GLP-1 Hub: Support, Community, and Weight Loss

Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD
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Join Ana Reisdorf, dietitian and GLP-1 user, where science meets support, and your weight loss journey is backed by a community that gets it. Whether you're new to GLP-1 medications like Zepbound, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Ozempic, or just looking to optimize your results, this podcast is your trusted space for expert insights, real success stories, and practical strategies to help you feel your best. 

  1. 1d ago

    Soy, Hormones, and GLP-1s: What the Research Really Says w/ Dr. Michelle Braun

    Send us Fan Mail When you're eating less on a GLP-1, every bite has to pull its weight, and soy quietly checks the two boxes that matter most: protein and fiber. So why do so many people still avoid it? Recorded live at FNCE, Ana sits down with Dr. Michelle Braun, Director of Nutrition Research at the Soy Nutrition Institute Global, to unpack what "high-quality protein" really means, what the research says about soy and men's and women's hormones, and an early idea about why the first months on a GLP-1 may be the best time to build eating habits that last. IN THIS EPISODE - Why nutrient-dense foods matter more when your portions shrink - The soy foods you already know, from tofu and tempeh to soy milk and nutrition bars - What "complete" or "high-quality" protein actually means, and why the term has no legal definition - How protein quality shows up (or doesn't) on a food label - Soy fiber and the fiber gap many GLP-1 users face - Does soy lower testosterone in men? What the full body of research shows - Why skipping soy in menopause may be a missed chance to protect your heart - How 25 grams of soy protein a day can help lower LDL cholesterol - The "pharmacological window" hypothesis: can quieter food noise help you build lasting habits? - Easy ways to start, from tofu in a stir fry to the half-soy meatloaf trick SPONSORS This episode is powered by Olipop. Find a store near you at https://drinkolipop.com Hero Bread: bread, bagels, and pizza crusts with more protein and fiber built in. Use code GLP1Hub for 10% off at https://hero.co Swanson Vitamins: third-party tested supplements for GLP-1 nutrition. Use code GLP1Hub for 20% off at https://www.swansonvitamins.com Thank you to the Soy Nutrition Institute Global, in partnership with US Soy, for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at https://sniglobal.org ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Michelle Braun, PhD, is the Director of Nutrition Research at the Soy Nutrition Institute Global, where she works with US soybean farmers, food producers, and academic researchers to advance the science on soy and health. She co-authored a recent paper with Robert Berger and Mark Messina proposing the "pharmacological window" hypothesis, which looks at how the early months on a GLP-1 may open a window for building healthier eating habits. Michelle works from her home office on her family's farm in southern Indiana. CONNECT WITH THE SOY NUTRITION INSTITUTE GLOBAL Website: https://sniglobal.org CHAPTERS 00:00 Why women shouldn't skip soy in menopause 00:14 Welcome to the FNCE series 01:23 Meet Dr. Michelle Braun 02:24 Why plant protein fits a GLP-1 diet 04:03 What's in soy, from the field to the grocery store 06:23 What "complete protein" really means 10:04 Finding protein quality on the food label 11:02 Soy fiber and the GLP-1 fiber gap 13:09 Sponsor: Hero Bread 14:04 Does soy affect men's hormones? 16:09 Soy, menopause, and cholesterol 18:52 Soy is food, not medicine 20:03 The "pharmacological window" hypothesis 22:35 Why GLP-1 users are so motivated at the start 23:46 Building the research roadmap 26:32 Sponsor: Swanson Vitamins 27:37 Easy ways to start eating soy 29:16 The half-soy meatloaf trick 31:39 What's happening at FNCE 33:00 Thanks for listening MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. *The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

  2. 4d ago

    Is Tracking Helping You or Hurting You on a GLP-1? w/ Marjorie Nolan Cohn & Dr. Su-Nui Escobar

