GLP-1 Hub: Support, Community, and Weight Loss
Join Ana Reisdorf, a dietitian and GLP-1 user, as she explores the science and community support behind weight loss medications like Zepbound, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Ozempic. The podcast offers expert insights, real success stories, and practical strategies for optimizing results. Whether you're new to these medications or looking to enhance your journey, this is a trusted space for evidence-based information and encouragement.
Episodes
What Your GLP-1 Is Doing for Your Heart Beyond Weight Loss w/ Dr. Sirisha Vadali
Send us Fan MailMost people think of a GLP-1 as a weight loss medication, but for your heart, the story starts before the scale moves much at all. Board-certified cardiologist and lipidologist Dr. Sirisha Vadali explains what the research shows about GLP-1s and cardiovascular risk, the simple routine she starts her patients on, and what she monitors along the way. You'll also hear why she doe
Oral GLP-1 Pill for Weight Maintenance: A Dietitian's Real Results w/ Whitney Black, MS RD
Send us Fan MailA daily GLP-1 pill sounds like an easy way to maintain your weight loss, but what happens when it doesn't work like the shot did? Registered dietitian Whitney Black, who lives with type 1 diabetes, shares what happened when she switched from Zepbound to Foundayo (orforglipron) for maintenance, and why she went back after two months. You'll hear how her fullness cues, bloo
GLP-1s and Vision Loss - How Worried Should You Be? w/ Dr. Luke Sorrell
Send us Fan MailIf you're taking a GLP-1, headlines about sudden vision loss can leave you wondering whether the medication helping you lose weight is putting your eyesight at risk. Ana Reisdorf talks with Dr. Luke Sorrell about NAION, a rare optic nerve condition, and the semaglutide research behind those headlines. You'll learn how to put "double the risk" into perspective, w
Can GLP-1s Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk? w/ Dr. Anne Peled
Send us Fan MailIf breast cancer runs in your family, you may be wondering whether you're getting the right screening and what else you can do to lower your risk. Ana Reisdorf talks with Dr. Anne Peled about how GLP-1s may shift the balance, what everyday habits you should build, and why weight can become harder to manage during and after treatment. You'll learn which questions to bring
Can GLP-1s Help Manage Heart Health? w/ Dr. Melanie Icard
Send us Fan MailHow are GLP-1 type medications and weight control changing the landscape of heart health? If you're using a GLP-1 for weight or blood sugar, which habits and risk factors still deserve attention? Ana Reisdorf talks with Dr. Melanie Icard about stress, sleep, muscle, food choices, and questions to bring to your healthcare team when heart disease runs in the family.Dr. Icard sha
Can Creatine Help You Protect Muscle on a GLP-1? w/ Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD
Send us Fan MailIf you're taking a GLP-1, you've probably heard plenty about protein and strength training. Where does creatine fit, and what does it mean if the scale rises after you start taking it? Ana Reisdorf talks with Kristin Kirkpatrick about muscle health, the practical choices involved in taking creatine, and what the research can and cannot yet tell us about benefits beyond th
GLP-1 Muscle Loss: 3 Simple Tests to Check Your Strength w/ Mark Hamrick
Send us Fan MailWhat can getting out of a chair tell you about your muscle health? Ana Reisdorf, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 user, joins muscle and bone researcher Mark Hamrick to explore staying strong during GLP-1 weight loss, perimenopause, and menopause. You'll learn what three simple assessments can reveal about physical function, and why muscle size alone doesn't tell the whole
GLP-1 Microdosing: Can You Take Less and Keep the Weight Off? w/ Dr. Stephanie Redmond
Send us Fan MailYou've reached your goal weight on a GLP-1. Now what: stay on it, lower the dose, or take a break? Ana Reisdorf, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 user, joins pharmacist Dr. Stephanie Redmond to explore microdosing, cycling on and off medication, and the questions coming up around perimenopause and menopause. You'll hear where clinical experience meets unanswered questions—a
Ozempic Face: Can You Reverse It? w/ Brian Pilcher, PhD
Send us Fan MailYou can feel good about your GLP-1 weight loss and still wonder why your face looks different. Ana Reisdorf, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 user, talks with wound-healing scientist Brian Pilcher, PhD, about what people call "Ozempic face," how volume loss differs from loose skin, and the treatment options available today. Could future treatments help the body rebuild some
What to Eat on GLP-1s When You’re Not Hungry w/ Rob Hobson
Send us Fan MailYour 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
GLP-1s and Menopause: Is It the Medication or Your Hormones? w/ Sharon Lemoine MSN, ARNP
