Explore every episode of the podcast The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann
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| Could a GLP-1 Reset Your Whole Life? | 03 Nov 2026 | 00:15:22 | |
What if your GLP-1 journey could change more than just your weight? What if it could become an opportunity to transform your health, your relationships, your mindset, and ultimately, the life you're creating? Maybe you've spent years struggling with your weight, putting yourself last, or carrying around emotional baggage that you haven't quite figured out how to let go of. And maybe you're finally ready for something bigger than another weight-loss plan. In this solo episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, Elizabeth McGann shares a powerful realization she had while facilitating The Shift, a transformational women's retreat in the Catskills: the journey toward better metabolic health can also become an opportunity for a whole-life reset. Elizabeth introduces her signature framework, The Three Lenses of Metabolism: Physical, Mental & Emotional, and Spiritual, and explores how improving your health can go hand in hand with changing your habits, processing your emotions, releasing old beliefs, and reconnecting with what you genuinely want. Because the goal isn't simply to lose weight. It's to become healthier, freer, and more intentional about creating a life you love.
FREE Masterclass: How to Microdose a GLP-1 Holistically Learn Elizabeth's holistic approach to GLP-1s, metabolic health, nutrition, and lifestyle. https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass Join the FREE Holistic GLP-1 Skool Community Access educational resources, the emotional writing exercise discussed in this episode, nutrition-tracking tools, and a supportive community of women. https://www.skool.com/holistic-glp-1-1163/about Recommended Book Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by Dr. David R. Hawkins The Shift Retreat Learn more about the transformational retreat that inspired this episode. | |||
| Your Brain on GLP-1 s (with Dr. Sasha High) | 20 Oct 2026 | 00:47:41 | |
You know what you *should* be doing to improve your health. So why can it feel almost impossible to follow through? What if the problem isn't a lack of willpower, but the biology of your brain? In this fascinating conversation, Elizabeth welcomes **Dr. Sasha High**, a board-certified obesity medicine physician, internist, and founder of High Metabolic Clinic and Best Weight, to explore how GLP-1 medications influence the brain, quiet food noise, reduce cravings, and create new opportunities for lasting behavior change. Discover why old habits can be so difficult to break, how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness can help interrupt self-defeating thought patterns, and why self-compassion may be one of the most powerful tools for sustainable weight management. They also explore the hormonal and metabolic changes of menopause, the science of appetite regulation, and a liberating new perspective on obesity as a chronic medical condition rather than a failure of personal discipline. If you've spent years knowing what to do but struggling to do it, this episode could change the way you understand yourself. FREE MICRODOSING MASTERCLASS: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass *** SHOW NOTES (00:45) Why Knowing What to Do Isn't Enough (04:15) The Science Behind Your Brain's Autopilot (08:30) What GLP-1s Actually Do to Your Brain (12:45) Can GLP-1s Help You Rewire Your Brain? (17:00) How Long Does Lasting Habit Change Really Take? (21:00) CBT and ACT: Powerful Tools for Changing Your Behavior ( 25:45 ) Your Thoughts Aren't Always Facts: How to Break Negative Thinking Patterns (30:15) Breaking the Shame Cycle and Escaping the "Start Again Monday" Trap (34:30) Perimenopause, Menopause, and the Biology of Weight Gain (38:45) Obesity Is a Medical Condition, Not a Failure of Willpower (42:30) GLP-1s, Insulin Resistance, and the Brain: What's Really Driving Weight Loss? (46:30) The Future of Obesity Medicine: New Treatments and New Hope *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: FREE MICRODOSING MASTERCLASS: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass Join our FREE SKOOL COMMUNITY - https://www.skool.com/holistic-glp-1-1163/about Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Dr. Sasha High: Website: https://www.sashahighmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sashahighmd/?hl=en | |||
| GLP-1s Can Change Your Relationships. Here's Why. | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:11:40 | |
You released the weight. You’re feeling healthier. Your confidence is coming back. So why do some of your relationships suddenly feel different? In this episode, Elizabeth explores something we don’t talk about enough: when you change, your relationships may need to change with you. A significant weight release can shift far more than your body. It can change how you see yourself, how you show up in the world, and the roles you’ve always played in your marriage, friendships, dating life and even professionally. Elizabeth shares her own experience of changing her relationship with food and alcohol, becoming healthier and more confident, and discovering that some of the relationships built around her old lifestyle no longer worked in quite the same way. She also talks about the uncomfortable “in-between”: when you’ve outgrown parts of your old life but haven’t fully built the new one yet, and what you can do to navigate that space while your new life takes shape. Sometimes relationships deepen. Sometimes they need to evolve. And sometimes you realize you’ve simply outgrown each other. The key is understanding that grieving and growing can happen at the same time, and the new life will continue to take shape. IN THIS EPISODE:
FREE MASTERCLASS: How To Microdose A GLP-1 Holistically: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass SHOW NOTES (00:10) — When Weight Loss Changes More Than Your Body. Why a significant transformation can ripple into your marriage, friendships, sex life and even how you show up professionally. (02:31) — Elizabeth’s Own Transformation. How changing her relationship with food and alcohol improved her health and confidence and unexpectedly changed some of her relationships. (04:25) — The Lonely “In-Between.” What happens when you’ve put down old behaviors and outgrown parts of your old life, but haven’t fully built the new one yet. (05:02) — When Your Identity Changes. New confidence, boundaries and self-care can shift the role you’ve always played, and the people around you may need time to adjust. (05:39) — Your Relationships May Need to Evolve. Why some relationships get better, while others may need to take a different shape as your life changes. (07:16) — Creating New Ways to Connect. How healthier choices can reveal which relationships are nourishing and how couples and friends can build new experiences together. (08:35) — Grieving and Growing at the Same Time. How to recognize the uncomfortable transition between the life you’ve outgrown and the one you’re still creating. (09:45) — Keep Going. The New Life Will Take Shape. Give the people you love an opportunity to meet you where you are while giving yourself permission to notice what no longer fits. *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: FREE MICRODOSING MASTERCLASS: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass JOIN OUR FREE SKOOL COMMUNITY - https://www.skool.com/holistic-glp-1-1163/about Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann | |||
| 100 Lbs Released: How a GLP-1 Ended the Bingeing (with Kat Carter) | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:57:22 | |
What if overeating, struggling to stick to your weight-loss goals, or bingeing, things you’ve spent years blaming yourself for, aren’t simply a lack of willpower? In this episode, Elizabeth speaks with Kat Carter, co-host of the award-winning Plus SideZ Podcast, about what happened when a GLP-1 addressed something years of dieting, exercise, therapy, Overeaters Anonymous, and weight-loss medications couldn’t. Nearly four years later, Kat has released 100 pounds and says the compulsion to binge is gone. Kat shares what it was like to feel like a prisoner to food, how tirzepatide changed everything, and why she believes biology was the missing piece. She also opens up about losing weight slowly, navigating perimenopause, continuing to support herself with nutrition, movement, sleep, and emotional work, and finding a level of body acceptance she had never experienced before. This conversation may change the way you understand your own struggles around food, with less self-blame, more compassion for yourself, and hope that a more peaceful, freeing relationship with food and your body may be possible for you, too. FREE MASTERCLASS: How To Microdose A GLP-1 Holistically: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass (00:00) What Happens When Food Noise Finally Goes Quiet? (04:15) Why Doing Everything “Right” Still Wasn’t Enough (07:55) “Can I Live Normal?” Breaking Free From the Obsession With Food (12:10) Discovering the “Stop Button” Around Food (17:00) Why the Inner Work Is Important (20:17) Who Are You When Bingeing Is No Longer Your Identity? (25:08) Finding Body Acceptance After Losing 100 Pounds (27:38) Letting Go of the Shame Around Hunger and Obesity (34:00) What Thousands of GLP-1 Stories Have in Common (37:10) Biology vs. Behavior: What Was the Missing Piece? (40:52) Why Slower Weight Loss Can Be a Gift (46:12) What a GLP-1 Can—and Can’t—Do for You (48:54) Building the Foundations That Help a GLP-1 Work Better (52:40) The Support That Can Change Your GLP-1 Journey *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: FREE MICRODOSING MASTERCLASS: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass Join our FREE SKOOL COMMUNITY - https://www.skool.com/holistic-glp-1-1163/about Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Kat Carter: Website: http://theplussidez.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrskatcarter | |||
| Why Your GLP-1 Stopped Working: 5 Proven Strategies to Get Unstuck | 08 Sep 2026 | 00:25:52 | |
Your GLP-1 was working beautifully. The food noise got quieter. You started releasing weight. And then…the scale stopped moving. Does that mean your GLP-1 stopped working? Do you automatically need a higher dose? Not necessarily. In this episode, Elizabeth walks you through her 5-part Holistic GLP-1 Plateau Audit—the key areas to investigate before assuming the answer is more medication. You’ll learn how to look at your nutrition, blood sugar, metabolic health, gut, sleep and stress to better understand what your body may need. Elizabeth also shares what wearing a CGM for nearly a year taught her about her own metabolism—including the surprising impact stress had on her glucose. IN THIS EPISODE
FREE MASTERCLASS: How To Microdose A GLP-1 Holistically: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass *** SHOW NOTES (00:25) — Has Your GLP-1 Stopped Working? Why a plateau doesn’t automatically mean you need a higher dose. (02:07) — The Holistic GLP-1 Plateau Audit. Five things to investigate before assuming the answer is more medication. (04:09) — #1: Know Your Numbers. The 5–7 day nutrition check that can uncover protein, fiber, calorie and food-quality blind spots. (06:09) — #2: Become a Metabolic Detective. What Elizabeth has observed about metabolic health and GLP-1 results—and how a CGM can help you see what’s happening “under the hood.” (10:36) — #3: Check the Terrain. Gut health, digestion, environmental exposures and why your internal terrain deserves attention. (14:24) — #4: Protect Your Recovery. Could poor sleep be contributing to your plateau? (16:12) — #5: Turn Down the Alarm. Stress, overtraining and what was happening in your life when the scale stopped moving. (19:28) — The CGM Discovery Elizabeth Didn’t Expect. How stress—not food—was creating some of Elizabeth’s biggest glucose spikes. (21:16) — What Are You Carrying? The body-mind-soul side of getting unstuck and Elizabeth’s Name It. Feel It. Love It. Release It. practice. (23:37) — Measure. Learn. Adjust. Live. Use the data, learn your body, make adjustments—and get back to living your life. *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: FREE MICRODOSING MASTERCLASS: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass Join our FREE SKOOL COMMUNITY - https://www.skool.com/holistic-glp-1-1163/about Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann | |||
| Why GLP-1 Weight Loss is a Spiritual Opportunity (with Dan Go) | 24 Aug 2026 | 01:19:05 | |
What if a GLP-1 could do more than help you lose weight? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with high-performance coach Dan Go to explore how these medications can create a powerful window for deeper physical, emotional, and behavioral change. Dan shares why he sees lasting transformation as “a spiritual process disguised as a physical one,” and explains how identity, self-talk, emotional awareness, and sustainable habits determine whether weight loss truly lasts. They also break down Dan’s high-performance GLP-1 approach, including protein intake, resistance training, walking, sleep, supplementation, and the importance of having an exit plan rather than relying on medication alone. Along the way, they discuss emotional eating, urge surfing, journaling, the power of the pause, and why becoming the person who naturally lives at a healthier weight matters more than chasing a perfect diet. FREE MASTERCLASS: How To Microdose A GLP-1 Holistically: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass SHOW NOTES (00:00) — Using the GLP-1 “window” for deeper change (04:00) — Weight loss as a spiritual process disguised as a physical one (08:00) — Why identity matters more than willpower (12:00) — Changing the stories that keep you stuck (16:00) — Journaling, self-awareness, and finding the real problem (20:00) — Emotional eating and the “Five Whys” (24:00) — Urge surfing and the power of the pause (28:00) — Learning to feel instead of numb (32:00) — Questioning inherited beliefs (36:00) — What “high performance” actually means (40:00) — Talk to yourself like someone you care about (44:00) — Build the identity before chasing the outcome (48:00) —Reaching your goal is where the next phase begins (52:00) — Dan’s high-performance GLP-1 framework (56:00) — Nutrition, protein, and preserving muscle (1:00:00) — Resistance training and the underrated power of walking (1:04:00 )— Making better sleep easier, not more complicated (1:08:00) — Sleep timing and why supplements come last (1:12:00) — Vitamin D, creatine, and targeted supplementation (1:16:00) — Fiber, AI coaching, and the future of personalized health *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: FREE MICRODOSING MASTERCLASS: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann Learn More About Dan Go: Website: https://www.dango.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachdango/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachdango/ | |||
| Everything I've Learned About Microdosing GLP-1s | 11 Aug 2026 | 00:09:05 | |
