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Obesity
Medicare Glp-1 Bridge Program
Obesity Action Coalition
Obesity Canada
Glp-1 Medications Wegovy Zepbound
Advocacy
Canadian Obesity Summit
Weight Bias and Stigma
Obesity Care Access
Insurance Coverage
Policy and Advocacy
Weight Bias
Private Insurance Coverage
Bariatric and Metabolic Care

Weight & Measure with Mike and Zach is a conversation space where patients, providers, researchers, and leaders across obesity care come together to talk openly about the realities of treatment, lived experience, and the evolving science of obesity. Hosted by Mike and Zach, the series creates a place where the voices of people living with obesity are part of the discussion alongside clinicians and... more

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Latest Episodes

You Lost the Weight. Now What? GLP 1 Maintenance, Mindset, and Long Term Success

Many people focus on how to lose weight.

Far fewer talk about what happens after.

For many individuals using GLP 1 medications, pursuing Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery... more

Medicare, GLP 1s, and Fear: What Older Adults Need to Know | Angela Fitch, MD, Tracy Zvenyach, PhD, MS, RN, and Deb Cooperman

As Medicare coverage for obesity treatment continues to evolve, many older adults are asking the same questions:

Can Medic... more

GLP 1 and Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Patients How Do You Become an Advocate

What does it actually take to become a patient advocate in obesity care?

In this episode of Weight and Measure, we bring together leading voices across obesity medicin... more

GLP-1 not working like before? You’re not alone.

Many people using GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro reach a point where weight loss slows, fatigue increases, and progress feels stalled. This phase is often referred to as a weig... more

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Tracy Zvenyach
With the Obesity Action Coalition; leads advocacy and research
Obesity Action Coalition
Episode: Episode 6: Medicare GLP 1 Coverage: What Older Adults Need to Know About Wegovy, Zepbound & Obesity Care
Angela Fitch
Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at KnownWell; Medicare-access advocate
KnownWell
Episode: Episode 6: Medicare GLP 1 Coverage: What Older Adults Need to Know About Wegovy, Zepbound & Obesity Care
Deb Cooperman
Lived experience expert on GLP-1 medications
Episode: Episode 6: Medicare GLP 1 Coverage: What Older Adults Need to Know About Wegovy, Zepbound & Obesity Care
James Zervios
OAC Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)
Episode: Episode 5: GLP 1 and Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Patients How Do You Become an Advocate
Michele Tedder
Board member, OAC; podcast host; founder of Village Empowerment Solutions
Obesity Action Coalition (OAC); Village Empowerment Solutions
Episode: Episode 5: GLP 1 and Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Patients How Do You Become an Advocate
Dr. Kushner
Obesity medicine specialist; Professor Emeritus, Northwestern University
Northwestern University; Obesity medicine expert
Episode: Episode 5: GLP 1 and Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Patients How Do You Become an Advocate
Robyn Pashby
Clinical psychologist specializing in obesity
Washington, DC
Episode: Episode 4: GLP-1 Not Working? Weight Loss Plateau, and What Happens Next
Dr. Nina Crowley
Registered dietician and health psychologist
CECA (body composition equipment) and obesity care advocate
Episode: Episode 3: Obesity Beyond Stigma: How Real-Life Stories Create Change
Dr. Renee Rogers
Senior Scientist, Exercise Physiologist
University of Kansas Medical Center
Episode: Episode 3: Obesity Beyond Stigma: How Real-Life Stories Create Change

Hosts

Mike Donnelly-Boylan
Host of Weight & Measure; appears across multiple episodes with emphasis on patient voices and advocacy.
Zach
Co-host focusing on lived experience, patient perspectives, and facilitating discussions with experts.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • A must listen

    This is such an important podcast from a patient centered perspective that talks with real experts. I can’t recommend it enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Virgojayv
    United States3 months ago
  • Finding Joy in Movement

    What a great first Podcast! Mike & Zach invited amazing people to the panel. The discussion was so informational about how to reframe your thoughts and understanding of movement and find the joy. Excellent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmandaSearle
    United States3 months ago
  • Great info and support for the glp-1 community

    I love how these guys bring real experts and those with personal experience in the glp-1 community to the podcast. The knowledge they share is quite helpful to those who are on the same journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Debbie Musielak
    United States3 months ago
  • informative

    So much great info. These guys are great advocates for GLP1 use and assesability

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    surfermedic338
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Information

    Anyone on a weightloss journey especially those using a glp, should listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aimmer19
    United States3 months ago

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The show is helpful for understanding GLP-1 therapies and access to care.

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Episode 2: How Patient Voices can Impact Change
Q: What is the practical impact of patient advocacy on access to treatments and insurance coverage?
Advocacy helps move policies from theoretical support to actual access, emphasizing outcomes beyond weight loss, addressing bias in coverage decisions, and illustrating health improvements that matter to patients, which can persuade policymakers and payers to broaden access.
Episode 2: How Patient Voices can Impact Change
Q: Should patients still be waiting to be invited at all, or is patient inclusion now expected as standard?
Patients should not be waiting; they deserve to be in the conversation and in leadership roles. However, readiness varies, and the path to inclusion involves building community, support, and capabilities so that patients can contribute meaningfully from early stages.

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A thoughtful, patient-centered discussion space focused on obesity care, treatment options, and policy. Across episodes, the show frequently explores GLP-1 therapies, access to care, insurance coverage, advocacy, and reducing weight stigma, often balancing clinical perspectives with lived-experience insights. Notable strengths include a steady mix of clinicians, researchers, and patient voices, plus a clear emphasis on practical guidance for navigating care, policy, and real-world outcomes. The format tends toward panel discussions and expert interviews that translate complex topics into actionable information for listeners considering treatment options or advocating for policy change.

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Weight & Measure launched 3 months ago and published 7 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Weight & Measure include:

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2. Angela Fitch
3. Deb Cooperman
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5. Michele Tedder
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7. Robyn Pashby
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