GLP-1 Hub: Support, Community, and Weight Loss
Health, Fitness & Longevity
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Join Ana Reisdorf, dietitian and GLP-1 user, where science meets support, and your weight loss journey is backed by a community that gets it . Whether you're new to GLP-1 medications like Zepbound, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Ozempic, or just looking to optimize your results, this podcast is your trusted space for expert insights, real success stories, and practical strategies to help you feel your best.
Episodes
- When GLP-1s Don't Work and What to Do Next w/ Alex Mufson
This episode features Alex Mufson, LCSW, discussing why some individuals do not experience weight loss on GLP-1 medications. The conversation covers dosing strategies, overlooked lab markers, and the impact of regulating the body versus su…
- GLP-1s, Diabetes, and Why the Weight Loss Came Second w/ Christa Brown, RD
Ana Reisdorf and Christa Brown, RD, discuss GLP-1s and their role in type 2 diabetes management, including how they differ from weight-loss doses and impact blood sugar and A1C. They also cover nutrition, lifestyle factors, and common defi…
- GLP-1 Fitness for Beginners: How to Build a Routine That Actually Sticks w/ Casey Sines
Casey Sines, a fitness expert, discusses with Ana how GLP-1 users can build an exercise routine that lasts. The episode focuses on starting small and building habits to overcome challenges like physical limitations and time constraints, em…
- Bariatric Surgery to GLP-1s: Weight Maintenance and Patient Advocacy w/ Zach Niemiec
Zach Niemiec, a patient advocate, joins the show to discuss the difficulties of weight maintenance after bariatric surgery and GLP-1 treatment. He also addresses the challenges of patient advocacy and the current state of obesity medicine.
- The Subtle Art of Slowing Down with Beverly Atkins
Feldenkrais practitioner Beverly Atkins explains how nervous system regulation, not just willpower, is key to post-weight loss journeys. Learn why the brain's perception of body size lags behind physical changes and discover somatic exerci…
- Resilience Through Diabetes, Multiple Organ Transplants, and GLP-1, w/ Ty Gipson
Ty Gipson discusses his experiences with type 1 diabetes, kidney failure, dialysis, and multiple organ transplants. He also shares how GLP-1 medication has benefited him, leading to improved health and well-being.
- Body Composition and Muscle Loss on GLP-1s with Dr. Nina Crowley. RD
Ana Reisdorf and Dr. Nina Crowley discuss body composition, fat loss, and muscle preservation while taking GLP-1 medications. They also cover the differences between DEXA scans and bioelectrical impedance, and why BMI may not provide a com…
- Skin Tightening and Surgery After GLP-1 Weight Loss w/ Dr. Maryam Zamani
Dr. Maryam Zamani, a plastic surgeon, explains skin laxity after GLP-1 weight loss, comparing it to traditional weight loss, and discusses surgical and non-surgical options for various body areas.
- Life After Food Noise: The Emotional Transition on GLP-1s w/ Jessica Brown
This episode features Jessica Brown discussing the emotional transition for individuals using GLP-1 medications after food noise subsides. The conversation covers how weight loss doesn't automatically heal one's relationship with food and…
- Long-Term GLP-1 Success: Beyond the Scale w/ Kimmi Le
This episode features clinical pharmacist Kimmi Le discussing long-term GLP-1 medication use, emphasizing health beyond scale weight. Topics include muscle preservation, digestion, nutrient absorption, supplements, and maintenance strategi…
- He Lost 200 Pounds Twice. Why This Time Feels Different w/ Jess Perreca Jr.
