This article is based on the workshop session “Rewriting the Story: Understanding Weight Stigma and Its Impact” presented by psychologist Dr. Steven Reyes (Dr. Steve) at the ObesityHelp 2025 National Conference. In his talk, Dr. Steve explored weight stigma and how it harms both mental and physical health. He offered
This article is derived from the session “Ketones As A Path For Metabolic Health” presented by Dr. Csilla Ari D’Agostino, Neuroscientist | Researcher | Founder of Audacious Nutrition, at the ObesityHelp 2025 National Conference, where she discussed how ketones may support appetite control, brain energy, and obesity-related metabolic health safely
Long before COVID-19 became part of our world, scientists were sounding the alarm about a different kind of epidemic – global loneliness. The pervasive use of technology and smartphones seems to give us the illusion of connection while often serving to isolate people. We hide behind our screens, interacting with
Our professional lives can be challenging. While we can consciously decide how to manage the seemingly non-stop array of pings, emails, impromptu meetings, and deadlines, we have much less control over the environment and culture we may find ourselves in. Workplaces, by default, are microcosms of the population at large.
Obesity and Eating Behaviors: The Weight We Carry Isn’t Just Physical It’s 2 AM. You’re standing in the kitchen light, eating directly from the container, and you’re not even hungry. If someone asked why you’re here, you couldn’t explain it. But your body knows. Your body remembers. For many, obesity
Holidays Without Body Obsession: After years of helping people as a psychotherapist, fitness trainer, and coach, I tend to recognize patterns that the average person might overlook. As the holiday season quickly approaches, I am prepared for an onslaught of friends and clients who will lament over their current fitness
Editor's Note: Dr. Connie Stapleton will be hosting a Breaking the Cycle of Addiction Workshop and Gentle Yoga fitness session at our OH2025 National Conference this October 17-18! Check out her speaker page! The daily stretching benefits I’ve experienced have truly surprised me and have become one of the most valuable parts
Editor's Note: Dr. Connie Stapleton will be hosting a Breaking the Cycle of Addiction Workshop and Gentle Yoga fitness session at our OH2025 National Conference this October 17-18! Check out her speaker page! Relationship changes after weight loss can take people by surprise, and that’s exactly what Dr. Connie Stapleton
Fear of Success Following Significant Weight Loss: People. We want things! Some people want to be wealthy. Some want to lead organizations. Others want an advanced degree. The list of things we want is endless! If you’re reading this article, my guess is you have wanted to lose weight, to
Focus on Progress, Not Perfection: At one time or another, we’ve all heard the old adage “practice makes perfect.” Perhaps your teachers, athletic coaches, and/or your parents drilled this belief system into your psyche. Personally, I can still hear the nagging voices repeating “practice makes purrrr-fect” in my mind. Although
