
Conquer Your Weight
Learn to understand your mind and body so you can achieve long term weight loss. For more information, please visit my website: www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Episodes
139 episodes
Episode #139 How Commitment, Courage, Capability, and Confidence Will Help You Lose Weight with Guest: Dr. Nikita Shah
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh sits down with Dr. Nikita Shah, a family and obesity medicine physician in Orlando, Florida, to explore the “4 C’s” of effective obesity treatment: Commitment, Courage, Capabi...
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Episode #138: Will Hormone Replacement Therapy Help You Lose Weight?
Menopause often brings weight gain, especially around the abdomen—but can hormone replacement therapy (HRT) help?In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh reviews what real clinical trials say about HRT and wei...
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Episode #137: How Chat GPT Can Help In Your Weight Loss Journey
What if you had a 24/7 weight loss companion that could help you plan meals, stay motivated, and troubleshoot challenges—all at your fingertips?In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores how ChatGPT, an...
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Episode #136: Your Nervous System: The Missing Link in Health and Weight Loss with Guest: Dr. Rashmi Schramm
On this week’s podcast episode, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Rashmi Schramm to dive into a topic that impacts every single one of us: nervous system safety and regulation.Dr. Schramm is a family medicine physician, meditation teacher...
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Episode #135: Can You Stop Taking Your GLP Medication?
In today's episode, we are addressing a question we get asked all the time: Can I stop taking my GLP medication? The answer is: It depends. These medications are designed for long term use, but there are patients who stop the medications, for v...
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Episode #134: Metabolic Adaptation - The Real Reason You Regain Weight
In this week's episode, we're talking about the real reason weight regain happens: metabolic adaptation. During a weight loss journey, your body often decreases its metabolism as a survival mechanism. Unfortunately, this commonly leads to weigh...
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Episode #133: What Supplements Should You Use In Your Weight Loss Journey with Guest: Dr. Pooja Saigal
In this week's episode, we are addressing a question I've been asked many times: Are there actually any good supplements for weight loss? Dr. Pooja Saigal, family medicine and integrative medicine physician, joins us to talk about supplements t...
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Episode #132: Thinking Outside the Box: How Obesity Medicine Physicians Support Patients with a Comprehensive Approach
In this week's episode, you're going to learn about what it looks like to work with an obesity medicine physician to support your weight loss goals. You'll hear how a comprehensive approach which includes medication, nutrition, movement, sleep ...
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Episode #131: Advocacy and Policy: Advocacy for Better Obesity Care and Understanding Healthcare Policies with guest: Dr. Tracy Zvenyach
In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Tracy Zvenyach, to learn more about policy and advocacy in the obesity and weight care space. Dr. Tracy Zvenyach is Director of Policy Strategy and Alliances at the Obesity Action Coalition.
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Episode #130: Family and Pediatric Obesity: Strategies for Managing Weight within Family Units and Among Children with Guest: Dr. Stephen Cook
In this week's podcast episode, we're joined by Dr. Stephen Cook, as we talk about the role of supporting children and families during a weight and health journey. Dr. Cook is Director for the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition...
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Episode #129: Mental Health and Emotional Eating: Exploring the Relationship Between Mental Health Disorders and Weight Management with Guest: Dr. Robyn Pashby
In this week's podcast episode, we're joined by health psychologist, Dr. Robyn Pashby, as we explore the relationship between mental health disorders and weight management. Want to learn more or work with Dr. Robyn Pashby? Visit
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Episode #128: The Truth About Microdosing GLPs
In this week's episode, we are talking about microdosing GLPs. This has been a popular topic of conversation over the last few months, and we want to make sure you get the answers you need. We'll explain what microdosing is, what are the pros a...
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Episode #127: Decoding Nutrition Labels - What to Know to Lose Weight
In this week's episode, we're talking about how to read a nutrition label. You'll learn some principles for what components should make up your diet during your weight loss journey. You'll also learn some simple tricks, like understanding the i...
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Episode #126: Which is the Best GLP Medication - Wegovy or Zepbound?
In this week's episode, we're going to talk about the GLP medications currently available on the market - Wegovy (semaglutide), Zepbound (tirzepatide), and Saxenda (liraglutide). We'll discuss the clinical trial data, so you can understand whic...
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Episode #125: Progress Not Perfection: Breaking the All or Nothing Mindset
In this week's episode, we're tackling an important mindset shift that must occur in order for us to find long term success with our weight and health goals. Our progress in both life and our weight loss journey is often not linear, but rather ...
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Episode #124: Help! My Insurance Won't Cover Zepbound Starting July 1!
In this week's episode, we are talking about the recent announcement from CVS Caremark that they will no longer be covering Zepbound starting July 1, 2025. If you're affected by this change, listen in to today's episode to understand what happe...
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Episode #123: PCOS and Weight Management: What You Need to Know
In this week's episode, we're discussing the condition PCOS - polycystic ovarian syndrome. You'll learn what it is, why it happens, and what tools you can use to help treat PCOS. If you're interested in working with Dr. S...
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Episode #122: Why Didn't My Doctor Talk to Me Sooner? The Earliest Signs of Metabolic Disease
In this week's episode, we are talking about the earliest signs of metabolic disease. We'll talk about early changes that happen with glucose, cholesterol, and liver enzymes, and what to look for on your annual labs to see if you have markers f...
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Episode #121: Why I Recommend "No Naked Carbohydrates"
In this week’s episode, we are talking about a popular concept called "no naked carbohydrates." You'll learn about the science behind why dressing up your carbohydrates with protein and/or fat can help with satiety, energy levels, and support y...
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Episode #120: Weaning off of GLP Medications like Wegovy and Zepbound
In this week’s episode, we are addressing a controversial, but common question: "How do I wean off of my GLP medication?" We'll talk about some of the data behind this question, as well as address what factors determine who may have success wea...
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Episode #119: Obesity and Liver Health with Guest: Dr. Uchenna Agbim
In this week’s episode, we are joined by guest, Dr. Uchenna Agbim, to discuss fatty liver disease. Did you know that fatty liver disease is one of the most common co-morbid conditions related to obesity and also a major cause of liver failure a...
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Episode #118: How Functional Medicine Can Improve Your Health and Weight with Guest: Dr. Ruth Odoi
In this week’s episode, we are joined by guest, internal medicine and functional medicine physician, Dr. Ruth Odoi, to learn about functional medicine. Over the last few years, functional medicine has gained more and more popularity. Dr. Ruth O...
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Episode #117: The Role of Social Support During Weight Loss
In this week's episode, we're talking about the role of social support during the weight loss journey. Whether we like it or not, others can play a significant role in our weight loss journey. There are those who encourage us and those who sabo...
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Episode #116: The Gut Microbiome and Obesity with Guest: Dr. Katrina Coulter
In this week’s episode, we are joined by guest, infectious disease physician Dr. Katrina Coulter, to learn about the gut microbiome. You’ll learn what the microbiome is, what influences our microbiome, and how our microbiome plays a role in wei...
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Episode #115: The Difference Between Health and Weight
In this week's episode, we're talking about the difference between health and weight. While our height and our weight may be linked, weight is rarely the ultimate indicator of one's health. You'll learn the difference between health and weight,...
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