Send us Fan MailPoor 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-infor
Your GLP-1 Goal Weight Was Never the Real Finish Line w/ Suzy Chase
Send us Fan MailReaching 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 cha
GLP-1 Weight Maintenance: How to Keep the Weight Off w/ Dr Linia Patel
Send us Fan MailYou’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
GLP-1 Mental Health: What Weight Loss Can't Fix w/ Tracey Yokas
Send us Fan MailA 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, bui
Why the Same GLP-1 Dose Feels Worse Next Week w/ Dr. Ian Ellis
Send us Fan MailWhy 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 maintena
Can Your Natural Hunger Hormones Help After GLP-1s? w/ Sarah Kennedy
Send us Fan MailWhat 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 15
Before You Quit Your GLP-1: What Changed the Second Time w/ Teresa Keever
Send us Fan MailTeresa 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 strat
GLP-1 Coverage: Why Employers Are Dropping Access, and What Comes Next w/ Jay Bregman
Send us Fan MailLosing 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 struggl
Starting GLP-1 Strength Training: Staying Strong for the People You Love w/ Craig Lewin
Send us Fan MailLosing 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
Can You Stop Taking a GLP-1? What the Research Says w/ Henrik Gudbergsen, MD, PhD
Send us Fan MailIf 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 behavi
Fiber, Bloating & GLP-1s: What to Know w/ David Istier
Send us Fan MailFiber 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
6 Years Into GLP-1s: What Maintenance Really Looks Like w/ Tara Rothenhoefer
Send us Fan MailTara 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 ho
The Psychology of Weighing Yourself on GLP-1 Medications w/ Brian Baumal, RP
Send us Fan MailYour 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 "lo
The FDA Is Reviewing 7 Popular Peptides: But Are They Actually Safe? w/ Tanna Donalson, PA-C
Send us Fan MailThat "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
He Helped Big Food Hack Your Brain. Now He's Switched Sides w/ Dr. Glenn Livingston
Send us Fan MailYour 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 companie
The 90-Day GLP-1 Plan: Why a Longevity Coach Takes Clients Off the Meds w/ Jason Nelson
Send us Fan MailMost 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 th
Could Your Employer Pay You for Hitting Your GLP-1 Health Goals? | Jeremy Shane
Send us Fan MailYour 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
Ozempic, Wegovy & Diabetes Remission: Beyond Lowering Blood Sugar w/ Dr. Jason Shumard
Send us Fan MailHer 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 ra
Universal Healthcare Won't Cover GLP-1s - Weight Medicine Abroad w/ Emma Lidell
Send us Fan MailIn 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 Oze
Denied Bariatric Surgery, Then Lost 90 Pounds on GLP-1s: Kelly Mooney's Story
Send us Fan MailBariatric surgery told her she didn't qualify. Three years later, Kelly Mooney has lost more than 90 pounds on a GLP-1 and the pain from a chronic bone disease that once had her fearing a wheelchair is nearly gone.Ana Reisdorf, registered dietitian, talks with Kelly Mooney, a Portland-based photographer and former PR professional, about becoming her doctor's very first GL
GLP-1s, Hypertension, and Blood Pressure Medications w/ Dr. Yolanda Lawson
Send us Fan MailA GLP-1 can drop your blood pressure five to six points, which is exactly why so many women make a dangerous mistake with their meds.Registered dietitian and GLP-1 user Ana Reisdorf talks with Dr. Yolanda Lawson, OB-GYN and past president of the National Medical Association, about why a woman's cardiovascular risk catches up to a man's at menopause, the blood pressure dro
Food as Medicine: What Actually Works w/ CookUnity
Send us Fan MailOn a GLP-1, you're eating about 30% less, but your body still needs 100% of its nutrition, and that changes what every meal has to do.Ana Reisdorf, registered dietitian, is joined by Bruno Didier, CEO of CookUnity Business, and Kristy Del Coro, a registered dietitian and trained chef who sets the nutrition standards for CookUnity's GLP-1 meal line. They break down why a &
Strength Training on GLP-1: Build Muscle Without Lifting Heavy w/ Claudia Dzina
Send us Fan MailYour GLP-1 doesn't clear glucose, your muscles do. Which means strength training isn't just protecting your body on Ozempic, it's making the medication work better.Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf talks with Claudia Dzina, a certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist who trains women on GLP-1 medications one-on-one over Zoom. They cover why you do
The Importance of DEXA Scans for GLP-1 Users w/ Tony Orlando
