Modern Metabolic Health with Dr. Lindsay Ogle, MD

Lindsay Ogle, MD
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Join Dr. Lindsay Ogle, a board certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician, as she explores evidence-based strategies and practical tips to prevent and treat weight and metabolic conditions. Dr. Ogle provides insights on managing diabetes, PCOS, metabolic syndrome, obesity and related conditions through lifestyle optimization, safe medications and personalized care. 

  1. 1D AGO

    A Doctor’s Guide To GLP-1 Use

    We walk through a full GLP-1 primer: how these meds work, who qualifies, what to expect, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that derail success. We also share dosing strategy, travel tips, and why restarts should be slow and guided. • brief history of GLP-1s and why newer agents lead care • eligibility criteria and insurance pathways including OSA indications • how GLP-1s steady glucose and insulin without hypoglycemia • appetite, food noise, and gastric emptying explained • side effect prevention with small meals and hydration • foods to limit during starts and dose increases • timing the weekly dose for lifestyle fit • follow-up metrics beyond weight alone • safe plans for dose interruptions and restarts • travel guidance and where to find injection tutorials Please share with a friend, family member, or colleague. Please subscribe and write a review. Cash Pay GLP-1s: LillyDirect  is $299 (2.5mg), $399 (5mg), $449 (7.5 & up) per month for brand name Zepbound NovoCare is $199 (first two months) then $349 per month for brand name Wegovy (weekly injection) NovoCare is $149 (first two months) then $299 per month for oral Wegovy (pill) Costco sells lower dose Ozempic pen for $200 which will last 8 weeks at starting dose of 0.25mg and 4 weeks at 0.5mg dose. Cost increases to $350 for 1mg dose and $500 for 2mg dose. You do NOT need a Costco membership to use their pharmacy. Advocacy Groups: https://www.obesityaction.org/ https://glp1collective.org/ Copay Assistance: https://www.panfoundation.org/ Injection Instructions 👩🏼‍⚕️ Live in Missouri? What to be my patient? Telehealth clinic: https://missourimetabolichealth.com 🥑 Have questions you want answered on the podcast? Email support@missourimetabolichealth.com ✨Freebies✨ Anti-Obesity Medication Options How To Prevent Diabetes Healthy Habits Workbook Preventative Health Checklist 🤗 Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lindsayogle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..lindsay.ogle?_t=8prC4VUQZ5i&_r=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV0X6U0JLZgRMiNwGtmpeg

    20 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Protein For Satiety, Strength, And Longevity

    We explore why protein is central to metabolic health, how to set daily targets, and how to protect muscle on GLP-1 medications with smart meals and strength training. We share practical sources, timing tips for satiety and blood sugar, and easy ways to increase intake. • defining protein’s role in muscle, organs, and metabolism • managing appetite and muscle on GLP-1 medications • linking muscle mass to independence and longevity • setting daily targets: 100 g baseline and 1–2 g/kg range • tracking current intake and adding 10 g per week • hitting 20–30 g per meal to suppress ghrelin • using protein-first to stabilize blood sugar • leveraging the thermic effect of protein • animal and plant protein sources that fit your taste • using protein powders and high-protein desserts Please share with a friend, family member, or colleague Please subscribe and write a review 👩🏼‍⚕️ Live in Missouri? What to be my patient? Telehealth clinic: https://missourimetabolichealth.com 🥑 Have questions you want answered on the podcast? Email support@missourimetabolichealth.com ✨Freebies✨ Anti-Obesity Medication Options How To Prevent Diabetes Healthy Habits Workbook Preventative Health Checklist 🤗 Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lindsayogle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..lindsay.ogle?_t=8prC4VUQZ5i&_r=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV0X6U0JLZgRMiNwGtmpeg

