Weighing All Sides: Recent Episodes
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Dr's Dominic and Lindsey Ricciardi explore the medical, psychological and social aspects of weight related issues.
Taught by Dr. Carrie Shhets, a post-doctoral psychology fellow specialized in eating and weight related issues. Class will be held live tonight!
Tune in to catch some good discussion from Drs Dominic & Lindsey Ricciardi, resident dietition Laura Harris, and the rest of the Creative Health staff.
Today we are pleased to have clinical psychologist Dr. Beth Creel on our show to discuss the Children's Heart Center of Nevada and their Healthy Lifestyle program. Not only does this program help to advocate improvements in nutrition and activity they are also focused on improving the self esteem of a child. Please tune in to learn about the servces that this local facility offers to our community.
Join us as we explore weight plateaus and how to deal with them from a psychological and medical perspective. Rabbi Felipe Goodman is an inspirational, charismatic and down to earth leader of the Las Vegas Jewish community. His leadershership stretches from Las Vegas all the way to Washington DC. Like many successful individuals the Rabbi found himself struggling with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and functional issues due to his excess weight. In 2009 he found a way to better health that he could live with. He dramatically improved his medical conditions and lost close to 90lbs. For close to two years the Rabbi has maintained his weight loss but struggles with efforts and desire to lose more. Dr. Lindsey and Dr. Dominic Ricciardi are honored to have the Rabbi on to discuss his journey.
This week on Weighing All Sides Dr & Dr Ricciardi welcome special guest Dianne Neumark-Sztainer. PhD, MPH, RD. Dr. Sztainer, a professor at the University of Minnesota, not only knows but is the primary investigator for research involving weight management in adolescents. Her interests include nutrition, physical activity, and the prevention of weight-related problems including eating disorders, unhealthy weight control behaviors, body dissatisfaction, and obesity among adolescents. She has published over 250 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and a book for parents of adolescents titled: “I’m, like, SO fat!” Helping your teen make healthy choices about eating and exercise in a weight-obsessed world.
All carbohydrates are not created equal. Learn the good, the bad and the ugly and how they affect your body, metabolism and appetite. This is a test broadcast of a live free community class. It is the first attempt by Dr. Ricciardi at doing this so it might not sound so hot! Hopefully it will run smooth!
Tom Urbanksi, guitar player for the rock band "4 Bullets Later," struggled with weight his whole life. He made good use of his size in his younger days as a professional wrestler when he was known as the “Mad Russian” and the “Polish Prince.” Back then he wrestled World Wrestling Federation stars such as Hulk Hogan, Sergeant Slaughter and the Junkyard Dog. Eventually Tom had weight loss surgery and began battling his weight head on. Unfortunately his struggles had just began as 5 years ago this month he went to work and was left paralyzed after being shot four times. This is a story of an amazing person, with an incredible attitude and unparalleled perseverance. This is a show you will not want to miss.
Join Dr's Dominic Ricciardi, Lindsey Ricciardi and registered dietitian/certified diabetic educator, Laura Harris while they discuss the recent heart attack of a man at the heart attack grill and the ethical/social implications of such a restaurant. Furthermore there is discussion in regards mandating restaurants to post the caloric contents of their food.
Jennifer Delgado is an amateur female NPC (national physique committee) figure competitor. Join us as we learn about how she got involved in fitness/bodybuilding and what her strict diet and exercise routine entails.
She will discuss her experiences in the sub-culture of bodybuidling as well as the health & psychological risks of the sport. Tune in to learn more about Jennifers philosophies on fitness and how you can stay motivated with your fitness goals!
