Conquer Your Weight
Episodes
194 episodes
Episode #194: Can You Breastfeed While Taking a GLP?
Can you take a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide while breastfeeding? For years, the answer has largely been an automatic “no,” but emerging research is making this conversation much more nuanced. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stomb...
Episode #193: You Missed a Dose of Your GLP, Now What?
Missing a dose of your GLP-1 medication happens. Maybe you're traveling and forgot your medication, your pharmacy can't get it in stock, insurance is delaying your refill, or you've been instructed to hold your medication for a surgery or proce...
Episode #192: Alcohol and GLP's: Why You Suddenly May Not Want to Drink
Have you noticed that alcohol suddenly doesn’t sound as appealing since starting a GLP-1 medication? Maybe you used to look forward to a glass of wine at the end of the day, but now you barely think about it. Or perhaps you’ve tried drinking an...
Episode #191: When Will Your GLP Medication Start Working?
One of the most common questions people ask when starting a GLP-1 medication is, “When will this start working?” Maybe you’ve taken your first injection and you’re still hungry, you’re still thinking about food, and you’re wondering whether tha...
Episode #190: What to Do If Your Insurance Stops Covering Your GLP
Losing insurance coverage for a weight loss medication that has been working can be incredibly frustrating. Maybe you were losing weight, experiencing less hunger and food noise, and finally feeling like you had found something that worked, onl...
Episode #189: Afraid to Start a GLP? Listen to This Episode First!
Starting a weight loss medication can bring up a surprising amount of fear. Even after you've talked with your doctor, gotten a prescription, and decided you're ready to move forward, it's common to suddenly wonder: What if I have terrible side...
Episode #188: Regretting Your GLP Journey? Here's What You Need to Know
Have you ever wondered, “Do I regret taking a GLP-1 medication?” Regret can show up for many different reasons, and sometimes it has less to do with the medication itself and more to do with the experience surrounding it. Maybe you didn't recei...
Episode #187: [Psychology of Weight Loss Mini-Series] The Secret to Keeping Weight Off
Many people believe that reaching their goal weight is the finish line, but lasting success is about much more than a number on the scale. In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores the powerful concept of identity shi...
Episode #186: [Psychology of Weight Loss Mini-Series] Food Noise
Do you ever feel like food is constantly on your mind? In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explains what people mean when they talk about "food noise" and why it is much more than simply thinking about your next meal. Yo...
Episode #185: [Psychology of Weight Loss Mini-Series] Emotional Eating
Emotional eating is something almost everyone experiences at some point, but it can become a major obstacle when you're trying to lose weight or build healthier habits. In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores why we...
Episode #184: [Psychology of Weight Loss Mini-Series] All or Nothing Thinking
Have you ever felt like one unhealthy meal, a missed workout, or a number on the scale completely derailed your weight loss journey? In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores the common trap of all-or-nothing thinking...
Episode #183: [Psychology of Weight Loss Mini-Series] Finding Your Motivation
What keeps you going when weight loss gets hard? In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores one of the most important drivers of long term success: your underlying "why." While motivation naturally comes and goes, havi...
Episode #182: Exercise Won't Make Up for a Bad Diet
Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health, but if your goal is weight loss, you may be surprised to learn that you simply cannot out-exercise a poor diet. In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh e...
Episode #181: The Medicare GLP Bridge Program is Here!
The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program officially launched on July 1, and it represents one of the biggest changes in obesity treatment access that Medicare beneficiaries have seen in decades. In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stomba...
Episode #180: Why Losing the First 20 Pounds is Easier Than the Last 20 Pounds
Why does weight loss seem to slow down as you get closer to your goal? In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explains why the first 20 pounds often come off more easily than the last 20 pounds and what is happening inside ...
Episode #179: Weight Loss Is Harder After 40
Have you ever felt like weight loss became dramatically harder after turning 40, even though you're doing many of the same things that worked in the past? You're not imagining it. As we age, changes in muscle mass, hormones, metabolism, and ins...
Episode #178: The Hidden Calories That Stall Weight Loss
Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right but the scale still won't budge? In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, we're uncovering the hidden calories that can quietly stall weight loss progress. From specialty coffee drinks and he...
Episode #177: Calories In vs. Calories Out: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Weight Loss
For years, we've been told that weight loss is simply a matter of calories in versus calories out. While calories do matter, the reality is far more complex. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores why your body is not a simple calculator...
Episode #176: How Do You Know When You've Lost Enough Weight?
Many people start their weight loss journey believing there’s a specific number on the scale that will finally make them feel healthy, confident, and happy. But what happens when you reach that number and still don’t feel “done”? Or when your h...
Episode #175: How to Rebuild Trust with Your Body After Years of Dieting
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores how years of dieting can affect the relationship many people have with their bodies. After repeated cycles of restriction, weight loss, and regain, it is common for p...
Episode #174: Why The Scale Doesn't Tell The Whole Story
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores an important idea that many people overlook during their weight loss journey. The number on the scale is only one piece of information, and it does not always reflect...
Episode #173: Maintenance Mode: How to Keep Weight Off After Losing It
Maintenance is the phase of weight loss that most people spend the majority of their lives in, yet it is rarely discussed. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores what it actually takes to keep weight off after losing it. She explains why...
Episode #172: What Happens After You Reach the Maximum GLP Dose?
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh answers a question many patients ask as they progress through treatment with GLP medications: what happens when you reach the maximum dose? Because these medications are gradu...
Episode #171: Wegovy HD is Here! Is It Right For You?
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh discusses the newly approved higher-dose version of semaglutide, Wegovy HD (7.2 mg). She reviews the latest clinical trial data showing how effective the higher dose is for weight loss...
Episode #170: What You Need to Know About Foundayo
In this week’s episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh reviews the newest GLP medication: Foundayo. Foundayo (orforglipron) is a once-daily oral GLP medication, offering a potentially more convenient option for patients seeking medical support for weight ...