Jess Perreca Jr. recounts his journey with obesity, including losing over 200 pounds twice, undergoing bariatric surgery, and using GLP-1 support. He discusses overcoming emotional eating, shame, and setbacks, and highlights the relief fro…
- How to Snack Smarter on GLP-1: Protein, Fiber & Easy Food Tips with Cassandra Lepore
This episode features dietitian Cassandra Lepore discussing smart snacking choices, such as protein and fiber-rich options, for individuals on GLP-1 medications. The discussion also covers food industry trends adapting to GLP-1 users and a…
- Chronic Pain Relief Using GLP-1s w/ Dr. Asare Christian
This episode features Dr. Asare Christian discussing the potential direct pain-relieving effects of GLP-1 medications. The conversation covers how inflammation, sleep, trauma, stress, and metabolic health influence pain, and how GLP-1s mig…
- GLP-1s are Changing Addiction Treatment w/ Dr. Steven Klein
Dr. Steven Klein discusses how GLP-1 medications might reduce cravings for substances beyond food, addressing the overlap in brain circuitry between food noise and addiction. The episode covers potential effects on various addictions, the…
- Why GLP-1 Users Need to Protect Muscle: Mitochondria, Strength & Longevity w/Jennifer Scheinman, MS RD
Registered dietitian Jennifer Scheinman joins the GLP-1 Hub to discuss the importance of muscle protection during weight loss with GLP-1 medications. The episode covers how mitochondria influence energy and aging, and practical strategies…
- Dietary Fats on a GLP-1s: What to Eat and Why w/ Dr. Renee Korczak
Dr. Renee Korczak discusses dietary fats for GLP-1 users, explaining the four main types and emphasizing unsaturated fats. The episode covers managing protein and saturated fat intake, omega-3s, micronutrient deficiencies, and debunks the…
- How to Find a Quality GLP-1 Provider w/ Sabina Hemmi
Sabina Hemmi shares insights on choosing GLP-1 telehealth providers, focusing on price, pharmacy transparency, and user reviews. The episode also covers the legal aspects of compounded GLP-1 medications and potential legislative impacts.
- Eating Disorders, GLP-1s, and Recovery-Centered Nutrition w/ Shawna Melbourn, RD
This episode features eating-disorder dietitian Shawna Melbourn discussing how GLP-1 medications can affect disordered eating, body image, and recovery. They cover red flags for clinicians and families, maintaining nutrition with low appet…
- GLP-1s and The Sympathetic Spiral of Doom: Stress, Mitochondria, and Health Optimization w/ Dr. Scott Sherr
Dr. Scott Sherr explains the sympathetic spiral of doom, detailing how chronic stress and mitochondrial dysfunction affect fatigue, insulin resistance, and recovery, especially for those on GLP-1 medications. Health optimization habits for…
- Micronutrients on GLP-1: The Little Things That Change the Game w/ Dr. Caitlyn Edwards
Registered Dietitian Caitlyn Edwards and host Ana discuss the importance of micronutrients for individuals on GLP-1 medications. They cover key nutrients, the role of food-first approaches versus supplements, and how to maintain energy, mu…
- New Dietary Guidelines: What GLP-1 Users Need to Know w/ Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN
This episode features Lauren Harris-Pincus, RDN, discussing the updated 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines and what they mean for individuals using GLP-1 medications. Topics include the importance of higher protein and fiber for muscle and satie…
- Mast Cells, Microdosing GLP-1s, and the Five Types of Obesity w/ Dr. Aaron Hartman
Dr. Aaron Hartman explains how GLP-1 medications can help with mast cell stabilization, offer microdosing strategies for reactive patients, and guide on preserving muscle mass and hormones.