Send us Fan MailEveryone on Ozempic worries about losing muscle, almost no one is watching their bones, and one in two women over 50 will fracture one.Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf sits down with Tony Orlando, founder of DEXA Plus, to break down what a DEXA scan actually reveals about your body on a GLP-1: bone density, muscle, and the hidden visceral fat the scale will never show you. If you&
GLP-1s and Diabetes: What's Different w/ Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDCES
Send us Fan MailIf you have diabetes and you're on a GLP-1, the rules are different, and one of them can land you in the ER. A 20-year diabetes specialist walks through it.Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD sits down with Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDCES, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist who has been using GLP-1s with patients for blood sugar control long before they
Losing 370 Pounds on a GLP-1 w/ Jamie Selzler
Send us Fan MailJamie Selzler weighed 652 pounds. Four years later, he's lost 370 on a GLP-1 without bariatric surgery. And the lesson he wants you to take has nothing to do with the scale.Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD sits down with Jamie Selzler, who has lost 370 pounds over four years on a GLP-1 with no surgery. They cover the airplane conversation with an endocrinologist that first opened the door
Busting 5 GLP-1 Myths w/ Christine Grant, NP
Send us Fan MailHigher dose isn't better. You're supposed to eat. And no, you don't have to be on Ozempic for life. A nurse practitioner who lost 90 pounds breaks down GLP-1 myths.Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD sits down with Christine Grant, NP, a nurse practitioner at Tyde Wellness and a GLP-1 user who has lost 90 pounds over the last two years. They work through the five myths Christine he
The Truth About Tapering Off GLP-1s with Dr. William Summers
Send us Fan MailMost doctors say GLP-1s are for life. After 12+ years of prescribing Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, this obesity medicine physician disagrees.Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD sits down with Dr. William Summers, an obesity medicine physician double board-certified in OB/GYN, who has been prescribing GLP-1s for over a decade and runs clinical trials on the next generation of these medications. T
Massive Changes Coming to Medicare for GLP-1 Users w/ Joseph Zucchi, PA-C
Send us Fan Mail14 million seniors may qualify for $50/month Wegovy and Zepbound starting July 1, 2026. Here's exactly how the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program works and why the BMI threshold is lower than most people think.Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD sits down with Joe Zucchi, PA-C, a physician associate and obesity medicine specialist on the board of the New England Obesity Society, to break down the
GLP-1s for Athletes w/ Umo Callins
Send us Fan MailEven elite athletes are on Ozempic - and how they fuel, train, and time their dose looks nothing like the standard GLP-1 advice.Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD sits down with Umo Callins, RDN, a board-certified sports dietitian and fitness coach with 15+ years working with athletes from recreational to elite. They cover what actually changes when active people go on Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound,
Why Fiber Matters as Much as Protein on GLP-1 w/ Barbara Ruhs
Send us Fan MailFiber powders aren't fixing your GLP-1 constipation, but the fix might already be sitting in your produce drawer.Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD sits down with fellow registered dietitian Barbara Ruhs, nutrition lead for USA Pears, to unpack why fiber is the missing half of the GLP-1 conversation. They cover why protein gets all the attention while fiber drives the constipation, bloating
Low Impact Strength Training for GLP-1 Users w/ Kenzie Wesp
Send us Fan MailAna Reisdorf, registered dietitian and GLP-1 user, sits down with Kenzie Wesp, founder of TrueForm Fitness and The Format Fitness in Nashville, to unpack why Lagree has become a secret weapon for rebuilding muscle while losing weight on a GLP-1 for all ages. They cover the differences from traditional Pilates, why low-impact resistance training beats cardio for body composition, an
Hair Loss and GLP-1 Medications w/ Dr. Kristen Lo Sicco
Send us Fan MailYour GLP-1 hair loss may not be from low protein or fast weight loss and the real reason could mean it never grows back on its own. Dietitian Ana Reisdorf is joined by NYU alopecia expert Dr. Kristen Lo Sicco on the warning sign and how to protect your hair on GLP-1s like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Retatrutide.IN THIS EPISODEWhy GLP-1 hair loss isn't always caused by rapid
The Hidden Anxiety of Weight Loss w/ Dr. Robyn Pashby
