{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65fc46bb20f30d0016e6c7a7/67a3851cc6d4451a01b3ccd1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Meet Dr. Sandy Van - Winter 2025","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65fc46bb20f30d0016e6c7a7/1738768909653-94612dd4-2cfa-46bb-867d-f28af767c857.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Medical Doctor and obesity expert Dr. Sandy Van joins Gina for an eye-opening conversation on obesity management and the evolving landscape of weight loss medications. She breaks down the diet industry before these treatments existed and covers the key qualifiers for seeking medical support, the latest in obesity treatments, and how weight loss medications have advanced over time. Plus, the pros and cons of medication use and the role of bariatric surgery in long-term weight management.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Sandy Van is a licensed medical doctor in Family Medicine and founder of Haven Weight Management.</p><p><br></p><p>Where to find Dr. Sandy Van</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/drsandy.md/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@drsandy.md</a></p><p><a href=\"http://drsandyvan.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">drsandyvan.com</a></p><p>Haven Weight Management - Virtual</p><p>MedCan Weight Management</p><p><a href=\"http://medcan.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">medcan.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>You can find the full video hosted at:</p><p>www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2025</p><p><br></p><p>To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.</p>","author_name":"Gina Livy"}