- Individualized Healthcare, AI, and GLP-1s w/ Mariette Abrahams
Mariette Abrahams joins the GLP-1 Hub to discuss how AI and personalized nutrition are changing healthcare for GLP-1 users. The conversation covers tech-enabled personalization across various data points, distinguishing hype from evidence,…
- Sustainable Weight Loss on GLP-1s w/ Beth Gerhart
Ana Reisdorf speaks with Beth Gerhart of Tyde Wellness about achieving sustainable weight loss while using GLP-1 medications. They discuss managing plateaus, tapering off medication, and the importance of healthy habits for long-term weigh…
- Stop Binge Eating: Rewire Your Brain w/ Amber Abila
Amber Abila explains that traditional therapy and willpower are insufficient for overcoming binge eating. She discusses how food flavorings affect brain signals and offers a visualization technique to stop binges, emphasizing the importanc…
- Can You Quit GLP-1s Without Regaining Weight? w/ Dr. Holly Wyatt and Dr. Jim Hill
Drs. Holly Wyatt and Jim Hill discuss strategies for preventing weight regain after discontinuing GLP-1 medications, emphasizing nutrition, exercise, and mindset. They explain that GLP-1s are a "fix" not a cure and offer practical advice f…
- Sleep, Cortisol & GLP-1s w/ Dr. Holly Donahue
Dr. Holly Donahue explains that poor sleep in GLP-1 users is often linked to nutrition rather than the medication itself. The episode details the connection between cortisol and blood sugar, why stress hormones may rise overnight, and diet…
- How GLP-1 Patients Became Advocates w/ Kim Carlos
Kim Carlos joins host Ana Reisdorf to discuss how GLP-1 patients have become advocates, organizing to combat medication shortages, lower prices, and influence policy. The discussion covers their efforts from social media communities to eng…
- Losing 140lbs as a married couple on GLP-1 w/ Jennifer and Scott Pullman
Married couple Jennifer and Scott Pullman discuss their combined 140-pound weight loss using GLP-1 medications. Jennifer, a dietitian, covers managing side effects and criticism, while Scott details medication changes. They share couple-sp…
- How Your Nervous System Affects Weight Loss w/ Jon Hacker
Jon Hacker, a neuroscientist, explains to Ana Reisdorf how the nervous system influences weight loss, particularly for individuals using GLP-1 medications. The episode covers stress, cortisol, habit loops, and strategies for nervous system…
- The Downsized on GLP-1: Life After Dieting
Ana Reisdorf, a dietitian and GLP-1 user, joins Laraine and Christopher from The Downsized to discuss their experiences after significant weight loss on GLP-1 medications. They cover maintenance, dose adjustments, the psychological impact…
- Intuitive Eating: A New Perspective on GLP-1 with Bonnie Giller, RD
Bonnie Giller, RD, explains how GLP-1 medications can affect appetite but not necessarily mindset, emphasizing the importance of rebuilding trust with hunger and fullness cues for sustainable results beyond the scale.
- The Future of Food in a GLP-1 World with Maha Tahiri
Dr. Maha Tahiri, with expertise in human nutrition and the food industry, explains how GLP-1 medications impact shopping, eating habits, and consumer behavior. The discussion covers food industry responses, the importance of factors beyond…
- Are GLP-1s Safe for Kids? Inside the Data, the Risks, and the Real-World Decisions w/ Dr. Evan Nadler
On the GLP-1 Hub Podcast, Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD, talks with Dr. Evan Nadler, a pediatric obesity specialist, about the role and safety of GLP-1 medications for children and adolescents, considering current data and real-world decisions.
- Breaking Down the new GLP-1 Wegovy Pill with Dr. William Haas
Dietitian Ana Reisdorf and Dr. William Haas review the new oral GLP-1 Wegovy pill, discussing its development, effectiveness compared to injections, and considerations like dosing, side effects, and misuse.
- Busting GLP-1 Myths from the (Virtual) Clinic with Marjorie Nolan Cohn, RD and Michele Rager, RD
Dietitians Marjorie Nolan Cohn and Michele Rager discuss common myths about GLP-1 medications with host Ana Reisdorf, clarifying that sustainable results depend on factors beyond medication, such as behavior change, nutrition, and sleep.
- "Your Best Shot" - Individualized weight health with Ashley Koff, RD
Dietitian Ashley Koff, RD joins Ana Reisdorf on GLP-1 Hub to discuss the hormonal and digestive factors influencing weight health, emphasizing personalized strategies over one-size-fits-all advice and sustainable maintenance beyond dieting.