Send us Fan MailAna Reisdorf, MS, RD, talks with Dr. Robyn Pashby, clinical health psychologist and founder of Health Psychology Partners, about the mental load of weight loss - why anxiety often climbs as the scale drops, why diet rules feel impossible to release on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound, and why weight management works better as lifelong care than a finish line. If you've ever felt a
When GLP-1s Don't Work and What to Do Next w/ Alex Mufson
Send us Fan MailSome women aren't losing weight on max-dose GLP-1s — and the fix is dosing down, not pushing harder.Ana Reisdorf, registered dietitian and GLP-1 user, sits down with Alex Mufson, LCSW and founder of Canary House, to unpack why high-functioning women show up as non-responders on Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. They cover the labs traditional medicine misses, why under-eating sab
GLP-1s, Diabetes, and Why the Weight Loss Came Second w/ Christa Brown, RD
Send us Fan MailBefore Ozempic was a weight-loss story, it was a diabetes drug - and at diabetes doses, it behaves nothing like the version you've heard about.Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf sits down with diabetes specialist Christa Brown, RD, to unpack what GLP-1s actually do for type 2 diabetes - and why they rarely cause the blood sugar crashes other diabetes meds do. They cover dosing,
GLP-1 Fitness for Beginners: How to Build a Routine That Actually Sticks w/ Casey Sines
Send us Fan MailYou're losing weight on a GLP-1 - so why is starting to exercise still the part you can't make stick? And why does every workout program feel like too much, too fast, the second you actually try?Casey Sines, certified personal trainer and Brello Rise functional training and cardio expert, joins Ana to explain why tiny starting points and habit stacks beat lofty fitness go
Bariatric Surgery to GLP-1s: Weight Maintenance and Patient Advocacy w/ Zach Niemiec
Send us Fan MailWhy does maintenance feel like quicksand even after you've lost the weight? And what do you do when even people in the obesity space tell you you "don't look like you need" the meds anymore?Patient advocate Zach Niemiec, a former bariatric patient who lost 150 pounds on a GLP-1, joins Ana to break down the messy maintenance years — and why he calls this moment i
The Subtle Art of Slowing Down with Beverly Atkins
Send us Fan MailYou've lost the weight - so why does your brain still see you as heavier? And why does "slowing down" feel nearly impossible when pushing through is how you've survived?Feldenkrais practitioner Beverly Atkins, a lifelong yo-yo dieter and former Facebook exec, joins Ana to explain why nervous system regulation may be the piece of your GLP-1 journey that willpower
Resilience Through Diabetes, Multiple Organ Transplants, and GLP-1, w/ Ty Gipson
Send us Fan MailWhat does resilience really look like when your life depends on the next decision? In this episode, Ana Reisdorf talks with Ty Gipson about growing up with type 1 diabetes, losing kidney function, facing dialysis, undergoing multiple organ transplants, and the mindset that helped him keep moving forward through every stage of the journey. They also discuss why his medical team late
Body Composition and Muscle Loss on GLP-1s with Dr. Nina Crowley. RD
Send us Fan MailIf the scale is going down, how do you know what you're really losing? In this episode, Ana Reisdorf sits down with Dr. Nina Crowley to break down what body composition actually means, why BMI misses so much of the story, how DEXA and bioelectrical impedance differ, and what GLP-1 users should understand about fat loss, fat-free mass, and the ongoing conversation around “muscl
Skin Tightening and Surgery After GLP-1 Weight Loss w/ Dr. Maryam Zamani
Send us Fan MailWhat really happens to your skin after major weight loss on GLP-1 medications, and when does surgery make sense? In this episode, Ana talks with Dr. Maryam Zamani, a double board-certified plastic surgeon, about why loose skin happens, how GLP-1-related skin changes may differ from traditional weight loss, and what people can do before jumping into surgery. They also cover the real
Life After Food Noise: The Emotional Transition on GLP-1s w/ Jessica Brown
Send us Fan MailIf GLP-1 medications have quieted your food noise but left you wondering how to handle the emotions underneath it, this episode is for you. Ana talks with Jessica Brown about why weight loss alone does not automatically heal your relationship with food, how self-compassion can help you move out of shame and self-sabotage, and what it looks like to work on identity, coping patterns,
Long-Term GLP-1 Success: Beyond the Scale w/ Kimmi Le
Send us Fan MailWhat does long-term GLP-1 use actually look like in real life? In this episode, Ana sits down with clinical pharmacist Kimmi Le of Solara Labs/Barimelts to talk about the bigger picture of staying on GLP-1 medications over time. They unpack why weight loss alone is not the same thing as better health, what labs and biomarkers matter most, and how to think about muscle, nutrient sta
He Lost 200 Pounds Twice. Why This Time Feels Different w/ Jess Perreca Jr.
