Unlearn to Learn

By: Toby Biggins-Gilchrist
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  • Summary

  • Are you a medical student, work in healthcare or just curious to know more about obesity? In our new podcast series, there is something for everyone to learn (or un-learn). Unlearn to Learn will challenge everything you thought you knew about obesity, improve your knowledge through insight and explanation – leaving any judgement at the door. Brought to you by World Obesity Federation and Scope E-Learning, join renowned medical practitioners and professors to untangle the myths and misconceptions around the disease, busting myths and using science and data to give you the full picture. We’ll be releasing 9 episodes between now and October 2022. The team will explore stigma, mental wellbeing, bariatric surgery, childhood obesity, nutrition and much more. Plus people living with obesity will share their personal stories as we go on the Unlearn to Learn journey together. Join the conversation at @worldobesity with #unlearntolearn www.worldobesity.org
    Copyright 2024 Toby Biggins-Gilchrist
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Episodes
  • Episode 9 - Genetics

    Episode 9 - Genetics
    Sep 29 2022
    Across 8 episodes of our debut podcast series Unlearn to Learn, we’ve established that obesity is nothing if not a complex disease. Studies have shown that obesity is multifactorial and everything from socio-economic factors to poor mental health can contribute to the increase in cases over the years. With its pinpoint precision and set of diagnostic tools, modern technology has allowed researchers to explore how genetics play a role in the cause of obesity, advancing our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of weight gain and regulation tenfold. In this episode, the final episode of Unlearn to Learn, we’ll be taking a closer look at the relationship between obesity and genetics with Professor Sadaf Farooqi. Sadaf joins Alexander to discuss how genetics and biology can interact with other factors, such as environment, in increasing a patient’s risk of obesity. They also explore the science behind the leptin hormone and its relationship to weight regulation. Spread the word: Follow, like, share, review We want to build a Unlearn to Learn community. That starts with helping to spread the word about this series. COME AND SAY HELLO:We’d love to see your reviews and feedback – let us know what you think, and any questions you have with #UnlearntoLearn on Twitter. The team @worldobesity will be in touch, do follow us there for more information on Unlearn to Learn. Want to tell us more? You can tell us more or more in-depth feedback here - Unlearn to Learn - What do you think? KEEP UP TO DATE WITH NEW EPISODES:Want to know when we release new episodes? Link to the series on your favourite platform, or sign up to the World Obesity newsletter to be first in line with a new release. SUPPORT UNLEARN TO LEARN:Are you part of an organisation, medical society or healthcare setting that wants to promote Unlearn to Learn? Unlearn to Learn is produced in partnership with The Podcast Guys
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    23 mins
  • Episode 8 - Pharmacotherapy

    Episode 8 - Pharmacotherapy
    Sep 15 2022
    Behavioural modification and lifestyle adjustments are the first step in treating obesity. Whilst these are important in treating obesity, it is difficult to achieve or sustain the process of weight loss, especially long-term through these alone. Pharmacotherapy has quickly surfaced as an alternative therapeutic approach to intensive lifestyle intervention; essentially bridging the gap between behaviour changes and more intense treatment such as surgery. In this episode of Unlearn to Learn, we’ll be delving into the world of Pharmacotherapy with Dr Caroline Apovian. Caroline joins Alexander to discuss what FDA approved medicine is currently being used to treat obesity, as well as some of the benefits and risks associated with drug treatment. As always on the podcast, they’ll debunk some common myths surrounding obesity medication before analysing the science behind it and examining the relationship and potential causality between multiple different drugs and the disease itself. Spread the word: Follow, like, share, review We want to build a Unlearn to Learn community. That starts with helping to spread the word about this series. COME AND SAY HELLO:We’d love to see your reviews and feedback – let us know what you think, and any questions you have with #UnlearntoLearn on Twitter. The team @worldobesity will be in touch, do follow us there for more information on Unlearn to Learn. Want to tell us more? You can tell us more or more in-depth feedback here - Unlearn to Learn - What do you think? KEEP UP TO DATE WITH NEW EPISODES:Want to know when we release new episodes? Link to the series on your favourite platform, or sign up to the World Obesity newsletter to be first in line with a new release. SUPPORT UNLEARN TO LEARN:Are you part of an organisation, medical society or healthcare setting that wants to promote Unlearn to Learn? Unlearn to Learn is produced in partnership with The Podcast Guys
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    38 mins
  • Episode 7 - Nutrition

    Episode 7 - Nutrition
    Sep 1 2022
    In today’s society, we’ve cultivated an ethos of instant gratification. Life is fast-paced. The role that nutrition plays in both preventing and treating obesity is crucial. Nutrition is a critical part of both health and development. Better diet and nutrition have shown to improve health, immune systems, lead to less lethargy, and more consistent energy levels and life longevity. Whilst the causes of obesity are varied and involve a complex interplay between dietary factors and various internal genetics and external exposures, the role of nutrition is key not only for obesity but for our overall health. In this episode of Unlearn to Learn, we’ll be talking about nutrition and the dietetic assessment. Through this, we’ll touch upon a bespoke form of treatment labelled ‘personalised nutrition’ and go on to look at the different types of diet out there, as well as the dietitian’s role as part of a multidisciplinary health team. In this episode, Honorary Consultant Dietitian Mary O’Kane from Leeds Teaching Hospitals joins Alexander to discuss how various psychosocial issues and factors can affect weight, as well as eating behaviours and disorders. Spread the word: Follow, like, share, review We want to build a Unlearn to Learn community. That starts with helping to spread the word about this series. COME AND SAY HELLO:We’d love to see your reviews and feedback – let us know what you think, and any questions you have with #UnlearntoLearn on Twitter. The team @worldobesity will be in touch, do follow us there for more information on Unlearn to Learn. Want to tell us more? You can tell us more or more in-depth feedback here - Unlearn to Learn - What do you think? KEEP UP TO DATE WITH NEW EPISODES:Want to know when we release new episodes? Link to the series on your favourite platform, or sign up to the World Obesity newsletter to be first in line with a new release. SUPPORT UNLEARN TO LEARN:Are you part of an organisation, medical society or healthcare setting that wants to promote Unlearn to Learn? Unlearn to Learn is produced in partnership with The Podcast Guys
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    26 mins

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