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Dr. Connie Stapleton, a licensed psychologist, is dedicated to helping people learn skills for living their healthiest "whole person" life. She focuses on improving one's relationship with themselves as the basis for consistent engagement in healthy relationships: with self, with others, with food, with exercise, and with all aspects of healthy living. She is passionate about personal development, freedom from obesity, and maintaining optimal health. You may recognize her from appearances on TLC’s 1000-Pound Sisters, 1000-Pound Best Friends, and Too Large, and hopefully, you’ve read one of her many books related to life as a bariatric patient.
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Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Time Slot: 7:00am – 7:30am
Let’s get our day started in the most awesome way by channeling our inner Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz and oiling up those rusty joints! Join Dr. Connie Stapleton for gentle, purposeful movement designed to wake up your body with care and intention. This session will help you prepare for a day full of hugs, connection, walking around the OH Event, and maybe even some dancing. Experience how great it feels to move mindfully first thing in the morning and take home a simple routine for a great start to every day!
Date: Friday & Saturday, October 17 & 18, 2025
Time Slot: 3:15pm – 4:00pm
Why do we reach for food, alcohol, shopping, or other comforts, even when we know they don’t truly help? Whether you’re a WLS post-op, using GLP-1s, or navigating emotional eating, this workshop is a powerful space for discovery and change. Dr. Connie Stapleton will help you uncover the real needs behind your strongest urges by exploring personal triggers, reward-seeking patterns, and the role of dopamine and emotion. You’ll also learn about transfer addiction, why habits don’t just disappear, and how to tell the difference between a craving and a true need. Walk away with practical tools and a deeper sense of self-compassion.