts of obesity, and the role of medication in managing weight. They explore the societal biases surrounding weight, the importance...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:18:02
Navigating the Challenges of Weight Loss: From Set Point and Muscle Mass to the Role of Exercise in Sustaining Weight Loss
In this episode of the Transformation Weight Control Podcast, hosts Rich and Alex discuss various aspects of weight loss, including the importance of muscle mass, understanding set points, and the role of exercise in maintaining weight loss. Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:09:05
Mindfulness, Weight Loss, and Preventing Regain
Episode 03: Mindfulness, Weight Loss, and Preventing RegainIn this episode, Alex and Rich engage with Dr. Megan Pietrucha to explore the intersection of mindfulness, weight loss, and mental health. They discuss the definition of m...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:05:59
Follow up to Episode 2
In this episode, Rich discusses the significance of small movements in burning calories and how they can contribute to weight loss over time. He shares various studies that highlight the impact of everyday activities on caloric expenditure and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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14:30
The Science of Calories Burned During Exercise and Consumed for Losing Weight
Episode 02: The Science of Calories Burned During Exercise and Consumed for Losing WeightIn this episode of the Transformation Weight Control Podcast, hosts Rich Weil, M.Ed., CDE, Founder and Director of Transformation Weight Cont...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:23:56
Welcome to the Transformation Weight Control Podcast!
In this episode of the Transformation Weight Control podcast, hosts Rich Weil and Alex Tushinsky discuss the complexities of weight loss management, emphasizing that obesity is a chronic disease rather than a personal failing. Rich ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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48:29