Yvonne, a serial dieter, was heavy from an early age. Describing herself as big-boned and pleasantly plump, she got through life with some self-esteem issues but not too many problems until she started college. Pressures of college life and fitting in created a stressful situation where Yvonne found comfort in food. As Yvonne lived her life her weight was up and down and her eating was disordered. In May 2001, Yvonne McCarthy had gastric bypass surgery. This, you could say, was the day that Bariatric Girl was born. Yvonne has written a review of her weight loss surgery, titled: Second Chance at Life. After successfully losing 130 pounds and keeping her weight stable for 10 years, Bariatric girl, the blog, was created: A space where Yvonne could blog about bariatric issues and give information and support to the people that so desperately needed help. Yvonne has since become a celebrity of the bariatric world. She is in contact with hundreds of WLS patients, has a very good following for her blog and now hosts her own show on the WLS channel. Yvonne's compassionate nature and strong link to the subject matter have made her irreplaceable in so many people's lives. As part of her ongoing journey to help bariatric patients, Yvonne organizes events to show what life after bariatric surgery is and how successful it can be.
Linda Bacon, PhD, is a researcher on the inside track of weight regulation science – a scientist whose three graduate degrees, research, and clinical expertise uniquely prepare her to understand and translate the physiological, psychological, and socio-cultural underpinnings of weight control. An internationally recognized authority on weight and health, Dr. Bacon has published her work in top scientific journals as well as the highly acclaimed popular press book, Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight.
Jennifer Schaefer lived with both anorexia and bulimia. We are extremely excited to have her on our show to discuss her successful recovery in hopes that it may help our listeners. Jenni Schaefer is an internationally known author and speaker whose work has helped change the face of recovery from eating disorders.
Her breakthrough best-seller, Life Without Ed: How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too (McGraw-Hill), popularized an approach that enables men and women to personify their illness (Jenni called hers "Ed," short for "Eating Disorder") and "divorce" themselves from it. Her latest book, Goodbye Ed, Hello Me: Recover from Your Eating Disorder and Fall in Love with Life (released in September 2009 by McGraw-Hill), takes the journey a step farther, from recovery to liberation. (For more information, visit www.jennischaefer.com.)
Jenni is a regular guest on national radio and television shows including Dr. Phil and Entertainment Tonight, a contributor to mainstream magazines and collections like the Chicken Soup series, and a popular speaker at schools, conferences, and other venues. She is also a consultant with Center For Change in Orem, Utah, and a member of the Ambassador Council of the National Eating Disorders Association. Her work has been recognized in publications including Cosmopolitan, the Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post and Woman's World.
A singer/songwriter living in Nashville, Tennessee, Jenni uses both music and humor in her outreach efforts to help those touched by eating disorders. She is, she says, "single in the city," enjoying a life she considers a gift to be treasured.
-Weighing All Sides - Opening Radio Show Dr. Dominic Ricciardi is giving a HUGE holiday present to all who listen to the first official episode of "Weighing All Sides." Free of charge, he will discuss for 90 minutes exactly how he evaluates and treats patients. He will be giving exactly the same advice that he gives at his initial evaluation which is $199! Topics that will be addressed: 1. How to lose weight without going on a diet (or psychologically insane). 2. Why diets don't work. 3. If you need to lose weight and if so how much you need to lose. 4. What the medical & physiological obstacles that get in the way of weight loss are. 5. How to deal with the medical & physiological obstacles that get in the way of weight loss. 6. How what we eat can affect our appetite. 7. How we can burn massive amounts of calories without exercise. 8. When weight loss can be dangerous to your health. 9. How we can shift this concept of "weight loss" to a lasting healthy lifestyle 10. Concrete first steps to turn what you have learned into action. 11. The one Golden Rule that TRUMPS everything you know about managing your weight. You don't want to miss this opening show as it will be archived FOR FREE access for a LIMITED TIME ONLY!!
No, we haven't gone anywhere! Tune in today to listen to the last beta test of 'Weighing All Sides" and learn about the upcoming 2012 season!
-- Episode 18 -- 11/30/11 There is an out-cry from the public that taking a child away from his mother for weight issues is an outrageous! The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) recently released a public statement expressing this to be an extreme and unjustified type of state intervention. Dr.'s Dominic and Lindsey Ricciardi give their expert opinions and might surprise you with some of their comments!
