The Dr. Francavilla Show

Carolynn Francavilla, MD is Board Certified in Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She owns and operates Green Mountain Partners for Health and Colorado Weight Care. Dr. Francavilla is a nationally recognized obesity expert, lecturing on the topic obesity as well as through her own platform HelpYourPatientsLoseWeight.com. She serves on the Obesity Medicine Association Board of Trustees. She is an Assistant Professor at Rocky Vista University and Volunteer Faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is passionate about helping people lose weight to treat and prevent medical problems. Dr. Francavilla has learned that losing weight and keeping it off is complex and not a matter of will power, but biology, and seeks to help others finds healthy longterm solutions to their weight.

Tips to Reframe Failure
May 5, 2025 – 26:59
Side Effects on Zepbound and Wegovy- Tips and Tricks
Apr 28, 2025 – 26:19
How to Deal with People Pressuring You to Eat
Apr 21, 2025 – 17:32
Culinary Medicine with Christina Badaracco
Apr 14, 2025 – 31:29
What to Do If You Can't Get Compounded Semaglutide or Tirzepatide with Joe Zucchi
Apr 7, 2025 – 33:05
Do you need to break your weight plateau?
Mar 31, 2025 – 26:15
But I Don't Have Any Time! with Molly Lupo
Mar 24, 2025 – 30:12
Wegovy vs. Zepbound: Which Is Right for Me?
Mar 17, 2025 – 25:54
What You Need to Know About Eating on GLP-1s with Dietitian Su-Nui Escobar
Mar 10, 2025 – 31:13
What Is Fast-Mimicking with Renee Fitton
Mar 3, 2025 – 37:47
Why Are You Overeating and What You Can Do to Prevent It
Feb 24, 2025 – 25:11
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery with Dr. Kyle Thompson
Feb 17, 2025 – 36:15
Dr. Alexandra Sowa and the Ozempic Revolution
Feb 10, 2025 – 36:15
Dr. Robert Kushner- What is Obesity and Explaining the Lancet Consensus on Pre-Clinical vs Clinical Obesity
Feb 3, 2025 – 30:08
Defining Obesity and Reflecting on the Lancet Consensus
Jan 27, 2025 – 25:13
Obesity, Sleep Apnea, and Zepbound with Dr. Jeremy McConnell
Jan 20, 2025 – 42:04
Do You Need to Take Zepbound or Wegovy Forever with Dr. Angela Fitch
Jan 13, 2025 – 32:01
Getting Started on Zepbound or Wegovy
Jan 6, 2025 – 28:55
Setting Goals for the New Year
Dec 30, 2024 – 29:32
Exploring Eating Disorders with Dr. Kara Pepper
Dec 23, 2024 – 27:02
The Importance of Exercise in Aging Well
Dec 16, 2024 – 21:21
Exploring the Pros and Cons of the Ketogenic Diet
Dec 9, 2024 – 27:45
Phentermine and Qsymia - What You Need to Know About These Weight Loss Medications
Dec 2, 2024 – 31:02
How Do I Know If I Am Losing Too Much Weight on Zepbound or Wegovy?
Nov 25, 2024 – 31:21
How to Watch Your Weight for the Holiday Season
Nov 18, 2024 – 24:12
NYC Marathon: Everyday Lessons I Learned Running A Marathon
Nov 11, 2024 – 25:45
What to Do If You Stop Losing Weight or Reach a Plateau
Nov 4, 2024 – 22:28
Exploring "Good" vs. "Bad" Foods
Oct 28, 2024 – 24:09
Exploring Pendulum Probiotics with Dr. Perlman
Oct 21, 2024 – 37:52
Beyond Ozempic: The Future of Obesity Medicine with Dr. Mike Albert
Oct 14, 2024 – 36:03
Calocurb (Amarasate) for appetite suppression with Dr. Ed Walker
Oct 7, 2024 – 37:22
Celebrating 100 episodes and announcing the Medical Weight Loss Summit
Sep 30, 2024 – 21:06
What to Know About Type 2 Diabetes Including Lifestyle, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Bariatric Surgery with Dr. Lindsay Ogle
Sep 23, 2024 – 40:30
Why We Need to Stop Focusing on the Cost of Obesity Medications
Sep 16, 2024 – 20:15
Why Do We Care About Body Composition? With Bradley Davie
Sep 9, 2024 – 28:22
Confessions from an Obesity Physician: The Things I Do Right
Sep 2, 2024 – 18:59
Confessions from an Obesity Physician Part 1
Aug 26, 2024 – 26:07
How to Handle Sugar Cravings
Aug 19, 2024 – 19:25
How to Determine Your Weight Gain Pattern to Pick a Weight Loss Medication or Lifestyle Plan
Aug 12, 2024 – 28:01
Changing Your Mindset About What a Healthy Diet Is
Aug 5, 2024 – 18:53
Blindness, Stomach Paralysis, and Suicide – What Are the Real Risks on Wegovy and Zepbound?
Jul 29, 2024 – 27:17
Beyond Traditional Thyroid treatment with Dr. Dana Gibbs
Jul 22, 2024 – 39:59
What to Do If You Feel Like You Messed Up Your Weight Loss Plan
Jul 15, 2024 – 26:48
The Four Tendencies: How to Get Yourself or Someone Else to Make the Health Changes They Need
Jul 8, 2024 – 31:57
Mental Health, Medications, and Weight with Dr. Amy Motamed
Jul 1, 2024 – 30:28
NEAT: Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis- Yes Taking the Stairs is Good for You!
Jun 24, 2024 – 23:14
Heart Health, Personalized Heart Testing, Wegovy, and More with Dr. Tracy Paeschke
Jun 17, 2024 – 44:35
What to Do When Your Weight Loss Plateaus
Jun 10, 2024 – 24:57
How to Stress Less to Weigh Less with Dr. Robyn Tiger
Jun 3, 2024 – 33:39
Strength Training on Wegovy® and Zepbound® Introducing GLP Strong!
May 27, 2024 – 24:31

Recent Reviews

Redsg33

Invaluable show for patients and physicians alike

As a new obesity medicine doc, I have found this podcast invaluable for my own education about how to care for patients, as well as sharing with patients for their support and education. Thank you!
Insta-leafam

Great info!

I’m also an obesity medicine physician and find Dr. Francavilla’s podcast very helpful for me to help my patients! Great resource for everyone trying to manage weight, wether on the clinician side or patient side!
frankly2frankie

Quick and Easy Tips!

Short episodes that are informative and makes the health journey feel more relatable! Highly recommend and I like the key points in the episode descriptions, so I can see what the episode will touch on!
Dolapo Babalola

Captivating

Amazing podcast! I am not surprised by the level of excellence put into this podcast. I love your energy, and each episode has been insightful and priceless. Glad you started a podcast. Well done! Dr.Babs Founder, Living At Your Finest Wellness Center
KarLea22:)

Great info for people in various stages of health

Love this show for practical ideas for people in all stages of their health journey! Especially loved the preparing for the holidays episode!!!
Jenn Hr

Love this

I really appreciate Dr. Francavilla’s style and delivery! Always interesting and full of helpful information!
Get Out There Colorado

Non-judgmental and full of really good information!

I found this show to be very cool- it is a fresh perspective on the topic of weight loss that isn’t judgmental and filled with relevant information and resources. I will be listening!
Royal Gaming

Pleasantly surprised!!!

Very informativenformative!! Dr. Francavilla’s friendly demeanor changes my perception of the typical rushed aloof doctors. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️