This conversation is with Dr. Jesse Pewarchuk, co-founder and Medical Director at Aroga Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Pewarchuk co-founded Aroga in 2017 after a long journey culminating in realizing the immense power of lifestyle change as medicine. He is a General Internal Medicine physician and in addition to his board certification in Canada he is double board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Pewarchuk is the Medical Director of the Island Health Bariatric Clinic, allowing him to be involved in the full spectrum of obesity care - from lifestyle to medication to surgery.  Aroga Lifestyle Medicine Clinic: https://www.aroga.com  We cover:  What sets Aroga Lifestyle Medicine clinic apart Personal empowerment is the key to change The importance of lifestyle change after bariatric surgery  The two most common types of bariatric surgery The spectrum of weight loss after bariatric surgery When medications might be helpful and necessary  Why calories are meaningless and it's the type of food that matters The essential role of hormones in weight loss Exercise benefits for mental health How sleep apnea disrupts metabolic hormones Show sponsor: Warlockgolf.com use code PLANT15 at checkout for 15% off your order!  Theme music by Tyler Gaudon and a special thank you to Wyatt Pavlik for the audio editing and processing!  Connect with me on Instagram: @plant_fueled  Finally, please subscribe, share it with your friends and family, and leave me a review if you are enjoying the show!   *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*