GLP-1 Hub: Support, Community, and Weight Loss

Send us Fan Mail Your appetite is smaller on a GLP-1, but how do you know whether those few bites are giving you what you need? US Dietitian Ana Reisdorf and UK Nutritionist Rob Hobson explore how to put together balanced meals, make room for protein and fiber, and eat regularly without returning to calorie counting. They also unpack why familiar diet rules can make nourishing yourself harder when you’re already eating less. **IN THIS EPISODE** - What “every bite counts” means when your appetite and portions shrink - Moving beyond calorie counting and fear of carbohydrates or healthy fats - Finding a regular eating pattern that works with a low appetite - Rob’s “rule of four” for building meals with protein, produce, a fiber-rich carbohydrate, and healthy fat - Using convenient foods like precooked chicken, canned beans, and frozen vegetables - Looking beyond high-protein labels and understanding where protein shakes can fit - Understanding lean mass versus muscle loss and the role of resistance exercise - Adding fiber gradually, staying hydrated, and taking a food-first approach to supplements **ABOUT THE GUEST** Rob Hobson is an award-winning Registered Nutritionist and Sunday Times bestselling author with over 20 years of experience in public health and sports nutrition. His latest book, Every Bite Counts, explores how to maximize nutrition when appetite is reduced, including during GLP-1 treatment. His practical approach focuses on building nutrient-dense meals that support muscle, energy, long-term health, and sustainable eating habits. **CONNECT WITH ROB** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robhobsonnutritionist YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robhobsonnutritionist Website: https://robhobson.co.uk Every Bite Counts: https://theexperimentpublishing.com/catalogs/summer-2026/every-bite-counts/ **SPONSORS** This episode is supported by Svalto and CaloCurb. Svalto: Learn more about the Svalto Cooler Pro, the portable medication cooler for traveling with your GLP-1 or peptides medications, at https://svalto.com. Use code GLP1HUB for 15% off. CaloCurb: Learn more about the plant-based supplement featured in this episode’s sponsor message at https://calocurb.com. Use code ANA10 for 10% off. Discuss supplement use with your healthcare provider. **CHAPTERS** 00:00 Making every bite count with a smaller appetite 04:42 Nutrient density and moving beyond calorie counting 09:23 Eating regularly when you’re not hungry 12:55 Sponsor: Svalto 13:47 Building balanced meals with the rule of four 16:10 Convenience foods that make meals easier 18:31 Protein-added foods and when shakes can help 20:40 Protein, muscle, and resistance exercise 24:45 Sponsor: CaloCurb 25:45 Fiber, hydration, and starting small 27:37 A food-first approach to supplements 29:29 Building habits without chasing perfection 31:00 Where to find Rob and Every Bite Counts MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail Poor sleep, mood changes, low energy, and new weight around the midsection can be easy to blame on aging or GLP-1 treatment alone. In this episode, Ana Reisdorf and Sharon Lemoine explore how hormone changes, thyroid function, insulin resistance, muscle loss, and lifestyle can overlap, and what a more complete evaluation may include. You’ll learn what to look for in a hormone-informed provider, why protein and muscle monitoring matter when using a GLP-1, and why a “normal” test result may not tell the whole story. **IN THIS EPISODE** - Sharon’s experience with type 1 diabetes, surgical menopause, Graves’ disease, and thyroid cancer - What hormones do and why hormone-related symptoms can be difficult to recognize - Common signs of changing estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels - Why patients may still feel something is wrong after being told their results are normal - Questions to discuss with a provider when considering hormone testing or therapy - How menopause, muscle loss, and insulin resistance may contribute to changes in body composition - Why protein, resistance training, and body-composition monitoring matter during GLP-1 treatment - How Sharon decides when a GLP-1 may fit into a broader health plan - Hormone-related symptoms and low testosterone in men - How to find a qualified provider who listens and evaluates the complete picture - Why hormone therapy requires an individualized discussion of potential risks and benefits **SPONSORS** CaloCurb: https://calocurb.com Use code ANA10 for 10% off. Tyde Wellness: https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub Use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month. **ABOUT THE GUEST** Sharon Lemoine, MSN, ARNP, is a Nurse Practitioner, entrepreneur, public speaker, and advocate for a new model of healthcare that integrates faith, science, and personal responsibility. With more than 25 years of experience in emergency medicine and over 30 years in healthcare, Sharon has dedicated her career to helping patients move beyond symptom management and reclaim ownership of their health through hormone optimization, functional medicine, preventative care, and faith-based wellness principles. **CONNECT WITH SHARON** Website: https://gigharbormedicalspa.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SharonLemoine-ARNP **CHAPTERS** 00:00 When Hormonal Symptoms Feel Overwhelming 00:26 What This Episode Covers 01:42 Meet Sharon Lemoine 02:42 Type 1 Diabetes, Surgical Menopause, and Thyroid Disease 07:13 What Hormones Do 08:29 Signs Your Hormones May Be Involved 10:57 Common Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms 12:49 How Long Does Hormone Therapy Continue? 15:37 Sponsor: CaloCurb 16:36 Life After the Menopause Transition 17:35 Midsection Weight Gain, Hormones, and GLP-1s 20:41 Lifestyle and When a GLP-1 May Fit 22:04 Finding the Right Hormone Provider 23:05 Hormone Panels and Other Lab Tests 24:50 Hormone Concerns in Men 26:48 Sponsor: Tyde Wellness 28:13 Low Testosterone in Younger Adults 30:36 The Future of Hormone Health and Peptides 31:31 Hormone-Therapy Fears and Individual Risk 33:17 Connect With Sharon MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail Reaching your goal weight on a GLP-1 can feel like the finish line, until the scale jumps two pounds and the old panic rushes back. In this conversation, Ana Reisdorf and Suzy Chase unpack why maintenance is a different job from active weight loss, how strength and cardiovascular fitness can replace “smaller” as the goal, and how Suzy uses AI-assisted tracking to put day-to-day changes into context. The question underneath it all: does every change on the scale actually require a response? **SPONSORS** Tyde Wellness: https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub Use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month. CaloCurb: https://www.calocurb.com?sca_ref=9166165.VWG4rbmn6m Use code ANA10 for 10% off. **IN THIS EPISODE** - Why maintenance can feel more psychologically complicated than active weight loss - What two years in maintenance have taught Suzy about chasing a specific goal weight - Why a small scale change can feel urgent without automatically requiring a corrective response - “Training for 80”: shifting the goal toward strength, cardiovascular fitness, mobility, and independence - What Suzy logs, including weight, activity, HRV, sleep, travel, and workouts - How looking at weekly and monthly trends can keep one number from controlling the entire day - Using AI-assisted tracking as an emotional pause, not a replacement for medical guidance - Finding movement you enjoy and making an early-morning routine automatic - Why Suzy’s maintenance philosophy is to “stop shrinking and start building” **ABOUT THE GUEST** Suzy Chase is a NYC-based podcaster with 20 years in audio. Her shows include Dinner Party on a GLP-1, Cookery by the Book, Decorating by the Book, and The Groove Radio, the original mixtape podcast, launched in 2005. She's the creator of The GLP-1 AI Method, a pay-what-you-wish framework that pairs daily AI-assisted tracking with a wellness approach, built from her own journey in maintenance. She lives in the West Village with her husband and son off at college, and trains six days a week, three cardio classes at The Ness and three weightlifting classes at Liftonic, with a long-term philosophy she calls training for 80. This is her experience, not a protocol. **CONNECT WITH SUZY** https://suzychase.substack.com https://suzychase.gumroad.com https://suzychase.