    Send us Fan Mail Wearables and continuous glucose monitors can show you exactly how food, sleep, and movement affect your body on a GLP-1, but the same data can also turn into a new obsession. Recorded live at FNCE in San Antonio, Ana sits down with registered dietitians Marjorie Nolan Cohn and Dr. Su-Nui Escobar of Berry Street. They explain what a normal blood sugar spike looks like, how your data helps your dietitian help you, how a CGM alarm can remind you to eat when your appetite is gone, and the signs that tracking has gone too far. Ana also opens up about the "five more pounds" thoughts that still show up at goal weight, and how to handle them in maintenance. 👉 Join the GLP-1 Hub Newletter for support, community, and expert guidance on your GLP-1 journey: https://join.glp-1hub.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🤝 SPONSORS This episode is sponsored by Berry Street. Find a registered dietitian and check your insurance for free: https://www.berrystreet.co Powered by Olipop, the soda swap with 6 to 9 grams of fiber and 2 to 5 grams of sugar per can: https://drinkolipop.com Swanson Vitamins: third-party tested supplements. Save 20% with code GLP1Hub: https://www.swansonvitamins.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 👤 ABOUT THE GUESTS Marjorie Nolan Cohn is a registered dietitian and director of provider engagement at Berry Street, a virtual platform that connects people with insurance-covered dietitians. She brings deep experience across clinical care, eating disorders, and media. Dr. Su-Nui Escobar, DCN, RDN, FAND, is a registered dietitian with a doctorate in clinical nutrition who specializes in women in perimenopause and menopause, many of them on GLP-1 medications. She's a Berry Street provider and a former spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📲 CONNECT Berry Street: https://www.berrystreet.co Book a dietitian: https://visit.berrystreet.co/onboarding/visit-reasons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berrystreethealth Dr. Su-Nui Escobar: https://nutritionwithdrsu.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 Your yellow flag 00:08 Recorded live at FNCE 01:17 Meet Marjorie and Dr. Sue 02:42 Why wearables help on a GLP-1 03:34 When tracking turns into self-blame 04:08 Why the scale lies and what your data shows instead 05:32 What a CGM is and what normal spikes look like 08:24 Berry Street's CGM integration 09:57 The overnight blood sugar clue 10:52 When tracking becomes obsessive 12:56 Sponsor: Olipop 13:59 You don't have to wear a CGM forever 14:13 Using wearables to eat enough on a GLP-1 16:41 Going from restriction to nourishment 17:57 You hit your goal. Now how do you stop? 20:23 Planning for maintenance from day one 22:18 Food noise vs. diet noise 24:38 "Who am I trying to impress?" 25:05 Sponsor: Swanson Vitamins 26:11 Apple Health and Berry Street's GLP-1 program 28:44 Why so many GLP-1 prescriptions come with no support 29:29 How nutrition care can help with dose and cost 30:13 What they're excited about at FNCE 31:52 Where to find Dr. Sue and Berry Street 32:24 Outro MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. *The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

  3. Nov 5

    GLP-1 Muscle Loss Myths, Creatine and HMB w/ Dr. Caitlyn Edwards

    Send us Fan Mail Muscle is one of the body's biggest metabolic organs, and it matters even more on a GLP-1. Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf and Dr. Caitlyn Edwards, PhD, RD, Senior Research Scientist at AG1, look at what the research shows about muscle loss on GLP-1s, why the fear around it is often overblown, and how creatine and HMB may help protect muscle alongside protein and strength training. Recorded Live at FNCE 2026. **IN THIS EPISODE** - Why muscle matters for both physical and metabolic health - Lean mass vs. fat mass, and how to measure your own body composition - How much of the weight lost on a GLP-1 is actually muscle - How GLP-1s compare with dieting and bariatric surgery for lean mass loss - Creatine: what it does, the research-backed daily dose, and why consistency matters - HMB: how it helps build and protect muscle - What the early research says about combining creatine and HMB - What's new in AG1 Pro, and where to follow AG1's GLP-1 research **ABOUT THE GUEST** Dr. Caitlyn Edwards, PhD, RD, is a Senior Research Scientist at AG1. She earned her doctorate in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and completed post-doctoral training at Penn State. She has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles on nutrition, neuroscience, technology, and eating behavior. She is also a Registered Dietitian, certified in obesity care for children and adults. **CONNECT WITH DR. CAITLYN EDWARDS** X: https://x.com/Caitlyn052590 AG1 Science: https://drinkag1.com Find clinical trials: https://clinicaltrials.gov **SPONSORS** Thank you to AG1 for sponsoring this episode. Learn about AG1 Pro and the science behind it at https://drinkag1.com Hero Bread: bread, bagels, and pizza crusts with more protein and fiber built in. Use code GLP1Hub for 10% off at https://hero.co Soy Nutrition Institute Global, with support from US Soy: evidence-based resources on GLP-1 medications and plant-forward eating at https://sniglobal.org/emerging-obesity-medications **CHAPTERS** 00:00 Muscle is a metabolic organ 00:50 Intro: FNCE series with AG1 02:00 Meet Dr. Caitlyn Edwards 03:00 Why supplement brands now study their own products 05:30 Do GLP-1s eat your muscle (or your heart)? 07:00 Lean mass vs. fat mass, and how to measure yours 10:00 How much of the weight you lose is muscle 12:30 GLP-1s vs. diet and bariatric surgery 14:04 Sponsor: Hero Bread 15:00 Calories, protein, and strength training first 16:00 Creatine: what it does and how much to take 21:00 HMB: building and protecting muscle 23:30 Safety, and combining creatine with HMB 24:28 Sponsor: Soy Nutrition Institute Global 25:30 What's new in AG1 Pro 27:30 Where to follow AG1's GLP-1 research MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. *The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