    10 min

  3. MAR 2

    Obesity And Cancer Risk Explained

    Help Quitting Smoking Find a board certified Obesity Physician What if the biggest levers for lowering cancer risk were already on your to‑do list? We unpack the real numbers behind smoking and obesity, separate hype from evidence, and explain how hormones, insulin signaling, and chronic inflammation turn excess adiposity into a cancer‑friendly environment. The goal isn’t fear; it’s clarity and action you can take now. We walk through the 13 cancers linked to obesity and highlight where the evidence is strongest: a sevenfold rise in endometrial cancer with severe obesity, doubled liver cancer risk in the presence of fatty liver disease or viral hepatitis, higher rates of postmenopausal breast cancer, and increased colorectal cancer risk. You’ll hear why women face a greater overall link due to estrogen pathways, how early‑onset and long‑duration obesity compound lifetime risk, and why cancer mortality rises at higher BMI even when the tumor’s cause lies elsewhere. Along the way, we cut through confusion on screening: mammography starting at 40, colorectal tests beginning at 45 with options from colonoscopy to FIT, one‑time hepatitis B and C screening, and targeted liver ultrasound when MASLD or viral hepatitis is present. For pancreatic cancer, we flag symptoms that warrant imaging despite the lack of routine screening. We also get practical about prevention. If you smoke, cessation remains the single strongest step to reduce cancer and cardiovascular risk. For weight and metabolic health, think protein‑forward, fiber‑rich meals; resistance training to protect lean mass; better sleep; treatment for sleep apnea; and evidence‑based medications or surgery when appropriate. These changes lower insulin and estrogen exposure, tame inflammation, and shift your internal chemistry away from tumor growth. Our conversation is candid, compassionate, and grounded in what actually moves the needle for real people with busy lives. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with someone you care about, and leave a quick review—your support helps more listeners find evidence‑based guidance they can use today. 👩🏼‍⚕️ Live in Missouri? What to be my patient? Telehealth clinic: https://missourimetabolichealth.com 🥑 Have questions you want answered on the podcast? Email support@missourimetabolichealth.com ✨Freebies✨ Anti-Obesity Medication Options How To Prevent Diabetes Healthy Habits Workbook Preventative Health Checklist 🤗 Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lindsayogle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..lindsay.ogle?_t=8prC4VUQZ5i&_r=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV0X6U0JLZgRMiNwGtmpeg

    20 min

  4. FEB 26

    Advocacy and Support for GLP-1s with Amanda Bonello

    The GLP-1 Collective supports individuals using GLP-1 medications by removing barriers to access, offering financial assistance, educating and empowering patients, and building a community where no one feels alone in their journey. Website: https://glp1studio.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.bonello?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.bonell0/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/glp1collective/posts/?feedView=all This conversation was recorded May 2025, therefore some details may be outdated. However, the lessons learned and resources shared are still impactful and important.  Searching for help during a GLP-1 shortage, Amanda Bonello ran into a maze of half-truths, stigma, and unsafe workarounds—and decided to build the resource she couldn’t find. We sit down with Amanda, CEO and founder of the GLP1 Collective, to explore how a patient-led movement is taking on barriers to safe, affordable access while giving people a trusted home for education and support. We unpack the stakes behind the headlines: when insurance cuts coverage without warning, many patients don’t chase “summer abs”—they fight to walk without pain, keep inflammation in check, and hold onto hard-won health. From black market peptides and DIY mixing to cross-border pharmacy runs, scarcity pushes vulnerable people toward risky choices. We talk through why access is a health equity issue, how stigma keeps treatment underground, and what patent thickets and prior authorizations mean for real lives. There’s real progress here, too. The Collective’s petition has drawn tens of thousands of signatures and national media attention, and a HIPAA-compliant prescription access program is ready to launch once it meets a $20,000 funding threshold. The model is direct and accountable: verify a prescription, load a restricted-use card for pharmacy medications, and keep patients on therapy safely. Alongside that, the team offers monthly support groups, live Q&As with obesity specialists and dietitians, practical “newbie kits,” daily updates via Discord, and a fall advocacy trip to Washington, DC to put patient stories in front of decision-makers. If access, safety, and dignity in obesity care matter to you, this conversation is a roadmap and a rallying cry. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more listeners find evidence-based metabolic health guidance. 👩🏼‍⚕️ Live in Missouri? What to be my patient? Telehealth clinic: https://missourimetabolichealth.com 🥑 Have questions you want answered on the podcast? Email support@missourimetabolichealth.com ✨Freebies✨ Anti-Obesity Medication Options How To Prevent Diabetes Healthy Habits Workbook Preventative Health Checklist 🤗 Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lindsayogle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..lindsay.ogle?_t=8prC4VUQZ5i&_r=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV0X6U0JLZgRMiNwGtmpeg

