When January arrives, millions make the same promise… 🌱
“This year I’ll finally lose the weight.”
“This time will be different.”
“I just need more willpower.”
But what if the conversation itself needs to change? ✨
What if weight isn’t just about willpower, but about neuroscience, hormones, and healing…
About compassion over criticism, understanding over judgment…
About seeing the whole person, not just the number on a scale.
This is where Voices With Vigor (VWV) creates space for deeper dialogue…
A monthly sanctuary where authentic conversations replace oversimplified solutions.
VWV brings together remarkable voices from every corner of human experience…
Each carrying wisdom forged through personal journey, professional expertise, and genuine understanding.
Together, we explore the threads that connect us:
The courage to question conventional wisdom, the strength to embrace complexity, and the grace to hold space for multiple truths. 🌱
This January, I’m honored to amplify three physician voices who are revolutionizing how we think about weight, wellness, and what it means to thrive.
In a world of quick fixes and New Year’s resolutions…
These three conversations offer something radically different:
Nuance, compassion, and sustainable transformation.💫
Here’s what’s coming up this “Weight, What?” week:
☕ Monday, January 19 (11 am-12 noon PT): Morning Coffee with Chrissie Ott
From professional dancer to dual-board-certified physician, Chrissie embodies the intersection of performance, wellness, and joy. Her integrative approach to medicine challenges us to see health as more than numbers on a chart.
We’ll explore her journey from ballet to medicine, her work in physician coaching and well-being, and how she helps others reconnect with joy while navigating complex health decisions.
☕ Tuesday, January 20 (1-2 pm PT): Afternoon Coffee with Meghan Tierney
From theater stages to exam rooms, Meghan’s journey reveals how empathy shapes healing. As a board-certified family and obesity medicine physician, she’s pioneering weight-neutral care that honors both medical science and human dignity.
We’ll explore her personal 95-pound weight loss journey, her approach to perimenopause and metabolic health, and how Sorrel Health & Wellness is redefining patient-centered care.
🍵 Wednesday, January 21 (5-6 pm PT): Evening Tea with Franchell Hamilton
Franchell’s evolution from believing surgery was the only answer to developing NeuroSwitch™ shows how personal frustration can spark innovation. This bariatric surgeon and obesity specialist discovered that lasting change happens in the brain, not just the body.
We’ll discuss her groundbreaking neurobehavioral approach, the truth about weight regain, and how she’s helping both patients and medical professionals break free from the cycle of temporary fixes.
The ability to have candid conversations around topics that can truly help people show up for themselves, and others, while offering practical advice that is relevant to our everyday. — Robert B. (Pennsylvania)
Each conversation promises depth over soundbites, nuance over quick fixes…
Stories that reveal how personal experience shapes professional purpose.
You’ll hear from physicians who understand both the science and the struggle, with opportunities to engage through thoughtful questions.
➡️➡️➡️ REGISTER HERE for these live, free, virtual events… and explore the individual landing pages for more details.
I hope you’ll join these transformative exchanges.
Let’s move beyond “eat less, move more”… 🌟
And discover what happens when medicine meets compassion, science embraces story, and healing includes the whole human.
P.S. These aren’t typical weight loss conversations. They’re invitations to rethink health, bodies, and what thriving actually means. Don’t miss this opportunity for genuine insight. ✨ REGISTER HERE 💞
