Weight, What? | The Atlantic Festival 2025
September 23, 2025
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as posted by the channelWe’ve long been told that weight is a matter of discipline—that eating less and moving more is the answer. But what if that story is scientifically outdated? This session unpacks the neuroscience and psychology behind hunger, cravings, “food noise,” and the body’s complex relationship with weight—revealing how brain circuitry, not just behavior, plays a defining role in obesity. We’ll uncover the hidden biological alarm systems that resist weight loss, which evolved to protect us from starvation but are misfiring in today’s environment. Moderated by Dr. Erica Taylor, the vice president and chief marketing officer at Genentech, and featuring insights from Dr. Maria Wilson, James Zervios, and Dr. Robyn Pashby, we’ll challenge cultural myths and explore how science is reframing the future of obesity care.
Speakers include:
Erica Taylor*, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Genentech
James Zervios*, Chief Operating Officer, Obesity Action Coalition
Maria E. Wilson, Executive Director, Cardiovascular and Metabolism, Metabolic Drug Discovery Unit, Genentech Research and Early Development
Dr. Robyn Pashby, Clinical Health Psychologist and Founder, Health Psychology Partners
*This session is produced by our underwriter and is independent of The Atlantic’s editorial staff.
The Atlantic Festival brings the brand’s essential journalism to life on stage through dynamic conversations, exclusive screenings, and engaging performances. Expect rigorous dialogue with influential voices in politics, culture, business, technology, and media—plus opportunities to connect with other curious, thoughtful attendees.
The 2025 lineup includes Scott Galloway, Richard Ayoade with David Letterman, H.R. McMaster, Clara Wu Tsai, Arvind Krishna, Jennifer Doudna, Monica Lewinsky, Catherine Coleman Flowers, Bryan Stevenson, Dr. Becky Kennedy, and many more. Atlantic journalists including Jeffrey Goldberg, Jemele Hill, Vann Newkirk, and Sophie Gilbert will moderate and lead discussions.
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