FREE MASTERCLASS: How To Microdose A GLP-1 Holistically: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass For years, women have asked me the same questions: What does it really mean to take a holistic approach to GLP-1s? Why am I so passionate about microdosing? And is it possible to naturally support the body's own GLP-1 production? In this special solo episode, I'm sharing the philosophy behind my work and introducing my new free masterclass, How to Microdose a GLP-1 Holistically. After years of working alongside physicians, studying the research, interviewing experts, and helping women achieve remarkable results, I've become convinced of one thing: this conversation is about much more than medication. It's about healing and ending your struggle with weight once and for all. You'll hear why I was initially skeptical of GLP-1s, what I learned from some of the earliest women using these medications, why I believe a truly holistic approach produces the best results, how to naturally support your body's own GLP-1 production, and why the ultimate goal isn't dependence, but helping the body remember what it already knows how to do. In This Episode You'll Learn:
*** FREE MASTERCLASS: How To Microdose A GLP-1 Holistically: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass (00:09) — The announcement I've been waiting months to share (01:03) — Why I created my new masterclass – How To Microdose a GLP-1 Holistically (02:05) — Why I was skeptical of GLP-1s from the beginning (03:26) — What I learned from the earliest GLP-1 success stories (04:50) — The surprising truth: your body already produces GLP-1 (05:44) — Why microdosing is only one piece of the puzzle (06:50) — The roadmap women have been searching for (07:48) — Inside the Holistic GLP-1 Microdosing Blueprint Call (08:18) — How to know if you're ready (08:35) — Closing thoughts *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: FREE MICRODOSING MASTERCLASS: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann | |||
| What Every GLP-1 User Needs to Know (with Dr. Robert Kushner) | 28 Jul 2026 | 01:12:27 | |
GLP-1 medications have changed what is possible in obesity treatment, but the medication is only part of the story. In this episode, Elizabeth speaks with Dr. Robert Kushner, a pioneer in obesity medicine and author of The Six Factors to Fit, about how to turn weight loss into better health and lasting change. Dr. Kushner explains how GLP-1s reduce hunger, cravings, and food noise, why metabolic adaptation makes weight regain so common, and why lifestyle support still matters even when the medication is doing much of the biological work. He also introduces six common weight-management patterns, from the “easily enticed eater” and “fast pacer” to the “self-critic” and “all-or-nothing doer,” with practical ways to work with each one. This conversation offers a clear, compassionate framework for using GLP-1s more safely, protecting muscle and nutrition, and measuring success far beyond the number on the scale. FREE MASTERCLASS: How To Microdose A GLP-1 Holistically: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass *** SHOW NOTES (00:00) What Turns GLP-1 Weight Loss Into Lasting Change? (04:15) A Biological Breakthrough in Obesity Treatment (08:30) The “Secret Sauce” Was Inside the Body All Along (12:45) Making the Healthy Choice the Easier Choice (17:00) Why Medication and Lifestyle Are Never Either-Or (21:15) The Risks of Taking a GLP-1 Without Proper Support (25:30) Measuring Progress Beyond the Scale (29:45) Why the Body Tries to Regain Lost Weight (34:00) Hunger Is Biology, Not a Character Flaw (38:15) Discovering Your Weight-Management Personality (42:30) Turning Self-Awareness Into a Personalized Strategy (46:45) Changing Food Preferences and Finding Time for Health (51:00) The Pattern GLP-1s May Change Most Dramatically (55:15) Full disclosure: “I am teaching what I need to learn” (59:30) Protecting Muscle and Quieting the Inner Critic (01:03:45) Escaping the All-or-Nothing Trap (01:08:00) What Comes Next in Obesity Medicine *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: FREE MICRODOSING MASTERCLASS: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Dr. Robert Kushner:: Website: https://drrobertkushner.com/ Northwestern University Faculty Page: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/faculty-profiles/az/profile.html?xid=11686 X/Twiiter: https://x.com/DrRobertKushner | |||
| Why Some Women Thrive on GLP-1s (And Others Don't) | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:10:56 | |
Why do two women follow the same nutrition plan, take the same GLP-1 medication, and get completely different results? In this episode, Elizabeth introduces one of the most important concepts behind the Holistic GLP-1 Method™: the difference between the Outer Game of weight loss and the Inner Game that quietly determines whether change actually lasts. While nutrition, protein, strength training, hormones, gut health, and GLP-1s all matter, lasting transformation happens when you also change your identity, beliefs, and relationship with yourself. Through the story of one client, Rebecca, Elizabeth shares why healing your inner world often becomes the catalyst for lasting changes in your outer world—and why true freedom isn't just about losing weight, but becoming the healthiest version of yourself. In This Episode You'll Learn:
*** (00:00) Welcome to the Holistic GLP-1 Podcast (00:54) Why Two Women Can Get Completely Different Results (01:37) Most Women Are Playing the Wrong Game (02:00) The Outer Game: Nutrition, GLP-1s & Lifestyle (02:50) The Inner Game Runs the Outer Game (03:55) The Roots Create the Fruits (05:10) Why Information Alone Doesn't Create Transformation (05:35) The Question That Changes Everything (07:03) Rebecca's Story: Healing the Inner Game First (08:47) Identity, Self-Talk & Learning to Trust Your Body (09:22) Bringing the Inner and Outer Game Together (09:38) Free Masterclass Invitation & Final Thoughts *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann | |||
| How Hormone Therapy Can Improve GLP-1 Results (with Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas) | 01 Jul 2026 | 01:02:44 | |
In this episode, Elizabeth welcomes back Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas — board-certified OB-GYN, author of *The Menopause Myth*, founder of Tula Wellness and Aesthetics, and host of the *Stay Juicy* podcast — for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation about menopause, metabolism, hormone therapy, GLP-1 medications, inflammation, and what it really means for women to thrive after 40. Dr. Arianna brings her signature mix of medical expertise, humor, candor, and whole-person wisdom to a topic so many women are quietly struggling with: why their bodies suddenly feel different, why weight loss becomes harder, why sleep, mood, sex drive, energy, and brain function can all shift in midlife — and why none of this is a personal failure. Together, Elizabeth and Dr. Arianna explore how estrogen, insulin sensitivity, thyroid function, gut health, cortisol, inflammation, nutrition, muscle mass, and GLP-1s all intersect. They also discuss why women using hormone therapy may experience better outcomes on GLP-1 medications, why estrogen is not simply a “weight loss tool,” and why menopause can be understood not only as a biological transition, but as a "body, mind, and soul" transformation. SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] GLP-1s, estrogen, and the anti-inflammatory lifestyle [ 00:53 ] Key question for women over: “Why is it so hard to lose this weight?” [ 03:05 ] Why so many women in perimenopause and menopause feel like their bodies have changed overnight [ 05:00 ] Estrogen, metabolism, gut health, inflammation, and abdominal fat [ 07:00 ] Why estrogen alone does not simply make midlife weight gain disappear [ 08:22 ] The hormone “orchestra”: estrogen, cortisol, testosterone, progesterone, thyroid, and gut health [ 10:00 ] Why midlife weight gain is due to biology, not personal failure [ 10:30 ] Thyroid health, Hashimoto’s, and why “normal labs” may not tell the whole story [ 12:17 ] T4 to T3 conversion, gut health, vitamin D, and thyroid optimization [ 16:37 ] Why deeper thyroid testing matters, especially for women [ 17:21 ] Hashimoto’s, gluten, gut health, and autoimmune thyroid issues [ 18:35 ] Why being “stuck” with weight loss can involve more than food or GLP-1s [ 19:29 ] How hormone therapy and GLP-1 medications may work together [ 21:56 ] Declining estrogen and insulin resistance [ 24:40 ] How GLP-1s and estrogen may support metabolic health through different but complementary pathways [ 25:27 ] Why women do not take estrogen simply to lose weight [ 26:00 ] Hot flashes, bone health, and the clinical indications for hormone therapy [ 27:21 ] Estrogen, skin, brain health, heart health, and the importance of understanding the evidence [ 30:29 ] Transdermal estrogen, oral estrogen, and why delivery method matters [ 32:35 ] Vaginal estrogen, vaginal tissue health, urinary tract health, and sexual wellness [ 35:21 ] Topical estrogen cream for the face and skin aging [ 36:36 ] How Dr. Arianna talks with patients about hormone therapy and GLP-1s together [ 38:24 ] Why women should know their A1C and metabolic numbers [ 39:00 ] Dr. Arianna’s personal experience with GLP-1s [ 41:39 ] GLP-1s, autoimmune conditions, joint pain, and inflammation [ 42:57 ] The inflammatory lifestyle versus the anti-inflammatory lifestyle [ 43:51 ] Do people need to stay on GLP-1s forever? [ 45:35 ] Elizabeth’s experience coming off a microdose GLP-1 and relying on her lifestyle toolkit [ 47:39 ] Why long-term GLP-1 use may make sense for some people based on family history, inflammation, and cardiovascular risk [ 49:24 ] Why weight regain is often about returning to old habits, not “failure” of the medication [ 50:49 ] Muscle loss, strength training, body composition, and doing GLP-1s the right way [ 52:35 ] Menopause as a "body, mind, and soul" transformation [ 53:34 ] The “estrogen veil,” authenticity, people-pleasing, and the “I do not care” era [ 56:43 ] Menopause, self-care, spirituality, and stepping into a new chapter [ 58:20 ] Dr. Arianna shares more about Tula Wellness and Aesthetics, *Stay Juicy*, and her work in women’s health [ 59:52 ] Compounded estrogen facial cream, hyaluronic acid, retinol, and slowing visible aging [ 01:01:05 ] Travel, pleasure, and what Dr. Arianna is most excited about next [ 01:02:18 ] Closing thoughts *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas and her Tula Wellness practice here: Website: https://drarianna.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drarianna/ “Stay Juicy” Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stay-juicy-podcast/id1762865086 | |||
| GLP-1s and Surrendering the War Against Your Body | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:15:00 | |
What if lasting weight loss isn't about fighting harder—but finally making peace with your body? In this deeply personal "mini-sode," Elizabeth McGann shares one of the most important lessons she's learned in more than 20 years of helping women heal their health and release weight. Drawing from her own lifelong struggles with weight, her experience navigating perimenopause, and years of working with early GLP-1 users, Elizabeth explores the profound difference between forcing change and creating it through compassion, curiosity, and self-awareness. Why do some women experience freedom while others remain trapped in cycles of restriction and frustration? What happens when we stop treating our bodies as the enemy? If you've ever felt broken, defeated, or exhausted by dieting, this conversation offers a new path forward—one rooted in healing, hope, and finally feeling free. *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann | |||
| The Sustainable Way to Do GLP-1s (with Melissa Mitri) | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:53:24 | |
Millions of women are discovering the benefits of GLP-1 medications, but lasting results require more than simply eating less. In this episode, Elizabeth welcomes registered dietitian Melissa Mitri, who has spent nearly two decades helping clients achieve sustainable weight loss through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies. Melissa explains why GLP-1 medications work best when paired with healthy habits, proper nourishment, exercise and a long-term mindset. Together, they explore how to naturally stimulate the body's own GLP-1 production, build a foundation for success before starting the medication, preserve muscle and metabolic health during weight loss, and successfully transition off GLP-1s when the time comes. *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 02:17 ] Preparing for a GLP-1 journey [ 04:00 ] What "nutrient-dense" really means [ 06:08 ] Fiber, satiety, and metabolic health [ 07:18 ] Building sustainable habits [ 08:46 ] The hidden risks of skipping meals [ 12:42 ] Meal prep for real life [ 15:25 ] Naturally stimulating your body's own GLP-1 [ 17:26 ] Foods that naturally increase GLP-1 [ 19:16 ] Supplements that may help [ 22:43 ] The new GLP-1 pill formulations [ 28:00 ] Personalized medicine and the future of obesity treatment [ 29:24 ] Hunger isn't the enemy [ 31:10 ] Transitioning off GLP-1 medications [ 40:09 ] The mindset component [ 43:08 ] Managing food noise after GLP-1s [ 45:46 ] Exercise and long-term weight maintenance [ 48:38 ] The future of GLP-1s\ [ 50:03 ] Melissa's work and resources *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Melissa Mitri Instagram: @the.weightloss.dietitian Website: https://melissamitri.com/ | |||
| GLP-1s and the Freedom Nobody's Talking About | 19 May 2026 | 00:08:46 | |
In this solo episode, Elizabeth explores what most people are missing about GLP-1s. While these medications are often viewed as tools for appetite suppression and weight loss, Elizabeth shares a deeper perspective: how when approached holistically, GLP-1s can create something far more powerful—freedom. Freedom from food noise, from the mental and emotional weight of the struggle, and from patterns that have consumed space for years. As that noise begins to quiet, something new emerges: space. Elizabeth dives into what becomes possible within that space, reframing transformation as more than weight loss—it’s a shift into an entirely new way of being. She also introduces the concept of primary vs. secondary nourishment and why this moment with GLP-1s may offer a profound opportunity for real, lasting change. Because the goal isn’t just weight loss—it’s a life that finally feels like your own. *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann | |||
| GLP-1s Are Not Enough: Eat, Train & Protect Your Metabolism (with Dr. Mike Israetel) | 05 May 2026 | 01:13:41 | |
