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
176 episodes
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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49:29
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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16:56
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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34:39
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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9:19
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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39:23
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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Season 1
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Episode 137
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27:32
Your Friday Five: What August Taught Us and How to Bounce Back Stronger
✨ Sign up now for the January 2026 30/30 Program HERE.Spots are limited, and in 2026 I’ll only be running the 30/30 program twice—once in January and again in September. I...
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13:24
The Dopamine Connection: Why ADHD and Binge Eating Go Hand in Hand with Kacee M Markarian LMFT
Are binge eating and ADHD more connected than we think? So many people struggling with binge eating disorder feel trapped in cycles of food noise, shame, and self-blame. Layer in ADHD’s dopamine dysregulation, and it can feel nearly im...
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Season 1
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Episode 136
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32:18
Strategic Quitting and Growth Investments: Maximizing Any Learning Opportunity with Business Coach Amanda Sabicer
Ever spent thousands on a conference, mastermind, or retreat… only to come home wondering why you bothered? So many of us pour time, energy, and cash into “growth opportunities” only to leave with a stack of business cards and not much else…
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Season 1
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Episode 135
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30:41
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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18:31
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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18:09
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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13:16
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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59:00
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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54:15