Send us Fan MailJess Perreca joins Ana Reisdorf to share his powerful personal story of obesity, massive weight loss, regain, bariatric surgery, and what finally feels different in this season of his life with GLP-1 support. He opens up about growing up with obesity, reaching nearly 600 pounds, losing more than 200 pounds twice, and the emotional patterns that kept pulling him backward. Jess also
How to Snack Smarter on GLP-1: Protein, Fiber & Easy Food Tips with Cassandra Lepore
Send us Fan MailIf you're on a GLP-1 and trying to eat well when your appetite is low, this episode is full of practical, realistic advice. Ana sits down with Cassandra Lepore, known online as @dietitianCass, to break down what smarter snacking actually looks like on a GLP-1, such as choosing foods that contain both protein and fiber like Harvest Snaps. They also dig into what Cassandra is s
Chronic Pain Relief Using GLP-1s w/ Dr. Asare Christian
Send us Fan MailIf you’ve noticed your pain improving on a GLP-1 medication, you may not be imagining it, and it may not be just because of weight loss. In this episode, Ana sits down with Dr. Asare Christian, an integrative pain management physician, to talk about why chronic pain is often treated too narrowly, how inflammation, sleep, trauma, stress, and metabolic health all shape the pain exper
GLP-1s are Changing Addiction Treatment w/ Dr. Steven Klein
Send us Fan MailIf your GLP-1 has quieted more than food noise, this episode will help you understand why. Ana sits down with Dr. Steven Klein, addiction medicine physician at Caron Treatment Centers, PhD in human genetics, person in long-term recovery, and long-term GLP-1 user, to unpack how GLP-1 medications may reduce cravings beyond food.In this episode, you'll learn:Why food noise and ad
Why GLP-1 Users Need to Protect Muscle: Mitochondria, Strength & Longevity w/Jennifer Scheinman, MS RD
Send us Fan MailGLP-1 medications can be life-changing, but rapid weight loss can also mean losing muscle if you are not actively protecting it. In this episode, Ana Reisdorf sits down with registered dietitian Jennifer Scheinman to talk about why muscle strength matters just as much as muscle mass, how mitochondria influence energy, mobility, and healthy aging, and what GLP-1 users can do right n
Dietary Fats on a GLP-1s: What to Eat and Why w/ Dr. Renee Korczak
Send us Fan MailFat is one of the most misunderstood macronutrients, and when you're eating less on a GLP-1, choosing the right fats matters more than ever. In this episode, Ana sits down with Dr. Renee Korczak, PhD, RDN, to cut through the noise around dietary fats. They cover the four main types of fat, why unsaturated fats (MUFAs and PUFAs) should make up the bulk of what you eat, how to h
How to Find a Quality GLP-1 Provider w/ Sabina Hemmi
Send us Fan MailNavigating the world of GLP-1 telehealth providers is overwhelming and most people have no reliable way to compare options before committing hundreds of dollars. Sabina Hemmi has been on a GLP-1 for over three years, lost 60 pounds, dealt with nearly every side effect in the book, and turned her frustration with the provider landscape into a full platform to help others avoid the c
Eating Disorders, GLP-1s, and Recovery-Centered Nutrition w/ Shawna Melbourn, RD
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ana sits down with eating-disorder dietitian Shawna Melbourn to unpack how GLP-1 medications can intersect with disordered eating patterns, body image distress, and recovery work. They talk about red flags clinicians and families should watch for, how to protect nutrition adequacy when appetite is low, why language and care plans matter, and what a recovery-centere
GLP-1s and The Sympathetic Spiral of Doom: Stress, Mitochondria, and Health Optimization w/ Dr. Scott Sherr
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ana sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr to break down the “sympathetic spiral of doom” and how chronic stress can quietly drive fatigue, insulin resistance, poor recovery, and stalled progress — especially for people using GLP-1 medications.Dr. Sherr explains how sympathetic overdrive (fight-or-flight) and mitochondrial dysfunction can reinforce each other, why “wired b