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Mike Israetel—PhD in sports physiology, bodybuilder, and one of the most respected voices in muscle, metabolism and body composition. If you’re using (or considering) a GLP-1, this conversation could completely change how you approach your results. We get into what most people are missing: why GLP-1s alone aren’t enough—and how the real magic happens when you combine them with the right nutrition and strength training. Dr. Mike breaks down how you can lose fat without losing muscle (and even build muscle) with just two short workouts a week, why intermittent fasting can backfire, and what’s actually happening when these medications “stop working.” We also talk about bone health, protein intake, side effects, and the future of next-generation GLP-1s. This is one of those episodes that brings clarity, cuts through the noise, and gives you a smarter, more empowered way to do this right. *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Welcome + Why This Episode Matters [ 04:00 ] The Biggest GLP-1 Mistake Almost Everyone Is Making [ 08:00 ] The Muscle Myth: Why Weight Loss Without Strength Training Backfires [ 12:00 ] The 2x20-Minute Workout That Changes Everything [ 16:00 ] Gym Intimidation: How to Start (Even If You’ve Never Lifted) [ 20:00 ] Yoga, Pilates & Walking: Are They Enough? [ 24:00 ] The Truth About Bone Loss on GLP-1s [ 28:00 ] The Ideal GLP-1 Nutrition Strategy (That Most People Miss) [ 32:00 ] Intermittent Fasting on GLP-1s: Helpful or Harmful? [ 36:00 ] Hitting Your Protein Goals (Even If You’re Busy or Plant-Based) [ 40:00 ] GLP-1 “Tolerance”: Are the Drugs Stopping Working? [ 44:00 ] Dosing Strategy: Why “Start Low, Go Slow” Wins [ 48:00 ] Side Effects Explained: What’s Actually Happening in Your Body [ 52:00 ] The “Flat Feeling”: Is GLP-1 Killing Joy? [ 56:00 ] The Future of GLP-1s: What’s Coming Next *** 🔥 Key Takeaway GLP-1s aren’t a shortcut—they’re a force multiplier. When combined with smart nutrition and resistance training, they unlock a level of transformation that most people never reach. *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Dr. Mike Israetel New Book The Aesthetic Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Aesthetic-Revolution-Embracing-Fitness-Healthiest/dp/1538779846 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQgsKhHjSyRLOp9mnffqVg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/ Website for RP Strength/Renaissance Periodization: https://rpstrength.com/ | |||
| Why You Don’t Want to Lose Your Hunger on GLP-1 | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:10:05 | |
In this solo "mini-sode," Elizabeth McGann powerfully challenges one of the most common—and potentially harmful—misconceptions in the GLP-1 conversation: that hunger should disappear entirely. Drawing from her experience as a holistic nutritionist, Elizabeth reframes hunger not as the enemy, but as an essential signal the body needs to function, heal and thrive. She explores how over-reliance on GLP-1 medications can lead to disconnection from the body, loss of muscle, and long-term setbacks—and offers a more sustainable, empowering approach. By combining thoughtful medication use with foundational nutrition, metabolic support, and lifestyle strategies, listeners are invited to discover how to regulate hunger rather than suppress it. If you’re navigating GLP-1s—whether starting, adjusting, or considering a natural approach—this episode offers a mindset shift that could transform your results and your relationship with your body. *** [ 0:00 ] Why We Need to Rethink Hunger on GLP-1 Medications [ 3:10 ] Why Chasing Zero Hunger on GLP-1 is Problematic [ 5:40 ] How to Find the Right GLP-1 Dose for Sustainable Weight Release [ 8:20 ] The Importance of Regulating Hunger Holistically for True Freedom Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann Check out the new Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMcGannTube Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/ElizabethMcGann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ElizabethMcGann X: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann | |||
| Before You Take GLP-1, Fix Your Gut (with Dr. Oscar Coetzee) | 07 Apr 2026 | 01:15:14 | |
What if the real key to successful, sustainable weight loss isn’t starting a GLP-1—but fixing your gut first? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Oscar Coetzee, a leading expert in clinical nutrition and gut health, to unpack the critical (and often overlooked) role the microbiome plays in metabolism, cravings, and natural GLP-1 production. We explore why starting a GLP-1 with poor gut health can backfire, how specific bacteria influence hunger hormones and dopamine, and the emerging science behind “keystone” microbes that may control up to 85% of your metabolic function. If you’re considering a GLP-1, currently on one, or looking for a more natural, root-cause approach to weight loss—this conversation is essential. This episode will change how you think about your gut—and your path to lasting results. *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction: A Critical Warning Before Starting GLP-1 [ 04:00 ] Is the Gut Actually the First Brain? [ 08:00 ] From Psychology to Microbiome Medicine [ 12:00 ] The Microbes That Control Your Hunger Hormones [ 16:00 ] The Gut as an Ecosystem (The “Earthworm” Analogy) [ 20:00 ] Why Probiotics Alone Aren’t Enough [ 24:00 ] The Real Driver of Cravings and Overeating [ 28:00 ] The Fiber Crisis (and Why It Matters) [ 32:00 ] Signs Your Gut Is Holding You Back [ 36:00 ] Functional Testing: The Missing Diagnostic Tool [ 40:00 ] Why “Killing Bad Bacteria” Can Make Things Worse [ 44:00 ] The Breakthrough: Keystone (Anaerobic) Bacteria [ 48:00 ] Case Study: Reversing Food Sensitivities Naturally [ 52:00 ] How Gut Health Directly Drives GLP-1 Production [ 56:00 ] Why GLP-1 Results Plateau (and How to Fix It) [ 1:00:00 ] The 5 Bacteria That Control 85% of Your Metabolism [ 1:04:00 ] The Hidden Cost of GLP-1 Medications [ 1:08:00 ] Testing Your Metabolic Health Beyond the Scale [ 1:12:00 ] The Simplest (and Most Powerful) Gut-Healing Strategy [ 1:16:00 ] Final Takeaways: Build the Foundation First *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Dr. Oscar Coetzee Dr. Coetzee's Website: https://naturalhealthcarecenter.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droscarcoetzee/ | |||
| How to Use GLP-1 Without Losing Muscle (with Dr. Zhenqi Liu) | 24 Mar 2026 | 01:04:01 | |
What if the biggest mistake people are making on GLP-1 medications isn’t the drug—but how they’re using it? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with leading endocrinologist and 20-year GLP-1 researcher Dr. Zhenqi Liu to unpack the hidden risks of rapid weight loss—including muscle loss, metabolic slowdown, and rebound fat gain—and how to avoid them. If you want to lose weight without sacrificing your metabolism, this conversation is essential. *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction: The 7-Step GLP-1 Muscle Loss Cycle [ 03:30 ] Why Fast Weight Loss Backfires [ 07:00 ] Malnutrition: The Silent Risk [ 10:30 ] Why the Body Breaks Down Muscle First [ 14:00 ] Muscle Quality vs. Quantity in Obesity [ 17:30 ] Fat Inside Muscle & Metabolic Dysfunction [ 21:00 ] The Turning Point: Protecting Muscle During Weight Loss [ 24:30 ] Who Should Use GLP-1s (and Who Shouldn’t) [ 28:00 ] The Exercise Formula That Changes Everything [ 28:00 ] The Exercise Formula That Changes Everything [ 31:30 ] Cardiovascular Fitness & Longevity [ 35:00 ] Nutrition Mistakes That Undermine Results [ 38:30 ] “Eat Even If You’re Not Hungry” [ 42:00 ] Protein: The Non-Negotiable Nutrient [ 45:30 ] Protein + Strength Training: The Winning Combination [ 49:00 ] Protein Sources, Powders & Amino Acids [ 52:30 ] Are GLP-1s a Long-Term Solution? [ 56:00 ] Lower Doses & Smarter Use [ 59:30 ] The Rebound Effect Explained [ 1:03:00 ] The Most Common Mistakes People Make [ 1:06:30 ] Why Strength Matters More Than the Scale [ 1:10:00 ] Is Obesity a Disease? [ 1:13:30 ] Do You Need GLP-1s for Life? [ 1:17:00 ] The Real Secret to Sustainable Results ** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Dr. Zhenqi Liu University of Virginia Profile: https://med.virginia.edu/endocrinology-metabolism/research/endocrine-investigators/zhenqi-liu/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/DrZhenqiLiu | |||
| GLP-1 for Severe Obesity, PCOS and Binge Eating Disorder (with Rachael Gullette) | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:44:16 | |
If you've been hearing about GLP-1 medications and wondering whether they might help you—but you feel nervous, skeptical, or unsure—this episode is a powerful place to begin. In this deeply personal conversation, Elizabeth sits down with GLP-1 advocate and content creator Rachael Gullette, who has lost more than 160 pounds on a GLP-1 medication. Rachael shares what life felt like before treatment, how food noise ruled her inner world, and how discovering that obesity is a disease—not a character flaw—changed everything. This is a raw, hopeful, eye-opening episode about food noise, binge eating, ADHD, shame, stigma, infertility, inflammation, and the kind of freedom that feels almost impossible until you experience it for yourself. *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction: A Different Kind of GLP-1 Story [ 03:00 ] "Everything Felt Heavy" [ 06:00 ] When Food Became Comfort, Dopamine, and Survival [ 09:00 ] Dieting Young, Without Understanding Why [ 12:00 ] The Discovery That Changed Everything: Obesity Is a Disease [ 15:00 ] Food Noise: What It Really Feels Like [ 15:00 ] "Someone Flipped a Switch" [ 21:00 ] ADHD, Binge Eating, and the Addiction Connection [ 24:00 ] The Early GLP-1 Community and the Stigma They Faced [ 27:00 ] TikTok Bans, Censorship, and Speaking Up Anyway [ 30:00 ] Obesity, Addiction, and Food Noise Exist on a Spectrum [ 33:00 ] A Hyper-Responder to GLP-1s [ 36:00 ] 160 Pounds Lost… and a Miracle Pregnancy [ 39:00 ] "It Is Not Your Fault" [ 42:00 ] Oprah, Public Stigma, and Why the Conversation Is Changing *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Rachael Gullette Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovenestconversation/?hl=en Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lovenestconversation | |||
| How to Stop GLP-1's Without Gaining the Weight Back (with Dr. Holly Wyatt) | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:52:53 | |
One of the biggest fears women have when starting GLP-1 medications isn't losing the weight —it's what happens after. Do I have to stay on this forever? Will I regain the weight if I stop? Is there a right way to transition into maintenance? In this powerful, science-grounded episode, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Holly Wyatt—endocrinologist, obesity medicine physician, and author of Losing the Weight Loss Meds—to explore what actually helps people keep weight off long-term, with or without medication. This conversation bridges medical science with real-world behavior change, mindset, identity, and lifestyle—and fits seamlessly into the Holistic GLP-1 Method. If you're thinking about maintenance, transition, or long-term freedom from food struggle, this episode is essential listening. *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 02:30 ] Why Dr. Wyatt wrote a book about getting OFF GLP-1s [ 03:55 ] Do you really have to stay on GLP-1s for life? [ 04:25 ] Why weight regain happens [ 05:20 ] What the data tells us (and what we're still learning) [ 07:45 ] GLP-1s as "training wheels" [ 08:30 ] Begin with the end in mind [ 09:05 ] The three pillars of successful maintenance [ 10:00 ] Why environment can make or break maintenance [ 11:20 ] Blood sugar, appetite & GLP-1 physiology (made simple) [ 13:25 ] Can lifestyle replace medication effects? [ 14:40 ] Quality vs. quantity of weight loss [ 15:20 ] The Appetite Reset Meal [ 17:40 ] Why breakfast matters more than you think [ 19:30 ] No dogma: one size never fits all [ 20:05 ] The Satiety Snack strategy [ 22:30 ] Physical activity is for maintenance, not weight loss [ 23:05 ] Metabolic flexibility explained [ 24:30 ] Why some people's weight never changes [ 26:10 ] The Supper Club strategy [ 27:55 ] The #1 mistake when stopping GLP-1s [ 29:40 ] Weight loss vs. weight maintenance are different phases [ 31:00 ] The 10-week transition plan overview [ 32:30 ] Microdosing: what we know and don't know yet [ 35:10 ] Side effects: what's normal and when to get help [ 37:35 ] Freedom as the real goal [ 42:15 ] Why weight loss alone doesn't create happiness [ 45:25 ] Food, addiction & filling life with more than food [ 46:15 ] Mind state vs. mindset [ 47:05 ] Identity shifts and long-term success [ 48:40 ] Menopause, midlife & possibility [ 52:00 ] Trusting your body without medication [ 54:00 ] Where to find Dr. Holly Wyatt [ 55:00 ] Final reflections *** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Dr. Holly Wyatt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhollywyatt/?hl=en Website and Book: https://www.weightwisdom.com/
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| Holistic GLP-1 Success Story: 140 lbs Down, The Breakthrough (with Shelley Carling) | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:43:35 | |
In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Elizabeth sits down with her dear friend, former co-host, and creative collaborator Shelley Carling for a raw, honest conversation about what actually creates lasting weight release. Shelley shares her remarkable journey of releasing 140 pounds—not through willpower or dieting, but through medical support, low-dose GLP-1s, bariatric surgery, emotional healing, mindset shifts and a truly holistic approach to change. This is not just a weight-loss story. It's a freedom story about identity, self-trust, healing emotional eating, releasing shame and activating a more expansive, abundant life. Check it out! *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 02:00 ] "You've Lost 140 Pounds" [ 02:45 ] The Moment Everything Changed: Asking for Medical Help [ 03:40 ] Bariatric Surgery: What Made It Feel Possible [ 05:00 ] Surgery + GLP-1s: Would She Do It Again? [ 05:35 ] The Stigma Around Medical Weight Loss (and Why It's "So Silly") [ 07:15 ] Food Noise, Cravings & Why Most People Are Doing GLP-1s Wrong [ 09:00 ] "I'm On My Last Five Pounds" [ 09:50 ] Identity After Weight Loss: "I Feel Like Me Again" [ 11:00 ] Acceptance as the True Catalyst for Change [ 13:20 ] Emotional Eating & Losing a Coping Mechanism [ 14:40 ] Awareness: The Skill That Makes Maintenance Possible [ 16:30 ] What She Does Instead of Emotional Eating [ 18:10 ] How GLP-1s Quiet the Addictive Brain [ 20:45 ] Productivity, Creativity & Mental Space [ 21:45 ] Living Out Loud After Weight Loss [ 22:10 ] Activating an Abundant Life [ 23:50 ] Body Image After Major Weight Loss [ 25:00 ] Eating, Protein & Nutrition with a Smaller Appetite [ 27:10 ] What She Wishes She'd Known Before Starting GLP-1s [ 28:30 ] Fear of Needles & the Power of Mindset [ 31:15 ] Maintenance Mindset: "I'm Staying This Way" [ 32:50 ] Shifting Focus From Weight to Life [ 34:10 ] Dropping More Than Physical Weight [ 35:05 ] Faith, Spirituality & Rebuilding Identity [ 40:00 ] Belief in Self as a Source of Strength [ 43:30 ] The Biggest Lesson: There's No "Perfect Time" [ 45:20 ] Final Reflections & Gratitude *** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Shelley Carling: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelleycarling/?hl=en | |||
| 9 GLP-1 Truths I Wish I'd Known Sooner (From a 52-Year-Old Nutritionist) | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:07:07 | |
If you've been doing everything "right" and your body still feels stuck…This episode is for you. Low energy. Weight that won't budge. Bloating, joint pain, inflammation. Food noise that feels louder than ever. That was me too. I'm a 52-year-old holistic nutritionist & Life Coach—and I was deeply skeptical of GLP-1s. The side effects? Muscle loss? Ozempic-face? Dependence? Hard pass. But then something kept happening. More than a few of my forward-thinking clients quietly shared the same story. They were microdosing GLP-1s with progressive doctors — and their bodies were responding in ways I couldn't ignore. That's when it clicked: My problem wasn't perimenopause. My problem was a closed mind. So I did what I always do — I learned. I went deep into the research and started this podcast to understand what actually works…and what doesn't. In this week's solo episode, I'm sharing the 9 GLP-1 truths I wish I'd known sooner. No hype. No fear. Just a grounded, holistic perspective.
*** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 01:59 ] Truth #1: Standard Doses Are Often Too High [ 02:32 ] Truth #2: Healing Must Come First [ 03:02 ] Truth #3: A Healthier Metabolism Needs Less Medication [ 03:32 ] Truth #4: Side Effects Are Signals, Not the Cost of Entry [ 04:06 ] Truth #5: Reduced Inflammation Is the Real Win [ 04:36 ] Truth #6: Muscle Is Non-Negotiable [ 05:08 ] Truth #7: Slower Weight Loss Is Better Weight Loss [ 05:36 ] Truth #8: Most People Are Using GLP-1s Incorrectly [ 06:05 ] Truth #9: Freedom Is the Goal
*** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann | |||
| Rethinking GLP-1's for Inflammation, Thyroid and Hormone Health (with McCall McPherson) | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:56:39 | |
In this episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, Elizabeth sits down with McCall McPherson, PA—founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic and Modern Weight Loss—for a conversation that completely reframes what GLP-1 therapies actually do for the body. McCall explains why GLP-1s may be one of the most important medical breakthroughs of our time—not simply because of weight loss, but because of their powerful impact on inflammation, metabolism, hormones, chronic disease and even longevity. Together, they explore how GLP-1s affect thyroid health, insulin and leptin resistance, cardiovascular risk, autoimmune conditions, muscle preservation and more! They also unpack why standard dosing often causes unnecessary side effects, how micro-dosing changes outcomes, and how to use GLP-1s as a true healing tool—not a quick fix. If you want to understand the future of metabolic health, this episode is a must-listen. *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 03:00 ] The Big Claim: "GLP-1s Will Change Medicine Forever" [ 06:00 ] Inflammation: The Root Cause GLP-1s Quiet [ 09:00 ] Why Thyroid Patients Are Seeing Breakthrough Results [ 12:00 ] The 10–14% Lower Mortality Statistic [ 15:00 ] The Danger of Standardized Dosing [ 18:00 ] Red Flags That a Dose Is Too High [ 21:00 ] Ozempic Face, Muscle Loss & Hair Loss — What's Really Going On [ 24:00 ] How to Protect Hair, Skin & Muscle While on GLP-1s [ 27:00 ] Why Overprescribing Happens [ 30:00 ] Can You Come Off GLP-1s Successfully? [ 33:00 ] The Thyroid Story Medicine Keeps Missing [ 36:00 ] The Black Box Warning Explained [ 39:00 ] Do GLP-1s Stop Working Over Time? [ 42:00 ] How to "Reboot" Responsiveness [ 45:00 ] Why Lifestyle Is the Missing Piece [ 48:00 ] The Future of GLP-1s in Medicine [ 51:00 ] McCall's Personal Journey [ 54:00 ] What's Next for McCall [ 57:00 ] Closing Thoughts *** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about McCall McPherson PA-C: Website: https://www.mccallmcpherson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccallmcphersonpa/?hl=en | |||
| GLP-1 Side Effects Aren't Inevitable: How to Avoid Them (with Dr. Matthea Rentea) | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:57:07 | |
What if I told you that the side effects of nausea, constipation, muscle loss AND burnout on GLP-1s are not inevitable? That in many cases, they're simply a sign the medication is being used the wrong way? In this week's episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Matthea Rentea—a double board-certified obesity medicine physician who is quietly revolutionizing how GLP-1s are used in clinical practice. This is one of the most nuanced, compassionate and empowering conversations we've had about how using GLP-1 medications can be part of a true healing journey—not a crash-and-burn weight loss strategy. *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 01:20 ] How GLP-1s Changed Obesity Medicine [ 05:05 ] Why Dr. Rentea Practices Holistic Medicine [ 06:45 ] Dosing Strategy: Why The "Lowest Effective Dose" Works Best [ 10:00 ] Carbohydrates, Insulin Resistance & Food Ordering [ 13:40 ] How to Identify Insulin Resistance Early [ 16:50 ] Why Side Effects Are Often Preventable [ 18:40 ] Protein, Fiber & Protecting Muscle and Longevity [ 22:20 ] Lean Mass vs. Skeletal Muscle Mass [ 25:20 ] Bone Health, Strength Training & Aging [ 28:30 ] Mindset, Identity & Behavior Change [ 33:10 ] Dr. Rentea's Personal Weight Journey [ 36:20 ] Are GLP-1s Lifelong? [ 41:00 ] Can You "Re-sensitize" to GLP-1s? [ 45:10 ] Genetics, Satiety Signaling & Healing Shame [ 50:30 ] Supplements on a GLP-1 Journey [ 54:50 ] What Real Success Looks Like on GLP-1s
*** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start
*** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann
*** Learn more about Dr. Matthea Rentea: Website: https://www.renteaclinic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthearenteamd/?hl=en | |||
| Stop Plateauing on GLP-1s: The Metabolic Reset (with Dr. Dean Jones) | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:41:57 | |
Why is it that nearly every woman hitting a GLP-1 weight-loss plateau thinks she needs more medication? And what if the real solution is actually… more metabolic health? I hear this all the time when I'm coaching clients inside our Finally F**king Free program. And the truth is—your body isn't failing you. It's signaling it needs deeper support. That's why I brought on today's guest, Dr. Dean Jones. He's a holistic obesity specialist who understands metabolic repair because he's lived this journey himself. And what I love is how aligned his philosophy is with what we teach here—using GLP-1s as a tool, not a crutch. Today we're diving into what actually causes plateaus, how to get unstuck without starving or losing muscle, and why lower doses combined with a holistic approach create the most sustainable transformation. So let's get into it! *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 02:05 ] Meet Dr. Dean Jones [ 04:35 ] Emotional Eating, Food Noise & GLP-1s [ 06:40 ] Fasting Before GLP-1s [ 09:40 ] Discovering Intermittent & Extended Fasting [ 10:40 ] Using GLP-1s for Maintenance (Not Dependence) [ 11:00 ] The FLOA Method: "Fasting Like Our Ancestors" [ 12:20 ] Muscle Loss, GLP-1s & Fasting Myths [ 14:10 ] Weekly Therapeutic Fasting Explained [ 16:30 ] Why GLP-1s "Stop Working" [ 17:05 ] Are Most People Using GLP-1s Wrong? [ 19:05 ] Metabolic Health > More Medication [ 20:35 ] What You Can Do Today [ 22:10 ] The Metabolic Reset Phase [ 22:40 ] How Many Calories Are "Right" on GLP-1s? [ 26:15 ] Relearning Hunger Without Fear [ 28:30 ] The Mindset Behind Sustainable Weight Loss [ 31:20 ] Complementary Peptides & GLP-1s [ 35:30 ] Why Lower GLP-1 Doses Are a Strategic Advantage [ 39:40 ] Coaching, Accountability & Long-Term Success [ 42:10 ] What Dr. Jones Is Most Excited About Next [ 44:15 ] Final Reflections & Closing *** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Dr. Dean Jones: Website: https://coloradomedicalsolutions.com/about-us/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJonesDC | |||
| Eat Like a GLP-1 Super Responder (with Erin Palinski-Wade) | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:52:47 | |
Welcome back to The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast— where we elevate your GLP-1 journey and your whole life: body, mind, and soul. One question I get asked constantly when I start working with a new client in our practice is: 'Why am I doing everything right but still not seeing results?'—If you're feeling stuck, I want you to know you are not broken. There's just some things you need to learn. And that's why I brought on our guest today Erin Palinski-Wade —she's a serious badass - a powerhouse registered dietitian, certified diabetes specialist (this women understand blood sugar which you'll learn is the secret to success on an off of GLP-1) she's a bestselling author, and scientific advisor to my favorite tracking app MyFitnessPal. We get into some topics you'll definitely find enlightening…including what it means to be an elite "super-responder" on a GLP-1, and how to eat like one. Before we dive in — if you're ready jumpstart your success and learn how to do GLP-1s the right way, grab my free Freedom From Food Noise Masterclass in the show notes. So let's get into it! *** SHOW NOTES (00:00) Introduction (02:00) GLP-1s Are a Tool (Not the Whole Plan) (05:00) Eating Like a Super Responder (08:15) How Much Protein Do You Really Need? (10:40) Can You Trigger GLP-1 Naturally? Yes. (14:20) Insulin Resistance: The Silent Blocker (18:50) Why Some People Only Need a Microdose (22:50) How to Avoid Losing Muscle (and Crushing Metabolism) (28:30) Perimenopause, Menopause & Carb Targets (34:00) Should You Get a DEXA Scan? (40:40) How to Maintain Results After Stopping GLP-1s (44:20) Mindset for Lasting Change (No More "Perfection") (51:00) Erin's Work + Inspiration *** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Erin Palinski-Wade: Website: https://erinpalinski.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinpalinskiwade/?hl=en | |||
| The Future of GLP-1: Retatrutide, Revita & Rejuva (with David Knapp) | 11 Nov 2025 | 01:03:26 | |
Sometimes the breakthrough isn't in doing more — it's in letting go. In this week's episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we sit down with David Knapp, creator of On The Pen and author of Decoding GLP-1 — two of the most influential sources of news, science and soul in the GLP-1 conversation. Together, we explore: ● What's coming next — from gene-therapy-based weight loss drugs to Retatrutide, the most powerful GLP-1 yet; ● the evolving FDA position on compounding and access ● David's inspiring personal journey — how giving up alcohol reignited his metabolic health and spiritual purpose If you want to hear about the latest developments in the GLP-1 space and an inspiring story of what it's like to overcome a lifetime of struggling with your weight… this podcast is for you! *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 02:00 ] Living With Obesity & the Moment of Change [ 06:00 ] Keto, CGMs, and Hitting a Wall [ 10:00 ] The Heart Scare & Spiritual Wake-Up Call [ 15:00 ] Alcohol, Healing & Weight Re-Ignition [ 19:00 ] What Mounjaro Taught Him [ 23:00 ] GLP-1 Myths & Misunderstandings [ 27:00 ] Heart Failure Story & Faith [ 31:00 ] The Spiritual Side of Weight Release [ 37:00 ] Emotional Regulation & Nervous System Reset [ 43:00 ] Breaking News: Gene Therapy and Revita/Rejuva programs from Fractal Health [ 48:00 ] Retatrutide: The Triple Hormone Game-Changer [ 54:00 ] Muscle Preservation, Compounding & FDA Policy [ 59:00 ] Community, Advocacy & "On The Pen" [ 1:03:00 ] Closing Reflections
*** Key Takeaways – Alcohol may be an under-recognized root cause of metabolic resistance. – GLP-1 therapy restores "normal fullness" and food peace. – Retatrutide and Rejuva could redefine obesity care by teaching the body to heal itself. – Faith, community, and science together drive lasting transformation.
*** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start
*** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann
*** Learn more about David Knapp: Website: https://www.onthepen.com/ Decoding GLP-1 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dave-Knapp/author/B0DQQBXL1J?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=fcb8f5d5-741a-4db8-bc76-9eb87c654414 | |||
| How GLP-1s Transform Obesity into a Treatable Disease (with Kim Carlos) | 28 Oct 2025 | 01:16:17 | |
In one of the most emotionally raw and empowering conversations yet, we sit down with Kim Carlos—host of the award-winning Plus Sidez Podcast— for an unforgettable deep dive into how GLP-1 medications are changing the way the world understands obesity. Kim's journey began with a lifetime of diets, shame and self-blame, until a single prescription flipped the switch. The "food noise" that had dominated her thoughts since childhood finally went silent. What followed was nothing short of transformational: 110 pounds lost, mental clarity restored, and a mission to educate millions that obesity is not a moral failing but rather a chronic, treatable disease. We This get into some other juicy and eye-opening details, including the real obstacles preventing affordable access to GLP-1s; the controversial "Gray Market" for these medications; and what ultimately happens when self-compassion replaces self-blame. This podcast sheds real light on both the science and the humanity behind GLP-1s. So let's dive in! *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 03:45 ] Kim's Childhood Weight Struggles [ 07:30 ] College trauma and major weight gain [ 11:15 ] Pregnancy, loss and plateau [ 15:00 ] Pandemic injury and a compassionate clinician [ 18:45 ] Starting GLP-1 therapy [ 22:15 ] Silencing the "Food Noise" [ 26:00 ] Understanding food noise vs. cravings [ 30:00 ] Birth of The Plus Sides Podcast [ 33:45 ] Community education during shortages [ 37:30 ] Media whiplash and Weight Watchers' pivot [ 41:00 ] From weight loss to holistic health [ 45:00 ] Debate: treatment vs. cure [ 48:45 ] Bridging holistic and clinical models [ 52:15 ] Stigma and the myth of the shortcut [ 56:00 ] Rosie O'Donnell impact and advocacy wins [ 59:45 ] Capitol Hill and systemic change [ 63:30 ] The economics of access [ 67:15 ] Social-media responsibility [ 71:00 ] The emotional aftermath of transformation [ 74:30 ] Hope, realism and maintenance [ 78:00 ] Closing reflections *** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Kim Carlos: Website: https://theplussidez.net/ Instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/theplussidezpodcast/ | |||
| How GLP-1s Are Changing the Future for Breast Cancer Patients (with Dr. Andrew Shapiro) | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:44:41 | |
Welcome back to The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast—the number-one show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts exploring a healthy and mindful approach to GLP-1 technologies, before, during and after the use of the actual medication. Today, we're joined by Dr. Andrew Shapiro, a leading breast-cancer surgeon and Medical Director of Advanced Surgical Physicians in Palm Beach County, Florida. Dr. Shapiro shares how GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are transforming life after breast cancer—helping women regain metabolic balance, body confidence and a renewed sense of health. Together, we discuss the intersection of hormones, inflammation and weight management; why estrogen and insulin play pivotal roles in midlife health; and how a personalized, mindful approach to GLP-1 therapy can protect muscle, improve energy and promote lasting wellness. If you've ever wondered how GLP-1s fit into holistic cancer recovery and women's hormonal health — this episode will change the way you think about healing from the inside out. *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 01:30 ] Dr. Shapiro's personal story; his wife's autoimmune illness and first-hand success with GLP-1s [ 03:35 ] Integrating GLP-1s into breast-cancer follow-up care; addressing post-treatment weight gain and hormonal medications [ 06:20 ] Safe timing for GLP-1 use after cancer treatment; improving quality of life for survivors [ 09:00 ] Sugar, metabolism & cancer growth; nutrition principles for cancer prevention and recovery [ 12:30 ] Mindset, lifestyle & community support in holistic healing [ 15:00 ] GLP-1 benefits beyond diabetes [ 18:20 ] Nutritional guidance: protein first, hydration, mindful eating [ 21:20 ] Individualized dosing & compounded tirzepatide; role of B12 and glycine for energy and muscle support [ 25:00 ] Preserving lean muscle mass and simple at-home strength training [ 28:00 ] Estrogen, obesity, and breast-cancer risk [ 31:00 ] Insulin regulation, menopause, and hormonal balance [ 34:30 ] Evolving approaches to menopause care and hormone therapy [ 37:00 ] Tapering off GLP-1 medications & long-term maintenance [ 40:00 ] Future applications of GLP-1s in autoimmune and metabolic medicine [ 43:00 ] Integration of bariatric surgery and medical weight management [ 46:00 ] Closing message: empowering women to thrive after breast cancer
*** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode:Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start
*** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann
*** Learn more about Dr. Andrew Shapiro & His Practice: Website: https://www.toplinemd.com/advanced-surgical-physicians/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advancedsurgicalphysicians/ | |||
| Hypnosis, GLP-1s and the Hidden Traps that Prevent Lasting Weight Loss (with Rita Black) | 01 Oct 2025 | 01:05:38 | |
In this episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we delve into the fascinating intersection between hypnosis, mindset and GLP-1 technology with our guest Rita Black. Rita is a renowned hypnotherapist and cognitive coach who has spent nearly two decades helping people rewire their subconscious minds to break free from the patterns that keep them stuck. Together we explore why so many people unknowingly sabotage their weight-loss journeys, the three hidden traps of the subconscious that can derail success, and how to transform the inner critic into an inner coach. We also talk about the power of identity shifts, quieting food noise, and how GLP-1s can serve as a unique window of opportunity for lasting change. Get ready—this is a conversation packed with insight and practical tools that can truly reshape the way you approach weight release. *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 02:00 ] Rita Black's Story: Rita shares her journey from smoker and weight struggler to hypnotherapist, and how hypnosis unlocked her long-term health. [ 06:50 ] Diets Fail Because the Subconscious Wins: Rita explains why diets rarely stick, how identity drives behavior, and why 88% of the brain operates on autopilot. [ 10:30 ] Weight Struggler vs. Weight Learner Identity: Identity as the first subconscious trap; how shifting from "struggler" to "learner" changes everything. [ 14:00 ] How to Build Respect for Yourself: Instead of chasing perfection, Rita shows how to value micro-successes and self-compassion that reinforce long-term weight release. [ 18:25 ] The Inner Critic, the Rebel & the Coach: The second subconscious trap emerges. Rita shares vivid stories of how the critic and rebel sabotage progress—and how the inner coach rewires self-talk. [ 24:00 ] Coaching Yourself in Real Time: Practical examples of how to reframe setbacks, stop food guilt spirals, and build inner dialogue that supports consistency. [ 28:30 ] Trap #3: Short-Term Focus - the allure of crash diets and how the quick-fix mentality derails lasting success. [ 33:00 ] Skills That Stick: Mind skills, weight skills, and environment skills—learn how these pillars create a permanent foundation for weight mastery. [ 37:00 ] Hypnosis Explained: demystifying hypnosis, addressing myths and showing how it taps the subconscious to accelerate transformation. [ 41:00 ] Real-Life Success Stories of hypnosis breakthroughs—from quieting food noise to overcoming decades of diet cycling. [ 43:00 ] GLP-1s as a Window of Opportunity: how GLP-1s reduce food noise and cravings, creating the perfect environment to integrate mindset work. [ 48:00 ] Emotional Eating & the Carb Zombie: how certain foods act like addictive triggers, how to identify your personal "carb zombie," and strategies to neutralize it. [ 55:00 ] Identity Shifts in Action: How clients reframe themselves as learners and coaches—unlocking freedom from shame and guilt. [ 01:00:00 ] Loving Yourself Down the Scale: Why lasting weight release isn't just about the number—it's about cultivating identity, resilience, and inner freedom. [ 01:07:00 ] Closing Insights & Resources: Rita and Elizabeth wrap up with practical takeaways and an invitation to Rita's free hypnosis masterclass at shiftweightmastery.com 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Rita Black: Website: https://maketheshiftnow.com/ From Fat to Thin Thinking (book on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Thin-Thinking-Unlock-Permanent/dp/0999678205 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritablack/ | |||
| The Truth on Food Noise, Artificial Sweeteners and GLP-1 Muscle Loss (with Dr. Michael Greger) | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:46:52 | |
In this episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we welcome world-renowned physician, bestselling author, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, Dr. Michael Greger. Known for his evidence-based, straight-shooting approach to nutrition and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Greger provides a clear look at the most pressing questions surrounding GLP-1 medications, their promises and pitfalls in a 2025 context and beyond. Key topics here include: the truth about food noise, the metabolic downsides of artificial sweeteners, and the very real concern of disproportionate lean muscle loss while taking these drugs. We also consider how natural foods and spices like turmeric, cinnamon and even vinegar can naturally stimulate GLP-1 in the body, and why strength training may be your single most important ally to protect your health while taking these medications. If you've ever wondered whether GLP-1s can be a bridge to better habits—or just a prescription for a lifelong pharmaceutical plan—you won't want to miss this refreshingly direct conversation with Dr. Michael Greger. So, without furthers ado, let's get into it!
*** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 02:00 ] Why GLP-1s Are Different: How these drugs deliver unprecedented weight loss compared to past "miracle" pills. [ 06:50 ] Benefits & Risks: GLP-1 effects beyond weight loss, including heart health, and why they should be a last resort when other methods fail. [ 09:20 ] Lifelong Prescription: Weight loss plateaus after a year; discussion of using GLP-1s as a short-term bridge to better habits. [ 14:50 ] Restoring Hope: How GLP-1s show patients their bodies aren't "broken," inspiring lifestyle change. [ 16:10 ] Natural Boosters: Turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, vinegar, and greens can naturally stimulate GLP-1. [ 17:10 ] Microdosing Debate: Elizabeth raises the topic of microdosing; Dr. Greger stresses no clinical trials exist to confirm its safety or benefit. [ 22:60 ] Plant-Based Support: Fiber-rich greens, legumes, and whole foods help restore GLP-1 signaling. [ 27:40 ] Diets vs. Lifestyle: Why diets fail and why permanent change, guided by the Daily Dozen, is key. [ 29:10 ] Muscle Loss Risk: Up to 40% of weight lost on GLP-1s can be muscle — strength training is essential. [ 30:10 ] Super Responders: Some thrive, others don't respond at all — science hasn't yet explained why. [ 31:40 ] Food Noise: How processed food and marketing fuel cravings, and why GLP-1s quiet them. [ 34:10 ] Artificial Sweeteners: How stevia, sucralose and others sweeteners disrupt metabolism and worsen appetite. [ 36:40 ] Low-Glycemic Eating: Stable blood sugar supports appetite control; whole foods work best. [ 41:40 ] Weight Regain: Stopping GLP-1s often leads to fat regain and frailty without lifestyle change. [ 44:40 ] Tapering Off GLP-1s: No studies exist; tapering remains an open question worth exploring. [ 47:10 ] Looking Ahead: Dr. Greger previews his next book: How Not to Hurt on lifestyle approaches to pain management. [ 48:40 ] Closing: A balanced perspective in a polarized field; Dr. Greger praises the podcast's approach.
*** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start
*** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann
*** Learn more about Dr. Michael Greger: Official Website: https://drgreger.org Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen: https://nutritionfacts.org/daily-dozen/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutrition-facts-with-dr-greger/id1183093544 X Account: https://x.com/nutrition_facts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgregermd/?hl=en Best-Selling Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001K892OG?ccs_id=9acc0c35-c360-46c5-9392-22a467acd998
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| Next-Gen GLP-1 Stack: CGM, Peptides & Psilocybin (w/Lauren Sambataro) | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:58:22 | |
In today's installment of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we're celebrating a milestone—Episode # 50—with a very special returning guest, functional health expert and Biohacker Babes co-host Lauren Sambataro. Some of you may remember Lauren from way back in December 2022, when she joined us for a masterclass on biohacking metabolism with continuous glucose monitors. Almost three years later, she's back—and this time, we're going even further… In today's episode, we explore the cutting edge of metabolic health: how CGMs can guide a personalized approach to GLP-1s, why microdosing peptides might be the key to long-term success, and how psilocybin and mycology integration can shift not only your biology but your mindset and soulscape. We talk about protein, hormones, emotional eating and the future of biohacking—all with the help of Lauren's signature clarity and insight. 📌 Whether you're on a GLP-1 journey or just starting to optimize your health, this episode will give you the tools and mindset shifts to move forward with clarity, precision and compassion. So, take a breath, settle in, and enjoy the show!
*** CLICK HERE TO GET ==> FREE "Freedom From Food Noise" Masterclass: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start
*** SHOW NOTES: [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 01:55 ] The Bigger Picture of Metabolic Health: How Lauren's focus has expanded from food to environmental toxins and chronic stress as primary drivers of dysregulation. [ 06:00 ] Food Noise & Real-Time Data from CGMs: How stress (not just food) impacts blood sugar and how CGMs can help track it. [ 10:40 ] Toxins, Testing & Metabolic Triggers: From heavy metals to mold exposure, Lauren walks through how to investigate toxin load and when to go deeper with functional testing. [ 11:56 ] GLP-1s & the Case for Microdosing: Both Elizabeth and Lauren advocate for minimum effective dosing, how CGMs can guide it and why metabolic health should come first. [ 15:14 ] Why So Many People Plateau on GLP-1s: Lauren explains the flattening effect of GLP-1s on the body's metabolism, and why the "magic pill" approach can only go so far without habit change. [ 20:00 ] Weight as a Symptom, Not the Problem: Weight gain is not the issue, but the result of deeper imbalances like stress, toxins and poor recovery. [ 23:34 ] What a CGM Can Reveal About You: From food sensitivities and stress to sleep and exercise response, CGMs are "lifestyle monitors" that decode your body's feedback. [ 29:35 ] A Balanced Take on GLP-1s: Lauren's nuanced view is a must-hear for anyone weighing the pros and cons of these medications. [ 31:20 ] Peptide Treatments Beyond GLP-1: Lauren shares her take on the peptide boom, her cautious optimism on where it is going and why lifestyle interventions must come first. [ 43:42 ] Psilocybin to Treat Emotional Eating? Lauren introduces the concept of mycology integration, how microdosing mushrooms can quiet food noise and rewire emotional triggers. [ 47:27 ] How to Get Started with Psychedelic Support: Lauren recommends the platform she partners with as a useful way of beginning. [ 50:32 ] Sub-Perceptual Dosing and Presence: How microdosing can help you slow down, rewire decision patterns and reclaim connection to your body's innate intelligence. [ 52:56 ] Spiritual Intelligence & the Soul of Weight Loss: Being fully present is spiritual, Lauren says, and that connection can be the missing key to stainable transformation. [ 57:22 ] What's Next for Lauren Sambataro: Lauren reflects on shifting from chronic illness cases to deeper emotional healing, microdosing and slowing down personally. [ 58:28 ] About the Biohacker Babes Podcast: Lauren and her sister co-host a top-ranked podcast on hormones, energy and functional health. 305 episodes and counting!
*** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann
*** Learn more about Lauren Sambataro Website: https://laurensambataro.com/ Instagram: @lauren_sambataro | |||
| Keto + GLP-1s: The Secret to Microdosing? (with Maria Emmerich) | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:51:54 | |
In this powerful and practical episode, host Elizabeth McGann welcomes Maria Emmerich, a 22x bestselling author, nutritionist and renowned voice in the keto and carnivore community. Together, they unpack how to eat in a way that supports GLP-1 hormone signaling, muscle preservation and sustainable fat loss—whether you're taking GLP-1 peptides or not. Maria shares science-backed strategies that have helped thousands reclaim their health, overcome food noise, and lose hundreds of pounds—without drugs.
