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
138 episodes
How to Start a Health Journey When You're Already Drowning with Amie Adams
“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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 123
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31:22
The GLP-1 Exit Strategy: Preventing Regain When You Stop Medication
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 br...
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Season 1
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Episode 122
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14:10
Post-Surgery Success: Nutrition, Movement & Mindset When Weight Bearing Isn't an Option
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 recentl...
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Episode 121
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24:43
The Hidden Cost of Reality Weight Loss: What The Biggest Loser Got Wrong—and What We Know Now with Ashley Palu
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-t...
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Episode 120
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Your Friday Five: The Snacks and Hacks I’m Loving Lately
Meal Boosters.Devotion nutrition crumble (streusel topping). On
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10:44
119. Why I Turned My Birthday Party into a Healing Sound Experience with Sarah Gardner
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 f...
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Season 1
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Episode 119
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45:45
Emotional Eating Isn’t the Problem — It’s the Signal with Corinne Crabtree
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 118
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53:05
Wegovy vs. Zepbound (+ What You Need to Know BEFORE Switching)
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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15:56
Your Friday Five – Salt & Vinegar Potatoes, Sour Candy Swaps, and a Weekend Challenge
Mentioned in this episode: Instagram recipe: Salt & vinegar potatoes! on claudiaathome Sound candy that is either fruit based (
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8:49
Opening Up About GLP-1s: How to Have Stigma-Free Conversations with Dave Knapp
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....
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Season 1
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Episode 116
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Ozempic Is Killing Sales—Now Big Food Wants Your Cravings Back
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 los...
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Season 1
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Episode 115
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28:22
Insulin Resistance and PCOS: What Works—From Strength Training to Supplementation with Dr. Patil-Sisodia
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 do...
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Season 1
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Episode 114
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47:34
Nighttime Snacking: Habit, Hunger, or Something Else?
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?...
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Episode 113
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19:25
Meal Delivery Services: Hype, Fad, or Your Next Lifesaver?
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 ide...
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Season 1
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Episode 112
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15:54
When Weight Bias in Healthcare Leads to Missed Diagnoses—And How We Can Do Better with Dr. Lindsay Ogle
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 111
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19:48
Rest Is Not a Luxury—It’s the Foundation of Your Health
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 i...
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Season 1
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Episode 110
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27:06
How to Get (and Stay) Organized—Without Overwhelm with Professional Organizer Julia Goldberg
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 b...
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Season 1
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Episode 109
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36:06
How to Handle a Medication Pause Without Losing Progress
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 feeli...
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Episode 108
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