The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann

Elizabeth McGann
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Stop doing GLP-1s wrong. Discover how to microdose, release weight and actually heal your body — on the world's #1-ranked podcast for holistic GLP-1 weight loss. Elizabeth McGann, holistic nutritionist, life coach, and microdosing GLP-1 user, shows women how to reach their happy weight, balance hormones and get their sexy back by activating their body's own GLP-1, often with less medication, or none at all. This isn't just weight loss. It's a full-life reboot! Through her signature program, Finally F*cking Free™, group and 1:1 coaching, she teaches The Holistic GLP-1 Method™ "where metabolic science meets intuition, and weight release becomes freedom in every dimension.

  1. How to Use GLP-1 Without Losing Muscle (with Dr. Zhenqi Liu)

    MAR 24

    How to Use GLP-1 Without Losing Muscle (with Dr. Zhenqi Liu)

    What if the biggest mistake people are making on GLP-1 medications isn’t the drug—but how they’re using it? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with leading endocrinologist and 20-year GLP-1 researcher Dr. Zhenqi Liu to unpack the hidden risks of rapid weight loss—including muscle loss, metabolic slowdown, and rebound fat gain—and how to avoid them. If you want to lose weight without sacrificing your metabolism, this conversation is essential. *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction: The 7-Step GLP-1 Muscle Loss Cycle [ 03:30 ] Why Fast Weight Loss Backfires [ 07:00 ] Malnutrition: The Silent Risk [ 10:30 ] Why the Body Breaks Down Muscle First [ 14:00 ] Muscle Quality vs. Quantity in Obesity [ 17:30 ] Fat Inside Muscle & Metabolic Dysfunction [ 21:00 ] The Turning Point: Protecting Muscle During Weight Loss [ 24:30 ] Who Should Use GLP-1s (and Who Shouldn’t) [ 28:00 ] The Exercise Formula That Changes Everything [ 28:00 ] The Exercise Formula That Changes Everything [ 31:30 ] Cardiovascular Fitness & Longevity [ 35:00 ] Nutrition Mistakes That Undermine Results [ 38:30 ] “Eat Even If You’re Not Hungry” [ 42:00 ] Protein: The Non-Negotiable Nutrient [ 45:30 ] Protein + Strength Training: The Winning Combination [ 49:00 ] Protein Sources, Powders & Amino Acids [ 52:30 ] Are GLP-1s a Long-Term Solution? [ 56:00 ] Lower Doses & Smarter Use [ 59:30 ] The Rebound Effect Explained [ 1:03:00 ] The Most Common Mistakes People Make [ 1:06:30 ] Why Strength Matters More Than the Scale [ 1:10:00 ] Is Obesity a Disease? [ 1:13:30 ] Do You Need GLP-1s for Life? [ 1:17:00 ] The Real Secret to Sustainable Results ** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Coaching Website: http://www.ElizabethMcGann.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Dr. Zhenqi Liu University of Virginia Profile: https://med.virginia.edu/endocrinology-metabolism/research/endocrine-investigators/zhenqi-liu/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/DrZhenqiLiu

    1h 4m
  2. GLP-1 for Severe Obesity, PCOS and Binge Eating Disorder (with Rachael Gullette)

    MAR 10

    GLP-1 for Severe Obesity, PCOS and Binge Eating Disorder (with Rachael Gullette)

