Episode 27: Clinical Conversations: Behavioral Interventions in Lifestyle Change

Episode Description In this episode, obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Ariana Chao, PhD, CRNP a keynote speaker from Obesity Medicine 2020 - Virtual, about the role of behavioral interventions in obesity treatment. Topics covered include: key roles nurses and nurse practitioners play in treating obesity, how a practice can implement intensive behavioral therapy, goal setting, and how to address negative self-talk with patients. You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts. Episode Guests Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM Ariana Chao, PhD, CRNP