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. 2d ago

    Are You Eating Too Fast? Here's What It's Doing to Your Fullness

    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 spend so much time talking about what to eat… protein, fiber, portions, healthy choices… that we can overlook how we’re eating. When you’re rushing through lunch, eating over your laptop, or distracted by your phone, your body may not have time to catch up. In this episode, we’re talking about one surprisingly simple habit that can change the whole experience: slowing down. We’ll get into what happens when food hits your mouth, why fullness builds gradually, and how eating more slowly can help you notice that sweet spot between hungry and okay, I definitely overdid it. References Coco wyo advent calendar- here is the video where I show what it is. If the link to purchase isn’t there it has sold out. You can check back as sometimes they re-stock. Escape Room Advent Calendar (24 days of puzzles)  NEW: The Next Chapter, a small-group January program to help you set a goal and actually make it happen. Spots are limited and registration closes October 30 - Click here to save your spot Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel Join The Next Chapter, a five-month experience to make space for your health, work toward a meaningful goal, and have some fun along the way—get the details and enroll here by October 30th. 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

  2. Oct 5

    Push Through or Pivot? Making Smarter Decisions About Your Weight Loss Goals

    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. Not every hard season means you should quit. But not every goal deserves endless effort either. So how do you know when you’re in a tough stretch that’s worth pushing through… and when it might actually be time to change course? That frustrating middle is what Seth Godin calls “the dip”: the point where progress slows, motivation wobbles, and you start wondering whether you’re doing the right thing at all.  The good news? You don’t have to rely on willpower, guilt, or endless second-guessing. In this episode, I’m sharing a simple framework for knowing when to push through, when to adjust, and when it may be time to let a goal go. References NEW: The Next Chapter, a small-group January program to help you set a goal and actually make it happen. Spots are limited and registration closes October 30 - Click here to save your spot Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel Join The Next Chapter, a five-month experience to make space for your health, work toward a meaningful goal, and have some fun along the way—get the details and enroll here by October 30th. 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

  3. Oct 1

    Introducing The Next Chapter: Making Space for a Life That Supports You

    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. Sign up for The Next Chapter HERE. Registration closes Oct 30th.  Join The Next Chapter, a five-month experience to make space for your health, work toward a meaningful goal, and have some fun along the way—get the details and enroll here by October 30th. 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

  4. Sep 28

    How to Start Strength Training at Any Age with Elaine

    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. Elaine is 76, works out twice a week…and still hates exercise. So why does she never want to miss a session?  In this episode, we talk about what changed when Elaine stopped chasing a certain look and started chasing strength instead. From knee replacements and lipedema to feeling stronger, steadier, and more independent, this is a refreshingly honest conversation about movement, aging, and why you don’t have to love the workout to love what it gives you. References Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel Join The Next Chapter, a five-month experience to make space for your health, work toward a meaningful goal, and have some fun along the way—get the details and enroll here by October 30th. 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

  5. Sep 21

    The $40 Billion Electrolyte Trend: Do You Actually Need Them?

    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. Electrolyte packets are everywhere right now. But just because they’ve become part of the wellness uniform, does that mean they’re actually helping your body… or are you just adding a lot more sodium than you realize? In this episode, I react to a physician’s take on the electrolyte craze and break down what’s really inside those trendy packets. We’ll look at why most people probably don’t need them every day, and how “healthy” habits can quietly stack up in ways you may not expect. I’ll also explain when electrolytes do make sense, and why the “boring basics” like water, whole foods, movement, and managing stress still do far more heavy lifting than the latest wellness product. References Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel Join The Next Chapter, a five-month experience to make space for your health, work toward a meaningful goal, and have some fun along the way—get the details and enroll here by October 30th. 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

  6. Sep 14

    Why Your Brain Is Wired to Crave (And How to Retrain It) with Dr. Glenn Livingston

    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. What if the voice telling you, “Just have one… you deserve it… start again tomorrow” isn’t really you at all? Clinical psychologist Dr. Glenn Livingston calls it the “Food Monster”: a radically different way to understand cravings and that feeling of being hijacked by food. After nearly 20 years battling overeating himself, he realized that understanding why he ate wasn’t the same as changing the behavior. Instead of seeing cravings as proof you’re weak or lack willpower, Glenn reframes them as a survival response. One that can be interrupted and retrained, so you can stop fighting yourself every time a craving hits. Once you hear cravings explained this way, you won’t be able to unhear it. References https://defeatyourcravings.com/ Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel Join The Next Chapter, a five-month experience to make space for your health, work toward a meaningful goal, and have some fun along the way—get the details and enroll here by October 30th. 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

  7. Sep 7

    No Appetite on a GLP-1? What to Eat When Nothing Sounds Good

    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. What do you do when your GLP-1 turns your appetite all the way down, and even your favorite foods get a big "meh"? It might feel like a win at first. But if you're barely eating, your energy, strength, mood, and nutrition can start paying the price. In this episode, we talk about how to make eating easier when hunger disappears: simple go-to foods, less decision-making, flexible meal timing, and how to make sure a low appetite doesn’t turn into under-fueling. References Secure your spot for the September round of The 30/30 Program now (spaces limited). Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel Join The Next Chapter, a five-month experience to make space for your health, work toward a meaningful goal, and have some fun along the way—get the details and enroll here by October 30th. 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

  8. Aug 31

    How to Break a Weight Loss Plateau (Without Restricting More)

    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. Hit a wall on your weight loss journey? That's not failure.  We treat plateaus like something's broken. When the scale stalls, suddenly we're questioning everything: the medication, our metabolism, our willpower. But they're actually just your body doing exactly what it's supposed to do: adjusting, stabilizing, and catching its breath before it keeps going.  In this episode, I break down how to tell a real stall from just needing more patience, why the number on the scale isn't the whole story, and the single most helpful thing you can do about it (no, it's not "try harder"). If you're in that frustrating in-between right now, this one's for you! References Salud horchata electrolyte drink Ep. 183: Weight Loss Plateau or Treatment Problem? How to Tell the Difference Secure your spot for the September round of The 30/30 Program now (spaces limited). Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel Join The Next Chapter, a five-month experience to make space for your health, work toward a meaningful goal, and have some fun along the way—get the details and enroll here by October 30th. 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

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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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