    28 min

  5. FEB 23

    Hair Loss - Why It Happens & How To Treat It

    PCOS Video  PCOS Podcast We unpack why hair loss often follows stress or rapid weight changes, how to spot emergencies that need a dermatologist, and which treatments actually help. We clear up the GLP-1 myth, outline key labs, and share practical steps to protect regrowth. • scarring versus non-scarring hair loss and when to refer • pattern recognition for autoimmune and androgenic causes • telogen effluvium timing and common stress triggers • GLP-1 medications as indirect contributors via restriction and speed of loss • essential labs: TSH, vitamin D, ferritin and when to add more • biotin’s interference with lab accuracy and how to pause safely • nutrition priorities: calories, protein, iron, vitamin D  • minoxidil topical and oral options, pros and cautions • finasteride and spironolactone for hormonal drivers  • realistic timelines, pet safety, and avoiding low-value supplements What has been your experience with obesity treatment, GLP1 medications, and hair loss? What has been beneficial for you? What questions do you still have? Please comment below if you are watching on YouTube, if you are listening on the podcast platform, then you could always email any questions to Support@MissouriMetabolicHealth.com. And please follow me on Instagram and TikTok. If you found this information helpful, please share with a friend, family member, or colleague. Please subscribe and write a review. This will help others find the podcast so they may also improve their metabolic health. 👩🏼‍⚕️ Live in Missouri? What to be my patient? Telehealth clinic: https://missourimetabolichealth.com 🥑 Have questions you want answered on the podcast? Email support@missourimetabolichealth.com ✨Freebies✨ Anti-Obesity Medication Options How To Prevent Diabetes Healthy Habits Workbook Preventative Health Checklist 🤗 Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lindsayogle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..lindsay.ogle?_t=8prC4VUQZ5i&_r=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV0X6U0JLZgRMiNwGtmpeg

    21 min

  6. FEB 19

    Long-Term Safety of GLP-1s vs Risks Of Untreated Obesity

    Are GLP-1 medications safe long term—or are we reacting to headlines and bias? We open with a clear, step-by-step look at how drugs reach the market, from discovery through Phase 4 surveillance, to ground our conversation in facts rather than fear. With two decades of real-world use behind GLP-1s, we unpack what the data actually show: common GI side effects that are usually manageable, rare contraindications tied to medullary thyroid cancer families, and concerns like pancreatitis that haven’t held up as causal signals. From there, we zoom out to the comparison that matters most: the risks of treatment versus the risks of doing nothing. Untreated obesity drives type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, fatty liver advancing to cirrhosis, sleep apnea, blood clots, osteoarthritis, and higher rates of several cancers. When you weigh decades of harm against the well-characterized profile of GLP-1s, the balance tips toward treatment—especially as evidence grows for benefits beyond weight, including cardiovascular protection, liver health, kidney outcomes, and sleep apnea improvements. We also tackle the social friction around these medications: the idea that weight loss should be “earned” through struggle. Obesity is not a willpower problem; it’s a complex, biological disease shaped by hormones, neurocircuitry, genetics, and environment. GLP-1s help correct those pathways, enabling meaningful, sustained loss for people who’ve tried everything. Even if it feels “easier,” the true measure is better health and longer lives. If you’re wrestling with concerns, we invite you to reflect on the evidence, examine weight bias, and join a conversation rooted in science, empathy, and outcomes. If this episode helped you think differently, share it with someone you care about, subscribe, and leave a review so more listeners can find evidence-based metabolic health. Your feedback guides future topics and keeps the conversation moving forward. Podcast Mentioned: How to manage side effects of GLP-1 agonists 👩🏼‍⚕️ Live in Missouri? What to be my patient? Telehealth clinic: https://missourimetabolichealth.com 🥑 Have questions you want answered on the podcast? Email support@missourimetabolichealth.com ✨Freebies✨ Anti-Obesity Medication Options How To Prevent Diabetes Healthy Habits Workbook Preventative Health Checklist 🤗 Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lindsayogle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..lindsay.ogle?_t=8prC4VUQZ5i&_r=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV0X6U0JLZgRMiNwGtmpeg