    If you've been hearing about GLP-1 medications and wondering whether they might help you—but you feel nervous, skeptical, or unsure—this episode is a powerful place to begin. In this deeply personal conversation, Elizabeth sits down with GLP-1 advocate and content creator Rachael Gullette, who has lost more than 160 pounds on a GLP-1 medication. Rachael shares what life felt like before treatment, how food noise ruled her inner world, and how discovering that obesity is a disease—not a character flaw—changed everything. This is a raw, hopeful, eye-opening episode about food noise, binge eating, ADHD, shame, stigma, infertility, inflammation, and the kind of freedom that feels almost impossible until you experience it for yourself. *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction: A Different Kind of GLP-1 Story [ 03:00 ] "Everything Felt Heavy" [ 06:00 ] When Food Became Comfort, Dopamine, and Survival [ 09:00 ] Dieting Young, Without Understanding Why [ 12:00 ] The Discovery That Changed Everything: Obesity Is a Disease [ 15:00 ] Food Noise: What It Really Feels Like [ 15:00 ] "Someone Flipped a Switch" [ 21:00 ] ADHD, Binge Eating, and the Addiction Connection [ 24:00 ] The Early GLP-1 Community and the Stigma They Faced [ 27:00 ] TikTok Bans, Censorship, and Speaking Up Anyway [ 30:00 ] Obesity, Addiction, and Food Noise Exist on a Spectrum [ 33:00 ] A Hyper-Responder to GLP-1s [ 36:00 ] 160 Pounds Lost… and a Miracle Pregnancy [ 39:00 ] "It Is Not Your Fault" [ 42:00 ] Oprah, Public Stigma, and Why the Conversation Is Changing *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Coaching Website: http://www.ElizabethMcGann.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Rachael Gullette Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovenestconversation/?hl=en Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lovenestconversation

    44 min
  3. How to Stop GLP-1's Without Gaining the Weight Back (with Dr. Holly Wyatt)

    FEB 24

    How to Stop GLP-1's Without Gaining the Weight Back (with Dr. Holly Wyatt)

    One of the biggest fears women have when starting GLP-1 medications isn't losing the weight —it's what happens after. Do I have to stay on this forever? Will I regain the weight if I stop? Is there a right way to transition into maintenance? In this powerful, science-grounded episode, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Holly Wyatt—endocrinologist, obesity medicine physician, and author of Losing the Weight Loss Meds—to explore what actually helps people keep weight off long-term, with or without medication. This conversation bridges medical science with real-world behavior change, mindset, identity, and lifestyle—and fits seamlessly into the Holistic GLP-1 Method. If you're thinking about maintenance, transition, or long-term freedom from food struggle, this episode is essential listening. *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 02:30 ] Why Dr. Wyatt wrote a book about getting OFF GLP-1s [ 03:55 ] Do you really have to stay on GLP-1s for life? [ 04:25 ] Why weight regain happens [ 05:20 ] What the data tells us (and what we're still learning) [ 07:45 ] GLP-1s as "training wheels" [ 08:30 ] Begin with the end in mind [ 09:05 ] The three pillars of successful maintenance [ 10:00 ] Why environment can make or break maintenance [ 11:20 ] Blood sugar, appetite & GLP-1 physiology (made simple) [ 13:25 ] Can lifestyle replace medication effects? [ 14:40 ] Quality vs. quantity of weight loss [ 15:20 ] The Appetite Reset Meal [ 17:40 ] Why breakfast matters more than you think [ 19:30 ] No dogma: one size never fits all [ 20:05 ] The Satiety Snack strategy [ 22:30 ] Physical activity is for maintenance, not weight loss [ 23:05 ] Metabolic flexibility explained [ 24:30 ] Why some people's weight never changes [ 26:10 ] The Supper Club strategy [ 27:55 ] The #1 mistake when stopping GLP-1s [ 29:40 ] Weight loss vs. weight maintenance are different phases [ 31:00 ] The 10-week transition plan overview [ 32:30 ] Microdosing: what we know and don't know yet [ 35:10 ] Side effects: what's normal and when to get help [ 37:35 ] Freedom as the real goal [ 42:15 ] Why weight loss alone doesn't create happiness [ 45:25 ] Food, addiction & filling life with more than food [ 46:15 ] Mind state vs. mindset [ 47:05 ] Identity shifts and long-term success [ 48:40 ] Menopause, midlife & possibility [ 52:00 ] Trusting your body without medication [ 54:00 ] Where to find Dr. Holly Wyatt [ 55:00 ] Final reflections *** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Coaching Website: http://www.ElizabethMcGann.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Dr. Holly Wyatt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhollywyatt/?hl=en Website and Book: https://www.weightwisdom.com/

    53 min
  4. Holistic GLP-1 Success Story: 140 lbs Down, The Breakthrough (with Shelley Carling)

    FEB 10

    Holistic GLP-1 Success Story: 140 lbs Down, The Breakthrough (with Shelley Carling)

