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Ep. 49 | Wellness, Weight Management, and White Lotus

in-the-know-with-nina

podcast

Weight Management

Functional Medicine

GLP-1

Direct Primary Care

Obesity

Chronic Disease

Episode Summary

In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley sits down with Jeannie Boyer, a board-certified family nurse practitioner and passionate advocate for personalized obesity care. With a background in emergency medicine and bariatric surgery, Jeannie brings a unique perspective on how primary care providers can be empowered—not overwhelmed—by obesity treatment.

Jeannie shares how her experience working in direct primary care opened the door to creating more meaningful patient conversations and long-term outcomes. From language choices and patient motivation to the role of GLP-1s and muscle mass preservation, she outlines a powerful, practical framework for providers seeking to evolve their obesity care strategy without overhauling their workflow. With warmth and real-world wisdom, Jeannie offers hope and actionable steps for providers ready to make a difference.

Key Takeaways

Primary care providers are well-positioned to manage obesity with the right tools and education.
Language matters—using terms like “weight journey” instead of “weight loss” can foster trust.
GLP-1s and anti-obesity medications are just one piece of the puzzle, not the whole picture.
Muscle mass preservation should be a key focus during weight management, especially with medication.
Direct Primary Care (DPC) offers a model where meaningful obesity care conversations can flourish.
Empowering providers means reframing obesity treatment as achievable and patient-centered.

About Jeannie Boyer, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Jeannie Boyer is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a diverse clinical background spanning emergency medicine, primary care, and bariatric surgery. She currently practices in direct primary care, where she focuses on obesity medicine and personalized chronic disease management. Jeannie is an advocate for patient education, clinical collaboration, and empowering providers to embrace obesity care as a core part of primary care practice.