The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

Matthea Rentea MD
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Matthea Rentea MD leads discussions on obesity and chronic weight management. Her guests range from experts in the fields that intersect with obesity and wellness, to individuals successful in their weight journey. She is a Board certified Internal Medicine and Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and founder of the Rentea Metabolic Clinic, a Telehealth clinic for residents of the state of Indiana and Illinois that helps comprehensively with weight management. This podcast is for information and education purposes only. No medical advice is being given. Please talk to your physician for what is right for you. 

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Skin Removal Surgery After Weight Loss: What You Need to Know with Dr. Beckman

    Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. We talk a lot about losing weight… but rarely about what it actually feels like to live in that new body. And for a lot of people, that experience includes the physical and emotional impact of excess skin. Excess skin isn’t just about appearance. It's the rashes, the infections, the discomfort that makes everyday movement harder than it should be. It's the frustration of working so hard to transform your body and still not feeling fully at home in it. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Beckman, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Carmel, Indiana, who specializes in body contouring for post-weight loss patients. She breaks down exactly when to seek a consult, what procedures are most common, how to prepare your body for the best results, and what life can look like on the other side of surgery. References Connect with Dr. Beckman: Practice Instagram: @myplasticsurgerygroup Dr Beckman's Instagram: @dibeckmanmd Website: https://myplasticsurgerygroup.com/ Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel Join me for the Summer Reset, enrollment ends May 1st! Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you. Support the show

    20 min

  2. 27 APR

    Losing Weight and Losing Hair? Here's What to Do with Dr. Katherine Nolan

    Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. It’s one of the most distressing side effects people can experience during a weight loss journey, yet almost no one warns you about it. At first, it’s easy to dismiss. Then it starts showing up everywhere: in the shower drain, on your pillow, and in your hands every time you run your fingers through your hair. In this episode, I’m joined by board-certified dermatologist and hair loss specialist Dr. Katherine Nolan to break down why rapid weight loss can trigger shedding, how the hair growth cycle actually works, which labs to ask your doctor for, and when medication might make sense. We’ll also talk through some of the biggest myths, including why expensive serums and biotin supplements are not usually the fix people hope they are. References Connect with Dr. Katherine Nolan: Website Instagram TikTok Facebook Sign up for my Summer Reset series with Amanda Sabicer here. A four-month guided recalibration for your metabolism, nervous system, and daily rhythm. Enrollment closes May 1st. Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel Join me for the Summer Reset, enrollment ends May 1st! Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you. Support the show

    33 min

  3. 20 APR

    8 Health Basics That Beat Every Supplement, Tracker and Program

    Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. I've been thinking a lot lately about how much we overcomplicate our health. Tracking 15 different metrics, obsessing over the perfect supplement, debating which programme is best — while the simple basics just... aren't happening. I catch myself doing it too. So in this episode, we're rewinding right back to basics with the 8 things that actually matter for your health. Not all at once, not perfectly, just one small area at a time until it sticks. If you feel like you've been doing all the things but still aren't making the progress you expected, consider this your reset. Simple, practical, and actually doable. References Body Composition Decoded  30/30 Program (Sept 2026 registration now open) Ep 164. Jacqui Cook on GLP-1 Weight Loss, Maintenance Fears, and Letting Go of Diet Rules Sign up for my Summer Reset series with Amanda Sabicer here. A four-month guided recalibration for your metabolism, nervous system, and daily rhythm Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel Join me for the Summer Reset, enrollment ends May 1st! Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you. Support the show

    24 min

  4. 13 APR

    Tired, Hungry, and Stuck? How Poor Sleep Affects Hormones, Cravings, and Weight Loss with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown

    Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. You might be blaming your hormones, your medication, or yourself... when the real problem could be your sleep. Sleep is one of the most overlooked parts of metabolic health. And when it's off, everything feels harder. You feel hungrier. Your cravings get stronger. Your energy drops. Your blood sugar is harder to manage. Progress slows down, even when you feel like you're doing everything right. In this episode, sleep medicine physician Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown explains why sleep matters so much, what could be disrupting yours, and why waking up exhausted is not something you should just accept. References Connect with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown: Restful Sleep MD: Website  Restful Sleep MD: Instagram Restful Sleep MD: LinkedIn Restful Sleep MD: YouTube Sign up for my Summer Reset series with Amanda Sabicer here. A four-month guided recalibration for your metabolism, nervous system, and daily rhythm Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel Join me for the Summer Reset, enrollment ends May 1st! Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you. Support the show

