Well On Your Way

Rick Sorensen and Greg Camp
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Well On Your Way is a weekly podcast dedicated to helping you build a healthier, more sustainable life—without extremes, gimmicks, or shame. Each episode is drawn from our live weekly conversations, where we break down real-world weight loss challenges, healthy lifestyle habits, and long-term wellness strategies that actually work in everyday life. From medically guided weight loss and GLP-1 medications to nutrition, movement, mindset, and behavior change, we focus on progress you can maintain—for life. Hosted by experienced healthcare professionals, Healthier Ever After blends medical insight with practical guidance, honest conversations, and encouragement for wherever you are on your journey. Whether you’re just getting started, navigating plateaus, or looking for sustainable ways to feel better, move better, and live better, this podcast meets you where you are. Because the goal isn’t just weight loss—it’s living healthier ever after. **The information shared on Well On Your Way is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The content discussed does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or other licensed healthcare provider regarding any medical condition, treatment, medication, or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking care because of information heard on this podcast.

  1. 5d ago

    Processed Foods

    Processed vs. Ultra-Processed Foods: What's the Difference and Why It Matters DESCRIPTION Frozen vegetables, canned beans, and cheese are all processed foods, and they can all fit in a healthy diet. Rick and Greg explain where processing ends and ultra-processing begins: products built from refined, extracted ingredients, with most of the fiber gone and a recipe designed to keep you eating past full. They walk through the 2019 NIH study that found people ate about 500 more calories a day on an ultra-processed diet, then get practical with swaps that actually stick, starting with sugary drinks. Rick shares the grocery habit that keeps impulse snacks out of his house, plus an ER story about fruit juice that shows how fast "healthy-sounding" drinks can go wrong. In this episode: - Processed versus ultra-processed, in plain terms - Why ultra-processed foods override fullness - The NIH study and what 500 extra calories a day adds up to - Simple swaps and smarter grocery shopping This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. Please see your own medical provider before starting or changing any medication or weight loss regimen. Stay healthier ever after.

  2. Oct 21

    Glycemic Index

    Glycemic Index vs. Glycemic Load: What It Actually Means for Your Plate DESCRIPTION "Glycemic index" comes up in nearly every conversation about carbs and dieting, but most of us were never told what it means at the dinner table. Rick and Greg explain what the number measures, why quick blood sugar spikes lead to more storage, and how glycemic load (the amount you eat) changes the picture. The takeaway is practical: no food is forbidden. Your body responds to the whole meal, so building a plate with fiber, protein, and healthy fats alongside your carbs keeps blood sugar steadier, and judging how you ate over a week matters more than any single meal. In this episode: - What the glycemic index is and how it's measured - Glycemic load, portion size, and the M&M's example - Why the meal matters more than the individual food - The plate method, and the best time to have dessert This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. Please see your own medical provider before starting or changing any medication or weight loss regimen. Stay healthier ever after.

  3. Oct 14

    Pediatric Obesity

    GLP-1s for Kids and Teens? What the Pediatric Obesity Guidelines Say DESCRIPTION In 2023 the American Academy of Pediatrics changed course on childhood obesity, moving from "wait and watch" to early treatment without blame. Rick and Greg explain what the guidelines say, who may be offered medication, and why a GLP-1 for a teen only makes sense alongside family-based changes in food, activity, and support. Greg shares two patients whose confidence and sense of control changed along with their weight, and the approach he takes with kids who are still growing: hold weight steady and let height catch up. They also cover side effects, the extra nutrition growing bodies need, the role of mental health care, and why finding the right provider matters so much. In this episode: - The 2023 AAP guidelines and who qualifies for medication - Why the whole family needs to be on board - Side effects, nutrition, and how kids differ from adults - Mental health, affordability, and choosing a provider This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. Please see your own medical provider before starting or changing any medication or weight loss regimen. Stay healthier ever after.

  4. Oct 7

    Oral GLP-1 Medications

    Oral GLP-1 Pills vs. Injections: Which One Is Right for You? DESCRIPTION For people who don't want to inject themselves, a daily GLP-1 pill sounds like the perfect answer. Rick and Greg look at oral Wegovy side by side with the weekly injection: the strict morning routine the pill needs, why so much of it is broken down in the stomach, and how close the weight loss results actually are. They also bust the idea that the pill has fewer side effects, share a patient who used it to get comfortable before switching to the shot, and get on a soapbox about what happens when people stop. A GLP-1 is a tool, not a finish line, and the lifestyle changes you build while you're on it are what carry the results forward. In this episode: - Oral versus injectable semaglutide: routine, results, and side effects - Using the pill as a way to test how you tolerate a GLP-1 - Weight regain, long-term use, and dropping the stigma - Savings programs and what to check before you sign up This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. Please see your own medical provider before starting or changing any medication or weight loss regimen. Stay healthier ever after.

  5. Sep 30

    Does it Matter Where You Inject Your GLP-1?