- Best foods to eat on GLP-1 Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound, Wegovy Diet
Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf explains how to optimize food intake on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro. She addresses side effects, challenges a protein-only approach, and offers a framework for meals that support fat loss a…
- "On The Pen" - Navigating Obesity and Diabetes with Dave Knapp
Dave Knapp discusses his personal experiences with obesity, diabetes, and GLP-1 medications. He covers genetic influences, dieting challenges, the value of community, and insights from his book "Decoding GLP-1," advocating for understandin…
- The Emotional Aspects of Weight Loss with Dr. Nusha Nouhi
Dr. Nusha Nouhi joins the GLP-1 Hub to discuss the psychological side of weight loss, covering anxieties about medication, needle phobia, and the emotional journey. The conversation also touches on how weight loss affects relationships and…
- Why GLP-1 coverage is moving backwards with Joseph Zucchi, PA-C
Joseph Zucchi, PA-C, discusses the backward movement in GLP-1 coverage, highlighting patient access challenges and advocacy efforts. The episode covers advancements in weight loss medications, the role of government, and patient education…
- Transforming Health Over 60: Mary Cobb's Inspiring Weight Loss Story
In this episode, Mary Cobb details her two-year GLP-1 journey with Zepbound, resulting in over 55 pounds of weight loss at age 68. She discusses her lifelong weight challenges, including those related to menopause, and the positive health…
- Intentional Fashion: Navigating Body Changes with Style with Daria Andronescu
Fashion expert Daria Andronescu joins the GLP-1 Hub to discuss adapting clothing to body changes during weight loss. The episode covers sustainable fashion choices and practical tips for creating a versatile wardrobe that enhances personal…
- Protein Basics for GLP-1 with Dr. Travis Masterson and Dr. Michelle Cardel
This episode of the GLP-1 Hub podcast features Drs. Travis Masterson and Michelle Cardel discussing the role of protein for those on GLP-1 medications. They cover high-quality protein sources, meal strategies, muscle mass maintenance, and…
- Preserving Muscle While Losing Weight with Dr. Carolynn Francavilla
In this episode, Dr. Carolynn Francavilla explains the importance of muscle mass for metabolism during weight loss with GLP-1 medications. She covers strategies to preserve muscle, nutrition, the risks of sarcopenia, and her GLP Strong pro…
- The Benefits of Microdosing GLP-1 with Katie Sorensen, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner Katie Sorensen discusses the benefits of microdosing GLP-1 medications, emphasizing personalized dosing and the role of compounding pharmacies. The conversation covers weight loss, chronic disease management, and the imp…
- The Importance of Personalized Care on GLP-1 with Dr. Craig Primack
Dr. Craig Primack joins the GLP-1 Hub to discuss the evolution of weight loss treatments, focusing on GLP-1 medications and a personalized approach at Hims & Hers. He highlights the importance of a holistic plan including medication, diet,…
- Finding Balance, Confidence & a New Career with GLP-1s: Bryana’s Story
In this episode, GLP-1 user Bryana Niemczynski shares how starting a GLP-1 medication led to over 40 pounds of weight loss, reduced alcohol intake, and increased self-care. This personal transformation empowered her to pursue her dream of…
- The Role of Magnesium in Digestive Health for GLP-1 with Tom Smurr, RD
This episode of the GLP-1 Hub features Tom Smurr, RD, discussing the role of magnesium in digestive health, particularly concerning GLP-1 medications. They cover how NBPure products like MAG-07 can aid digestion, address misconceptions abo…
- Beyond the Scale: Hormones, Habits & Healing with Dr. Angela Tran
In this episode, Dr. Angela Tran, an obesity medicine specialist, explores weight management challenges for postmenopausal and perimenopausal women, focusing on hormonal changes and GLP-1 medications. The discussion covers insulin resistan…