    In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Elizabeth sits down with her dear friend, former co-host, and creative collaborator Shelley Carling for a raw, honest conversation about what actually creates lasting weight release. Shelley shares her remarkable journey of releasing 140 pounds—not through willpower or dieting, but through medical support, low-dose GLP-1s, bariatric surgery, emotional healing, mindset shifts and a truly holistic approach to change. This is not just a weight-loss story. It's a freedom story about identity, self-trust, healing emotional eating, releasing shame and activating a more expansive, abundant life. Check it out! *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 02:00 ] "You've Lost 140 Pounds" [ 02:45 ] The Moment Everything Changed: Asking for Medical Help [ 03:40 ] Bariatric Surgery: What Made It Feel Possible [ 05:00 ] Surgery + GLP-1s: Would She Do It Again? [ 05:35 ] The Stigma Around Medical Weight Loss (and Why It's "So Silly") [ 07:15 ] Food Noise, Cravings & Why Most People Are Doing GLP-1s Wrong [ 09:00 ] "I'm On My Last Five Pounds" [ 09:50 ] Identity After Weight Loss: "I Feel Like Me Again" [ 11:00 ] Acceptance as the True Catalyst for Change [ 13:20 ] Emotional Eating & Losing a Coping Mechanism [ 14:40 ] Awareness: The Skill That Makes Maintenance Possible [ 16:30 ] What She Does Instead of Emotional Eating [ 18:10 ] How GLP-1s Quiet the Addictive Brain [ 20:45 ] Productivity, Creativity & Mental Space [ 21:45 ] Living Out Loud After Weight Loss [ 22:10 ] Activating an Abundant Life [ 23:50 ] Body Image After Major Weight Loss [ 25:00 ] Eating, Protein & Nutrition with a Smaller Appetite [ 27:10 ] What She Wishes She'd Known Before Starting GLP-1s [ 28:30 ] Fear of Needles & the Power of Mindset [ 31:15 ] Maintenance Mindset: "I'm Staying This Way" [ 32:50 ] Shifting Focus From Weight to Life [ 34:10 ] Dropping More Than Physical Weight [ 35:05 ] Faith, Spirituality & Rebuilding Identity [ 40:00 ] Belief in Self as a Source of Strength [ 43:30 ] The Biggest Lesson: There's No "Perfect Time" [ 45:20 ] Final Reflections & Gratitude *** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Coaching Website: http://www.ElizabethMcGann.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Shelley Carling: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelleycarling/?hl=en

    44 min
  5. 9 GLP-1 Truths I Wish I'd Known Sooner (From a 52-Year-Old Nutritionist)

    JAN 27

    9 GLP-1 Truths I Wish I'd Known Sooner (From a 52-Year-Old Nutritionist)

    If you've been doing everything "right" and your body still feels stuck…This episode is for you. Low energy. Weight that won't budge. Bloating, joint pain, inflammation. Food noise that feels louder than ever. That was me too. I'm a 52-year-old holistic nutritionist & Life Coach—and I was deeply skeptical of GLP-1s. The side effects? Muscle loss? Ozempic-face? Dependence? Hard pass. But then something kept happening. More than a few of my forward-thinking clients quietly shared the same story. They were microdosing GLP-1s with progressive doctors — and their bodies were responding in ways I couldn't ignore. That's when it clicked: My problem wasn't perimenopause. My problem was a closed mind. So I did what I always do — I learned. I went deep into the research and started this podcast to understand what actually works…and what doesn't. In this week's solo episode, I'm sharing the 9 GLP-1 truths I wish I'd known sooner. No hype. No fear. Just a grounded, holistic perspective.   ***   SHOW NOTES   [ 00:00 ] Introduction   [ 01:59 ] Truth #1: Standard Doses Are Often Too High [ 02:32 ] Truth #2: Healing Must Come First [ 03:02 ] Truth #3: A Healthier Metabolism Needs Less Medication   [ 03:32 ] Truth #4: Side Effects Are Signals, Not the Cost of Entry [ 04:06 ] Truth #5: Reduced Inflammation Is the Real Win   [ 04:36 ] Truth #6: Muscle Is Non-Negotiable [ 05:08 ] Truth #7: Slower Weight Loss Is Better Weight Loss [ 05:36 ] Truth #8: Most People Are Using GLP-1s Incorrectly   [ 06:05 ] Truth #9: Freedom Is the Goal   *** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Coaching Website: http://www.ElizabethMcGann.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann

