GLP-1 Hub: Support, Community, and Weight Loss
Join Ana Reisdorf, dietitian and GLP-1 user, where science meets support, and your weight loss journey is backed by a community that gets it. Whether you're new to GLP-1 medications like Zepbound, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Ozempic, or just looking to optimize your results, this podcast is your trusted space for expert insights, real success stories, and practical strategies to help you feel your best.
Episodes
82 episodes
The Hidden Anxiety of Weight Loss w/ Dr. Robyn Pashby
Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD, talks with Dr. Robyn Pashby, clinical health psychologist and founder of Health Psychology Partners, about the mental load of weight loss - why anxiety often climbs as the scale drops, why diet rules feel impossible to rel...
When GLP-1s Don't Work and What to Do Next w/ Alex Mufson
Some women aren't losing weight on max-dose GLP-1s — and the fix is dosing down, not pushing harder.Ana Reisdorf, registered dietitian and GLP-1 user, sits down with Alex Mufson, LCSW and founder of Canary House, to unpack why high-func...
GLP-1s, Diabetes, and Why the Weight Loss Came Second w/ Christa Brown, RD
Before Ozempic was a weight-loss story, it was a diabetes drug - and at diabetes doses, it behaves nothing like the version you've heard about.Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf sits down with diabetes specialist Christa Brown, RD, to un...
GLP-1 Fitness for Beginners: How to Build a Routine That Actually Sticks w/ Casey Sines
You're losing weight on a GLP-1 - so why is starting to exercise still the part you can't make stick? And why does every workout program feel like too much, too fast, the second you actually try?Casey Sines, certified personal trainer a...
Bariatric Surgery to GLP-1s: Weight Maintenance and Patient Advocacy w/ Zach Niemiec
Why does maintenance feel like quicksand even after you've lost the weight? And what do you do when even people in the obesity space tell you you "don't look like you need" the meds anymore?Patient advocate Zach Niemiec, a former bariat...
The Subtle Art of Slowing Down with Beverly Atkins
You've lost the weight - so why does your brain still see you as heavier? And why does "slowing down" feel nearly impossible when pushing through is how you've survived?Feldenkrais practitioner Beverly Atkins, a lifelong yo-yo dieter an...
Resilience Through Diabetes, Multiple Organ Transplants, and GLP-1, w/ Ty Gipson
What does resilience really look like when your life depends on the next decision? In this episode, Ana Reisdorf talks with Ty Gipson about growing up with type 1 diabetes, losing kidney function, facing dialysis, undergoing multiple organ tran...
Body Composition and Muscle Loss on GLP-1s with Dr. Nina Crowley. RD
If the scale is going down, how do you know what you're really losing? In this episode, Ana Reisdorf sits down with Dr. Nina Crowley to break down what body composition actually means, why BMI misses so much of the story, how DEXA and bioelectr...
Skin Tightening and Surgery After GLP-1 Weight Loss w/ Dr. Maryam Zamani
What really happens to your skin after major weight loss on GLP-1 medications, and when does surgery make sense? In this episode, Ana talks with Dr. Maryam Zamani, a double board-certified plastic surgeon, about why loose skin happens, how GLP-...
Life After Food Noise: The Emotional Transition on GLP-1s w/ Jessica Brown
If GLP-1 medications have quieted your food noise but left you wondering how to handle the emotions underneath it, this episode is for you. Ana talks with Jessica Brown about why weight loss alone does not automatically heal your relationship w...
Long-Term GLP-1 Success: Beyond the Scale w/ Kimmi Le
What does long-term GLP-1 use actually look like in real life? In this episode, Ana sits down with clinical pharmacist Kimmi Le of Solara Labs/Barimelts to talk about the bigger picture of staying on GLP-1 medications over time. The...
He Lost 200 Pounds Twice. Why This Time Feels Different w/ Jess Perreca Jr.
Jess Perreca joins Ana Reisdorf to share his powerful personal story of obesity, massive weight loss, regain, bariatric surgery, and what finally feels different in this season of his life with GLP-1 support. He opens up about growing up with o...
