Evan P Nadler MD | Guest: Conversations with Rich Bennett

Childhood Obesity Treatment Pioneer

Evan P. Nadler MD served as Co-Director of the Children’s National Obesity Programs and Director of the Child and Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery Program at Children’s National Hospital from 2009 until 2023. He was also a tenured Associate Professor of Surgery, and Pediatrics, at The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and continues there as an Adjunct Associate Professor. His current pursuits include pediatric obesity treatment program development, authoring a book on obesity, and educating the public about obesity via his YouTube channel, website, and media appearances. Dr. Nadler is an international leader in the field of child and adolescent obesity, has authored multiple publications and textbook chapters on the topic of pediatric bariatric surgery, and was one of the founding members of the Childhood Obesity Committee of the American Pediatric Surgery Association.

Sept. 7, 2026

The Truth About Childhood Obesity with Dr. Evan Nadler

Dr. Evan Nadler challenges the harmful belief that childhood obesity is simply caused by overeating, inactivity, poor parenting, or a lack of willpower. He explains how genetics, biology, environment, mental health, food access, and family circumstances influence a child’s health while offering families compassionate, evidence-based paths forward. Listeners will learn why shame does more harm than good, how entire families can make realistic changes together, and why individualized treatment may include lifestyle support, medication, surgery, or a combination of approaches.

Guest: Evan P Nadler MD

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