*** CLICK HERE TO GET ==> FREE "Freedom From Food Noise" Masterclass: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start
*** SHOW NOTES: [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 01:45 ] Meet Maria Emmerich: Nutritionist, keto queen, bestselling author of 22+ books [ 02:40 ] What "keto" really means—and why protein is the most important macro [ 04:00 ] Fat vs. carbs: What to eat after you hit your protein target [ 05:20 ] How keto improves metabolism, GLP-1 signaling, and brain health [ 06:34 ] The thermic effect of protein & its role in stimulating GLP-1 naturally [ 08:00 ] Protein vs. medication: "Spend the money on good food, not drugs" [ 08:44 ] Taking GLP-1? Here's how to prevent muscle loss on the medication [ 09:40 ] What is a Protein Sparing Modified Fast—and why it works [ 11:00 ] Stretching vs. strength training: what really preserves muscle [ 12:33 ] Behavior change > medication: Why binge eating isn't always about food [ 13:25 ] Why most GLP-1 doses are too high and what happens when protein makes you nauseous [ 14:45 ] The case for microdosing GLP-1 peptides—paired with the right diet [ 15:41 ] What is Allulose? Maria's favorite GLP-1 stimulating sweetener [ 17:06 ] Maria's personal transformation: PCOS, depression, and curing herself with keto [ 19:00 ] From coffee shop to Halle Berry's bookshelf: Maria's origin story [ 20:45 ] Carnivore diet explained: Busting myths and cutting through plant propaganda [ 21:55 ] Why steak has 10x the nutrients of kale and blueberries [ 25:13 ] Butter on steak? Why too much saturated fat may backfire on your metabolic health [ 27:11 ] How much protein you need (and where to calculate it for free) → Visit: KetoMaria.com for Maria's macro calculator [ 30:45 ] Are you using GLP-1 meds as a crutch or a tool for behavior change? [ 32:25 ] "I have a recipe for everything": Why healing your relationship with food starts in your kitchen [ 33:45 ] Is keto too expensive or time-consuming? Maria debunks the biggest myths [ 35:36 ] Marathon mindset: How to take small steps and build lifelong dietary changes [ 37:17 ] Breakfast matters: Why a protein-packed start stabilizes hunger all day [ 39:51 ] Babies are born in ketosis: Debunking the myth that keto is dangerous [ 41:08 ] HRT & menopause: Why keto alone can't fully balance your hormones [ 44:29 ] Where to find HRT guidance [ 46:12 ] What estrogen does for your skin, bones, heart, and brain [ 47:05 ] Working with Halle Berry, writing 22 books, and riding whales in Maui [ 52:01 ] Inside Maria's global keto retreats (India, Greece, Bali, and beyond!) [ 53:30 ] The best place to start: Maria's flagship book Keto: The Complete Guide to Success → Available via KetoMaria.com
*** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann
*** Learn more about Maria Emmerich: Website: https://mariamindbodyhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariaemmerich/
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| The Hidden Heart Benefits of GLP-1s (with Dr. Ralph DeFronzo) | 30 Jun 2025 | 01:01:28 | |
In this breakthrough episode, Dr. Ralph DeFronzo—one of the most respected names in metabolic health—joins Elizabeth to discuss the real story behind GLP-1 medications. If you've ever wondered: Do I have to stay on GLP-1s forever? Are lower doses (or "microdoses") actually effective? Can I activate GLP-1 naturally—without prescriptions? Is it really safe for long-term use? …this episode gives you honest answers, straight from an expert who helped define modern diabetes treatment. Dr. D explains how GLP-1s not only facilitate weight loss by reducing one's appetite, but also protect your heart, liver, brain and kidneys—and why most people overlook this crucial benefit. You'll learn what makes someone a "super responder," the link between cortisol and weight loss resistance, and how to finally quiet "Food Noise" for good. ✨
*** CLICK HERE TO GET ==> FREE "Freedom From Food Noise" Masterclass: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** SHOW NOTES: [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 01:45 ] GLP-1s: Not just for weight loss—they also protect your heart, liver, kidneys & brain [ 03:40 ] People often forget: GLP-1s were originally created to treat diabetes [ 07:35 ] Are low doses (aka "microdosing") effective? DeFronzo's take on trending wellness practices [ 10:55 ] Significant benefits of GLP-1s for non-diabetics [ 13:25 ] How much weight do you really need to lose to help your heart? The 10% threshold explained [ 15:55 ] "Weighted" Question: Once on them, do you need to be on GLP-1s forever? The real answer from an expert who knows [ 19:30 ] Why diet and exercise alone don't work long-term for most people—and what actually does work [ 22:30 ] Can you "reverse" diabetes or insulin resistance naturally? The symptoms, YES... but it's complicated! [ 25:00 ] How GLP-1s reduce inflammation and rewire your metabolism at the cellular level [ 28:00 ] The truth about "natural" GLP-1 boosters like berberine, fiber and protein [ 31:00 ] Dr. DeFronzo's surprising eating habit—and what it reveals about fasting myths [ 35:00 ] How GLP-1s may help food addiction by rewiring brain circuitry [ 39:45 ] Insights from four-year safety data: What we do and don't know about long-term use [ 42:00 ] Black box warnings and thyroid cancer risk—what's real and what's hype? [ 44:50 ] Can someone taper off of GLP-1s successfully? Who are the 10–15% that do—and how? [ 49:00 ] Will future GLP-1s render current meds obsolete? Why retatrutide may change the game [ 56:00 ] Super-responders vs. non-responders—and the cortisol connection you've never heard [ 59:00 ] Why Dr. DeFronzo thinks the next big breakthrough will be insulin-sensitizers [ 01:02:00 ] Final thoughts: a hopeful but cautionary note about access, cost and a new generation of GLP-1s on the way
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*** Learn more about Dr. Ralph DeFronzo: University of Texas Health San Antonio Bio : https://directory.uthscsa.edu/academics/profile/defronzo Appearance on Dr. Peter Attia's THE DRIVE Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYQaLV3Fm00 Dr. DeFronzo's Work: Just Google him—you'll find over 900 scientific publications! | |||
| GLP-1's Secret Ally: No Sugar (with Michael Collins) | 01 Jun 2025 | 00:51:19 | |
Could sugar be the real addiction holding you back on your GLP-1 weight loss journey? Join host Elizabeth McGann and "The Sugar-Free Man" Michael Collins—founder of SugarAddiction.com and the Quit Sugar Summit—for an unfiltered look at why cutting sugar might be the fastest path to healing your metabolism, resetting your hormones and getting off GLP-1 drugs for good. Michael shares the shocking truth about how sugar lights up the same brain pathways as cocaine, why it's not just willpower, and how 41,000+ people have successfully detoxed with his protocol. Whether you're currently on a full GLP-1 prescription, microdosing, all-natural or simply curious, this episode will change how you think about cravings, Food Noise and what your body actually needs to release weight.
🎯 In This Episode You'll Learn: Why GLP-1 meds are just a tool—and how to wean off them naturally The shocking truth about how sugar hijacks your brain What counts as "sugar" (spoiler: it's more than cookies) How to detox safely and finally end "Food Noise" The link between sugar, trauma, and emotional self-soothing
*** SHOW NOTES [ 01:44 ] Meet Michael Collins, the "Sugar-Free Man" who's helped over 41,000 people break free from sugar's grip—without shame or willpower wars. [ 02:22 ] Raised on sugar, numbing with it for years, and then getting sober—Michael shares how emotional pain often hides in plain sight…in your cravings. [ 04:24 ] Food noise, food guilt, and food obsession—where it really comes from and why your brain might be hardwired to seek sugar. [ 05:52 ] The uncomfortable truth: sugar acts like a drug in the brain. Here's how it hijacks your mood, your hormones, and your ability to feel full. [ 09:33 ] Two-thirds of the population is hooked—but no one wants to admit it. Michael breaks down the real numbers and what people are too ashamed to say out loud. [ 13:41 ] Backed by science: sugar lights up the same brain pathways as cocaine. The reward loop is real—and you can't think your way out of it. [ 15:05 ] Mental fog, low energy, and memory issues? Sugar might be shrinking your brain. Metabolic psychiatry is rewriting the conversation on addiction and aging. [ 17:33 ] Why sugar isn't just cookies. It's hidden in "healthy" foods—fruit juice, bread, potatoes, dried fruit. If you've quit sweets but still feel cravings, this is why. [ 20:16 ] How 5-year-olds are ending up with fatty liver—and what that means for your hormones, metabolism and longevity. [ 23:40 ] You think you're being "good" by cutting back—but even small amounts of sugar can trigger a cascade that sets you back. Why abstinence is easier than moderation. [ 30:03 ] For some, GLP-1 can be a useful bridge. But real freedom comes when the sugar cravings disappear and the dose drops—or disappears too. [ 31:28 ] The detox that's changed lives: no sugar, no flour, and no caffeine (yep, caffeine too) for 30 days. And why it works when nothing else does. [ 35:29 ] What to eat instead. The power of whole foods, healthy fats and removing the biochemical noise so your body can regulate hunger naturally. [ 39:10 ] Some foods keep your cravings on life support. What you need to know about nuts, dairy, and even fruit once you're deep into your healing. [ 44:30 ] The deeper reason weight returns after success. If you've ever thought, "Why can't I just stay on track?"—you'll need to hear this part. [ 49:00 ] This isn't a diet. It's a path to healing your brain, stabilizing your mood, and remembering who you are without the daily sugar hit. [ 52:16 ] Want to take the first step? Visit QuitSugarSummit.com to join Michael's sugar detox or find group coaching.
*** CLICK HERE TO GET ==> FREE "Freedom From Food Noise" Masterclass: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start
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*** Learn more about: Michael Collins, "The Sugar-Free Man" Website: https://sugaraddiction.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realsugarfreeman/?hl=en The Last Resort Sugar Detox Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Resort-Sugar-Detox-Guide/dp/172922329X | |||
| Microdosing GLP-1: Muscle, Metabolism & Sustainable Weight Loss (w/ Dr. Jaime Schehr) | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:40:29 | |
What if your weight loss journey could be both powerful and sustainable—without sacrificing your body's muscle mass, metabolism or equilibrium? In the latest episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Jaime Schehr, a nationally recognized naturopathic doctor and registered dietitian, to unpack the truth about using GLP-1 medications holistically. Together they explore how to microdose GLP-1 medications to avoid muscle loss; why supporting your body naturally is crucial (whether on the medication or not); and how real change comes from self-awareness—not shortcuts. You'll also learn why Food Noise happens, how to quiet it naturally, and what to prioritize if you're serious about sustainable, body-loving weight release long term. If you're a woman in perimenopause or menopause looking for a natural, soul-aligned path to weight loss, this episode is for you.✨
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*** SHOW NOTES: [ 00:00 ] Intro: Mind, Body & Soul Weight Release with Elizabeth [ 01:20 ] Redefining GLP-1: Not just about fast weight loss—it's about metabolic healing [ 02:20 ] Dr. Jaime's first exposure to GLP-1 medications during the pandemic—and the "Hail Mary" experience that changed her mind about it [ 04:10 ] Why standard diets fail women in midlife, the perils of a "diet culture" and what everyone must understand about hormonal health [ 06:40 ] Activating your natural GLP-1: Fiber, gut health, strength training and strategic supplementation [ 08:00 ] Why fatigue—not nausea—is the biggest reason people fail on GLP-1 medications [ 10:30 ] Optimizing blood sugar balance: The key behind sustainable fat loss (with GLP-1s or not) [ 13:20 ] How low-carb eating supports microdosing success—and why ketogenic diets are challenging [ 17:00 ] Behavior change secrets: Why self-awareness is the foundation of lasting health [ 20:30 ] How to protect lean muscle mass while using GLP-1 (hint: strength training + protein!) [ 24:00 ] The dangers of high-dose GLP-1 regimens and crash weight loss [ 26:20 ] Using GLP-1 as a support tool, not a crutch—not simply for "fast weight loss" as most people think [ 29:20 ] Understanding Food Noise whether on or off GLP-1 medications: Is it just based on glucose spikes? [ 33:30 ] Dr. Schehr's experience with patients getting off of GLP-1 medications [ 36:00 ] Finding the minimum effective dose—not the standard pharmaceutical prescription [ 38:00 ] How Bio.me supplements help support gut health, metabolism and GLP-1 weight loss success [ 41:00 ] The return to community, in-person wellness and holistic empowerment after the pandemic [ 42:45 ] The next 18 months, where to find Dr. Jaime Schehr and continue learning
*** CLICK HERE TO GET ==> FREE "Freedom From Food Noise" Masterclass: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start
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*** Learn more about Dr. Jaime Schehr: Website: https://www.jaimeschehr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaimeschehr/?hl=en Bio.me Website: https://bio.me/ | |||
| Hormone Therapy + GLP-1: The New Midlife Rx (with Dr. Suzanne Lenz) | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:34:55 | |
In this action-packed episode, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz to unpack the biggest misconceptions surrounding menopause, and introduce the concept of using GLP-1 medications in chorus with hormone replacement therapy for positive health (and weight-release) outcomes. An OB/GYN, Integrative Health Practitioner and author of Menopause Bootcamp, Dr. Suzanne's insights sound like a battle cry for women to optimize their health and empower themselves and flourish as they age. Throughout the high-energy discussion, Elizabeth and Dr. Suzanne discuss the biggest myths about menopause, and dive into the real deal about HRT—what works, what doesn't, and what you need to know if you're thinking about adding it to your GLP-1 journey. If you're interested in a holistic approach to GLP-1s, this combo could be a game changer—not just for weight loss, but for inflammation, energy and even long-term brain health. As Dr. Suzanne says, we seem to have entered the Wild West of discovering the full potential of GLP-1 agonist medications. So if you've been wondering how to feel better, think clearer, and actually release weight—body, mind, and soul—you're going to want to give this one a listen! *** CLICK HERE TO GET ==> FREE MASTERCLASS - "Freedom From Food Noise": https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Meet Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, OB/GYN, integrative health pioneer, menopause educator and fierce truth-teller. [ 01:50 ] Not a pathology or a disease: breaking the biggest myths surrounding menopause [ 03:00 ] Hormone Therapy as an effective tool for menopause-age women, but not for everyone [ 05:00 ] About Menopause Bootcamp, the book and the women's health movement [ 08:50 ] Hormone Therapy, bioidenticals, and taking a nutritional vs. HRT approach: what's safe, what's hype, and what every woman needs to know before choosing. [ 13:00 ] "I'm Doing Everything Right, But Still Struggling—Now What?" When lifestyle isn't enough and when to consider HRT [ 17:40 ] Why You Can't Find a Good Menopause Doctor [ 23:00 ] Why Women Gain Belly Fat in Midlife (It's Not Your Fault): the old dieting tricks no longer work when you are shifting into a new metabolism [ 27:00 ] Using GLP-1 medications and Hormone Therapy synergistically: What Dr. Suzanne thinks about semaglutide, longevity and the "wild west" of peptides. [ 30:15 ] Natural GLP-1 Support & the Role of Botanicals: how herbs and plants can support the journey—but aren't always a replacement. [ 32:34 ] What Dr. Suzanne Really Thinks About the Politics of Healthcare and Women's Health: a fiery take on the current cabinet picks, deregulation and reproductive rights. [ 36:00 ] The next 18 months: what's next for Dr. Suzanne, her new practice launch, upcoming retreats and where to follow her online. *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: CLICK HERE TO GET ==> FREE MASTERCLASS - "Freedom From Food Noise": https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann
*** Learn more about Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz: Website: https://thedrsuzanne.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askdrsuzanne/ Menopause Bootcamp on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Menopause-Bootcamp-Optimize-Empower-Flourish/dp/0063143186 | |||
| Natural GLP-1 Activation & Avoiding the "Seven Cs" (with Dr. Stan Guberman) | 01 Mar 2025 | 00:43:32 | |