How to Snack Smarter on GLP-1: Protein, Fiber & Easy Food Tips with Cassandra Lepore
If you're on a GLP-1 and trying to eat well when your appetite is low, this episode is full of practical, realistic advice. Ana sits down with Cassandra Lepore, known online as @dietitianCass, to break down what smarter snacking actually looks ...
Chronic Pain Relief Using GLP-1s w/ Dr. Asare Christian
If you’ve noticed your pain improving on a GLP-1 medication, you may not be imagining it, and it may not be just because of weight loss. In this episode, Ana sits down with Dr. Asare Christian, an integrative pain management physician, to talk ...
GLP-1s are Changing Addiction Treatment w/ Dr. Steven Klein
If your GLP-1 has quieted more than food noise, this episode will help you understand why. Ana sits down with Dr. Steven Klein, addiction medicine physician at Caron Treatment Centers, PhD in human genetics, person in long-term recovery, and lo...
Why GLP-1 Users Need to Protect Muscle: Mitochondria, Strength & Longevity w/Jennifer Scheinman, MS RD
GLP-1 medications can be life-changing, but rapid weight loss can also mean losing muscle if you are not actively protecting it. In this episode, Ana Reisdorf sits down with registered dietitian Jennifer Scheinman to talk about why muscle stren...
Dietary Fats on a GLP-1s: What to Eat and Why w/ Dr. Renee Korczak
Fat is one of the most misunderstood macronutrients, and when you're eating less on a GLP-1, choosing the right fats matters more than ever. In this episode, Ana sits down with Dr. Renee Korczak, PhD, RDN, to cut through the noise around dietar...
How to Find a Quality GLP-1 Provider w/ Sabina Hemmi
Navigating the world of GLP-1 telehealth providers is overwhelming and most people have no reliable way to compare options before committing hundreds of dollars. Sabina Hemmi has been on a GLP-1 for over three years, lost 60 pounds, dealt with ...
Eating Disorders, GLP-1s, and Recovery-Centered Nutrition w/ Shawna Melbourn, RD
In this episode, Ana sits down with eating-disorder dietitian Shawna Melbourn to unpack how GLP-1 medications can intersect with disordered eating patterns, body image distress, and recovery work. They talk about red flags clinicians and famili...
GLP-1s and The Sympathetic Spiral of Doom: Stress, Mitochondria, and Health Optimization w/ Dr. Scott Sherr
In this episode, Ana sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr to break down the “sympathetic spiral of doom” and how chronic stress can quietly drive fatigue, insulin resistance, poor recovery, and stalled progress — especially for people using GLP-1 med...
Micronutrients on GLP-1: The Little Things That Change the Game w/ Dr. Caitlyn Edwards
In this episode, Ana sits down with Caitlyn Edwards to break down the micronutrient side of GLP-1 care and explain what people are most likely to miss when appetite is lower. They cover which nutrients deserve the most attention, why food-first...
New Dietary Guidelines: What GLP-1 Users Need to Know w/ Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines introduced a new upside-down pyramid and updated protein guidance, and in this episode Lauren Harris-Pincus breaks down what these changes mean for people on GLP-1 medications—from why higher protein and f...
Mast Cells, Microdosing GLP-1s, and the Five Types of Obesity w/ Dr. Aaron Hartman
Dr. Aaron Hartman joins the GLP-1 Hub podcast to share how GLP-1 medications can support far more than weight loss, including mast cell stabilization for complex sensitivity-driven conditions, tailored microdosing strategies for highly reactive...
Individualized Healthcare, AI, and GLP-1s w/ Mariette Abrahams
Mariette Abrahams joins the GLP-1 Hub podcast to explore how artificial intelligence and personalized nutrition are converging to transform healthcare for people on GLP-1 medications, including what true tech-enabled personalization looks like ...
Sustainable Weight Loss on GLP-1s w/ Beth Gerhart
In this episode, Ana Reisdorf sits down with Beth Gerhart, co-founder of Tyde Wellness, to talk about what realistic, sustainable weight loss actually looks like on GLP-1 medications. Beth shares insights from five years of working with GLP-1 p...