Micronutrients on GLP-1: The Little Things That Change the Game w/ Dr. Caitlyn Edwards
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ana sits down with Caitlyn Edwards to break down the micronutrient side of GLP-1 care and explain what people are most likely to miss when appetite is lower. They cover which nutrients deserve the most attention, why food-first strategies still matter, when supplements can be useful, and how to build a realistic routine that protects energy, muscle, and long-term p
New Dietary Guidelines: What GLP-1 Users Need to Know w/ Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN
Send us Fan Mail The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines introduced a new upside-down pyramid and updated protein guidance, and in this episode Lauren Harris-Pincus breaks down what these changes mean for people on GLP-1 medications—from why higher protein and fiber targets matter for muscle and satiety, to how to build nutrient-dense meals on a realistic budget, to practical takes on ultra-processed foo
Mast Cells, Microdosing GLP-1s, and the Five Types of Obesity w/ Dr. Aaron Hartman
Send us Fan MailDr. Aaron Hartman joins the GLP-1 Hub podcast to share how GLP-1 medications can support far more than weight loss, including mast cell stabilization for complex sensitivity-driven conditions, tailored microdosing strategies for highly reactive patients, and practical guidance on preserving muscle mass, supporting hormones in perimenopause, and addressing environmental toxin burden
Individualized Healthcare, AI, and GLP-1s w/ Mariette Abrahams
Send us Fan MailMariette Abrahams joins the GLP-1 Hub podcast to explore how artificial intelligence and personalized nutrition are converging to transform healthcare for people on GLP-1 medications, including what true tech-enabled personalization looks like across genetics, microbiome, metabolic flexibility, wearables, and lifestyle data, how to separate evidence-backed tools from hype, and why
Sustainable Weight Loss on GLP-1s w/ Beth Gerhart
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ana Reisdorf sits down with Beth Gerhart, co-founder of Tyde Wellness, to talk about what realistic, sustainable weight loss actually looks like on GLP-1 medications. Beth shares insights from five years of working with GLP-1 patients — including why some people are "super responders," how to handle plateaus, and the habits that separate people who keep t
Stop Binge Eating: Rewire Your Brain w/ Amber Abila
Send us Fan MailStruggling with binge eating or can't stop thinking about food? Amber Abila, binge eating coach, reveals why traditional therapy and willpower aren't enough—and shares the two missing pieces that finally helped her break free after years of bulimia and binge eating. Discover how food flavorings are hijacking your brain's nutrition signals, why urges are just suggesti
Can You Quit GLP-1s Without Regaining Weight? w/ Dr. Holly Wyatt and Dr. Jim Hill
Send us Fan MailStudies show most people regain up to 80% of their weight after stopping GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Ozempic. But it doesn't have to be that way. Dr. Holly Wyatt and Dr. Jim Hill, leading weight loss maintenance researchers and one of the co-founders of the National Weight Control Registry, share their science-backed strategies for keeping weight off
Sleep, Cortisol & GLP-1s w/ Dr. Holly Donahue
Send us Fan MailAre you waking up at 3AM with your heart racing? Feeling wired but tired all day? Dr. Holly Donahue, a naturopathic doctor with over two decades of experience, reveals why so many GLP-1 users struggle with sleep, and it's not the medication itself. The real culprit is what most people are doing (or not doing) with their nutrition. In this conversation, Ana and Dr. Donahue brea
How GLP-1 Patients Became Advocates w/ Kim Carlos