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinnerpartyonaglp1 **CHAPTERS** 00:00 Maintenance Is a Different Job 01:19 Suzy’s GLP-1 Story and Two Years in Maintenance 05:54 Why Weight Loss and Maintenance Feel Different 08:05 Training for 80 10:23 The GLP-1 AI Method and What Suzy Tracks 14:22 Using AI as an Emotional Check on Scale Changes 19:17 Suzy’s 20-Year Podcasting Journey 20:46 Why Fitness Belongs in GLP-1 Maintenance 23:04 Stop Shrinking and Start Building 24:05 Accessible Fitness Options Beyond NYC Studios 25:28 Making Morning Movement Automatic 28:44 How Suzy Starts a Simple AI-Assisted Log 31:15 Where to Find Suzy and Closing Thoughts MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail You’ve lost weight on a GLP-1, but what does maintaining it look like in everyday life? Dietitian Ana Reisdorf and Dr Linia Patel explore practical ways to build satisfying meals, move more throughout the day, and reconnect with hunger and fullness cues, including if medication is stopped. They also unpack the less obvious influences on appetite that can make “just eat less” advice fall short. **IN THIS EPISODE** - Why weight maintenance deserves a plan of its own - Dr Patel’s “satiety stack”: protein, fiber, volume, and crunch - Making takeout and convenience meals more satisfying - Supporting muscle health and finding movement you can sustain - Understanding physical hunger, emotional hunger, and food cues - Building consistency while making room for enjoyment and self-compassion **ABOUT THE GUEST** Dr Linia Patel (PhD, RD) is an award-winning Women’s Health Dietitian, Performance Nutritionist, and Public Health Researcher with over 20 years’ experience across sport, clinical practice, and public health. Author of the best-selling Food for Menopause and new book Life After Weight Loss Medications she specialises in helping women optimise health and weight management, particularly in the era of GLP-1 medications, through an evidence-based, empowering, and holistic approach. **CONNECT WITH DR LINIA PATEL** Website: https://www.linia-nutrition.com/about Get the Book Life After Weight Loss Medications: https://amzn.to/4qLqCWt Instagram: @liniapatelnutrition https://www.instagram.com/liniapatelnutrition **SPONSORS** Johnson Fitness & Wellness Explore strength and cardio equipment for your goals, space, and budget. Visit a local store or shop online and use code GLP1Hub5 for an exclusive GLP-1 Hub listener offer. https://www.johnsonfitness.com Tyde Wellness Learn about GLP-1 care with licensed providers, ongoing support, and nutrition guidance. Use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month. https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub **CHAPTERS** 00:00 Appetite, hunger, and life after GLP-1 weight loss 03:17 Why weight maintenance needs its own plan 08:00 Building a flexible maintenance framework 11:09 The satiety stack: protein, fiber, volume, and crunch 14:32 Sponsor: Johnson Fitness & Wellness 15:52 Making takeout and convenience meals work 18:10 Finding movement you enjoy and can sustain 21:01 Moving more between workouts 23:28 Physical hunger, emotional hunger, and food cues 26:05 Relearning hunger and fullness cues 28:35 Sponsor: Tyde Wellness 30:01 Planning meals around a busy day 32:29 Self-compassion, food rules, and enjoying food 35:23 Dr Patel’s books and where to find her MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail A GLP-1 can quiet food noise, but it may not quiet the voice saying you’re lazy, failing, or still not good enough. Ana talks with author, artist, mental health advocate, and fellow GLP-1 user Tracey Yokas about how decades of dieting, body shame, and learned family patterns can follow us even when the medication is working. You’ll learn how to recognize action driven by shame, build a more compassionate response through therapy, journaling, art, and support, and understand why the discomfort you expect weight loss to erase may need a different kind of healing. **IN THIS EPISODE** - How being placed on a diet at age 11 shaped Tracey’s relationship with food and her body - How unhealthy patterns around food and self-worth can pass through families - What her family’s experience with disordered eating taught her about healing - How therapy helped Tracey recognize the role of trauma and self-blame - Why awareness is only the first step toward changing an old pattern - How to tell the difference between action driven by shame and action rooted in care - Why rest does not have to be earned - What changed when GLP-1 medication quieted Tracey’s food noise - Why frustration, urgency, and old self-criticism resurfaced even while the medication was working - How therapy, journaling, meditation, art, and trusted relationships can provide a safe place to begin **ABOUT THE GUEST** Tracey Yokas creates stuff. When she isn’t writing about mental health and wellness, she can be found playing with paint, glitter, and glue. Her first book, Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing, won an IBPA silver award. Tracey earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology from California Lutheran University and lives in Newbury Park, CA, with her family. **CONNECT WITH TRACEY** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traceyyokas Website: https://www.traceyyokascreates.com Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing: https://traceyyokascreates.com/bloodlines-a-memoir/ **SPONSORS** CaloCurb is a plant-based supplement designed to support appetite control. It is not a replacement for medical care, but it may be one tool to discuss with your healthcare provider. Learn more at https://calocurb.com and use code ANA10 for 10% off. Tyde Wellness offers GLP-1 programs with licensed providers, personalized dosing support, nutrition guidance, and access to a care team. Visit https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub and use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month. **CHAPTERS** 00:00 Why losing weight does not erase discomfort 00:25 What a GLP-1 can—and cannot—quiet 01:42 Meet Tracey Yokas 02:34 One year on a GLP-1 and managing fatigue 04:21 Decades of dieting, bullying, and body-image struggles 07:05 How unhealthy patterns can pass through families 09:48 Therapy, awareness, and understanding trauma 13:30 Recognizing coping patterns and negative self-talk 14:56 The stories underneath repeated diets 15:54 Naming emotions and practicing self-compassion 17:25 Taking action from care instead of shame 18:57 Exercise, rest, and the intention behind a habit 22:28 When old