Weighing All Sides -- Episode 17 -- 11/21/11 A special episode discussing holiday habits and strategies to stay healthy during the holidays. Starting tonight at 5pm PST with psychologist, Dr. Carrie Sheets. Dr. Sheets is from the University of Pittsburgh where she received her doctorate in the joint clinical, biological and health PhD program. She conducted her dissertation on child eating in absence of hunger and loss of control. She completed her medical psychology internship at Duke University Dept of Psychiatry with an obesity specialization. Dr. Sheets trained at the Duke Diet and Fitness Center and Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery.
Weighing All Sides -- Episode 16 -- 11/17/11 It can be frightening to exercise and difficult to stay physically fit after being diagnosed with a heart condition, but that is exactly what today's guest Mr. Randy Lundi has been able to accomplish. Mr. Lundi is a business man, wound care nurse and now the program director of St. Rose Dominican Hospital's San Martin campus' Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medical Center.Tune in today to listen to his inspiring story.
Weighing All Sides -- Episode 15 -- 11/15/11 Join us today as we welcome master Scuba Diver & Hyperbaric Oxygen Technician, Mike Fogg. Mike will be discussing scuba diving, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and his own journey with staying fit and maintaining a healthy weight!
Weighing All Sides - Episode 14 - 11/14/11 Dr. Dominic Ricciardi will be discussing a weight loss medication recently noted in the media as the cause of death of Police Acadamey actor Bubba Smith (aka High Tower). By the way when discussing discrimination Blog Talk Radio will not let me put the name of the medication anywhere in the description of this show as it may "offend some listeners"
Weighing All Sides -- Episode 13 -- 11/9/11 Join us today as we welcome Dr. David Deyhimy, an anesthesiologist from southern California. Dr. Deyhimy will be discussing the risks associated with weight and general anesthesia during surgery. Dr. Deyhimy, a fitness enthusiast, will also be discussing his relationship with exercise.
Weighing all Sides -- Episode 12 -- 11/7/11 Today Dr. Dominic Ricciardi welcomes Eric Noone, an 18 year old freshman football player at the University of San Diego. At one point Eric was measured to be 6'3" and 307lbs while in high school where he was a star defensive/offensive lineman for the Silverado Skyhawks. As a young athlete Eric eats upwards of 6,000 calories a day. Listen as he discusses the pressures of college football, and issues concerning weight and football.
Doctors Dominic and Lindsey Ricciardi, medical and psychological experts in the field of eating and weight disorders, review and article discussing tips on child obesity.
Weighing All Sides -- Episode 11 -- 11/2/11 Dr. Dominic Ricciardi will be discussing why he is deciding to change the name of the show and the future of the show. He will also be checking in on the health status of his patient, friend and fellow professional poker player, Denny Robinson. There will also hopefully be some discussion on the web site Fit2Fat2Fit.
Everything Weight -- Episode 10 -- 11/1/11 We are back on LIVE with our new guest Lisa Asbell, RN. In addition to being a registered labor and delivery nurse, Lisa is a entrepenur and AMAZING public/motivational speaker and has used her talents in countless ways to help others. Lisa is currently working on a book in collaboration with Deepak Chopra and
Everything Weight -- Episode 9 -- 10/27/11 We are extremely fortunate and honored to have Dr. Barry Fisher on our show today. Dr. Fisher is a pioneer in weight loss surgery and was one of the first bariatric surgeons in the United States. Tune in to learn about his fascinating career and the history, evolution and future of bariatric surgery
Everything Weight -- Episode 8 -- 10/26/11 Join Dr.'s Dominic and Lindsey Ricciardi as they welcome Tom Martin, the Vice President of the Las Vegas Marine Riders. Aside from enjoying motorcycles and being a Desert Storm veteran Tom is a business man and executive on the 9-11Rememberence Foundation. Tom is all American. He lives the all American dream. Unfortunately, like many of us, he struggles to maintain good health in the midst of American culture.
