Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. General example of how to work with rice paper dessert recipe . For mine I use rice paper, vanilla greek yogurt, and melted frozen fruit (typically strawberry or blueberry). All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about ...
Jun 27, 2025•7 min
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Is your skin keeping up with your weight loss? While GLP-1 medications can lead to powerful health changes, they also come with lesser-known side effects, especially for your skin and hair. From sudden dryness and irritation to facial volume loss and unexpected hair shedding, these changes can feel confusing ...
Jun 23, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on ww...
Jun 20, 2025•8 min
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. What happens when GLP-1 medications change more than just your appetite? If you’re considering anti-obesity medications, it’s normal to wonder what else they might affect beyond hunger. In this episode, I respond to a thoughtful listener question: If food and alcohol have been your go-to coping tools, what ha...
Jun 16, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on ww...
Jun 13, 2025•5 min
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. “How am I supposed to take care of myself on top of everything else?” When life is heavy—whether you’re caring for a loved one, buried in work, or simply stretched too thin—your own health and wellbeing often fall to the bottom of the list. It’s not because you don’t care. It’s because you’re exhausted . That...
Jun 09, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on ww...
Jun 06, 2025•8 min
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Thinking about stopping your GLP-1 medication and wondering what that means for your progress? Whether it’s affordability, pregnancy planning, or personal choice, stepping away from a medication that’s helped you feel in control can bring up a lot of anxiety. What if the cravings come back stronger than ever?...
Jun 02, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on ww...
May 30, 2025•11 min
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Worried about losing muscle and derailing progress during surgery recovery? When mobility is limited, even temporarily, it's easy to feel like all your hard work is slipping away. In this episode, I address a listener who recently had bunion surgery and is now non-weight bearing, concerned about muscle loss w...
May 26, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on ww...
May 23, 2025•9 min
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. This week, I’m sharing a powerful interview I was invited to be part of on the Plus SideZ podcast with hosts Kim Carlos and Kat Carter. We spoke with Ashley Palu, a contestant from Season 9 of The Biggest Loser , for a behind-the-scenes look at the show that shaped so many of our early beliefs about weight lo...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Meal Boosters. Devotion nutrition crumble (streusel topping) . On DevotionNutrition.com use code DrMatthea at checkout to save 10%. Build puff bar- strawberries n' cream . All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about wh...
May 16, 2025•11 min
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. In today’s fast-paced world, we’ve become so consumed with chasing productivity that we’ve forgotten what it feels like to truly feel good. Exhaustion, stress, and burnout have quietly become the norm, leaving many of us disconnected from our own wellbeing. But what if the answer isn’t pushing harder—or addin...
May 12, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on ww...
May 09, 2025•8 min
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Emotional eating has been a part of human life since the beginning of time—a way to cope, celebrate, and connect. But what happens when food becomes your only source of comfort, joy, or calm? In this episode, I’m joined by none other than Corinne Crabtree, renowned coach, speaker, and creator of the No BS Wei...
May 05, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on ww...
May 02, 2025•11 min
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. It’s an exciting time to be practicing in obesity medicine, with groundbreaking tools like Zepbound and Wegovy helping people achieve their weight loss goals in ways that were once unimaginable. Plus, with new medications like retatrutide (the triple agonists) on the horizon, the future of weight management i...
Apr 28, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Mentioned in this episode: Instagram recipe: Salt & vinegar potatoes! on claudiaathome Sound candy that is either fruit based ( Final Boss Sour ) or high fiber but so delicious ( Behave Candy ) All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician...
Apr 25, 2025•9 min
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro are transforming the conversation around weight loss and diabetes management, but behind the headlines and medical jargon lies a real journey—one that’s often emotional, confusing, and filled with misconceptions. In this episode, Dave Knapp, the visionary behind OnThePen.com an...
Apr 21, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on ww...
Apr 18, 2025•8 min
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. There’s been a lot of buzz lately about how GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are reshaping the food industry. With fewer people craving ultra-processed snacks, Big Food is scrambling to adapt—developing new products to regain lost sales. But can they really outsmart these medications? And what ...
Apr 14, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on ww...
Apr 11, 2025•9 min
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. You’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, handed a prescription, and sent on your way—but no one explained what’s actually happening in your body. Why does PCOS make it harder to manage weight? Why are cravings and fatigue so relentless? And what does insulin resistance have to do with it? The truth is, insulin resist...
Apr 07, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. You eat well all day, but when the evening rolls around, it’s like a switch flips. Suddenly, you’re reaching for snacks—chips, chocolate, whatever’s nearby. You’re not even hungry, so why does this keep happening? And why is it so hard to stop? Nighttime snacking isn’t just about food—it’s about habits runnin...
Mar 31, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Meal delivery services promise convenience, but do they really make healthy eating and weight management a breeze—or is that just wishful thinking? When I first started this journey, I was totally sold on what I call the “Oprah effect”: the idea that if I had a personal chef prepping every meal, I'd always st...
Mar 24, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Walking into a doctor’s office should feel like a step toward better health—but for many, it’s filled with anxiety, judgment, and shame. The fear of being lectured about weight or having concerns dismissed keeps too many people from getting the preventive care they need. And the consequences can be devastatin...
Mar 18, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Do you feel like you're constantly pushing yourself to do more—but no matter how much you accomplish, it never feels like enough? Our culture glorifies overwork and hyperproductivity, rewarding us for burning the candle at both ends. But what if the key to better health, sustainable weight loss, and true succ...
Mar 17, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Your home should be a place of peace, but when clutter takes over, it can feel anything but calming (trust me, I’ve been there!). If you're constantly battling mess and disorganization, you’re not alone—but did you know your environment has a bigger impact on your well-being than you might realize? A disorgan...
Mar 10, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. What do you do when you have to take a break from your GLP-1 medication—whether for a medical procedure, travel, or an unexpected setback? One patient recently wrote in, frustrated after going off their meds for a colonoscopy and feeling completely off track. It’s easy to panic, feel like you've lost progress...
Mar 03, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 108