  4. Nov 2

    How to Beat Constipation and Bloating on a GLP-1 w/ Courtney McCormick

    Send us Fan Mail Most people on GLP-1s already know to watch their protein. But more than 90% of Americans weren't getting enough fiber to begin with, and eating less on a GLP-1 can make that gap even bigger. In this episode, recorded live at FNCE, Ana sits down with registered dietitian Courtney McCormick from Olipop to talk about why "just eat more fiber" can backfire, how to add it without the bloating, and what happened in a study that swapped regular cola for Olipop. IN THIS EPISODE - Why GLP-1s can widen a fiber gap most people already have - Why not all fibers work the same, and why constipation isn't always about fiber - The "low and slow" way to add fiber, and why fluids matter so much - Why Olipop put prebiotic fiber in a soda in the first place - Olipop's soda swap study: blood sugar after Vintage Cola vs. regular cola - Why GLP-1s can lower your thirst, and how much fluid to aim for - Does coffee, tea, or soda count? Plus carbonation and electrolytes - Small, easy swaps to cut sugary drinks SPONSORS This episode is powered by Olipop. Find a store near you at https://drinkolipop.com AG1 Pro: daily nutrition plus 5 grams of creatine and HMB to support muscle, all in one stick pack. Your first subscription comes with a free welcome kit. Learn more at https://drinkag1.com/glp1hub Berry Street: work with a registered dietitian who understands GLP-1s, covered by insurance with a $0 copay. Visit https://berrystreet.co/hub ABOUT THE GUEST Courtney McCormick, MS, RD, MPH, is a registered dietitian with 20 years of experience, most of it in weight management. She started in public health nutrition, moved into product development and clinical research in industry, and is now the manager of clinical research and scientific content at Olipop. She manages Olipop's clinical research program and its dietitian program, which has more than 4,000 dietitians enrolled. CHAPTERS 00:00 The fiber gap on GLP-1s 00:24 Welcome to the FNCE series 02:15 Meet Courtney McCormick 03:35 What kind of research does a soda company do? 04:20 Why fiber matters on GLP-1s 05:36 Constipation: why "eat more fiber" isn't always the answer 07:02 Bloating and the "low and slow" approach 09:18 Why put fiber in a soda? 10:49 A word from AG1 11:43 15 million pounds of fiber, and why flavor matters 13:11 The soda swap study and blood sugar 14:57 Real-world swap: about 62 million pounds of sugar removed 16:06 Hydration: why GLP-1s can lower your thirst 17:12 How much fluid should you drink? 17:52 Does coffee, tea, or soda count? 18:25 Carbonation on GLP-1s 20:01 Make every sip count 21:09 Do you need electrolytes? 21:38 A word from Berry Street 22:41 Small swaps for better drinks 24:21 Inside FNCE 28:02 Where to find Olipop 28:50 Thanks for listening MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. *The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