patterns resurface on a GLP-1 28:07 Why medication is a tool, not the whole solution 30:49 Safe places to begin the emotional work 32:37 Tracey’s book and where to find her 33:23 Final thoughts MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail Why can the same GLP-1 shot feel fine one week and make eating or side effects so much worse the next? In this episode, Ana talks with Dr. Ian Justl Ellis about the difference between the standard doses of GLP-1 and the medicine still in your body, why the standard four-week ladder keeps that level climbing, and how to think about a dose you can actually live on, including maintenance and travel. **IN THIS EPISODE** - Why a dose and your medication level are not the same thing - How a long half-life makes week two on the same dose feel stronger - Why the standard every-four-weeks ladder keeps restarting the climb - What a livable sweet spot feels like: some hunger, enough protein, no side effects - Why a plateau after appetite is controlled may not mean “go up” - How changing frequency, not just milligrams, can flatten end-of-week hunger - Maintenance, travel, and cycling on and off without flying blind - Why so many people quit around week five **ABOUT THE GUEST** Dr. Ian Ellis is a physician and the founder of Voafit, a platform focused on individualized GLP-1 care and precision dosing. Drawing from both his clinical background and his own personal experience with obesity and Ozempic, Dr. Ellis developed an approach centered on bloodstream levels rather than dose alone to help reduce side effects, improve adherence, and create better long-term outcomes for patients. He is passionate about making obesity treatment more personalized, effective, and humane. **CONNECT WITH DR. ELLIS** Voafit: https://voafit.com MyLevel: https://voafit.com/mylevel Social: @voafitmd **SPONSORS** Calocurb — a plant-based supplement designed to support your body’s own GLP-1 response and appetite control. https://calocurb.com — use code ANA10 for 10% off. Johnson Fitness and Wellness — strength equipment and expert help for a home setup that actually fits your space and budget. https://www.johnsonfitness.com — use code GLP1Hub5 for an exclusive listener offer. **CHAPTERS** 00:00 Why the same dose can feel different 01:37 Meet Dr. Ian Ellis 03:08 Why the standard 4-week ladder exists 05:27 Dose vs medication level 06:23 Half-life: why week two is stronger 10:01 Ian’s first weeks on semaglutide 13:34 Fixed pens vs adjustable dosing 15:23 What the sweet spot actually feels like 17:21 Clinic results: lower dose, zero dropouts 18:59 When a fraction of the starting dose is enough 22:27 Using an app like a thermostat for appetite 24:07 Why end-of-week hunger isn’t a reason to go up 25:47 How to adjust safely under a prescription cap 30:49 Maintenance, travel, and cycling on and off 39:00 Why so many people quit at week five MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail What happens to hunger and food noise when someone lowers their GLP-1 dose or stops taking the medication? In this episode, Ana Reisdorf talks with Calocurb founder and CEO Sarah Kennedy about a unique supplement designed to support appetite regulation by stimulating the body’s natural satiety hormones. Sarah walks through the reported results of a 24-week clinical trial involving 150 adults. She says the Calocurb group averaged 5.4% weight loss, reduced fat and visceral fat, and maintained skeletal muscle. Ana asks how the study was conducted, how hunger and cravings were measured, what side effects users may experience, and what evidence currently exists for using Calocurb alongside or after GLP-1 medication. **IN THIS EPISODE** - How Calocurb was developed from a New Zealand research initiative - What the new 24-week clinical trial measured and reported - How researchers measured hunger and food cravings - The roles of CCK, GLP-1, and PYY in appetite regulation - When and how Calocurb is designed to be taken - Possible digestive side effects and the onboarding process - Where Calocurb might fit alongside or after GLP-1 medication - What research is still needed for people reducing or stopping GLP-1s - Potential future studies involving postmenopausal women and adolescents - Why Sarah describes Calocurb as a tool rather than a magic pill **ABOUT THE GUEST** Sarah Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Calocurb, a veterinarian by training, and an experienced nutrition and health-industry executive. During more than 20 years in dietary and animal nutrition, she led Healtheries/Vitaco New Zealand and held senior international and nutrition leadership positions at Fonterra. She is also an MIT Sloan Fellow in Global Leadership and Innovation and has served on the boards of government, private, philanthropic, and publicly listed organizations. **CONNECT WITH SARAH AND CALOCURB** Website: https://calocurb.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calocurb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@calocurb **SPONSORS** Johnson Fitness and Wellness offers home fitness equipment, expert guidance, delivery, and professional installation. Shop online and use code GLP1Hub5 for an exclusive offer: https://www.johnsonfitness.com Tyde Wellness provides clinician-guided GLP-1 care, nutrition support, hormone therapy, and longevity services. Use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month: https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub **CHAPTERS** 00:00 Why reducing calories can increase hunger 00:25 What happens when GLP-1 treatment changes? 01:34 Meet Sarah Kennedy 02:07 How CaloCurb was developed 05:20 What the 24-week trial reported 07:30 Trial design and lifestyle support 09:09 How hunger and cravings were measured 11:16 CCK, GLP-1, and PYY explained 13:16 When and how CaloCurb is used 16:47 Could it fit alongside or after GLP-1s? 19:02 Appetite regulation and weight maintenance 22:12 Side effects and the onboarding process 24:39 Combining CaloCurb with GLP-1 medication 26:33 Future studies and unanswered questions 29:48 Studying appetite support in adolescents 31:11 A tool, not a magic pill 33:59 Where to learn more MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail Teresa Keever’s first experience with tirzepatide lasted only eight weeks. The fatigue and digestive side effects consumed her weekends, left her barely able to eat, and made the standard dosing schedule feel impossible to sustain. Six months later, Teresa tried again, this time working with her provider on a lower, slower, split-dose approach. She shares how that personalized strategy changed her experience, helped make the side effects manageable, and supported a loss of more than 50 pounds. **IN THIS EPISODE** - Why Teresa stopped tirzepatide after only eight weeks - How GLP-1 medication changed her understanding of food noise and willpower - Her experience with compounded medication and split dosing - Why slower titration made treatment more manageable for her - The lifestyle changes that became easier after losing weight - How she approaches protein, exercise, and nutrition without rigid targets - Why she plans to continue GLP-1 treatment for long-term maintenance - The importance of personalized care and ongoing medical oversight **ABOUT THE GUEST** Teresa Keever is a nurse by background who now works in healthcare administration. After years of navigating weight loss and weight management, she began using a GLP-1 medication and ultimately found a clinician-guided approach that better fit her individual needs. She joins the podcast to share