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
159 episodes
Why Weight Loss Isn't Always Winning: The 4-Step System to Track Real Progress
The number on the scale might be going down—but what’s actually changing beneath the surface?In this episode, I’m sharing a pattern I see often in clinic: people fully committed to their routines—getting their steps in, strength...
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Season 1
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Episode 134
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17:47
The Whirlybird Method: Why Your Health Journey Needs a Backup Plan
When I was a competitive ski racer, mastering the "whirlybird" spin was one of the toughest—and most crucial—skills. Skiers repeat this move again and again, so when wipeouts happen, they can handle them with calm and control, avoiding panic or...
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Season 1
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Episode 133
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17:25
Your Friday Five: The Step Bet Experiment
App mentioned: Step BetIG account: jenna_bariatricbestie Please note, I am not affiliated or represent any of the products or co...
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12:32
The 3 Kitchen Mistakes Sabotaging Your Meals with Food Writer Steve Sabicer
If your homemade meals never quite hit the mark and cooking feels more frustrating than fun, you’re not alone. Not everyone (myself included!) is a master chef, but understanding a few key fundamentals can completely change the way you fe...
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Season 1
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Episode 132
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58:16
Your Friday Five: Why Doing Less (Really Well) Wins
In this episode of Your Friday Five, Dr. Matthea dives into the underrated power of mastery—what it means, how it builds over time, and why chasing the basics can take you further than constant novelty. Inspired by a speaker who’s deli...
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The Perfectionist Trap: Why Being an A+ Student Kept Me Stuck with Nurse Marnie
What if being an "A+ student" with your health is actually keeping you stuck?That’s exactly what Marnie discovered when she joined my 30/30 Program. A registered nurse who had struggled with weight her whole life, Marnie ...
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Season 1
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Episode 131
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53:30
Rewiring Your Life Takes Time—Don’t Quit Too Soon
In this week's Friday Five, Dr. Rentea dives into a critical question: How long are you prepared to push for the life and body you’ve always wanted? We unpack why real change isn’t instantaneous—especially if years of habits and self-t...
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6:50
Hungry All the Time? Try These 2 Hormone Hacks
If you’ve ever felt powerless around food, it’s not because you’re lacking discipline. It’s because your hunger hormones are in the driver’s seat.Behind the scenes, hunger hormones like ghrelin, leptin, cortisol, and insulin are constant...
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Season 1
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Episode 130
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15:02
Your Friday Five: A Walk, a Mug Cake, and a Wake-Up Call
In today’s quick Friday Five, Dr. Matthea shares a powerful quote that’s stuck with her for months: “Sometimes it has to be more painful to stay the same than it is to change.” Whether it’s nighttime snacking, movement motivation, or g...
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11:02
The Perfectionism Trap: Why 5 Minutes Matters More Than You Think
You know the feeling: you start a new health habit with enthusiasm, but within days (or hours), that inner voice kicks in. "This five-minute walk doesn't even count." "Why bother with one vegetable when I should be meal prepping for the ent...
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Season 1
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Episode 129
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23:46
Your Friday Five: Build the Perfect Travel Medicine Kit
Headed out for summer adventures? This week’s Your Friday Five is your guide to creating a simple, powerful medicine travel kit—perfect for anyone on GLP-1s or just prone to nausea, headaches, or tummy trouble. Dr. Matthea shares what ...
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BONUS: Staying True to Fat Liberation While Caring for Your Health with Kacee M Markarian LMFT
Too often, conversations about health start and stop with weight loss. There’s little room for anything else—like metabolic health, quality of life, or what it actually feels like to live in your body. That narrow focus leaves so many ...
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Season 1
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Episode 128
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44:44
Why Your Body Was Never the Problem with Kacee M Markarian LMFT
Every day, people in larger bodies face relentless messages that something is fundamentally wrong with them. From airplane seats that don't fit, to doctors who blame every health issue on weight, the shame runs so deep that many abandon their o...
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Season 1
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Episode 127
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47:33
End the “What’s For Dinner?” Struggle: Using AI as Your Personal Nutrition Assistant
Finding healthy recipes that actually fit your busy lifestyle can feel like a full-time job. Between juggling work, family, and everything else, the last thing you want is to spend hours scrolling through endless recipe sites — only to...
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Season 1
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Episode 126
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15:14
Your Friday Five: The High Protein 3-Ingredient Dessert You Didn’t Know You Needed
General example of how to work with rice paper dessert recipe. For mine I use rice paper, vanilla greek yogurt, and melt...
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6:52
Ozempic Face, Hair Loss & Skin Changes: What This Dermatologist Wants You to Know with Dr. Samantha Schneider
Is your skin keeping up with your weight loss?While GLP-1 medications can lead to powerful health changes, they also come with lesser-known side effects, especially for your skin and hair. From sudden dryness and irritati...
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Season 1
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Episode 125
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58:38
Appetite, Alcohol, and Emotion: GLP-1s and the Brain’s Reward Circuit
What happens when GLP-1 medications change more than just your appetite?If you’re considering anti-obesity medications, it’s normal to wonder what else they might affect beyond hunger. In this episode, I respond to a thoughtful ...
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Season 1
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Episode 124
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14:24
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