  5. Oct 29

    Why Your Employer Might Stop Covering Your GLP-1 w/ Annie Gazda

    Send us Fan Mail Two people with similar health histories can get completely different answers about GLP-1 coverage at work, and the reason often has less to do with them than with decisions they never see. Annie Gazda, a registered nurse who leads clinical solutions at Vida Health, explains how employers decide whether to cover GLP-1s, why some are cutting them entirely while others keep paying, and how FDA labeling shapes who qualifies. She also shares what she calls responsible prescribing, and why the people who stop their medication because of side effects are the ones employers worry about most. **IN THIS EPISODE** - Annie's path from the emergency department to digital health - What a virtual care program like Vida does, and how it works alongside your primary care doctor - Why so many people get a GLP-1 with almost no follow-up support - A dinner party story about sarcopenia that says a lot about how GLP-1s are being prescribed - "Right patient, right time, right treatment": Annie's take on responsible prescribing - How FDA labeling and an employer's own claims data shape who qualifies - The two camps of employers: those cutting GLP-1 coverage and those keeping it - Why the investment falls apart when people stop because of side effects - What members may be asked to track to keep their prescription - Medical nutrition therapy and support for tapering off - Where GLP-1 coverage could be headed as more medications reach the market **SPONSORS** Swanson Vitamins: Third-party tested supplements, from daily multivitamins to protein support. Save 20% on your next purchase at https://www.swansonvitamins.com with code GLP1Hub. **ABOUT THE GUEST** Annie Gazda, RN, is a clinically trained healthcare leader with experience spanning direct patient care, clinical education, digital health, and healthcare technology. As Director of Clinical Solutions and Interim Head of Sales at Vida Health, she brings a practical perspective to responsible GLP-1 prescribing, emphasizing evidence-based care, patient-centered decision-making, and sustainable support beyond the prescription. **CONNECT WITH ANNIE GAZDA** Vida Health: https://www.vida.com/ Vida Health on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vida-health/ **CHAPTERS** 00:00 Who gets coverage, and why 01:14 Welcome, Annie Gazda 01:32 From the ER to digital health 03:33 What Annie does at Vida 04:09 How Vida's care tiers work 05:30 The visit between visits 09:44 How Vida approaches GLP-1 medications 11:47 The dinner party where no one had heard of sarcopenia 13:02 Responsible prescribing: right patient, right time 13:40 Balancing access with the right fit 14:24 FDA labeling and how employers set eligibility 16:01 Why some employers drop GLP-1 coverage and others keep it 18:15 Why the investment fails when people stop 20:42 How comprehensive care keeps people on track 22:19 What members track to keep their prescription 25:30 Medical nutrition therapy 26:16 Where GLP-1 coverage goes next 28:08 Side effects and planning to be strong at 80 30:06 How to find Vida 30:59 Closing MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. *The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

  6. Oct 26

    How GLP-1s Can Change Your Fertility Before, During, and After Pregnancy w/ Dr. Sasha Hakman