    A patient switches her weekly GLP-1 injection from her abdomen to her arm in the middle of a frustrating plateau, and within days the scale starts moving again. She is convinced the site made the difference. Rick and Greg hear this story often in clinic, and in this episode they walk through what is actually happening physiologically versus what is more likely coincidence. In this episode, Rick Sorensen, MD and Greg Camp, FNP break down: Why the abdomen, thigh, and upper arm are the three approved subcutaneous sites for semaglutide and tirzepatide (Ozempic, Wegovi, Mounjaro, Zepbound, and compounded versions)What the FDA label and manufacturer data actually show about drug exposure and absorption across those three sitesWhy so many people are convinced one site works better, and what plateaus and correlation versus causation have to do with itThe decades-old insulin teaching that still shapes injection habits today, and why it does not carry over to a once-weekly GLP-1How to rotate within a site to avoid lipohypertrophy (that lumpy, thickened tissue) without needing to switch body parts entirelyInjection etiquette that applies to any subcutaneous shot: clean skin, letting the alcohol dry, avoiding visible blood vessels, never reusing needles, and keeping insulin and GLP-1 injections separatedA cautionary (and pretty funny) story about patients who spent over a month injecting air without realizing itThis episode is for education and information only. Please talk with your medical provider or pharmacist before starting, changing, or stopping any medication, weight loss program, or exercise routine, and ask for a hands-on demonstration of your injection technique if you have any questions at all. Next up, we are tackling oral GLP-1s for anyone who would rather skip the needle altogether. Follow the show so you do not miss it, and stick around, because we have some exciting news about the Healthier Ever After brand coming very soon. If this episode helped, a quick rating or review helps other people trying to figure this out find the show. Keywords: GLP-1, semaglutide, tirzepatide, Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, GLP-1 injection sites, subcutaneous injection, weight loss injection, injection technique, lipohypertrophy, weight loss plateau, insulin vs GLP-1, GLP-1 side effects, metabolic health, weight loss medication, Healthier Ever After podcast

  6. Sep 23

    Power of Positivity

    Self-criticism feels like it should motivate change, but the research says the opposite. In this episode, Rick and Greg cover a 2024 analysis linking self-criticism to disordered eating, and self-compassion to lower rates of it, then walk through what that looks like in real life: the shame spiral of "I ate three cookies, I've ruined everything," why cortisol from that kind of self-talk actually promotes fat storage, and how treating yourself the way you would treat a good friend who slipped up changes the outcome. They also cover the flip side, kindness to others. Studies show volunteering and pro-social behavior in older adults are linked to lower inflammation, faster wound healing, and a 20 to 24 percent lower mortality risk, along with the oxytocin and endorphin boost that comes from being kind. They close with a caution on social media: constant exposure to weight loss and fitness content can drive body dysmorphia even in people who have made real progress, and a short break from it has been shown to improve body image. Not medical advice. Consult your physician before starting any weight loss program, diet regimen, medication, or supplement.

  7. Sep 16

    Water in Weight Loss

    Water is easy to overlook in a weight loss conversation, but it's involved in nearly every chemical reaction your body runs, including the ones that break down fat. In this episode, Rick and Greg explain the actual chemistry: why fat breakdown requires water, why most of the fat you lose leaves through your lungs as carbon dioxide, and why dehydration is one of the most common (and most overlooked) causes of hunger, headaches, and abdominal pain. They also cover how to tell if you're dehydrated, why daily scale fluctuations are usually water weight and not fat, and three practical habits that make hydration easier: swapping sugary drinks for water, drinking 17 ounces before meals, and staying ahead of fluids if you're on a GLP-1 medication. They close with daily water targets, roughly 125 ounces for men and 91 ounces for women, adjusted for heat, altitude, illness, and activity level. Not medical advice. Consult your physician before starting any weight loss program, diet regimen, medication, or supplement.

  8. Sep 9

    The FDA Peptide Vote

    Peptides are all over the internet right now, and the headline is everywhere: the government voted, so they must be legal. In this episode, Rick Sorensen and Greg Camp separate what actually happened from what is being sold to you. When the FDA's Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee met this past July to consider seven peptides, the agency's own scientists had already recommended rejecting every one of them. The panel voted the other way six times in a row, on a committee that had been reconstituted just weeks earlier. Rick and Greg explain what that vote really means, why nothing has legally changed, and why the approval road ahead is still one to two years long at best. They also look hard at the science behind popular peptides like BPC-157, and at what forensic testing has found inside products bought from unregulated sources. In this episode: What the July FDA committee vote actually did, and why peptides are still not legal to compoundA plain-English explanation of what peptides are and how compounding approval worksWhy the FDA's own scientists recommended no on all sevenWhat the human evidence behind BPC-157 really showsWhat forensic testing found in seized, unregulated peptidesWhat this means for patients, prescribers, and athletesIf peptides are on your radar, this is a practical, science-first, judgment-free guide to where things really stand. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. We are not your medical provider. Always consult your own licensed medical provider before starting or changing any medication, supplement, or weight-loss plan.

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Well On Your Way is a weekly podcast dedicated to helping you build a healthier, more sustainable life—without extremes, gimmicks, or shame. Each episode is drawn from our live weekly conversations, where we break down real-world weight loss challenges, healthy lifestyle habits, and long-term wellness strategies that actually work in everyday life. From medically guided weight loss and GLP-1 medications to nutrition, movement, mindset, and behavior change, we focus on progress you can maintain—for life. Hosted by experienced healthcare professionals, Healthier Ever After blends medical insight with practical guidance, honest conversations, and encouragement for wherever you are on your journey. Whether you’re just getting started, navigating plateaus, or looking for sustainable ways to feel better, move better, and live better, this podcast meets you where you are. Because the goal isn’t just weight loss—it’s living healthier ever after. **The information shared on Well On Your Way is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The content discussed does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or other licensed healthcare provider regarding any medical condition, treatment, medication, or lifestyle change. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking care because of information heard on this podcast.

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  • Creator
    Rick Sorensen and Greg Camp
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Support My Weight Loss
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