her personal experience with side effects, compounded tirzepatide, split dosing, and long-term treatment. **SPONSORS** CaloCurb is a plant-based supplement designed to support appetite control. It is not a replacement for medical care, but it may be one tool to discuss with your healthcare provider. Learn more at https://calocurb.com and use code ANA10 for 10% off. Tyde Wellness offers GLP-1 programs with licensed providers, personalized dosing support, nutrition guidance, and access to a care team. Visit https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub and use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month. **CHAPTERS** 00:00 Teresa’s experience with split dosing 00:28 Why she returned to GLP-1 medication 01:34 Meet Teresa Keever 02:17 A lifelong weight-management journey 03:44 Rethinking willpower and food noise 05:06 Insurance, telehealth, and compounded tirzepatide 06:54 Side effects and stopping after eight weeks 09:05 Returning with a slower, split-dose approach 10:28 Teresa’s results and current side effects 11:02 Movement, exercise, nutrition, and protein 14:09 Family reactions, stigma, and glucose changes 16:05 Long-term treatment and maintenance 19:26 Healthcare attitudes, access, and cost 20:50 Combining telehealth with primary care 23:04 What to discuss when side effects are difficult 26:08 Why personalized GLP-1 care matters 28:53 Visualizing medication levels with GLP-1 Plotter 30:49 Hopes for the future of GLP-1 treatment 31:41 Final takeaway and dosing-safety reminder MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail Losing access to a GLP-1 can happen even when treatment is working exactly as intended. A lower BMI, an insurance change, or an employer facing open-ended costs can suddenly turn a prescription into a maze of denials, prior authorizations, and unexpected expenses. In this episode, Ana Reisdorf speaks with Jay Bregman, founder and CEO of Andel, about why traditional insurance struggles to cover high-demand medications and how direct-to-employer purchasing could offer another path. Jay explains how fixed employer contributions can make GLP-1 benefits more predictable, why he believes prior authorizations add unnecessary costs, and what patients can do when their coverage is at risk. They also discuss Medicare access, losing coverage after successful weight loss, options for self-employed people, compounded medications, future GLP-1 competition, and whether access can become more equitable. **IN THIS EPISODE** - Why GLP-1 demand creates problems for traditional insurance - How pharmaceutical middlemen affect medication pricing and access - What direct-to-employer purchasing means - Why employers hesitate to fund open-ended GLP-1 coverage - How fixed employer contributions could make benefits more sustainable - Why successful treatment and a lower BMI can lead to lost coverage - The hidden administrative costs of prior authorizations - What to do if you’re worried about affording your medication - Options for self-employed people without employer assistance - Jay’s perspective on Medicare, compounded medications, competition, and equitable access **ABOUT THE GUEST** Jay Bregman is the founder and CEO of Andel, a healthcare technology platform that enables high-cost medications like GLP-1s to be more accessible through employer benefits. With more than two decades of experience building and scaling companies, Jay brings a strong understanding of how policy, pricing, and market incentives intersect. In developing Andel, he has focused on redesigning access pathways for high-demand, high-cost drugs that traditional coverage models fail to accommodate. His perspective on GLP-1 access and employer responsibility has been featured in Inc., STAT News, and Pharmaceutical Executive. He has also spoken at TEDx and Web Summit about business leadership. Jay appears in this episode in his capacity as Andel’s founder and CEO. His comments about Andel and the pharmaceutical market reflect his experience and commercial perspective. **CONNECT WITH JAY** Andel: https://www.andel.org/ Andel Raises $4.5M for Its Employer-Supported Medication Marketplace: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/andel-raises-4-5m-for-its-employer-supported-medication-marketplace-302588465.html Andel Launches New Direct-to-Employer Medication Platform: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/andel-launches-new-direct-to-employer-medication-platform-to-make-glp-1s-affordable-for-millions-302709372.html **SPONSORS** This episode includes sponsored messages from Johnson Fitness & Wellness and gutzy Organic. Johnson Fitness & Wellness offers strength-training equipment, cardio machines, recovery products, and expert guidance for a range of fitness levels, spaces, and budgets. Visit https://www.johnsonfitness.com/ and use code GLP1Hub5 for an exclusive offer for GLP-1 Hub listeners. gutzy Organic makes refrigerated fruit-and-vegetable pouches with prebiotic fiber for convenient, produce-based snacking. Learn more at https://gutzyorganic.com/ **JOIN THE 21-DAY MEAL CONFIDENCE CHALLENGE** Starting August 17, the GLP-1 Hub Membership’s 21-Day Meal Confidence Challenge will teach you a simple framework for making food decisions at restaurants, parties, potlucks, vacations, and in everyday life. Join for $5: https://glp-1hub.com/challenge **CHAPTERS** 00:00 When successful treatment costs you coverage 00:21 Why GLP-1 access is getting harder 01:45 Meet Jay Bregman 02:16 How direct-to-employer purchasing works 03:05 Why medication pricing is so complicated 07:24 Why health plans are dropping GLP-1 coverage 08:59 Why employers hesitate to pay long term 09:48 Fixed employer contributions explained 10:46 Long-term health versus short-term employment 12:47 Sponsor: Johnson Fitness & Wellness 14:06 Medicare access and coverage uncertainty 16:03 Losing coverage after lowering your BMI 16:54 The hidden cost of prior authorizations 18:28 What to do if you’re worried about losing access 20:07 Options for self-employed patients 20:12 Competition and the future of GLP-1 pricing 23:13 Can GLP-1 access become more equitable? 24:27 Sponsor: gutzy Organic 25:05 The future of compounded GLP-1s 28:11 Where GLP-1 access could be in five years 29:10 Connect with Andel 30:13 The 21-Day Meal Confidence Challenge MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail Losing weight with a GLP-1 is only part of the picture. Without regular movement and strength training, losing muscle can affect how you feel today, and your ability to stay active and independent in the years ahead. In this episode, Ana talks with fitness-industry veteran Craig Lewin about why maintaining strength matters during GLP-1 weight loss and how beginners can start without feeling intimidated. Craig shares approachable options ranging from walking and resistance bands to adjustable dumbbells and home gyms, along with advice for choosing exercise equipment that fits your abilities, limitations, goals, and lifestyle. They also discuss the importance of finding a form of movement you genuinely enjoy, building accountability, and preventing your new equipment from becoming an expensive clothes rack. **IN THIS EPISODE** - Why strength training has become a bigger priority in fitness and healthcare - How GLP-1 weight loss can affect muscle, strength, and everyday function - Why maintaining muscle is especially important as we age - Simple ways to begin with walking, resistance bands, or adjustable dumbbells - How a personalized fitness assessment can account for your goals and