    Send us Fan Mail Can a GLP-1 actually change your fertility? For many women with PMOS (formerly called PCOS), the answer may be yes, and that changes everything from birth control to baby planning. Reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Sasha Hakman walks through the whole arc: how GLP-1-assisted weight loss can help restart ovulation, why the guidance is still to stop two months before trying to conceive, what early data suggests if you get pregnant while on one, and why some birth control pills may be less reliable on these medications. Then she and Ana get honest about prenatals, breastfeeding, the pressure to "bounce back" after a baby, and a pattern she has noticed in a handful of men's semen analyses. IN THIS EPISODE - What a fertility doctor does besides IVF - How PMOS (formerly PCOS) disrupts ovulation, and how GLP-1-assisted weight loss can help restore it - Why you still stop a GLP-1 two months before trying to conceive - Metformin as a bridge, and why pregnancy weight gain can be harder after stopping - What early data suggests about pregnancies that happen while on a GLP-1 - What to do if you find out you're pregnant on a GLP-1 - Early, experimental reports from women with endometriosis - Why birth control pills may be less reliable on a GLP-1, and which options are less affected - How GLP-1s can make irregular cycles more predictable - Why every woman of reproductive age should take a prenatal, and the folic acid vs. methylfolate debate - Prenatals after 60 and the iron question - Breastfeeding, milk supply, and when to restart a GLP-1 after delivery - The postpartum "bounce back" pressure, and why you should give yourself time - GLP-1s and men's fertility, plus why men should prepare at least three months before trying ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Sasha Hakman, MD, is a Los Angeles-based, double board-certified physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She cares for patients across the full range of reproductive medicine, from fertility testing and optimization before trying to conceive to recurrent pregnancy loss and IVF.  She is the Medical Advisor to Bird&Be, doctor-formulated prenatal and fertility supplements. She is also the host of the podcast Trying with Dr. Hakman, where she covers fertility, hormones, pregnancy, postpartum, and women's health. CONNECT WITH DR. SASHA HAKMAN Website: https://www.sashahakmanmd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sashahakmanmd/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sashahakmanmd Trying with Dr. Hakman (podcast on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@tryingpodwithdrhakman SPONSORS This episode is brought to you by Tyde Wellness, the GLP-1 provider Ana uses, with nutrition guidance built for GLP-1s, consults with independent licensed providers, and a care team that answers when something comes up. Go to https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub and use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month. This episode is also brought to you by Timeline. When you buy a one-month supply of Mitopure Gummies, you'll get a free Discovery Size Mitopure Firming Serum, an $85 value. Go to https://www.timeline.com/glp1bundle to claim yours. CHAPTERS 00:00 Can a GLP-1 change your fertility? 00:31 Intro 01:42 Welcome, Dr. Sasha Hakman 02:10 What a fertility doctor actually does 03:37 GLP-1s, PMOS, and ovulation 06:52 Why you stop two months before trying to conceive 08:04 Metformin and pregnancy weight after stopping 09:29 What the data shows if you conceive on a GLP-1 09:57 Pregnant on a GLP-1? What to do next 10:47 Endometriosis and early reports 12:10 Birth control that may be less reliable on a GLP-1 13:27 GLP-1s and your menstrual cycle 15:16 Sponsor: Tyde Wellness 16:31 Eating for pregnancy when your appetite is small 18:01 Why every reproductive-age woman needs a prenatal 18:35 Folic acid vs. methylfolate 20:54 Prenatals after 60 and the iron question 22:41 Breastfeeding and restarting a GLP-1 25:36 The postpartum bounce-back pressure 29:24 Sponsor: Timeline 30:32 GLP-1s and men's fertility 32:19 Why not everyone needs a GLP-1 33:26 Men's prenatals and the three-month window 34:42 Where to find Dr. Hakman 35:46 Ana's final thoughts MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. *The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

  7. Oct 22

    GLP-1 After Gastric Bypass and What You Need to Know w/ Dr. Marilyn Tan

    Send us Fan Mail After gastric bypass, some people make so much of their own GLP-1 that their blood sugar rockets after a meal and then crashes, and the juice or glucose tabs meant to rescue them can restart the whole cycle. Stanford endocrinologist Dr. Marilyn Tan explains post-bariatric hypoglycemia, a condition many patients live with for years before anyone names it, and whether GLP-1 medications make sense after surgery for weight regain. Then she shares phase 3 results for avexitide, an investigational drug that works in the opposite direction from the GLP-1 medications everyone is talking about. **IN THIS EPISODE** - Hypoglycemia vs. hyperglycemia in plain language, including what "level 3" low blood sugar means - What your body's own GLP-1 does after you eat, and why gastric bypass and sleeve surgery amplify it - Why diabetes can resolve within days of surgery, before the weight comes off - Whether GLP-1 medications are safe to use after bariatric surgery for weight regain - What post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH) is, who tends to get it, and why it often shows up six months or more after surgery - The spike-then-crash pattern one to three hours after a carb-heavy meal - Why the usual low blood sugar advice can backfire for PBH, and what helps stabilize instead - The strict PBH diet (about 30 grams of carbs per meal, 15 per snack) and how it can tip into malnutrition - Why PBH is underdiagnosed, and the new ICD-10 diagnosis code - Inside the phase 3 LUCIDITY trial of avexitide, a GLP-1 blocker that is not FDA approved - What GLP-1 agonists do and don't do for people who already have PBH - What's next for avexitide and who else it may help **ABOUT THE GUEST** Dr. Marilyn Tan, MD, FACE, FACP, is double board certified in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine. She is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and Chief of the Endocrine Clinic at Stanford Health Care. Her clinical focus is outpatient and inpatient diabetes management, and her research includes diabetes and post-bariatric hypoglycemia. She is also actively involved in resident and fellow education and mentorship. **CONNECT WITH DR. MARILYN TAN** Stanford Health Care profile: https://stanfordhealthcare.org/doctors/t/marilyn-tan.html **SPONSOR** This episode is brought to you by Timeline. When you buy a one-month supply of Mitopure Gummies, you'll get a free Discovery Size Mitopure Firming Serum, an $85 value. Go to https://www.timeline.com/glp1bundle to claim yours. **CHAPTERS** 00:00 Cold open 00:22 Ana's intro 01:23 Welcome, Dr. Marilyn Tan 02:30 Low vs. high blood sugar, explained 04:04 What GLP-1 does when you eat 04:27 Why gastric bypass supercharges your GLP-1 response 07:02 GLP-1, the brain, and appetite after surgery 09:39 Can you take a GLP-1 after bariatric surgery? 10:49 Who gets post-bariatric hypoglycemia 12:05 The spike and the crash, symptoms to know 13:27 Sponsor break, Timeline 14:22 Why juice and glucose tabs can backfire 14:52 Stabilizing lows and the strict PBH diet 17:12 How common PBH is, and its new diagnosis code 19:05 Inside the phase 3 avexitide trial 20:51 How a GLP-1 blocker works 22:04 Do GLP-1 medications help or hurt PBH? 24:56 From Ana, the Beyond the Shot guide 26:04 The results, 55% fewer serious lows 26:51 What happens next for avexitide 27:39 Side effects and daily injections 29:00 Where to learn more 29:50 Beyond bariatric surgery, who else this could help 31:08 Closing MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. *The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

