Meet Our Experts
Ariana M. Chao, PhD
Obesity Treatment ExpertDr. Ariana Chao is an Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing who specializes in obesity treatment.
Carolyn Newberry, MD
Clinical GastroenterologistDr. Carolyn Newberry is a clinical gastroenterologist with advanced training in nutrition and obesity sciences.
Christine Li, PhD
Clinical PsychologistDr. Christine Li is a New York State-licensed clinical psychologist and productivity strategist and is widely known online as the “Procrastination Coach.”
Esther Avant
Personal trainer and nutrition coachEsther Avant is co-owner of MADE By ME Coaching.
Isabelle 'Izzy' Libmann-McCauley
Personal trainerIsabelle "Izzy" Libmann-McCauley is the founder of IzzyFit Personal Training and owner of TruFit Personal Training Studios.
Joseph Nadglowski
Patient AdvocateJoe Nadglowski is the President and CEO of the Obesity Action Coalition.
Kristin Szuhany, PhD
Clinical PsychologistDr. Kristin Szuhany conducts research on exercise as an intervention for anxiety and mood disorders.
Linda Roggli, PCC
Professional Certified CoachLinda Roggli is a Professional Certified Coach, author, and esteemed expert in midlife and senior ADHD.
Mark Bertin, MD
Developmental PediatricianDr. Mark Bertin is a developmental pediatrician, author, and mindfulness expert.
Michael Grandner, PhD
Clinical PsychologistDr. Grandner is the director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona and an esteemed sleep researcher.
Natasha Robinson-Link, PhD
Licensed Clinical PsychologistNatasha Robinson-Link, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who integrates CBT and ACT approaches to help people with eating disorders, behavioral weight loss, and mood disorders.
Nicole DeMasi Malcher, MS, RD, CDCES
Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes EducatorNicole DeMasi Malcher is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes care and education specialist, and certified intuitive eating counselor.
Rachel L. Goldman, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, Speaker, and AuthorDr. Rachel is a nationally recognized clinical psychologist, speaker, author, and leading expert in CBT who specializes in stress reduction, disordered eating, health behavior change, and the treatment of obesity.
Rachele Pojednic, PhD
Lifestyle Medicine DoctorDr. Rachele Pojednic is a respected expert, researcher, global speaker, and thought leader in nutrition and exercise science. She is the founder of Strong Process and chief science officer for RestoreLabs and Restore Hyper Wellness.
Roberto Olivardia, PhD
Clinical PsychologistDr. Roberto Olivardia specializes in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and eating disorders in boys and men.
Roz “The Diva” Mays
Certified Trainer, Fitness Educator, and Public SpeakerRoz Mays is an NASM-certified, Brooklyn-based trainer who specializes in empowering nontraditional athletes to succeed.
Sarah Sapora
Author, master certified life coach, and thought leader in plus-size personal growthSarah Sapora is an author, master certified life coach and thought leader in plus-size personal growth
Selene Yeager
Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition CoachSelene Yeager is host of the Hit Play Not Pause podcast, an NASM-certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and best-selling health science writer.
Sharon Saline, PsyD
Clinical PsychologistDr. Sharon Saline is a clinical psychologist and author specializing in ADHD, anxiety and neurodivergence.
Sophie Whynacht, PhD
Counseling PsychologistDr. Sophie Whynacht leads the Body Image and Stigma (BIAS) research lab at Dominican University of California.
Susan Albers, PsyD
Expert on Eating MindfullyDr. Susan Albers is a New York Times bestselling author and a clinical psychologist who specializes in eating issues.
Tara Doyle, MD
Integrative & Functional Medicine SpecialistDr. Tara Doyle, MD, is an Integrative and Functional Medicine specialist at Minnesota Personalized Medicine.
Zelinda Yañez
Yoga therapist and founder of Round Rock YogaZelinda Yañez is a yoga therapist and the founder of Round Rock Yoga in Texas.