In this Episode, Obesity Medicine Specialist and OMA Clinical Education Director Dr. Nicholas Pennings engages in a discussion with Dr. Laurel Mellin a highlighted speaker from the Obesity Medicine 2025 Conference session Emotional Brain Training: Treat the Stress Response for Lasting Weight Loss. In this episode, they will explore the physiological roots of stress eating and the importance of integrating behavioral approaches into obesity treatment. Dr. Mellin introduces Emotional Brain Training (EBT) as a tool to rewire stress circuits, highlighting how addressing the emotional brain can support long-term weight loss and improve overall brain health.
Episode Guests:
Laurel Mellin, PhD
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