BONUS EPISODE: OAC Your Weight Matters 2026: Conference Highlights, Expert Reactions & Key Takeaways

<p>What were the biggest conversations coming out of the <strong>OAC Your Weight Matters Conference</strong>?</p><p>In this special episode of <strong>Weight &amp; Measure</strong>, hosts <strong>Mike Donnelly Boylen</strong> and <strong>Zach Niemiec</strong> are joined by an outstanding panel to discuss the most impactful moments from the conference, including the latest conversations in <strong>obesity medicine, GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, patient advocacy, exercise science, and comprehensive obesity care</strong>.</p><p>Joining us are:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Jay Hutchins</strong>, Host of the <em>Cheers to This</em> Podcast</p></li><li><p><strong>Gianna Beasley, RD, CPT</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Renee Rogers, PhD</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Robyn Pashby, PhD</strong></p></li></ul><p>Together, we discuss:</p><ul><li><p>Key takeaways from the <strong>OAC Your Weight Matters Conference</strong></p></li><li><p>The future of <strong>obesity medicine</strong> and comprehensive obesity care</p></li><li><p>The role of <strong>GLP-1 medications</strong> and other obesity management medications</p></li><li><p><strong>Bariatric surgery</strong> and long-term obesity treatment</p></li><li><p>Exercise, nutrition, and behavior change for people living with obesity</p></li><li><p>Patient advocacy and reducing weight stigma</p></li><li><p>Why obesity is a chronic disease that deserves evidence-based care</p></li><li><p>The latest research and conversations shaping the future of obesity care</p></li></ul><p>Whether you&#39;re a person living with obesity, a bariatric patient, obesity medicine clinician, registered dietitian, exercise professional, or healthcare provider, this episode offers practical insights from one of the nation&#39;s leading obesity conferences.</p><p><strong>Topics Covered:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Obesity</p></li><li><p>Obesity Medicine</p></li><li><p>GLP-1 Medications</p></li><li><p>Bariatric Surgery</p></li><li><p>Metabolic &amp; Bariatric Surgery</p></li><li><p>Comprehensive Obesity Care</p></li><li><p>Exercise Science</p></li><li><p>Nutrition</p></li><li><p>Patient Advocacy</p></li><li><p>Weight Stigma</p></li><li><p>OAC Your Weight Matters Conference</p></li><li><p>Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)</p></li><li><p>Chronic Disease</p></li><li><p>Lifestyle Medicine</p></li><li><p>Weight Management</p></li></ul><p>Subscribe to <strong>Weight &amp; Measure</strong> on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts for conversations with leading experts in obesity medicine, bariatric surgery, nutrition, advocacy, and metabolic health.</p>