    7 min
  6. Rethinking GLP-1's for Inflammation, Thyroid and Hormone Health (with McCall McPherson)

    JAN 12

    Rethinking GLP-1's for Inflammation, Thyroid and Hormone Health (with McCall McPherson)

    In this episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, Elizabeth sits down with McCall McPherson, PA—founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic and Modern Weight Loss—for a conversation that completely reframes what GLP-1 therapies actually do for the body. McCall explains why GLP-1s may be one of the most important medical breakthroughs of our time—not simply because of weight loss, but because of their powerful impact on inflammation, metabolism, hormones, chronic disease and even longevity. Together, they explore how GLP-1s affect thyroid health, insulin and leptin resistance, cardiovascular risk, autoimmune conditions, muscle preservation and more! They also unpack why standard dosing often causes unnecessary side effects, how micro-dosing changes outcomes, and how to use GLP-1s as a true healing tool—not a quick fix. If you want to understand the future of metabolic health, this episode is a must-listen. *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 03:00 ] The Big Claim: "GLP-1s Will Change Medicine Forever" [ 06:00 ] Inflammation: The Root Cause GLP-1s Quiet [ 09:00 ] Why Thyroid Patients Are Seeing Breakthrough Results [ 12:00 ] The 10–14% Lower Mortality Statistic [ 15:00 ] The Danger of Standardized Dosing [ 18:00 ] Red Flags That a Dose Is Too High [ 21:00 ] Ozempic Face, Muscle Loss & Hair Loss — What's Really Going On [ 24:00 ] How to Protect Hair, Skin & Muscle While on GLP-1s [ 27:00 ] Why Overprescribing Happens [ 30:00 ] Can You Come Off GLP-1s Successfully? [ 33:00 ] The Thyroid Story Medicine Keeps Missing [ 36:00 ] The Black Box Warning Explained [ 39:00 ] Do GLP-1s Stop Working Over Time? [ 42:00 ] How to "Reboot" Responsiveness [ 45:00 ] Why Lifestyle Is the Missing Piece [ 48:00 ] The Future of GLP-1s in Medicine [ 51:00 ] McCall's Personal Journey [ 54:00 ] What's Next for McCall [ 57:00 ] Closing Thoughts *** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Coaching Website: http://www.ElizabethMcGann.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about McCall McPherson PA-C: Website: https://www.mccallmcpherson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccallmcphersonpa/?hl=en

    57 min
  7. GLP-1 Side Effects Aren't Inevitable: How to Avoid Them (with Dr. Matthea Rentea)

    12/30/2025

    GLP-1 Side Effects Aren't Inevitable: How to Avoid Them (with Dr. Matthea Rentea)

    What if I told you that the side effects of nausea, constipation, muscle loss AND burnout on GLP-1s are not inevitable? That in many cases, they're simply a sign the medication is being used the wrong way? In this week's episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Matthea Rentea—a double board-certified obesity medicine physician who is quietly revolutionizing how GLP-1s are used in clinical practice. This is one of the most nuanced, compassionate and empowering conversations we've had about how using GLP-1 medications can be part of a true healing journey—not a crash-and-burn weight loss strategy. ***  SHOW NOTES  [ 00:00 ] Introduction  [ 01:20 ] How GLP-1s Changed Obesity Medicine  [ 05:05 ] Why Dr. Rentea Practices Holistic Medicine  [ 06:45 ] Dosing Strategy: Why The "Lowest Effective Dose" Works Best  [ 10:00 ] Carbohydrates, Insulin Resistance & Food Ordering  [ 13:40 ] How to Identify Insulin Resistance Early  [ 16:50 ] Why Side Effects Are Often Preventable  [ 18:40 ] Protein, Fiber & Protecting Muscle and Longevity  [ 22:20 ] Lean Mass vs. Skeletal Muscle Mass  [ 25:20 ] Bone Health, Strength Training & Aging  [ 28:30 ] Mindset, Identity & Behavior Change  [ 33:10 ] Dr. Rentea's Personal Weight Journey  [ 36:20 ] Are GLP-1s Lifelong?  [ 41:00 ] Can You "Re-sensitize" to GLP-1s?  [ 45:10 ] Genetics, Satiety Signaling & Healing Shame  [ 50:30 ] Supplements on a GLP-1 Journey  [ 54:50 ] What Real Success Looks Like on GLP-1s    ***  🔗 Mentioned in This Episode:  CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start    ***  Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann:  Coaching Website: http://www.ElizabethMcGann.com  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann  X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann    ***  Learn more about Dr. Matthea Rentea:  Website: https://www.renteaclinic.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthearenteamd/?hl=en

