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. CLICK HERE to join the April 30/30 round. 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 M...
Feb 28, 2025•39 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. If you’ve been listening for a while, you’ll know how much I love Devotion Nutrition. Their protein powders and recipes have been a staple in my kitchen for years, and I’ve been shouting their praises from the rooftops—so finally getting to sit down with Dana Lynn Kaye, Devotion’s founder, feels like a long t...
Feb 24, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 107
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 episode, we’re expanding on last week’s biohacking mindset chat and taking a closer look at extra prescription medications for weight management. (If you missed it, give it a listen now for the full context!) We’ll discuss how these options might fit into your current plan, why you might consider a...
Feb 17, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 106
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. If you’ve hit a plateau in your weight loss journey—despite lifestyle changes and initial treatments—you might find yourself asking, ‘ What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I make this work without more help?’ I get it—I’ve been there too. But what if adding another tool, like an anti-obesity medication, wasn’t a “...
Feb 10, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 105
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. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, fueled by the growing obesity epidemic and complex cardiometabolic issues that often fall through the cracks between primary care and specialists. The simple truth? Many women aren’t getting the support they need to protect their hearts. Today’s guest, Dr...
Feb 03, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 104
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 ever feel like your health is an uphill battle—like you're stuck on the "hard road," where every step forward feels exhausting, and progress seems impossible? Maybe you're trapped by the weight of past “failures” or overwhelmed by an uncertain future? In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful past worksh...
Jan 27, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 103
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. Rounding off our Back to Basics mini-series, this episode is all about fiber—the powerhouse nutrient for gut health and satiety. I’ll break down the best fiber sources, expose some sneaky low-fiber foods (yes, even the salad bar could be letting you down!), and share practical, easy-to-follow tips for gradual...
Jan 20, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 102
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. Today, we’re continuing our Back to Basics series with a deep dive into protein intake. Last week, we discussed hydration and how to make sure you’re getting enough, and now we’re focusing on protein—where to get it from, how to improve your intake, and why it matters. When it comes to protein, many people ge...
Jan 13, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 101
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. Fed up with being told to make big promises on January 1st that barely make it past the first week? Same here. That’s why we’re flipping the script with a no-fuss, no-fluff Back to Basics Mini-Series to set you up for success this January—starting with hydration. Forget grand resolutions and complicated plans...
Jan 06, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 100
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. As January 1st looms, millions of people are gearing up to make New Year's resolutions, but here’s the sad reality: 90% of people abandon their goals by February, and only 8% actually follow through until the end of the year. So why does the typical grand proclamation—like “Sure, I’ll go to the gym every day”...
Dec 30, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 99
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. Despite what anyone says, bariatric surgery is NOT the easy way out. Much like GLP-1 medications, it’s just a tool. To truly succeed, you need a full toolbelt—one that helps you overcome restriction, food guilt, fear of failure, and the uncertainty of how to eat post-surgery. The good news? You don’t have to ...
Dec 23, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 98
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. If you're on social media, you're likely familiar with the constant stream of ads for weight loss products and health supplements promising quick fixes. In this episode, I tackle a listener's concerns about plant-based peptides claiming to rival GLP-1 medications, breaking down how to tell the difference betw...
Dec 16, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 97
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. We all hear the success stories, but what we rarely get to see is the journey behind them—the small tweaks and big mindset shifts that make lasting health changes possible. In today’s episode, we have the amazing Meg, a current patient of mine, who’s been on an incredible journey over the past year. Meg was a...
Dec 09, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 96
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. I recently tuned into a podcast with Jillian Michaels—the trainer from The Biggest Loser (possibly one of the most problematic shows to ever grace TV). I listened as she doubled down on the same old narrative: weight loss is all about motivation, eating less, and moving more. It was frustrating, especially be...
Dec 02, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 95
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. At a recent business conference, there was one quote that really struck me: "Your biggest competitor is always the status quo." This idea hit home because it applies so much to our health—the status quo is what keeps us stuck in old patterns, and unless we actively work to change, we’ll stay right where we ar...
