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

    The Hair Loss Conversation Your Doctor Should Be Having With You with Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia

    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. As women, so much of our identity is tied to our hair. And when it starts to fall out, the internet will sell you a thousand solutions before anyone stops to ask why. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia — triple board-certified endocrinologist, hormone expert, and someone who has lived this firsthand. Stress-related shedding in med school. Postpartum loss. Genetic thinning. She's been through every stage, and she's here to help you finally get some answers.  We get into the real hormonal and metabolic causes, the labs worth asking for, and why addressing the root cause will always matter more than the next serum, supplement, or device in your feed.  References Folly Nutrition Hair Health Gummies (Use code MATTHEA) Connect with Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia: Instagram/TikTok: @drpatilsisodia Podcast: Clearly Hormonal Practice: Eastside Menopause and Metabolism Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com 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

    46 min

  2. May 25

    How to Read Your Body Composition Data (And What to Do With It)

    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 you've actually been making progress, but just didn't know how to see it? So many people feel stuck because the scale isn't moving, or because progress feels painfully slow. But total weight is only one piece of the picture. You could be losing body fat, building muscle, and moving in exactly the right direction… without even realizing it. In this episode, we look at how to use body composition data in a practical way, which numbers matter most, and how to avoid letting the data take over your life.  References Folly Nutrition Hair Health Gummies (Use code MATTHEA) Body Composition Decoded Body composition scales: InBody  Hume Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com 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

    17 min

  3. May 18

    How to Rebuild Your Routine When Life Has Wiped You Out

    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. After pouring everything into my recent in-person retreat, coming home felt harder than I expected. I was sleeping in on weekends, struggling with my normal routine, and asking myself, "Why can't I just get it together?" Turns out, even good things are exhausting, and pushing yourself to bounce back at full speed only makes it worse. In this episode, I'm sharing the four strategies that helped me rebuild my energy and momentum without forcing myself back to 100%. If you've ever crashed after a big season of life, I think this one will hit home. References Folly Nutrition Hair Health Gummies (Use code MATTHEA) Ep. 170. Losing Weight and Losing Hair? Here's What to Do with Dr. Katherine Nolan Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel Audio Stamps00:30 – What Dr. Rentea’s recent retreats have taught her about energy management and rest. 03:21 – Dr. Rentea’s experience with hair loss and the two-pronged approach (prescription + supplements) that's finally making a difference.  09:40 – Ditching the "restart at 100%" mentality and rebuilding consistency before intensity. 11:07 – Finding your floor. What's the smallest habit you can stick to right now? 12:22 – Dropping the shame. When you're mentally exhausted, comfort-seeking is your brain doing its job.  13:13 – Ways to reduce friction and make it easy to show up, so you’re not relying on motivation when you're exhausted.  14:28 – Why it’s normal for your comeback to feel boring. All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com 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

    17 min

  4. May 11

    What GLP-1s Are Revealing About Addiction and the Brain with Dr. Nishant Kumar

    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. “Doc, I just don't feel like drinking alcohol anymore."  Addiction psychiatrist Dr. Nishant Kumar kept hearing it. Patient after patient, unprompted. And nothing in their lives had changed… except one thing. They'd started a GLP-1.  What does that tell us about the brain, addiction, and our relationship with food? In this episode, Dr. Kumar unpacks exactly that. We talk about what GLP-1s are revealing about cravings and the brain, how to recognize when your relationship with food has become a problem, how to find the right help, and the lifestyle factors that matter more than you might expect. References Overeaters Anonymous Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com 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

    35 min

  5. May 4

    Skin Removal Surgery After Weight Loss: What You Need to Know with Dr. Beckman

    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 talk a lot about losing weight… but rarely about what it actually feels like to live in that new body. And for a lot of people, that experience includes the physical and emotional impact of excess skin. Excess skin isn’t just about appearance. It's the rashes, the infections, the discomfort that makes everyday movement harder than it should be. It's the frustration of working so hard to transform your body and still not feeling fully at home in it. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Beckman, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Carmel, Indiana, who specializes in body contouring for post-weight loss patients. She breaks down exactly when to seek a consult, what procedures are most common, how to prepare your body for the best results, and what life can look like on the other side of surgery. References Connect with Dr. Beckman: Practice Instagram: @myplasticsurgerygroup Dr Beckman's Instagram: @dibeckmanmd Website: https://myplasticsurgerygroup.com/ Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com 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

    18 min

  6. Apr 27

    Losing Weight and Losing Hair? Here's What to Do with Dr. Katherine Nolan

    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. It’s one of the most distressing side effects people can experience during a weight loss journey, yet almost no one warns you about it. At first, it’s easy to dismiss. Then it starts showing up everywhere: in the shower drain, on your pillow, and in your hands every time you run your fingers through your hair. In this episode, I’m joined by board-certified dermatologist and hair loss specialist Dr. Katherine Nolan to break down why rapid weight loss can trigger shedding, how the hair growth cycle actually works, which labs to ask your doctor for, and when medication might make sense. We’ll also talk through some of the biggest myths, including why expensive serums and biotin supplements are not usually the fix people hope they are. References Connect with Dr. Katherine Nolan: Website Instagram TikTok Facebook Sign up for my Summer Reset series with Amanda Sabicer here. A four-month guided recalibration for your metabolism, nervous system, and daily rhythm. Enrollment closes May 1st. Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com 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

    32 min

  7. Apr 20

    8 Health Basics That Beat Every Supplement, Tracker and Program

    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. I've been thinking a lot lately about how much we overcomplicate our health. Tracking 15 different metrics, obsessing over the perfect supplement, debating which programme is best — while the simple basics just... aren't happening. I catch myself doing it too. So in this episode, we're rewinding right back to basics with the 8 things that actually matter for your health. Not all at once, not perfectly, just one small area at a time until it sticks. If you feel like you've been doing all the things but still aren't making the progress you expected, consider this your reset. Simple, practical, and actually doable. References Body Composition Decoded  30/30 Program (Sept 2026 registration now open) Ep 164. Jacqui Cook on GLP-1 Weight Loss, Maintenance Fears, and Letting Go of Diet Rules Sign up for my Summer Reset series with Amanda Sabicer here. A four-month guided recalibration for your metabolism, nervous system, and daily rhythm Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com 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

    23 min

  8. Apr 13

    Tired, Hungry, and Stuck? How Poor Sleep Affects Hormones, Cravings, and Weight Loss with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown

    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. You might be blaming your hormones, your medication, or yourself... when the real problem could be your sleep. Sleep is one of the most overlooked parts of metabolic health. And when it's off, everything feels harder. You feel hungrier. Your cravings get stronger. Your energy drops. Your blood sugar is harder to manage. Progress slows down, even when you feel like you're doing everything right. In this episode, sleep medicine physician Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown explains why sleep matters so much, what could be disrupting yours, and why waking up exhausted is not something you should just accept. References Connect with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown: Restful Sleep MD: Website  Restful Sleep MD: Instagram Restful Sleep MD: LinkedIn Restful Sleep MD: YouTube Sign up for my Summer Reset series with Amanda Sabicer here. A four-month guided recalibration for your metabolism, nervous system, and daily rhythm Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com 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

    33 min
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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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