  8. Oct 19

    How to Eat Out and Travel on a GLP-1 Without Guilt w/ Holly Larson, RD

    Send us Fan Mail Does a dinner out or a big trip ever feel like it could undo your progress on a GLP-1? Registered dietitian Holly Larson joins Ana to explain why a GLP-1 is a tool, not a diet, and how to enjoy restaurants and vacations without feeling terrible the next day. You'll learn how to read a menu, what to do with your medication when you travel, and the one word that tells you diet culture is doing the talking. **IN THIS EPISODE** - Why a GLP-1 is a tool, not another restrictive diet - How to spot the "should" voice and talk back to it - Ordering at a special-occasion restaurant: protein, appetizers as mains, and the foods most likely to cause the "icks" - Being mindful (not rigid) with bread baskets, alcohol, and fancy coffee drinks - Everyday restaurant eating: 25 to 30 grams of protein and plenty of fiber - Continuing or pausing your dose for a trip, and why that decision belongs with your prescriber - Traveling with your pen: insulin cooler cases, carry-on only, TSA, and international limits - Planning your vacation meals around the one you're most excited about - Packing for hydration and GI comfort: electrolytes, prunes, and backup medications **ABOUT THE GUEST** Holly Larson is a registered dietitian with almost two decades of experience. She runs a virtual private practice in Ohio supporting women, especially those using GLP-1 medications, with a food-first, no-shame approach. **CONNECT** Website: https://hollylarsonnutrition.com Instagram: @hollylarsonnutrition **SPONSOR** Tyde Wellness is the GLP-1 provider Ana uses herself. Visit https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub and use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month. **CHAPTERS** 00:00 Skip a dose for a food trip? 00:32 Welcome and episode preview 01:25 Meet Holly Larson 03:16 A GLP-1 is a tool, not a diet 05:20 Quieting the "should" voice 09:07 How to order at a special restaurant 10:51 Bread baskets and alcohol 12:05 Sponsor: Tyde Wellness 13:04 Eating out every day 14:48 Drinks and the hidden-calorie salad 16:09 Your medication and travel 18:07 Carrying your pen, TSA, and international trips 21:30 How to eat on vacation 23:22 Ana's Beyond the Shot guide 24:23 Balancing breakfast, steps, and indulgent dinners 26:15 Hydration and GI prep for travel 29:37 Final thoughts and where to find Holly MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. *The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

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Join Ana Reisdorf, dietitian and GLP-1 user, where science meets support, and your weight loss journey is backed by a community that gets it. Whether you're new to GLP-1 medications like Zepbound, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Ozempic, or just looking to optimize your results, this podcast is your trusted space for expert insights, real success stories, and practical strategies to help you feel your best. 

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