The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

The information shared here is amazing and helpful to folks wanting to lose weight. I highly recommend this podcast!

There are a lot of podcasts out there about weight loss and GLP-1 medications. They run the gamut from informative to misguided, from clever to forgettable—and there are so many of them. Where's an old girl, clutching her brand-new box of Zepbound, supposed to find trustworthy guidance? That was exactly my situation two years ago. Happily—and enthusiastically—I can tell you that The Obesity Guide podcast, hosted by Dr. Matthea Rentea, is likely the only one you'll need. Through sheer dumb luck, I stumbled across it shortly after starting tirzepatide, and it has been an invaluable companion ever since. This podcast is exceptional. Dr. Rentea is whip-smart, articulate, endlessly curious, and genuinely engaging. As a physician who is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, she focuses on long-term metabolic health rather than quick fixes or short-term results. Her advice is practical, evidence-based, and refreshingly free of hype. Because she's been producing the podcast for several years, there's a wealth of episodes to explore. To make it easier for new listeners, she even provides a free PDF Roadmap that points you to episodes by topic. She is also prolific on social media, generously shares her expertise, and includes detailed show notes with every episode. Beyond the podcast, she offers courses, workshops, and an impressive collection of resources through her website. What sets Dr. Rentea apart, though, is who she is. She's funny, kind, irreverent, and wonderfully authentic. She's on her own health journey and isn't afraid to share both her successes and her struggles, making her relatable in a way that's rare among medical experts. There simply aren't enough words to express how grateful I am for the guidance, encouragement, and reassurance this podcast has given me as I've continued to stumble—and sometimes stride—along my own path toward better health. I recommend it without reservation and with my deepest gratitude

This is hands down my favorite podcast for individuals of all shapes and sizes as it covers many different facets of what it means to live a healthy lifestyle. It’s at the top of my referral list as a registered dietitian for clients on a weight loss or GLP-1 journey. I love her tone, direct but compassionate messaging. Her guests are experts in their field or patients with wonderful insight on how they successfully navigated their path forward under her guidance.

Found this podcast the day before I started on Zepbound. Feeling alone in this journey and like a failure for starting the meds. This podcast helped in so many ways. Advice, community, relevant topics. It is for anyone in any stage or just wanting some information. Two months in as of this week and on my way. Thank you!