limitations - Choosing equipment you will realistically use - How follow-up, accountability, and social connection can support consistency - Why strength is about independence and quality of life—not only appearance - How to find Johnson Fitness & Wellness stores and support **ABOUT THE GUEST** Born in Zimbabwe in 1977, Craig Lewin immigrated to the United States with his family in 1984 and grew up in Dallas, Texas. He began his career in the fitness industry at age 16 as a cashier and went on to build more than three decades of experience in fitness industry. In 2010, Craig became a partner in a 21-location fitness retail business in Texas. After selling the business at the end of 2021, he joined Johnson Fitness & Wellness, where he now serves as Executive Vice President of the world’s largest specialty fitness retailer. Craig met his wife while attending the University of Texas, and they have four sons, including twins, ranging in age from 15 to 22. He describes his personal and professional journey as living the American Dream. His firsthand familiarity with the benefits and challenges associated with GLP-1 use has strengthened his commitment to helping people protect or rebuild their strength through accessible, sustainable exercise. **CONNECT WITH CRAIG** Johnson Fitness & Wellness: https://www.johnsonfitness.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnson.fitness **SPONSOR** This episode is sponsored by Johnson Fitness & Wellness , who specializes in home fitness, strength training, and helping beginners find appropriate equipment. Learn more or find a nearby store: https://www.johnsonfitness.com Tyde Wellness offers clinician-guided GLP-1 programs with personalized dosing, nutrition support, and access to a care team. Visit https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub and use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month. Eligibility and treatment are determined by a licensed healthcare provider. Individual results vary. **CHAPTERS** 00:00 Why Exercise Matters for the Future 00:28 Strength Training During GLP-1 Weight Loss 01:45 Meet Craig Lewin 03:10 Why Strength Training Has Grown 06:17 GLP-1s, Weight Loss, and Muscle 09:36 Protecting Strength as We Age 12:49 Simple Ways for Beginners to Start 17:23 Getting a Personalized Fitness Assessment 19:54 Choosing Equipment and Building a Plan 23:45 Keeping Equipment from Collecting Dust 26:52 Finding the Motivation That Works for You 29:16 Exercise, Independence, and Quality of Life 33:12 Johnson Fitness & Wellness Resources 36:04 GLP-1 Hub Closing and Food Challenge MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve reached your goal weight on a GLP-1, you may be wondering what comes next. Do you stay on the same dose indefinitely, move to a lower dose, or gradually taper off? Ana speaks with Henrik Gudbergsen, MD, PhD, about the emerging evidence around personalized GLP-1 dosing and structured tapering. They examine what early observational research suggests, why lifestyle and behavioral support may matter during maintenance, and why stopping medication will not be appropriate, or possible, for everyone. **IN THIS EPISODE** - Why the least effective dose may be more appropriate than automatically increasing to the maximum - How Embla’s gradual GLP-1 tapering approach works - What early observational data suggests about maintaining weight after tapering - Why nutrition, exercise, coaching, CBT, and acceptance and commitment therapy are part of the program - Whether most people should expect to remain on GLP-1 medication long term - How insurance coverage and cost can limit personalized dosing - Why GLP-1 prescribing differs between Denmark and the United States - How future medications, genetics, health conditions, and the gut microbiome may shape more individualized treatment **ABOUT THE GUEST** Henrik Rindel Gudbergsen, MD, PhD, is the medical lead and advisor at Embla, a digital weight-care company combining low-dose GLP-1 treatment, behavioral coaching, and digital tools. He is a practicing physician, associate professor, and principal investigator on anti-obesity medication trials, with a PhD in medical imaging and obesity research. Henrik has spent more than 15 years at the intersection of clinical medicine, pharmaceuticals, and digital health. His previous experience includes roles at Novo Nordisk, Radiometer, Philips Healthcare, and IBM Watson Health, along with board-level experience in software as a medical device. **CONNECT WITH HENRIK** Embla: https://www.joinembla.com/ Henrik’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMdA5N4TeytPYmbfXjEPJDA Read the GLP-1 study discussed in this episode: https://dom-pubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dom.70096 **SPONSORS** This episode includes messages from: gutzy Organic —organic fruit and vegetable pouches with 8 grams of fiber: https://gutzyorganic.com/ Johnson Fitness & Wellness —fitness equipment, expert guidance, delivery, and professional installation for your home workout space: https://www.johnsonfitness.com/ Use code GLP1Hub5 for an exclusive GLP-1 Hub listener offer. **CHAPTERS** 00:00 Can you taper off a GLP-1? 00:28 Episode introduction 01:47 Meet Henrik Rindel Gudbergsen 04:26 Why Embla uses the least effective dose 07:18 What the early tapering data showed 10:07 Behavioral support beyond diet and exercise 11:14 Sponsor: gutzy Organic 11:52 Why human coaching matters 13:16 Can most people stop GLP-1 medications? 18:02 Insurance barriers and personalized dosing 20:31 New real-world research from Denmark 23:28 Sponsor: Johnson Fitness & Wellness 24:43 How dosing practices differ between Denmark and the U.S. 26:07 The future of personalized obesity treatment 28:03 How Embla combines medication and coaching 29:41 GLP-1 Hub membership and closing MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail Fiber is suddenly showing up everywhere, from soda and candy to pasta and protein snacks. But more fiber isn’t automatically better, especially when it leaves you feeling bloated, uncomfortable, or confused about what your body actually needs. Registered dietitian and GLP-1 user Ana Reisdorf sits down with David Istier, founder and CEO of gutzy Organic, to discuss the gut microbiome, prebiotics, probiotics, and why different sources of fiber can feel different in your body. David also shares how his experience helping launch GoGo squeeZ in the United States—and the health challenges he faced while building his own company—led to the creation of gutzy. For people taking GLP-1 medications, the central takeaway is simple: eating less makes the nutritional quality of what you eat even more important. Ana and David discuss how to look beyond protein and fiber marketing claims, prioritize real food, and find convenient options for days when appetite is low. **IN THIS EPISODE** - What the gut microbiome, probiotics, and prebiotics mean - Why different sources of fiber may feel different in your body - How fiber became the food industry’s newest marketing trend - Why more fiber isn’t automatically better - What to consider when choosing fiber-fortified foods - Why nutrient density matters when you’re eating less on a GLP-1 - How GLP-1 medications are changing the food industry - The challenge of combining convenience with real-food ingredients - David’s journey from GoGo squeeZ to founding gutzy Organic - What’s inside gutzy’s fruit, vegetable, fiber, and plant-protein pouches **ABOUT THE GUEST** David Istier is the founder and CEO of gutzy Organic. Originally from France, David began his career in food marketing and later helped launch GoGo squeeZ in the United States. After experiencing significant stress and health challenges while building his own company, he became interested in plants, prebiotic fiber, and gut health. That experience eventually led him to create gutzy Organic and its refrigerated fruit-and-vegetable pouches. **CONNECT WITH DAVID** Website: https://gutzyorganic.