    57 min
  8. Stop Plateauing on GLP-1s: The Metabolic Reset (with Dr. Dean Jones)

    12/16/2025

    Stop Plateauing on GLP-1s: The Metabolic Reset (with Dr. Dean Jones)

    Why is it that nearly every woman hitting a GLP-1 weight-loss plateau thinks she needs more medication? And what if the real solution is actually… more metabolic health?  I hear this all the time when I'm coaching clients inside our Finally F**king Free program. And the truth is—your body isn't failing you. It's signaling it needs deeper support.  That's why I brought on today's guest, Dr. Dean Jones. He's a holistic obesity specialist who understands metabolic repair because he's lived this journey himself. And what I love is how aligned his philosophy is with what we teach here—using GLP-1s as a tool, not a crutch.  Today we're diving into what actually causes plateaus, how to get unstuck without starving or losing muscle, and why lower doses combined with a holistic approach create the most sustainable transformation.  So let's get into it!  ***  SHOW NOTES  [ 00:00 ] Introduction  [ 02:05 ] Meet Dr. Dean Jones  [ 04:35 ] Emotional Eating, Food Noise & GLP-1s  [ 06:40 ] Fasting Before GLP-1s  [ 09:40 ] Discovering Intermittent & Extended Fasting  [ 10:40 ] Using GLP-1s for Maintenance (Not Dependence)  [ 11:00 ] The FLOA Method: "Fasting Like Our Ancestors"  [ 12:20 ] Muscle Loss, GLP-1s & Fasting Myths  [ 14:10 ] Weekly Therapeutic Fasting Explained  [ 16:30 ] Why GLP-1s "Stop Working"  [ 17:05 ] Are Most People Using GLP-1s Wrong?  [ 19:05 ] Metabolic Health > More Medication  [ 20:35 ] What You Can Do Today  [ 22:10 ] The Metabolic Reset Phase  [ 22:40 ] How Many Calories Are "Right" on GLP-1s?  [ 26:15 ] Relearning Hunger Without Fear  [ 28:30 ] The Mindset Behind Sustainable Weight Loss  [ 31:20 ] Complementary Peptides & GLP-1s  [ 35:30 ] Why Lower GLP-1 Doses Are a Strategic Advantage  [ 39:40 ] Coaching, Accountability & Long-Term Success  [ 42:10 ] What Dr. Jones Is Most Excited About Next  [ 44:15 ] Final Reflections & Closing  ***  🔗 Mentioned in This Episode:  Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings!  CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start  ***  Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann:  Coaching Website: http://www.ElizabethMcGann.com  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann  X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann  ***  Learn more about Dr. Dean Jones:  Website: https://coloradomedicalsolutions.com/about-us/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJonesDC

    42 min
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Stop doing GLP-1s wrong. Discover how to microdose, release weight and actually heal your body — on the world's #1-ranked podcast for holistic GLP-1 weight loss. Elizabeth McGann, holistic nutritionist, life coach, and microdosing GLP-1 user, shows women how to reach their happy weight, balance hormones and get their sexy back by activating their body's own GLP-1, often with less medication, or none at all. This isn't just weight loss. It's a full-life reboot! Through her signature program, Finally F*cking Free™, group and 1:1 coaching, she teaches The Holistic GLP-1 Method™ "where metabolic science meets intuition, and weight release becomes freedom in every dimension.

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