🎙️ Big News First! Dr. Peterson Reveals His 2025 Priorities—Only on the BariNation Podcast!



🔥 You Heard It Here First: Dr. Richard Peterson Shares What’s Next for Bariatric Care!

Happy Thursday, BariNation,

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This week on the BariNation Podcast, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Richard Peterson, incoming President of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

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And guess what?
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BariNation is the first organization to share its 2025 directives and vision for the future of bariatric care.

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That’s right, you’re getting the inside scoop before anyone else.

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Dr. Peterson opens up about:​
âś… His top goals for improving access and outcomes for patients
✅ The ASMBS’s evolving stance on obesity as a disease
âś… How the field is pushing forward with evidence-based, patient-centered care
✅ What surgeons and providers need to do better​
âś… Why community-led organizations like BariNation are essential to long-term success

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Why This Matters to You

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➡️ When the nation’s top bariatric leader chooses our community to share his message first, it means your voice matters.
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It means the future of obesity treatment isn't being shaped about you, it’s being shaped with you.

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And this conversation? It’s just the beginning.
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Dr. Peterson’s transparency, compassion, and vision give us real hope that the future of bariatric care is bright and more inclusive than ever.

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🎧 Listen now and be part of the conversation that’s already changing lives. 👉 Click here to listen to the episode​

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If you’re ready to stay informed, feel empowered, and be seen in this space, join BariNation.

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We’re not just a support group.
We’re a movement.
We’re where change begins.

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🧡 Become a Member Today​

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📢 Don’t forget to share this episode with your care team, your friends, and your support circle. We’re stronger together.

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You got this and we got you.

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With Gratutide,
April, Jason, Natalie, and the BariNation Team

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