Nov 25, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 94
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. As the holiday season draws near, it's a time of excitement, connection, and celebration—but it also comes with its own set of challenges, especially when you’re trying to prioritize your health. Between family gatherings, changes in routine, and an abundance of food, finding balance can feel more difficult t...
Nov 18, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 93
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. As more people explore new approaches to health and weight management, intermittent fasting has become a popular option. From time-restricted eating to alternate-day fasting, the idea seems simple enough: limit eating to a set window, and you’ll likely eat less overall. But for many—especially those dealing w...
Nov 11, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 92
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 my work, I’m always supporting people on their journey to better metabolic health, and it’s fascinating how new themes emerge each week. This week, I noticed many patients getting caught up in what I call the “vocal minority.” These are the people who share their extreme results with medications—often loud...
Nov 04, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 91
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. Are you frustrated with the sky-high costs of GLP-1 medications in the U.S.? You’re not alone. While many countries offer these life-changing treatments at a fraction of the price, Americans are left grappling with hefty out-of-pocket expenses that can hinder their ability to live healthy, fulfilling lives. I...
Oct 28, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 90
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. Knowing what to say about someone’s weight gain or loss is simple if you follow one golden rule of modern communication: Never comment on another person’s weight . Unfortunately, not everyone gets the memo, and many of my patients and coaching clients find themselves on the receiving end of weight-related com...
Oct 21, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 89
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. We often hear questions about how quickly we can lose fat, but recently, someone flipped the script and asked me, “How long is it going to take me to gain muscle?” Building muscle plays a vital role in maintaining functionality, metabolic health, and quality of life. While fat loss often steals the spotlight,...
Oct 14, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 88
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. Since introducing our new fan mail feature, we've had some fantastic questions rolling in, and this week, we're tackling a common concern: Should you increase your dosage of anti-obesity medication, even if it seems to be effective? Join me as I delve into this listener’s question and explore the complexities...
Oct 07, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 87
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. When it comes to weight loss and health journeys, one thing is clear: the path is rarely a straight line. If you ask anyone who has tried to lose weight or manage their health, they’ll tell you that the body’s responses can be unpredictable. So when a patient recently shared their frustration at feeling hungr...
Sep 30, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 86
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. Have you hit a wall in your weight loss journey or found yourself frustrated by rising hunger and stalled progress? This episode dives into the challenge of metabolic adaptation—the point where your body resists further fat loss, typically around the six-month mark or after losing 10% of your body weight. Whi...
Sep 23, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 85
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. Today, we’re shaking things up with a different kind of episode. We’ve received a listener question that hits on a challenge many face: how to balance the urge for rapid weight loss with the realities of using weight loss medications and making sustainable dietary changes. Our listener tried Wegovy, turned to...
Sep 16, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 84
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. Feeling stuck on your health journey? Maybe you don’t even believe it’s possible to achieve the outcomes you want? It’s easy to get bogged down by the numbers and let frustration and self-doubt take over. But here’s what all my long-term successful patients have in common: they believed it was possible from t...
Sep 09, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 83
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. With almost one-third of Americans struggling with obesity, most of us recognize just how serious the issue is. What often gets overlooked, though, is the lesser-known connection between ADHD and obesity. In my practice, where about 60% of patients have ADD or ADHD, I see firsthand how ADHD complicates weight...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 82
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. Are you giving yourself too long to achieve your metabolic health goals? Many people believe that giving yourself more time will make the process easier, but this often leads to procrastination and frustration. Your timeframe is likely longer than it needs to be, and it’s time to collapse it. To be clear, I’m...
Aug 26, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 81
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. Staying committed to your health goals can be tough when life is constantly throwing curveballs. Whether it’s a birthday party, a vacation, or a work event, there will always be something ready to challenge the habits you’ve worked so hard to build. So how do you give yourself a fighting chance to stay on tra...
Aug 19, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 80
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. Are you frustrated because your GLP-1 medication isn’t delivering the rapid results other people seem to achieve? It’s common to feel disappointed when your progress falls short of expectations. I know all too well the desire for that “magic” solution where all the challenges of obesity disappear overnight an...
Aug 12, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 79
