OH2023 Agenda, Speakers, and Sessions
July 14, 2023We are thrilled to share the OH2023 Agenda with you! There are educational sessions, motivational sessions, and even a few workshops with limited seating. You'll love the speakers and the passion they have for their topics. Whether you're new to the ObesityHelp National Conferences or a repeat attendee, there is something for everyone.
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OH2023 Agenda
Speakers & Sessions
Featured Speaker
Keynote & Fireside Chat
Dr. Younan Nowzaradan will be sharing his passion as the 2023 ObesityHelp National Conference Keynote Speaker on Friday. He will also be the special guest for the Fireside Chat on Saturday.
A Conversation: What Your Body Wants You to Know
Steven Reyes, EdD will host a powerful presentation that will help you maintain your incentive for taking care of yourself. Your body has something to say. It’s time you listen.
Rise & Shine with Yelena: Unleash Your Rhythm & Get Fit
Yelena Kibasova will kick off Friday morning on a high note. She will be leading Rise & Shine Fitness Session. She wants you join in and unleash your rhythm in her Zumba dance session.
Mastering Meal Planning: Discovering Your Simplified Style
Stephanie Wagner, RD, MSN will provide valuable insights into the art of crafting customized menus and meal plans that perfectly align with your individual taste and preferences.
512 lbs to 222 lbs: A Journey to the Finish Line
Steve Moore will share his inspiring journey of weight loss, unveiling the steps he took to achieve his incredible transformation and the joy of discovering a healthier lifestyle.
Where Do I Go From Here? The Long Trek to
Getting Back On Track
Kate Nash will share her personal journey and a backpack of advice for navigating your way back to a positive, healthy path. Let’s work together to get back on track!
Revitalize & Empower: Unleashing Your True Fitness Potential
Marilyn Clark will kick off Saturday morning with a dynamic fitness class goes beyond the ordinary, targeting your core strength, balance, and flexibility to unlock your true potential.
Advances in Anti-Obesity Medications & Potential Use After Bariatric Surgery
Kishore M. Gadde, MD will focus on the efficacy and safety of newer medications and the patients for whom they might be most appropriate and how to use them as a tool after bariatric surgery.
Embracing A Holistic Lifestyle for Long-Term Bariatric Success
Brenda Hoehn MSN, BSN, RN, CHTP explores the key components of a holistic approach to bariatric success, including mindset, nutrition, exercise, self-care, and social support.
Mastering Mindset - Navigating Life's Challenges & Thriving Amidst Stress
Kristin Lloyd, PhD will share her best tips, techniques, and practices for healthy ways to start coping more effectively with the the challenges and stressors that pop-up in your life.
Fake Sugar: How it Affects Your Metabolism -Truth, Lies, and the Tale of the Tape
Kristin Hirano, MS, RD, CN, CD will about the ingredients that cause/contribute to obesity and discuss natural alternatives to artificial and non-nutritive sweeteners.
Mind Over Stomach: Stop the 7 Saboteurs of Regain
Dr. Brian Grossman will have this transformative workshop where you'll delve into the unique challenges faced by bariatric patients who may encounter weight gain post-surgery.
The Hidden Battle - Cross Addiction After Bariatric Surgery
Tammy Ann Ouellette, Psy.D. NRHSP will teach you about the intricate neural pathways of reward and pleasure and get equipped with the knowledge to overcome the challenges of cross addiction.
Lipedema: Unveiling Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Dr. Jaime Schwartz will provide a comprehensive overview of lipedema, a painful condition that occurs when fat is unevenly distributed in an irregular manner beneath the skin.
Also on the OH2023 agenda, an amazing Q&A session!
The panelists will share their personal stories, highlighting the challenges they faced before the surgery, their journey through WLS., and the positive impact it had on their lives. They discuss the physical, mental, and emotional transformations they experienced, emphasizing the importance of support, dedication, and perseverance throughout the process.
The panel will also serve as a platform to educate and inspire others who might be considering weight loss surgery or are currently on a similar journey. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, seek advice, and gain insights from the panelists' experiences.
Unveiling Transformations & Celebrating Journeys
Daniel Bates
Jessica De La Cerda
Caleshia Haynes
Steve Totah
OH2023 Conference Information
We'd love to see you at the #OH2023 ObesityHelp National Conference. Our conferences are where memories are created, friendships are formed and renewed, and support, inspiration, and education can be found!
To stay in the know on the OH2023 agenda, conference updates, and to hang out with other conference attendees, join the private Facebook Conference Group.
CONFERENCE VENUE
Hilton Orange County
3050 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, California 92626
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