    16 min

  7. FEB 16

    From Overwhelmed To In Control: Korrie's Journey With GLP-1 Medications

    Korrie was suffering with overwhelming thoughts about food every seven to ten minutes. This wasn’t a willpower problem, it was a gut-brain biological problem. We invited her to unpack what changed when a GLP-1 finally quieted that background noise—and what went wrong along the way. From a rough start on semaglutide to finding a sweet spot with tirzepatide, her path shows how dose, molecule, and support can make or break outcomes. We walk through the messy, real decisions patients face: access barriers, compounding variability, and trying to stay safe when guidance is scarce. Korrie shares how rapid early loss cost her muscle until she raised protein and started tracking body composition. Then we go beyond the usual side effects to name the ones people whisper about: a bubbly mouth feel post-injection, plugged ears during active loss, and a stubborn, dose-related apathy that looks like laziness but isn’t. By separating apathy from anhedonia, she mapped a clear, dose-dependent pattern—then proved it by stepping down to 12.5 mg and feeling her executive function snap back online. Maintenance takes center stage as the longest phase of the journey. Korrie explains how stable weight, quiet hunger, and freedom from sugar spirals changed daily life. No more ultra-processed “diet” foods, no more fear of a cupcake, and no more reactive hypoglycemia. We talk practical playbooks: logging weekly appetite and mood, hydrating, hitting protein for lean mass, and working with a clinician who adjusts doses based on function, not just the scale. Personalization is the theme—some thrive on lower doses, others need higher, and future incretin options promise even better matching to biology. If you’re curious about GLP-1s, battling constant cravings, or stuck between side effects and results, this conversation offers clarity, nuance, and hope. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help others find credible, compassionate metabolic health guidance. Follow Korrie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@korrie.take2 👩🏼‍⚕️ Live in Missouri? What to be my patient? Telehealth clinic: https://missourimetabolichealth.com 🥑 Have questions you want answered on the podcast? Email support@missourimetabolichealth.com ✨Freebies✨ Anti-Obesity Medication Options How To Prevent Diabetes Healthy Habits Workbook Preventative Health Checklist 🤗 Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lindsayogle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..lindsay.ogle?_t=8prC4VUQZ5i&_r=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV0X6U0JLZgRMiNwGtmpeg

    32 min

  8. FEB 12

    Obesity Is A Chronic Disease

    The story you’ve heard about weight—try harder, eat less, move more—misses the underlying biology. We expose the pathophysiology of obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease, showing how hormones, brain circuits, and adipose tissue actively defend a higher set point. That’s not a character flaw; it’s biology shaped by human history and amplified by modern food, stress, and sleep patterns. Once you understand weight defense and homeostasis, the path to better metabolic health looks very different: treatment becomes proactive, sustained, and tailored. We unpack clear medical definitions from the AMA, WHO, and OMA, then translate them into plain language that respects people and rejects stigma. Using everyday analogies—especially the comparison to high blood pressure—we explain why effective care continues long term. If a therapy lowers blood pressure, we don’t stop it; if a therapy improves weight regulation, glucose, and blood pressure, we keep it going. That shift reframes success from short bursts of loss to stable, realistic outcomes: improved energy, better labs, lower sleep apnea risk, less joint pain, and reduced cardiometabolic risk. You’ll hear a practical breakdown of prevention versus treatment. Nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress skills are essential at every stage, but established obesity usually needs more. We cover how anti-obesity medications target appetite and satiety pathways and why bariatric and metabolic surgeries change gut signaling and insulin sensitivity. Most importantly, we focus on individualized plans that put health outcomes first and dignity at the center. If you’re ready to move past myths and embrace evidence-based care, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a roadmap you can use with your clinician. If this resonates, follow along for more metabolic health insights, share the episode with someone who needs it, and leave a quick review so others can find evidence-based, stigma-free help. Your story and questions guide future topics—join the conversation and tell us what you want to explore next. 👩🏼‍⚕️ Live in Missouri? What to be my patient? Telehealth clinic: https://missourimetabolichealth.com 🥑 Have questions you want answered on the podcast? Email support@missourimetabolichealth.com ✨Freebies✨ Anti-Obesity Medication Options How To Prevent Diabetes Healthy Habits Workbook Preventative Health Checklist 🤗 Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lindsayogle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..lindsay.ogle?_t=8prC4VUQZ5i&_r=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV0X6U0JLZgRMiNwGtmpeg

    13 min
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Join Dr. Lindsay Ogle, a board certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician, as she explores evidence-based strategies and practical tips to prevent and treat weight and metabolic conditions. Dr. Ogle provides insights on managing diabetes, PCOS, metabolic syndrome, obesity and related conditions through lifestyle optimization, safe medications and personalized care. 

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