Send us Fan MailAna Reisdorf, MS RD, is joined by Kim Carlos, who shares how GLP-1 patients organized to fight shortages, lower prices, and change policy. From TikTok communities to Capitol Hill, hear what's really happening in the fight for medication access. About Kim Carlos:Find Kim's Website and Podcast at: https://theplussidez.comKim Carlos is the founder and host of The Plus SideZ:
Losing 140lbs as a married couple on GLP-1 w/ Jennifer and Scott Pullman
Send us Fan MailMarried couple Jennifer and Scott Pullman share how they lost a combined 140 pounds on GLP-1 medications as a married couple. Jennifer, a registered dietitian leading a team of over 100 other dietitians, discusses managing side effects with ginger gum, maintaining weight loss on lower doses, and handling "dietitians should know better" criticism. Scott explains switching
How Your Nervous System Affects Weight Loss w/ Jon Hacker
Send us Fan MailGet your Zenbud: https://zenbud.health/glp1hubIn this episode, Ana Reisdorf interviews Jon Hacker, a biomedical engineer and neuroscientist, about the nervous system's role in weight loss. Jon explains how stress, cortisol, and your autonomic nervous system can directly impact your ability to lose weight and maintain healthy habits while on GLP-1 medications. He shares practic
The Downsized on GLP-1: Life After Dieting
Send us Fan MailNeed help with meal planning? Check out the GLP-1 Hub store: https://shop.glp-1hub.comIn this episode, Ana Reisdorf (Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 user) sits down with Laraine and Christopher from The Downsized to unpack what happens when GLP-1s change more than the scale. They share their combined 150+ lb loss, what maintenance really looks like (including dose decisions), and th
Intuitive Eating: A New Perspective on GLP-1 with Bonnie Giller, RD
Send us Fan MailYour GLP-1 Reality Check https://lp.brghealth.com/glp1-realitycheck/Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD sits down with Bonnie Giller, RD, a certified intuitive eating counselor, to explore GLP-1 medications through an intuitive eating, weight-neutral lens. If you’re on Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro and still feel stuck in diet rules and food guilt, Bonnie explains why GLP-1s can quiet fo
The Future of Food in a GLP-1 World with Maha Tahiri
Send us Fan MailGLP-1 medications are changing more than appetite - they’re changing how people shop, eat, and relate to food. In this episode, Ana sits down with Dr. Maha Tahiri, PhD in Human Nutrition, who spent over 20 years inside the food industry and now advises companies on how GLP-1s are reshaping the food landscape.They talk about why grocery shopping feels different on GLP-1s, how consum
Are GLP-1s Safe for Kids? Inside the Data, the Risks, and the Real-World Decisions w/ Dr. Evan Nadler
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the GLP-1 Hub Podcast, Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD speaks with Dr. Evan Nadler, a pediatric obesity specialist and pediatric bariatric surgeon, about the current and future role of GLP-1 medications in children and adolescents. About Dr. Evan Nadler:Evan P. Nadler MD served as Co-Director of the Children’s National Obesity Programs and Director of the Child and Adolesce
Breaking Down the new GLP-1 Wegovy Pill with Dr. William Haas
Send us Fan MailJoin the new GLP-1 Hub Membership: https://glp-1hub.com/membershipOral Wegovy is making headlines, but the most important details are being overlooked. In this episode, join Dietitian and GLP-1 user Ana Reisdorf and integrative medicine physician Dr. William Haas as they discuss why earlier GLP-1 pills failed, what finally changed to make oral Wegovy effective, and why this option
Busting GLP-1 Myths from the (Virtual) Clinic with Marjorie Nolan Cohn, RD and Michele Rager, RD
Send us Fan MailThink GLP-1 weight loss is effortless or guaranteed to last? On this episode of the GLP-1 Hub Podcast, Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD a registered dietitian and GLP-1 user herself, sits down with expert dietitians from Berry Street dietitians Marjorie Nolan Cohn, RD, and Michele Rager, RD, to debunk the biggest myths you’ve heard online and reveal what truly drives sustainable results. From
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