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REPLAY: Understanding Obesity Medicine and Financial Wellness with Dr. Brytney Cobia (Ep.34)

By The BamCam | January 23, 2025

Could unlocking the secrets of a healthier lifestyle be as simple as understanding our bodies better?

With New Year resolutions on everyone’s mind, we felt now is a great time to revisit a fan-favorite conversation with Dr. Brytney Cobia, an obesity medicine specialist from Vulcan Wellness and Aesthetics.

Tune in to explore how Dr. Cobia’s expertise in obesity medicine is transforming lives, including her journey from hospitalist to wellness guide, and real stories from Jack and Alison’s health adventures.

Jack, Alison, and Dr. Brytney discuss:

Introduction to GLP1 medications and their ground-breaking effects on weight loss [00:11:09]
The surprising connection between insulin resistance and energy use in aging [00:09:36]
Real-life success stories using GLP1 drugs, including Jack and Allison’s personal weight loss journeys [00:19:50]
Navigating insurance requirements and the cost of weight loss medications [00:22:37]
Comprehensive strategies for maintaining weight loss and building confidence in fitness [00:26:18]
And more

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About Dr. Brytney Cobia:

Dr. Cobia is double-boarded in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She was born and raised in Birmingham, which is where she has ultimately settled to raise her family and grow her medical practice. She attended the University of Alabama where she double majored in Biology and Psychology. She then attended the University of South Alabama School of Medicine in Mobile, AL. She returned to Birmingham where she completed her residency at the Brookwood Baptist Health Internal Medicine Residency Program. She was then invited to remain a part of the program to serve a one-year term as Chief Medical Resident. Since completion of residency, she has enjoyed practicing as a hospitalist, caring for new patients as well as familiar faces from her childhood in Birmingham.

She became interested in the pathology and physiology of Obesity Medicine after the birth of her first child in 2018 and gained board certification in 2021. Since that time, she has been growing her interest in all aspects of wellness, including how hormone balance affects weight and well-being, as well as training in modern aesthetics practices.

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Financial Intimacy: Year-End Update with Alison and Adrian (Ep. 31)

By The BamCam | December 10, 2024

Adrian and Alison Castellano share their reflections from their Q3 Money Date where they discussed their finances and strategies on how to prepare for the holiday season. Highlights include celebrating financial wins, addressing challenges, and planning for future expenses with mindfulness and humor.

Celebrate with them as they announce exciting family news and share practical tips for a mindful holiday season, including budgeting, creating personalized gifts, and choosing experiences over material gifts.

Adrian and Alison discuss:

Exciting news for 2025
How they reduced their spending by 45% from 2023
Their experience with work/life balance including managing an income shift
An honest look at retail spending, specifically the ease of online shopping
And more

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Travel Tales with Anna Kathryn Gresham from Life Is Short Adventures (Ep. 23)

By The BamCam | June 25, 2024

Planning a trip on your own might seem like a budget-friendly choice, but did you know that enlisting help from a travel advisor can save additional costs and spare a ton of stress?

As travel enthusiasts, Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano continually explore ways of living a balanced and enjoyable life. Join them as they chat with luxury travel advisor, Anna Kathryn Gresham (AK) about the benefits of working with a travel advisor, including real-life stories and examples of mishaps and unexpected delays.

Takeaways from their conversation include:

Anna Kathryn’s journey into becoming a travel advisor
Personal stories from Jack, Alison, and AK about their travels
The value of spending uninterrupted time with loved ones
Tips for planning unique and customized travel experiences
And more

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About Our Guest:

Anna Kathryn did not travel much as a child, but always had a desire to see the world. She caught the travel bug at age 26 on her first trip to Europe and quickly realized the importance of travel and how it opens your eyes to the world around you. After a trip to Denver in 2013, AK packed up and moved out west where she met her husband 5 days later. They now live in Birmingham, AL, and share a love for travel which they have passed on to their two young children.

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Financial Intimacy: Tummy Bug Vs. Taco Truck (Ep. 22)

By The BamCam | June 4, 2024

Married couple, Alison and Adrian Castellano made a pact to have a quarterly Money Date, but recently, a tummy bug tried to derail their plans.

As part of the Financial Intimacy series, this episode shares how a 24-hour virus took hold of the Castellano household attempting to impact their quarterly connection. They embraced the ability to be flexible yet still committed as they pivoted from a fun night out at a local taco truck to pizza delivery in their pajamas.

Gain insight and inspiration for your Money Date as Alison and Adrian discuss their finances, celebrate their wins, and continue their plans for the future of their family.

Highlights include:

How Money Dates can strengthen your financial and personal relationship
Strategies to manage unexpected expenses
Examples of how they cut unnecessary spending
Their plans to grow their family and the high costs associated with IVF
The importance of having a plan but also being flexible as situations change
And more!

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Managing Travel, Work and Wealth (Ep. 4)

By The-BamCam | September 19, 2023

Wondering how to balance travel adventures and work while securing your financial future?

Dive into this episode with Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano from RFG Advisory as they unpack this question and more in a warm, father/daughter conversation. They share their own travel stories, discussing the art of juggling professional life with exploration, and highlighting the significance of smart financial planning in making your dreams a reality.

Jack and Alison chat about:

The realization that taking time off doesn’t mean your business will fall apart
How Jack and his wife Barbara balance travel and work, even when not officially retired
The role of financial discipline and smart investment in achieving travel dreams
The importance of having time, money, and a sense of adventure to enjoy extensive international trips
The significance of maintaining good physical health to enjoy adventurous travels
And more!

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LinkedIn: Alison Castellano
Call: 205-504-9868

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