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gutzyorganic **SPONSOR** This episode is sponsored by gutzy Organic. David Istier is the company’s founder and joins the conversation to share his experience as a food entrepreneur and his perspective on fiber, gut health, and the food industry. https://gutzyorganic.com Tyde Wellness — GLP-1 programs with licensed providers, dosing adjustments, nutrition guidance, and long-term support https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub — code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month **CHAPTERS** 00:00 The problem with protein and fiber buzzwords 00:24 Why more fiber isn’t automatically better 01:32 Meet David Istier and the story behind gutzy 05:20 The gut microbiome, probiotics, and prebiotics 09:26 How fiber became the new protein 11:29 Acacia fiber and gutzy’s real-food approach 16:07 Different types of fiber and digestive comfort 18:21 Why eating less makes nutrition more important 21:49 How GLP-1s are changing the food industry 24:05 Building and explaining a new food category 25:39 What’s inside gutzy pouches and where to find them 28:39 Closing the fiber gap and improving food literacy 30:39 Connect with gutzy Organic 31:53 Ana’s final takeaways and nutrition challenge MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail Tara Rothenhoefer was one of the earliest participants in a tirzepatide clinical trial, before the medication had a brand name. After a lifelong battle with obesity, she began the trial in 2020 at 342 pounds. Eighteen months later, she had lost 132 pounds. But when the study ended, she faced a year without medication, uncertainty around access, and the emotional work of learning how to live in a body she had never known before. In this episode, Tara shares what changed when food noise finally quieted, why medication alone was never the whole story, and how she learned that “more weight loss” is not always the goal. IN THIS EPISODE - Tara’s lifelong experience with obesity, dieting, and weight stigma - How a radio ad and a clinical-trial opening changed the course of her life - What it was like to join an early tirzepatide trial with only a 25% chance of receiving the medication - The role of nutrition support, movement, and gradual behavior change - Losing 132 pounds in 18 months—and what happened when the trial ended - Navigating medication access, shortages, judgment, and compounded medication - Why the scale and clothing sizes can become a new kind of obsession - Recognizing when continued weight loss was no longer healthy - What long-term maintenance looks like after a major weight change - Using medication as one tool in a broader, ongoing relationship with health ABOUT THE GUEST Tara Rothenhoefer is a wife, mom, and grandma who, after a lifelong battle with obesity, joined a clinical trial for tirzepatide in 2020 that led to her 222-pound weight loss. Featured on numerous national platforms, including The Today Show, Good Morning America, and the Tamron Hall show, she now shares her journey to encourage and inspire others, while navigating maintenance and living life in a small body for the first time ever. CONNECT WITH TARA TikTok and Instagram: @tacklingtara Links and resources: https://linktr.ee/tacklingtara SPONSOR Tyde Wellness — GLP-1 programs with licensed providers, real dosing adjustments, and long-term support http://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub — code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month CHAPTERS 00:00 From clinical trial to a 222-pound weight loss 01:11 Meet Tara Rothenhoefer 03:16 A lifelong battle with obesity and dieting 04:48 Finding the tirzepatide clinical trial 08:15 Taking a chance on an unknown medication 10:58 What the trial support looked like 13:56 Movement, nutrition support, and early results 16:54 Losing 132 pounds in 18 months 20:00 When the trial ended and medication access disappeared 29:00 Shortages, stigma, and public attention 35:11 When weight loss went too far 40:24 Long-term maintenance and listening to her body 43:03 Connecting with Tara MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail Your scale isn't measuring weight...it's measuring fear, shame, and whether you believe your GLP-1 is working. Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf sits down with Brian Baumal, a registered psychotherapist who lost 100 pounds, kept it off for 14 years, and recovered from two eating disorders. He explains how the scale can become exposure therapy, why shame drives the "lose it fast" thinking that sets you up to fail on Ozempic or Zepbound, and how to stop tying your worth to a number. IN THIS EPISODE - Why weight gain on a GLP-1 sends you into a spiral (and how to stop it) - Using the scale as exposure therapy: the CBT-E "collaborative weighing" technique - How shame causes quick weight loss goals, black-and-white thinking, and failure - Why Ozempic and Zepbound don't eliminate food noise completely — and why that's normal - Habit change vs. the underlying psychology of emotional eating ABOUT THE GUEST Brian Baumal is a registered psychotherapist based in Toronto, Canada, trained in depth psychotherapy with a practice focused on the emotional and unconscious drivers of weight, eating, and shame. He has adapted cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E) into a weight management approach. Brian lost 100 pounds and has kept it off for nearly 14 years, and is recovered from two eating disorders — exercise bulimia and binge eating disorder. CONNECT WITH BRIAN Website: https://alivapsychotherapy.com SPONSOR Tyde Wellness — GLP-1 programs with licensed providers, real dosing adjustments, and long-term support http://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub — code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month CHAPTERS 00:00 The scale is measuring more than weight 01:21 Meet Brian Baumal, RP 03:17 Why weight judgment feels so personal 04:36 When the scale makes or breaks your day 05:16 The scale as exposure therapy 08:40 Challenging the spiral in real time 13:14 Breaking the panic-weigh cycle 15:41 Shame, quick fixes, and all-or-nothing thinking 20:29 Habits vs. the psychology underneath 23:49 Food noise isn't going away — and that's okay 28:24 Working with Brian + final thoughts MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail That "miracle" peptide in an unlabeled vial isn't the same science as your GLP-1, and the FDA is meeting this week to decide the fate of seven of them. Registered dietitian and GLP-1 user Ana Reisdorf sits down with Tanna Donalson, PA-C, owner of Redbud Medical in Denver, where she prescribes, manages, and monitors peptides for her patients every day. After 15 years in trauma and emergency medicine, Tanna built a practice around exactly this: knowing what each peptide is, what it actually does for a patient, and how to run it safely. Together they break down why semaglutide (Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) belong in a category all their own, the seven peptides on the FDA's table, and the two questions that reveal whether a peptide provider is legit. IN THIS EPISODE - What a peptide actually is, and why your GLP-1 is NOT the same thing as BPC-157 or TB-500 - The seven peptides the FDA is reviewing: BPC-157, KPV, TB-500 (the "Wolverine complex"), MOTS-c, DSIP, Semax, and Epitalon - The "funding gap" — why peptides that can't be patented never get human clinical trials - Six things the FDA worries about in an unlabeled vial, from identity and purity to the cancer/angiogenesis risk - The two questions that tell you if a peptide provider is legitimate (503A/B pharmacies and third-party certificates of analysis) ABOUT THE GUEST Tanna Donalson is a Physician Assistant and Owner of Redbud Medical in Denver Colorado. Her background is in Trauma and Emergency Medicine and she is now specializing in Women's Health and Wellness, Peptides, Weight Loss, Hormones and all things preventative care to help people live longer, healthier lives. CONNECT WITH TANNA Website: https://www.redbudmedicalspa.com Instagram: @redbudmedspa SPONSORS Timeline Mitopure — Urolithin A gummies that support mitochondrial renewal and muscle health during midlife and GLP-1 use. http://timeline.com/glp1hub for 20% off Cozy Earth — Temperature-regulating viscose bamboo sheets, blankets, and loungewear for better sleep on your GLP-1 journey. http://cozyearth.com code GLP1Hub for up to 20% off CHAPTERS 00:00 The bro-science problem 01:51 Meet Tanna Donalson, PA-C 03:04 What a peptide actually is 04:03 Why your GLP-1 is its own category 07:35 The legal gray area explained 09:26 The funding gap: why no one studies them 14:36 What the FDA meeting is really about 19:39 The seven peptides, one by one 29:34 Six FDA safety concerns and cancer risk 32:44 Two questions for a legit provider MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail Your GLP-1 can quiet the food noise, but the psychologist who helped big food companies engineer your cravings says it can't erase them...and thinking it will is why weight comes back. Ana Reisdorf, registered dietitian and GLP-1 user, talks with Dr. Glenn Livingston, psychologist and author of Defeat Your Cravings (2M+ readers), who spent years consulting for big food companies before losing 80 pounds himself. They break down why the craving center of your brain has no concept of long-term goals, why "everything in moderation" backfires, and how to use Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro as a training tool instead of a wake up skinny pill. IN THIS EPISODE - Why food cravings come back on Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro — and how to handle them - The "extinction burst": why cravings get worse right before they go dormant for good - How to stop overeating with one specific food rule instead of "everything in moderation" - Why your GLP-1 works like a personal trainer holding the bar, not a skinny pill - Why fasting on a GLP-1 backfires and how fast you should actually lose weight ABOUT THE GUEST Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. You have likely seen his work and appearances in many articles and news segments on major publications and media over the years. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own clients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants. He earned his Ph.D. in psychology from Yeshiva University in 1991. CONNECT WITH GLENN Website: https://www.DefeatYourCravings.com (free book, recorded coaching sessions, and food plan starter templates) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/defeatyourcravings YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DefeatYourCravings CHAPTERS 00:00 The brain wired to override your diet 02:00 From big food insider to 80 pounds down 04:32 Why "loving yourself thin" fails 07:59 Calming the craving emergency response 10:11 One rule that catches your food monster 15:15 Still craving on a GLP-1? 17:11 A personal trainer, not a skinny pill 19:23 Why cravings spike before going dormant 22:26 Keep ice cream without losing control 29:28 The fastest way to lose weight is slowly MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail Most people treat GLP-1s as a lifelong prescription. Jason Nelson gives clients 90 days on the medication...then takes them off on purpose. Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf talks with Jason Nelson, former competitive bodybuilder and founder of Body Image in Williston Park, NY, about using Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 medications as the starting line of a longevity plan — not the finish line. He explains how his team decides when clients taper off, the metabolic markers he tracks, and why physical function matters more than the scale after 60 — including one 64-year-old breast cancer survivor who tested at a biological age of 49. IN THIS EPISODE - Why GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy work best as a 90–180 day sprint, not a lifelong medication - Biological age testing explained: epigenetic methylation, pace of aging, and organ system (Symphony) age - The metabolic markers to fix first: fasting insulin, A1C, triglycerides, blood pressure, and waist circumference - How to prevent muscle loss after 60 — anabolic resistance, protein needs, and strength training 4–5 days a week - Balance training and calf circumference: the overlooked predictors of falls and mortality in older adults ABOUT THE GUEST Jason Nelson is a former competitive bodybuilder and the founder of Body Image, a personal training studio in Williston Park, NY, where he's spent 19 years helping hundreds of adults over 40 rebuild their metabolism, strength, and energy. He now leads the Human Optimization Project, a longevity-focused coaching program that combines GLP-1 medication support with strength training, metabolic health optimization, and biological age testing. CONNECT WITH JASON Website: https://bodyimage.health Instagram: @jnelson2580 SPONSOR Tyde Wellness — licensed GLP-1 providers who actually adjust your dose and stick with you long-term http://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub — code GLP1HUB50 for $50 off your first month CHAPTERS 00:00 A number you can finally measure 01:59 Meet Jason Nelson 03:10 Why your 20s playbook stops working 05:55 Fat loss is the entry point, not the destination 07:24 The metabolic markers that matter 08:34 Testing your biological age 12:53 GLP-1 as a 90-day sprint 14:34 From "skinny" to strong at 80 17:22 Balance, muscle, and falls after 60 25:39 64 years old, biologically 49 MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail Your health insurance only makes money when you're sick, which is exactly why GLP-1 coverage keeps getting cut, and why one former WebMD exec is building a model to flip the incentive. Ana Reisdorf, registered dietitian and GLP-1 user, sits down with Jeremy Shane, founder of Life for Health and former WebMD and Medscape executive, to unpack why the value of Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound shows up 10 to 20 years from now — and nobody in the current system gets paid for that. Jeremy lays out a model that would pay GLP-1 users cash for hitting their health goals, let that money grow tax-deferred like a 401(k), and fund it entirely from dollars already being spent on sick care. IN THIS EPISODE - Why health insurers argue there's no long-term ROI on GLP-1 medications — and the Medicare data that says they're wrong - The Life for Health model: getting paid for sustained metabolic results, with the cash growing tax-deferred inside a universal life insurance policy - Why self-insured employers (who cover 65% of American workers) are the