Everything Weight -- Episode 7 -- 10/25/11 Dr. Dominic brings in professional poker player William "Poker Monkey" Souther as a special guest on 'Everything Weight'. The Poker Monkey is a unique and interesting character from Mississippi. Although the Monkey does not appear to struggle with a weight problem he deals with some significant weight related medical problems. Make sure to listen to this show to learn about the Monkey's career and how he deals with his health!
Everything Weight -- Epsiode 6 -- 10/24/11 Broadcasting LIVE THIS MONDAY 10/24/11 at 12pm PST! Directly from their clinic, in sunny Las Vegas, Dr. Dominic and Lindsey Ricciardi plan to discuss the 'Twinkie Diet," and consult their Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator, Laura Harris. You might be surprised to hear what this trio from Brooklyn-New York have to say. Get ready also as Dr. Dominic has a huge bone to pick with the documentary "America the Beautiful 2." You don't want to miss that!
Dr. Dominic Ricciardi interviews Francesca Lupo, owner of Las Vegas Studio 39 Rides. Fran is a big mouthed, fun loving, Chicago native and dear patient of Dr. Dominic Ricciardi. Fran struggles with severe overweight and has been able to accomplish a weight loss and maintenance equivalent to that of weight loss surgery. Learn how she did it, how she became overweight in the first place, the medical conditions she deals with and the discrimination she faced by the medical community.
Dominic Ricciardi, MD, has an insightful and inspirational interview with Rabbi Felipe Goodman of Temple Beth Sholom. Looking at possible weight loss surgery the Rabbi figures out how to lose and maintain weight without it! Listen now and learn how.
Today's guest is another Sicilian goomba and friend of Dr. Ricciardi's, Ms. Camille LaMonte. Camille is a director of physhician relations in the St. Rose Dominican hopsital system. Today she will be discussing her career and of course how she is able to manage her weight in a high stress work environment.
Dr. Ricciardi is excited to have Ed Roman, King of Guitars, on his show to discuss sex, drugs, rock & roll and the life long struggles that the King has had with his weight.
Join us today while we welcome Health Guru, Real Estate Agent and New York Guido Mr. Mario Gaccione. Mario, also Dr. Ricciardi's cousin, is a unqiue and funny individual sure to raise your eyebrows. You don't wanna miss this!
Dr. Dominic Ricciardi brings on his close friend from medical school Fred Baker. Dr. Baker is a pediatric intensive care doctor who has had his own weight struggles during his life. Tune in and get some insight to how others triumph in their battle with weight!
Rabbi Felipe Goodman of Temple Beth Sholom in Las Vegas will be comes on our show to discuss his journey with weight. He is a charismatic and inspiring gentleman. You don't want to miss this show! Also in this show Dr. Dominic & Lindsey Ricciardi discuss a recent article on the artificial sweetner aspartame.
Dr. Dom gets back on the air, talking shop about weight and medicine in general...get to know him and his medical crew during this testing period.
Another day of testing the new show. Dr. Dominic introduces his general medical assistant Jessica to the show and ivestigates his father health issues (giving birth to the Daily Catheter Check). Dr. Dominic also interviews his wound care nurse, Susan Zieglerm aka Yoda. The show is wrapped up with an discussion between Dr. Dominic and Dr. Lindsey on the very contraversial Heart Attack Grill, that just opened in Downtown Las Vegas.
Dr's Dominic and Lindsey Ricciardi fumble through there first Pilot trial of Everything Weight. In this show we meet Dr. Dominic's New York Italian parents Dominic and Ann; Sam Matyas, a friend and colleague in the weight loss surgery industry; Fran Lupo, a big mouthed fun loving Chicago woman, and dear patient of Dr. Dominic's.