In this episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we are joined by the wonderful Dr. Stan Guberman, a licensed Chiropractic Physician and Certified Acupuncturist who holds two Diplomas in Nutrition that he's put to excellent use over a 40-year career. I first discovered Dr. Guberman about a year ago when I was dealing with a health challenge and was looking for holistic solutions. I was so impressed by his wealth of naturopathic knowledge I just knew I had to share him with you. Throughout the discussion, Dr. G helps us consider natural alternatives to GLP-1 medications for weight loss purposes—including gems like Berberine and Yerba Mate tea. We also explore the optimal kind of diet and dietary supplements one could strongly consider when following a holistic GLP-1 program. As well as the so-called "Seven Cs" to avoid. Guberman wisely cautions against the notion of viewing GLP-1 treatments as a panacea to America's obesity epidemic—reminding us that without a strong focus on the four pillars of sensible nutrition, most of the weight loss achieved by GLP-1 patients is likely to be fleeting and therefore unsuccessful. We cover some amazing ground on this podcast, including the very hot topic of micro-dosing GLP-1's—that is utilizing only a "minimum effective dose" of these peptides for the healthiest and most long-term, sustainable benefits. So let's get into it! *** CLICK HERE TO GET ==> FREE MASTERCLASS - "Freedom From Food Noise": https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** SHOW NOTES (00:00) – Intro: The "7 Cs" to Avoid While Taking GLP-1 Medications (02:52) – Big Pharma vs. Natural Medicine: Will RFK Jr. be a game-changer to the toxic food industry? The battle against processed food and chemical additives. (04:48) – The Truth About Our Food Supply: Why U.S. food is laced with harmful chemicals & how Europe is leading the way in banning toxic additives. (06:44) – How to Choose the Right Supplements: Why blindly buying supplements at Whole Foods could be a mistake. (08:03) – Are You Addicted to Food? The truth about "food noise" and how to naturally rebalance hunger hormones like GLP-1. (10:53) – Why Big Pharma Fears Nutrition: How natural alternatives like berberine and Yerba Mate could replace prescription drugs. (13:45) – The Hidden Dangers of Organic Foods: What you should know before buying organic & why hydroponics might be a better option. (16:05) – GLP-1 Medications & America's Obesity Crisis: The shocking truth about how much money is spent on weight loss drugs with an ongoing obesity epidemic. (19:18) – The Case for Microdosing GLP-1: Why smaller doses, combined with lifestyle changes, may be the key to sustainable weight loss. (21:36) – Natural GLP-1 Boosters: How to enhance weight loss with supplements like berberine, Yerba Mate, and fiber. (24:07) – What Your Bloodwork Says About Your Health: The key markers to watch for metabolic health, inflammation and vitamin deficiencies. (29:08) – The Menopause & Perimenopause Puzzle: Why hormone balancing has become unnecessarily complicated & nutritional recommendations (32:36) – The Best Natural Hormone Balancers: Should you microdose bioidentical hormones? A look at Phyto B, Siberian rhubarb, and natural alternatives. (35:25) – Ideal progression of treatment from "What are your symptoms?" to "What were your symptoms?" (39:51) – The Future of Cancer & Functional Medicine: Exciting research on alternative therapies, including venus fly trap extract & infrared therapy. (42:21) – Should Dr. Guberman start a podcast? He considers launching his own show & Elizabeth shares tips on getting started. (44:16) – Dr. Guberman's Supplements for top-rated holistic health solutions. *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: CLICK HERE TO GET ==> FREE MASTERCLASS - "Freedom From Food Noise": https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann
*** Learn more about Dr. Stan Guberman: Website: https://www.drguberman.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drguberman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stanguberman/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/DrGuberman | |||
| Weight, Trauma & Healing after the LA Fires: The Role of Ketamine Therapy (with Dr. Jenn Ellice) | 01 Feb 2025 | 00:47:14 | |
This episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast was recorded in the Los Angeles area in mid-January 2025, while the epically destructive LA fires were still burning. The interview subject was Dr. Jennifer Ellice, or "Dr. Jenn" as she is known at Golden Afternoon, the Ketamine clinic she owns and runs in Santa Monica—just a few miles away from where the Palisades Fire incinerated thousands of homes in one of the wealthiest zip codes in the United States. With those fires amounting to one of the worst natural disasters in American History, the topics of trauma and PTSD were intensely at the front of the discussion. Throughout the podcast, we explore how Ketamine works, and how people fresh from the experience of such traumas may directly benefit from this type of psychedelic therapy. We also discuss how Ketamine can produce a powerful and transformative healing effect on those suffering from more chronic issues like eating disorders, ongoing depression and anxiety. Dr. Jenn also specifically helps us understand how Ketamine therapy acts on the same "reward pathways" of the human brain as GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro—and how a growing number of doctors are meaningfully prescribing Ketamine in conjunction with GLP-1 treatments for weight loss and other weight release purposes. CLICK HERE TO GET ==> FREE MASTERCLASS - "Freedom From Food Noise": https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Intro [ 02:00 ] Golden Afternoon Clinic's proximity to the LA Fires; reminiscent of PTSD during COVID-19 pandemic [ 05:00 ] How people with post-traumatic stress may benefit from Ketamine therapy [ 06:25 ] How Ketamine therapy works [ 08:00 ] In the 90s we discovered its rapid antidepressant and anxiety-breaking effects [ 09:00 ] Dr. Jenn's experience: "People wake up transformed" [ 10:35 ] Ketamine therapy & neuroplasticity [ 12:45 ] Essential for therapeutic benefit, but difficult to study the nature of "the trip" – more in the realm of philosophy, poetry and religion than science [ 15:00 ] Benefits of Ketamine for people on a weight loss journey [ 18:00 ] Doctors now prescribing Ketamine in conjunction with GLP-1 agonist medications — both work on the "reward pathways" of the mind [ 19:00 ] Concept of a "minimum effective dose" less applicable to Ketamine therapy [ 24:00 ] "If you don't get a psychedelic experience, Ketamine therapy doesn't work as well." [ 27:00 ] Micro-dosing GLP-1s as "training wheels for behavior" [ 29:00 ] Matthew Perry's Ketamine-related death as a cautionary tale [ 35:00 ] In some cases, patients heal from decades of suffering [ 36:00 ] Spiritual question: What are people learning from a Ketamine trip? [ 40:00 ] A setback for psychedelics: MDMA not getting approved [ 43:00 ] Importance of "integrations" [ 45:45 ] Potential for psychedelic therapy going forward *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: FREE MASTERCLASS - "Freedom From Food Noise": https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann
*** Learn more about Dr. Jenn Ellice and the Golden Afternoon clinic based in Santa Monica: Website: https://www.goldenafternoon.clinic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldenafternoon.clinic | |||
| Emotional Eating, Ayahuasca & Other Tales (with Jillian Acosta) | 30 Dec 2024 | 00:56:47 | |
Today's episode is the last we are running in 2024, and the last using the title "Drop the Weight." Beginning with the first episode of 2025, this podcast will officially begin using the name The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, to reflect the direction Elizabeth is going in her professional work with clients offerings to the public. More on that shortly! We couldn't be ending this year more brightly than with today's guest, the lovely Jillian Acosta, whose work includes using psychedelics as a tool to overcome food traumas of various kinds that people throughout the world suffer from. Psychedelics have been on the world's radar ever since Michael Pollan' s groundbreaking work How to Change Your Mind was published some years back. And when we recently heard about Jilllian's focus on psychedelics in her work with weight-release clients, we knew we had to bring her onto the show. Throughout the podcast, Jillian relates the story of the sexual abuse she experienced as a young child, the severe eating disorders she suffered for many years afterward, and how Ayahuasca provided the psychedelic key to busting through those issues to become the radiant, holistic and inspiring woman leader she is today. Happy 2025 to all of you!
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*** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Intro [ 02:00 ] Psychedelics saved her life. [ 03:00 ] No recollection of childhood sexual abuse for 32 years, until she tried Ayahuasca [ 07:00 ] Experience of discovering her background of childhood abuse through Ayahuasca was "difficult, uncomfortable, but not re-traumatizing." [ 10:30 ] COINCIDENCE: Jillian first heard about Ayahuasca on a podcast featuring someone who overcame an eating disorder through taking Ayahuasca. [ 11:45 ] What is was like taking Ayahuasca for the first time: "lit up like a Christmas tree for one month" [ 13:00 ] Three months later, she ended her marriage [ 14:00 ] Sexual abuse revealed across three Ayahuasca ceremonies in two days [ 16:00 ] She went into solitude for two years afterwards, becoming "a medicine woman of sorts." [ 18:00 ] Psychedelics and Weight Loss [ 20:00 ] Back story: she checked herself into an eating disorder clinic at age 23 [ 23:00 ] "It's always there" - How she deals with the eating disorder now [ 31:00 ] Cue of emotional eating" "What am I trying not to feel?" [ 33:45 ] Widespread parasite afflictions: need for parasite cleanses [ 38:00 ] The terrain of the gut and gut health [ 40:40 ] Breast "explantation" experience [ 44:00 ] A "massive fan" of Ketamine [ 48:30 ] Matthew Perry's overdose on Ketamine as a cautionary tale [ 52:00 ] Trauma as the root cause of illness; psychedelics take us to the root cause of trauma [ 54:20 ] Collaborating with "badass women" over the next 18 months; day retreats in Austin, Texas *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: CLICK HERE TO GET FREE MASTERCLASS: "Freedom From Food Noise": https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann
*** Learn more about Jillian Acosta and her Root Cause Method: Website: https://therootcausemethod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianacosta_rd/?hl=en | |||
| Overcoming Generational Trauma (with Karena Virginia) | 01 Dec 2024 | 01:04:59 | |
In this episode of Drop the Weight, we are joined by Kundalini Yoga expert Karena Virginia to discuss her latest work in the fields of ancestral healing, epigenetics and overcoming generational trauma.
The author of the critically influential book Essential Kundalini Yoga and an early forerunner of the Me Too movement, Karena is a highly sought after leader in yogic philosophy as it applies to daily life and a voice of feminine courage confronting sexual abuse.
In this podcast, Karena explains how unaddressed generational trauma is often the root cause of afflictions people suffer from, showing up in many identifiable forms: including obesity issues, addiction disorders of various kinds, depression and the widely experienced feeling of being unable to function in modern society.
Karena also shares the story of how she chose to publicly speak out about being sexually groped by Donald Trump (after a decade of silence) in 2016; and how she later struggled with being a leader in the Kundalini yoga space after its founder Yogi Bhajan was outed for sexual abuse in 2019.
A mixture of both light and dark, this podcast is a must listen for anyone needing a metaphysical uplift in challenging times!
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*** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Intro [ 03:20 ] Ancestral Lineage Agreements can cause us to sabotage our lives [ 05:30 ] Generational Trauma [ 07:15 ] Working with IBM and NASA [ 14:00 ] Holding on to physical weigh to protect yourself [ 20:20 ] Karena's September 11th story [ 26:00 ] Afterwards she meditated and saw "thousands of angels" [ 27:45 ] Addictions of any kind originate in dissociating from trauma, ending in horrible shame [ 38:00 ] Experience of sexual assault (around 1998) like a "carbuncle," a pimple with multiple heads [ 40:00 ] Her public statement about Donald Trump in 2016 shown all over the world on television and the BBC—ultimately an empowering experience [ 43:50 ] Three years later, the Yogi Bhajan scandal and, as a well-known Kundalini yoga instructor and published author, how she dealt with it [ 48:00 ] How during COVID, she saw the need for Kundalini meditations, and decided to resume teaching the yoga practice [ 50:00 ] Now teaching again and holding retreats at places like the Omega Institute and Costa Rica [ 53:00 ] Thoughts about "The Fall of the Guru" and a crumbling patriarchal system [ 55:00 ] Role playing ancestral healing exchange between Karena and Elizabeth [ 57:15 ] A "lineage agreement" addressed [ 1:02:00 ] Upcoming retreat in Mexico and studying the healing mysticism of Egyptian high priestesses
*** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: CLICK HERE TO GET FREE MASTERCLASS: "Freedom From Food Noise": https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann
*** Learn more about Karena Virginia: Website: https://www.karenavirginia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenavirginia/?hl=en | |||
| "The Yes Code" & EFT Tapping (with Carol Look) | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:54:56 | |
In this episode of Drop the Weight, we are joined by one of the leading thinkers in the world on one of Elizabeth's favorite topics: her name is Carol Look, and the topic is EFT Tapping, which stands for "Emotional Freedom Technique."
We caught up with Carol just as her new book The Yes Code: Transforming Sabotage into Success was being published in October and almost immediately shot to number one in the Personal Transformation and Stress Management categories of Amazon's best-seller lists.
Throughout the podcast, Carol and Elizabeth explore how EFT Tapping technique—Carol calls it "psychological acupuncture"—draws directly from the meridian system of over 5,000 years of Chinese Medicine. With benefits for anyone struggling with often incurable conditions like: depression, obesity, anxiety as well as the all-too-common and suffocating malaise of "stuckness" preventing many of us from realizing our full potential.
This episode also identifies the Seven Major Sabotage Behaviors Carol outlines in her book, with a tactical roadmap for overcoming them.
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*** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Intro [ 01:45 ] What is EFT and how does it benefit people? [ 03:00 ] Slowing down the "fight or flight" mechanism [ 04:45 ] A form of "psychological acupuncture" that works on the same meridians as Chinese Medicine [ 07:45 ] About the new book: The Yes Code: Transforming Sabotage into Success [ 11:45 ] For those with obesity, first ask what is the benefit of being heavier? [ 14:15 ] Carol's origin story with EFT [ 16:45 ] Identifying the root causes [ 18:00 ] About Gary Craig, the creator of EFT who trained Carol and declared her a master [ 24:15 ] The Seven Major Sabotage Behaviors identified in Carol's book [ 30:00 ] Demo EFT session with Elizabeth [ 41:00 ] "Metaphysicians" & the Law of Attraction [ 44:15 ] Hawkins: "A feeling fully felt, dissipates" [ 51:00 ] The next 18 months, the release of the new book, and sharing her personal story with the public for the first time
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*** Learn more about Carol Look, and her best-selling new book The Yes Code: Website: https://www.carollook.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carollook_eft/?hl=en The Yes Code (on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=carol+look&crid=1CT66DQRDQWGB&sprefix=carol+look%2Caps%2C192&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
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| The Menopause Myth (with Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas) | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:49:19 | |
In this episode we are joined by the wonderful Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas for the third installment in a series on Menopause, exploring how we can breathe new life into this stigmatized and underserved time in a woman's life—where historically women have been neglected in terms of medical, emotional and societal support.
