The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD
Matthea Rentea MD leads discussions on obesity and chronic weight management. Her guests range from experts in the fields that intersect with obesity and wellness, to individuals successful in their weight journey. She is a Board certified Internal Medicine and Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and founder of the Rentea Metabolic Clinic, a Telehealth clinic for residents of the state of Indiana and Illinois that helps comprehensively with weight management. This podcast is for information and education purposes only. No medical advice is being given. Please talk to your physician for what is right for you.
Episodes
189 episodes
Your Friday Five: When Health Gains Meet Hair Fears
Hair loss is one of the most common fears people bring up when considering GLP-1 medications—especially women in menopause whose hair is already feeling thin, fragile, or vulnerable. This week’s Friday Five dives into the actual conver...
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The 3 Stages of GLP-1s: What to Expect and How to Adjust
If you’re on a GLP-1 medication, you’ve probably noticed your appetite, cravings, or progress shifting over time, and it can feel confusing or even a little scary. Most people assume they’re supposed to feel the same way the entire journey, so ...
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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27:56
Your Friday Five: When Life Gets Loud, Choose You First
This week’s Friday Five comes with a first in six years: I missed a podcast release. Not because I didn’t care… but because my life got full in a way even I couldn’t out-organize or out-hustle.Between conferences, con...
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The Current of Addiction: Understanding Emotional Eating with Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Hochman
Research shows that behavioral addictions, including emotional eating, can actually trigger stronger brain responses than hard drugs. Yet when people struggle with food, they’re so often told to “just have more discipline” or “try hard...
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Episode 147
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29:04
Post-Surgery Weight Struggles: How GLP-1 Medications Can (and Can't) Help
If you've had bariatric surgery, you already know what it means to commit fully to your health. But even with your best efforts, bodies adapt, hormones shift, and life adds its own complications. When weight begins to creep back, many peo...
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Episode 146
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23:23
Your Friday Five: The Power of the Pivot — Finding Peace When Life Changes Your Plans
In this quick and heartfelt episode of Your Friday Five, Dr. Matthea shares a personal story about losing access to her favorite walking track — and the unexpected lessons it revealed about change, flexibility, and gratitude.She...
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340 Pounds Down: Jamie Selzler's Four Rules for Lasting Change
There are moments in our work that stay with you long after the conversation ends. My interview with Jamie Selzler was one of those moments. At 652 pounds, Jamie's world had become frighteningly small. Short walks left him breathles...
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Episode 145
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50:38
Your Friday Five: No More Candy Chaos
This special Halloween Your Friday Five episode is all about removing the candy scarcity mindset and setting yourself up for success. For many people, Halloween can feel like a slippery slope — candy in the house, kids bringing home buckets of ...
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Raising Body-Confident Kids When You're Still Figuring It Out with Dr. Whitney Casares
You want to raise kids who feel confident in their bodies and have a healthy relationship with food. But what happens when you're still figuring that out yourself?Maybe you catch yourself labeling foods as "good" or "bad." Or yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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46:58
Protein Powder Panic? Let’s Talk Lead, Labels & What’s Actually Safe with Gianna Beasley RD
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Reflux, Taste Changes & Food Aversions: Managing Unexpected GLP-1 Side Effects
If your go-to meals suddenly taste strange, certain foods turn your stomach, or heartburn has become a constant companion since starting a GLP-1, it’s not in your head. These are some of the most common (and least discussed) side effects people...
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Episode 143
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20:55
Your Friday Five: Top Tips for Month One on Zepbound
This week’s Your Friday Five is a little different — I’m answering a fan mail question about what to expect during the first month on Zepbound (tirzepatide). If you’re just starting your GLP-1 journey, this episode is packed with quick, ...
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What Your Binge Eating Is Really Telling You with Jane Pilger
When a warning light appears on your car's dashboard, you know something needs attention under the hood. Binge eating works exactly the same way. It's not a sign you're broken or lack willpower, it's your body saying, "Hey, something deeper...
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Season 1
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Episode 142
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48:12
After the Honeymoon Phase: 3 Strategies for Long-Term GLP-1 Success
The excitement of those first 6–12 months has faded. The scale isn't moving like before, your body feels different, and suddenly year two of GLP-1 treatment doesn't feel straightforward anymore.This is where many people hit a wall. Progr...
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Season 1
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Episode 141
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15:39
The Daily Choices That Could Save Your Brain with Neurologist Dr. Johnson Hatchett
Neurologist Dr. Kimberly Johnson Hatchett has seen it too many times: patients walking into her practice after a stroke or with early dementia, wishing they could turn back the clock. The harsh reality is, most of these devastating outcomes wer...
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Season 1
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Episode 140
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Introducing The Female Founders Accelerator
The Female Founders Accelerator isn't another business program that ignores your life and wellbeing. And it's not another personal wellness program that tells you to slow down your ambitions and meditate.It's an integrated approach desig...
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Why "Stopped Working" Is the Wrong Way to Think About GLP-1 Plateaus
Ever heard that GLP-1 medications "stop working" after a certain point? It’s a common myth fueled by influencers, “coaches”, and even misinterpreted studies. But it’s not the truth.These misleading claims can leave you ...
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Season 1
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Episode 139
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8:02
There's No Right Way to Grieve with Grief Coach Krista St. Germain
When we think of grief, we often think of death. But grief can take many forms, whether it’s the end of a relationship, a change in health, or simply realizing life doesn’t look the way we hoped. Yet most of us were never taught how to...
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Season 138
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Episode 1
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38:06
Your Friday Five: The High-Fiber Cookie Crumble That Feels Like Dessert
High-Fiber Cookie Crumble (aka GLP-1 Satiety Crumble)This versatile recipe tastes like cookie dough and can be enjoyed on its own, in bite-sized balls, or crumbled on top of Greek yogurt and fruit.Ingredients (equal part...
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The Scale Stopped Moving - Now What? Dr Rentea’s Guide to Weight Plateaus
Few things feel as discouraging as working so hard on your health and not seeing the results you expect. You’re eating well, staying consistent with exercise, keeping up with hydration—yet the scale hasn’t budged in weeks.In this episode...
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Episode 137
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