fastest path to real GLP-1 coverage - What happens to a long-term GLP-1 plan if you change jobs - Why life insurers are the only players in healthcare who profit from the absence of disease - How the 1970s split between medicine and healthcare delivery created the chronic disease crisis we're in now ABOUT THE GUEST Jeremy is an lifelong entrepreneur and leader of disruptive businesses in energy, consumer health, and education. His mission is to solve chronic disease, using Life for Health, his approach to increase healthspan using life insurance, instead of health insurance. Chronic disease is a long game, involving completely different scientific and medical risks than the short-term, routine and emergency issues for which health insurance was designed. It's a radical but practically doable way to combine the best of value based care, longevity medicine, and an insurance structure that actually pays people and clinicians over time as they succeed in reversing and preventing disease. CONNECT WITH JEREMY Order Life for Health: https://amzn.to/48JAIi1 Learn More About Life for Health: https://www.lifeforhealth.com Substack: https://hardproblems.substack.com/ X: https://x.com/jeremylshane LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-shane-ba62301/ SPONSOR Timeline (Mitopure) — clinically studied Urolithin A that supports mitochondrial renewal and muscle health, which matters most while losing weight on a GLP-1. http://timeline.com/GLP1HUB — 20% off your order Cozy Earth — temperature-regulating viscose bamboo sheets, blankets, and loungewear for the sleep quality your GLP-1 journey depends on. 100-night sleep trial, 10-year warranty. http://cozyearth.com — code GLP1HUB for up to 20% off CHAPTERS 00:00 Nobody Pays You For Being Healthy 01:37 From WebMD To Life For Health 04:18 The Real Value Of GLP-1s Isn't Weight Loss 07:17 Why Insurers Are Wrong About The ROI 09:24 Getting Paid Cash To Hit Your Goals 13:54 Who Would Actually Fund This 16:25 What If You Switch Jobs? 19:10 The Only Company That Profits From Health 22:22 Making It Affordable For Everyone 25:16 Can We Reverse America's Health Crisis? 29:42 How To Bring This To Your Employer MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail Her A1C was perfect. Her kidneys failed anyway, and Dr. Jason Shumard says it's the same blind spot facing anyone losing weight on a GLP-1. Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf talks with Dr. Jason Shumard, DC, a functional medicine practitioner who's spent his career working with type 2 diabetics, about what an A1C number can't tell you. They get into the cholesterol ratio that flags insulin resistance years before your glucose moves, why "eating healthy" usually isn't, and his real concern about staying on Ozempic or another GLP-1 long-term without addressing what's driving the disease underneath. IN THIS EPISODE - The triglyceride-to-HDL ratio that signals insulin resistance before A1C or fasting glucose ever moves - Why a "well-controlled" A1C of 6.1 didn't prevent full kidney failure and dialysis - Whether GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy should be cycled instead of taken continuously for years - What a low C-peptide reveals about your pancreas after long-term injections - The bariatric surgery parallel that predicts diabetes coming back even after the weight comes off ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Jason Shumard is a Functional Medicine practitioner with over 20 years of experience specializing in Type 2 Diabetes and insulin resistance. He uses a root-cause, lab-based approach to uncover why blood sugar rises, focusing on factors like hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction. Known for simplifying complex science, Dr. Shumard helps people understand their bodies and take control of their health with practical, personalized strategies. His work is deeply personal, inspired by losing his mother to diabetes complications, which fuels his mission to help others prevent and reverse metabolic disease. CONNECT WITH DR. SHUMARD Website: https://drshumard.com Instagram: @drjasonshumarddc Free webinar "The Top 3 Secrets That Are Preventing You From Reversing Your Diabetes" : https://drshumardsolution.com/replay SPONSOR Tyde Wellness — licensed providers who adjust your GLP-1 dosing as your body changes, plus a real care team for plateaus, side effects, and long-term support. tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub — code GLP1HUB50 for $50 off your first month CHAPTERS 00:00 The A1C number that lied 01:54 Meet Dr. Jason Shumard 02:56 The mother who declined despite "good" numbers 05:55 Why there's no single root cause 09:14 The lipid ratio that predicts insulin resistance 11:40 "I eat healthy" — and why it usually isn't 15:23 Adrenals, stress, and hidden chemical load 20:47 The foundation you have to fix first 21:54 Where GLP-1s help — and the cycling concern 25:35 Microdosing, bariatric surgery, and the cell trap MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

Send us Fan Mail In Sweden, universal healthcare won't cover GLP-1s for weight loss, and the $500/month price tag still isn't the biggest barrier to getting a prescription. Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf talks with Emma Lidell, host of Sweden's first dedicated weight medicine podcast, about what GLP-1 access really looks like outside the US. They compare out-of-pocket costs for Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro (Zepbound), unpack Sweden's institutionalized Saturday candy culture, and get into why Emma says the best part of a year on GLP-1s has nothing to do with the scale. IN THIS EPISODE - Why Sweden's universal healthcare doesn't cover Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro for weight loss - What GLP-1s cost out of pocket in Sweden vs. LillyDirect prices in the US - Sweden's BMI criteria for GLP-1 prescriptions — and why US doctors ignore the same rules - How "Saturday candy" culture shaped Sweden's relationship with sugar - Losing 40 pounds in a year and why food noise relief matters more than weight loss ABOUT THE GUEST Emma Lidell is the creator and host of The Weight Medicine Podcast, where she explores what it means to live with obesity and how GLP-1 treatment changes that experience. With a background in communication and storytelling, her work is rooted in her own life — after a lifetime of struggling with weight, food noise, and shame, GLP-1 medication shifted something fundamental for her. She now uses her platform to share real stories, reduce stigma, and examine both the emotional and biological sides of weight in an honest, human way. CONNECT WITH EMMA Website: https://www.literalcreations.se Instagram: @theweightmedicinepodcast SPONSOR Timeline — Mitopure gummies with clinically studied Urolithin A to support mitochondrial renewal and muscle health timeline.com/glp1hub for 20% off Tyde Wellness — GLP-1 care with licensed providers, real dosing adjustments, and long-term support tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub, code GLP1HUB50 for $50 off your first month CHAPTERS 00:00 A country built on Saturday candy 01:46 Meet Sweden's weight medicine podcaster 05:47 Why universal healthcare won't pay 08:38 What Swedes pay out of pocket 14:59 Sweden's real diet problem isn't fast food 16:36 40 pounds down, scale matters less 19:20 Rewiring exercise from punishment to pleasure 20:49 Family reactions and her mom's GLP-1 start 27:05 Where Swedish GLP-1 access is headed MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.