A self-described "menopause revolutionist," Dr. Arianna is the author of The Menopause Myth, one of the most exciting and original books that have been published recently on this topic. And like Dr. Arianna, it's both heartfelt and unflinchingly honest.
And that's why you're going to love this podcast. Dr. Arianna shares refreshing views on a host of menopause-related issues including: profound misconceptions about the female clitoris; how the medical system in the US has mostly failed menopausal women; the real likelihood of women "missing" the early signs of the perimenopause to menopause transition, the benefits and misconceptions surrounding Hormone Replacement Therapy; and so much more. This podcast is definitely a juicy one. So check it out!
CLICK HERE TO GET ==>> FREE MASTERCLASS - "Freedom From Food Noise": https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Intro: Dr. Arianna, a self-described "menopause revolutionist" [ 01:55 ] Most of what we think about menopause is a myth [ 02:45 ] The Sweetness of Venus: A History of the Clitoris [ 05:45 ] Dr. Arianna's traditional medical training [ 07:00 ] How menopausal women are poorly served by the medical system in U.S. [ 10:55 ] Dr. Arianna "missed" her own menopause; motivation for writing her book [ 12:00 ] Symptoms of menopause, including homicidal ideation, wanting to kill her husband [ 16:00 ] Maiden > Mother > "Crone" trajectory for women in American society [ 20:00 ] Hormone Replacement Therapy [ 24:30 ] Is it "quacky" for doctors to prescribe hormones today? [ 29:15 ] "What's the gut got to do with it" Nutrition & Menopause [ 31:30 ] "Stay juicy" — "Get your juicy back" [ 32:30 ] Vaginal Rejuvenation [ 36:00 ] Full disclosure: "I am teaching what I need to learn" [ 38:00 ] Not really Christian; finding her spiritual way [ 40:00 ] Eckhart Tolle; a holographic universe; a doctor who walks in the metaphysical world [ 44:00 ] Dr. Arianna's medical practice, Tula Wellness [ 48:00 ] FWD-Looking plans, including a podcast called "Stay Juicy"
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*** Learn more about Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas, her Tula Wellness medical practice and her podcast here: Website: https://drarianna.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drarianna/ "Stay Juicy" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stay-juicy-podcast/id1762865086
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| "The Skinny" on GLP-1s Like Ozempic (with Dr. Robert Todd Hurst) | 27 Aug 2024 | 01:00:13 | |
In this episode of Drop the Weight, we welcome Dr. Robert Todd Hurst back onto the show—for call it Round 2— to discuss everything that has happened in the world of GLP-1 weight loss medications in the 18 months since we last spoke with him.
Unless you have been living under a very large rock somewhere, no doubt you have heard the news from all media and social media sources about the explosive rise of so-called "miracle" semaglutide drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Tirzepatide both in the U.S. and worldwide.
And beyond the celebrities touting it, you most likely have at least one friend or acquaintance who has dropped 30+ pounds in the last six months (and almost looks like a different person) who very likely is a GLP-1 patient.
Basically, this stuff is everywhere, and we can't stop talking about it!
This podcast covers just about everything you would want to know or ask about these medications, like: do they live up to the hype? What is the risk of regaining the weight you may lose while taking them? Are the dosages recommended by their pharmaceutical manufacturers too high? How big of a concern is muscle loss? We even talk about the issue of so-called "Ozempic face" and what Hurst separately identifies as his single greatest fear about these drugs.
All of these questions taken into consideration, Hurst powerfully observes how GLP-1 medications are undoubtedly among the most fascinating and impactful molecules in healthcare today with effective treatment applications that reach beyond diabetes and obesity to heart disease, kidney disease and possibly even Parkinson's.
Check it out!
CLICK HERE TO GET ==>> FREE MASTERCLASS - "Freedom From Food Noise": https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:40 ] Intro [ 03:20 ] No longer just a weight loss medication; applications to diabetes, obesity, heart and kidney diseases and possibly Parkinson's [ 06:15 ] Minimum effective dose [ 07:00 ] Many GLP-1 patients who go off the medication end up regaining most of the weight [ 09:20 ] Not a weight loss doctor; a better health and longer life practice with weight loss as a consequence [ 11:20 ] Importance of getting patients OFF these medications [ 13:40 ] "Muscle is youth" – The real issue of muscle loss and how Hurst deals with it with his GLP-1 patients [ 15:00 ] Metabolically optimized diets [ 18:20 ] Conflicts of interest in healthcare: doctors, patients, insurance and pharmaceutical companies [ 21:20 ] Pharmaceutical compounding of GLP-1s? [ 23:00 ] Microdosing [ 24:15 ] Most of Hurst's GLP1 patients take ⅕ of the pharmaceutically recommended dose [ 29:40 ] Is there a minimum obesity threshold? [ 35:20 ] 93 percent of Americans are insulin resistant [ 38:00 ] Ozempic face [ 40:15 ] Appropriate for teenagers? [ 42:00 ] Hurst's greatest fear about GLP1-s [ 48:20 ] Yerba Mate and Berberine [ 54:00 ] "Most of the diseases killing us are preventable" [ 56:15 ] HealthspanMD's patients who "don't want to leave healthy years on the table"
*** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: CLICK HERE TO GET FREE MASTERCLASS: "Freedom From Food Noise": https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Dr. Robert Todd Hurst: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/ Website: https://www.healthspanmd.com/ | |||
| The Evolution of Consciousness (with Spirit Medium Sima Shamash) | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:53:05 | |
In this episode of Drop the Weight, we are joined by the lovely Sima Shamash, a highly sought-after psychic and spirit medium who actively channels "angelic and galactic councils" in her work. (You'll learn more about it on the podcast!)
Elizabeth had a profound reading with Sima just recently and enjoyed the experience so much that she immediately knew she wanted to invite her onto the podcast.
The show offers the rare opportunity to riff with a bright new talent on the metaphysical scene over a range of topics (see SHOW NOTES below) highly pertinent to these spiritually chaotic times.
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| Seven Transforming Gifts of Menopause (with Cheryl Bridges Johns) | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:47:47 | |
Today's podcast is the second in a series we are doing on the subject of menopause, with the purpose of bringing fresh perspectives to this poorly understood, sacred transition in a woman's life. To help us understand things, I am delighted to bring you one of the most eloquent voices on the topic: Cheryl Bridges Johns, author of Seven Transforming Gifts of Menopause: An Unexpected Spiritual Journey. Her book is a must read and this podcast is a must listen for anyone looking to embrace and find the gifts of this 20-year journey from perimenopause to post-menopause in the female experience. Cheryl effortlessly draws from her decades of knowledge as a spiritual woman, writer and progressively theological thinker, challenging the societal problem of women looking to forever hold onto some outdated younger version of themselves. Indeed, as Cheryl points out, it's necessary for women to dig much deeper than that to find and claim their wise-woman and powerful, so-called "dragon self" as they enter middle age. It was truly an honor to speak with such an original thinker as Cheryl on this show.
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*** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: CLICK HERE TO GET FREE MASTERCLASS: "Freedom From Food Noise": https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann
*** Learn more about Cheryl Bridges Johns here: Full Bio: https://united.edu/cheryl-bridges-johns/ Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Cheryl+Bridges+Johns&i=audible&ref=dp_byline_sr_audible_1 Twitter/X: https://x.com/cb_johns?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor | |||
| Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique & You (with Jeroen de Wit) | 01 Jun 2024 | 00:46:58 | |
In this episode of Drop the Weight, we speak with Master Healer and Level 3 QHHT Practitioner Jeroen de Wit. For those of you not yet familiar: QHHT stands for Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique and is a mode of healing that has gained significant traction in the healing community of late.
The legendary influence of QHHT's founder Dolores Cannon is strongly felt throughout the discussion. It was through Jeroen's discovery and 1-on-1 work with Cannon (who died in 2014) that he found his voice and calling as a healer who has gone on to work with over 2500 hundred clients.
Beginning with a basic tour of the contours of what QHHT is; to a consideration of such 5D concepts as The Akashic Records; to Tucker Carlson's recent talk about Unidentified Aerial Phenomena with Joe Rogan; to the inspired book Jeroen is now writing based on his experiences; this podcast covers a breathtaking amount of ground (and pulls no metaphysical punches) as we depart from what Jeroen and Elizabeth refer to as "consensus reality" throughout.
Please enjoy!
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*** Learn more about Jeroen de Wit here: Website: https://www.jeroenqhht.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeroenislove/?hl=en | |||
| Neuroplasticity & The Lightning Process (with Dr. Phil Parker) | 01 May 2024 | 00:49:12 | |
In this episode of Drop the Weight, we are joined by the wonderful Dr. Phil Parker to discuss everything from his ground-breaking "Lightning Process;" to neuroplasticity; to philosophical life lessons from the musical genius of Miles Davis; to Phil's own so-called "Swiss Army Knife" for disentangling the human mind.
Throughout the podcast, Phil describes how in his own hero's journey: as a young man and aspiring musician he nearly completely severed his hand; how against the odds, he recovered from that nerve-slicing experience (despite the advice of almost all available doctors); and went on to develop his own "Lightning Process" and play music with Eric Clapton in the process.
We also learn how Phil applies the power and pitfalls of identity thinking to the issues of addiction and alcoholism to unlock the hidden wisdoms inside so-called 12 Step Programs.
With his scientific fascination with language, his deeply held beliefs about the transformative nature of the human mind, and his charming love of music, Phil's visit to the podcast was one of the most memorable to date. It is a pleasure to share that conversation with you here.
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*** Learn more about Dr. Phil Parker: Website: https://www.philparker.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drphilparker/ About the Lightning Process: https://lightningprocess.com/ | |||
| Menopause as a Leadership Passage (with Jane Aubriet-Beausire) | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:28:46 | |
In this episode of Drop the Weight the distinguished Jane Aubriet-Beausire joins us all the way from the UK in the first in a series of podcasts engaging the topic of menopause from a variety of thought-provoking and meaningful perspectives in 2024.
A talented executive leadership coach, world traveler and author of the ground-breaking article "Menopause as a Leadership Passage," Jane draws upon her empowering experiences in the Maori culture of rural New Zealand and elsewhere to shed light on the experience of menopause: not as a distinct moment in time, but as a 15- to 20-year journey from perimenopause to menopause to post-menopause for most women.
The discussion touches upon how with the right diet, lifestyle and knowledgeable perspective, this important time in a woman's life can be an aspirationally positive experience. With thoughts about the implications about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the workplace, as well as andropause—the male version of menopause—also considered along the way.
Sincere thanks to Jane for providing much needed fresh thinking on a topic that any woman approaching the age of 50 and beyond will benefit from enormously.
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Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: CLICK HERE TO GET FREE MASTERCLASS: "Freedom From Food Noise": https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Jean Aubriet-Beausire here: Jane's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-aubriet-beausire-13266/?originalSubdomain=uk Jane's Article: https://www.oxford-group.com/insights/menopause-leadership-passage-jane-aubriet-beausire Jane's Bio: https://www.oxford-group.com/our-people/jane-aubriet-beausire/ Menopause series Jane mentions in the podcast: https://www.thelancet.com/series/menopause-2024 | |||
| Timely Thoughts on AI, the Age of Aquarius and Election 2024 (with Chela Davison) | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:30:07 | |
From the rise of Artificial Intelligence, to the Age of Aquarius to the frightening pastiche of Election 2024, this episode of Drop the Weight with master leadership expert Chela Davison covers a truly epic range of topics (with just a few apocalyptic notes to keep things interesting.)
Through it all, Chela's sensible grounding in the real meaning of leadership both--both inward and outward, rooted in integrity through even the most incredible times of change--provide context and meaning that make the whirl of the discussion a lot less unsettling.
Whatever your thoughts, predictions, hopes and probably inescapable anxieties surrounding 2024, perhaps we can all agree that it won't be boring!
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Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: CLICK HERE TO GET FREE MASTERCLASS: "Freedom From Food Noise": https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Chela Davison here: Chela's Website: https://cheladavison.com/ Chela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheladavison/ Chela's Substack: https://cheladavison.substack.com/ Chela's BIO:
Chela Davison is an Integral Master Coach™ who works with socially conscious entrepreneurs, creatives, and practitioners to help them align their soul's call with their work and impact in the world. She offers coaching, programs and two different and complimentary Communities of Practice. Lead your Self, helps members to do the necessary inner work to break old patterns and create enlivening new opportunities on behalf of meeting their Calling. The Creative Cauldron is a co-working and collaboration membership for writers and artists. | |||
| Somatic Healing & the Organic Intelligence of the Body (with Megan Brians) | 01 Feb 2024 | 00:32:18 | |
In this episode of Drop the Weight, Elizabeth reconnects with the remarkable Megan Brians, a dear friend and colleague of hers from their SoHo Sanctuary days in New York City.
Now based out of Bend, Oregon, Megan is breaking new ground as an organic intelligence coach, energy worker and massage therapist developing into a new specialty called sexological bodywork training.
Throughout the discussion, Elizabeth and Megan catch up and compare notes on a wild array of topics, including the profound ways that emotional trauma manifests through the body and how it may ultimately be relieved. They also reflect on their shared experiences and contrasting feelings about having recently turned 50.
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*** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: CLICK HERE TO GET FREE MASTERCLASS: "Freedom From Food Noise": https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Megan Brians: Megan's Website: https://bodyandbeinghealing.com/ Megan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyandbeinghealing/ | |||