The Wellness Protocol | Unlocking Metabolic and Hormonal Health
Welcome to The Wellness Protocol, a podcast where holistic medicine meets cutting-edge endocrinology. Hosted by board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Alessia Roehnelt, each episode breaks down the science behind metabolic health, hormone balance, and longevity-without the fluff.
Whether you’re navigating insulin resistance, perimenopause, or just want to optimize your energy and aging, this show offers actionable advice backed by both clinical experience and current research. You’ll also hear from guest experts in integrative medicine, nutrition, fitness, and wellness technology.
If you’re ready to take control of your health with real strategies- not just trendy soundbites- this podcast is for you.
The Wellness Protocol | Unlocking Metabolic and Hormonal Health
Why Diets Fail: The Science of Set Point & Metabolic Adaptation
Why do most diets fail? It’s not a lack of willpower. It’s biology. In this episode of The Wellness Protocol, Dr. Alessia Roehnelt, double board-certified endocrinologist, breaks down the science of why restrictive diets backfire, how metabolic adaptation slows weight loss, and why set point theory makes it so hard to keep weight off long-term.
You’ll learn:
- How the body defends its weight through hormones, hunger, and metabolism
- The truth about “starvation mode” and the “Biggest Loser” effect
- Why cutting calories too aggressively sets you up for rebound weight gain
- Sustainable, evidence-based strategies for weight loss that actually lasts
- How sleep, stress, protein, and strength training play critical roles in metabolism
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by diets that stop working, or blamed yourself for regaining weight, this episode will give you the clarity and tools to finally work with your body instead of against it.
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