    34 min

  5. 6 APR

    Plateaued? Try These 5 Things Before You Clamp Down Harder

    Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. When the scale stops moving, the instinct is to restrict more, exercise harder, and white-knuckle your way through it. I get why this is a common reaction, but it's not what your body actually needs to break through. In this episode, I explain why the answer to a plateau is almost never "do more and eat less." It's usually something far more holistic, and a whole lot kinder. So instead of clamping down harder, I’ll walk you through five overlooked strategies that get things moving again, without making you miserable in the process. References Sign up for my Summer Reset series with Amanda Sabicer here. A four-month guided recalibration for your metabolism, nervous system, and daily rhythm How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep with Janet Whalen Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel Join me for the Summer Reset, enrollment ends May 1st! Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you. Support the show

    19 min

  6. 30 MAR

    GLP-1s at Every Age: What You Should Actually Be Watching For

    Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. When it comes to GLP-1 medications, your age and stage of life matter more than a lot of people realize. What works for your body at 25 won't work the same way at 45... and definitely not at 65. Yet somehow, most people are still being treated with a one-size-fits-all approach. Same advice, same dosing strategy, same conversation — regardless of whether you're navigating PCOS in your twenties, perimenopause in your forties, or trying to protect your muscle mass in your sixties. And that disconnect might be exactly why things feel harder than they should. Tune in to find out what I watch for at every stage of life, so you can make sure what you’re doing is helping, not holding you back. References Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel Ask Me Anything Reddit Thread Audio Stamps 00:30 – Dr. Rentea's personal updates: gym changes and YouTube channel. 03:30 – How Dr. Rentea thinks about GLP-1s differently at each life stage. 05:03 – Ages 20–34: Fertility surprises (for both partners), PCOS, and building your metabolic foundation early. 08:53 – Ages 35–59: Perimenopause, HRT bias against larger bodies, and why sleep and cortisol matter more than ever. 12:30 – Ages 60+: Why rapid weight loss can make you sicker, and why protein and resistance training become non-negotiable. 14:08 – Every age: Why muscle and bone health matter across all decades, and matching your strategy to your stage. Join me for the Summer Reset, enrollment ends May 1st! Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you. Support the show

    19 min

  7. 23 MAR

    How Your Nervous System Hijacks Your Eating (and How to Get It Back) with Jane Pilger

    Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. For 25 years, Jane Pilger couldn't figure out why she couldn't stop binge eating. It wasn't until she uncovered the one piece no one had ever explained to her that things finally started to change. And it had nothing to do with willpower… or food. It was her nervous system. In this episode, binge eating coach Jane Pilger returns to break down something that doesn't get nearly enough attention: how the state of your nervous system drives your eating behavior. Jane shares her simple framework for mapping your nervous system, why you’re more likely to reach for food when you’re stressed, exhausted, or overwhelmed—and how to start responding differently in those moments. References Free nervous system mapping worksheet  Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel Connect with Jane Pilger: Binge Breakthrough Mini Series The Binge Eating Breakthrough Podcast Jane’s Book: The Binge Eating Breakthrough  The Gathering Join me for the Summer Reset, enrollment ends May 1st! Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you. Support the show

    43 min

  8. 16 MAR

    Jacqui Cook on GLP-1 Weight Loss, Maintenance Fears, and Letting Go of Diet Rules

    Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. For decades, Jacqui Cook lived in a cycle many women know all too well: losing weight, gaining it back, and starting over… always wondering why nothing seemed to stick. Food was her love language, life kept getting in the way, and no matter how hard she tried, maintaining her progress felt impossible. Everything changed after a wake-up moment that led her to try a GLP-1 medication. Now, 115 pounds lighter, Jacqui shares the real, honest side of her journey: navigating maintenance, facing the fear of regain, letting go of guilt, rebuilding lost muscle, and learning to live fully in her body. She also reveals the diet habit she finally ditched, and why it turned out to be one of the best decisions of her life. References Body Composition Mini Course Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Join me for the Summer Reset, enrollment ends May 1st! Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You.Get my free Podcast Roadmap—a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you. Support the show

    40 min
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Matthea Rentea MD leads discussions on obesity and chronic weight management. Her guests range from experts in the fields that intersect with obesity and wellness, to individuals successful in their weight journey. She is a Board certified Internal Medicine and Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and founder of the Rentea Metabolic Clinic, a Telehealth clinic for residents of the state of Indiana and Illinois that helps comprehensively with weight management. This podcast is for information and education purposes only. No medical advice is being given. Please talk to your physician for what is right for you. 

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