Everything GLP-1

NINETY EIGHT STUDIOS
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Everything GLP-1" is a podcast to discuss just that. GLP-1s are everywhere, but there's no one, great place to get quality, professional opinions that can help inform your health journey. Join Dr. Tom Lavin as he engages in conversations with industry experts to help you feel more confident and inspired to live a fuller life on your terms. For more questions on GLP-1s and if they're right for you, visit YourEra.com DISCLAIMER: Dr. Lavin's podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any medical concerns or before making decisions about your health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 16h ago

    Building Personalized Care Into the GLP-1 Journey

    In this episode of Everything GLP-1, Dr. Tom Lavin speaks with Gibb Clark, CEO of YourEra Healthcare, a direct-to-consumer healthcare platform operating in all 50 states, to explore what sets personalized, high-touch care models apart in a crowded telehealth landscape. Rather than framing direct-to-consumer healthcare as a simple medication delivery service, Gibb describes a comprehensive model built around patient care coordinators, in-house pharmacy and provider groups, and expanding wellness offerings. Together, they discuss why the first months of a patient's GLP-1 journey are often the most fragile, how ongoing communication between patients and providers drives better outcomes, and how emerging categories like NAD+ and Sermorelin fit into a broader healthcare optimization strategy. Dr. Tom Lavin adds clinical context throughout, grounding the conversation in real patient outcomes. It is an informative discussion for clinicians, healthcare leaders, and anyone interested in how personalized infrastructure and patient engagement are shaping the future of GLP-1 care. [00:00] Introducing YourEra Healthcare [01:26] What Sets YourEra Apart [06:11] Launching YourEra Optimum [08:30] Keys to GLP-1 Success [15:54] Inside YourEra's Own Pharmacy [20:07] Living at Your Ideal Weight [22:52] GLP-1s Reshaping Industries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Oct 28

    Long-Term Microdosing and Sustainable Weight Management with Dr. Matthew French

    In this episode of Everything GLP-1, Dr. Lavin speaks with Dr. Matthew French, a physician with 25 years of experience in weight loss treatment and Dr. Lavin's longtime surgical partner in bariatric surgery, to explore what sustainable success on GLP-1 therapy actually requires. Rather than framing results around maximum doses or rigid protocols, the conversation centers on individualized titration, consistent follow-up, and recognizing when a patient's hunger and cravings signal the need for adjustment. Dr. Matthew French explains his approach of keeping patients on the lowest effective dose, while Dr. Lavin discusses the shift toward long-term microdosing for maintenance and metabolic benefit. Together, they discuss virtual versus in-office care, the risks of automatic dose escalation common in some telehealth models, and the broader health benefits patients experience beyond weight loss, including reduced inflammation and decreased cravings for alcohol and unhealthy foods. It's a practical, experience-driven discussion for clinicians, healthcare leaders, and anyone seeking a clearer understanding of how personalized dosing and attentive follow-up drive lasting outcomes on GLP-1 therapy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Oct 21

    Reversing Prediabetes and Food Noise with GLP-1

    In this episode of Everything GLP-1, Dr. Lavin sits down with Dan and Belinda Simile to share a personal account of what GLP-1 therapy can look like when it works as intended. Dan, a 64-year-old man who spent decades managing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, weight fluctuations, and an eventual prediabetes diagnosis despite consistent exercise and effort, describes losing 28 to 30 pounds in just 11 weeks through YourEra. Together, they discuss the biology behind food noise and cravings, the frustration of the weight-loss roller coaster, and how personalized dosing helped Dan avoid side effects while steadily improving his blood pressure and lipid panels. Belinda offers a candid perspective on her early skepticism and what changed her mind, while Dan reflects on discipline, commitment, and reframing his health struggle as a journey rather than a battle. This is a candid, encouraging discussion for clinicians, patients, and anyone navigating the gap between effort and results in their own health journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Oct 14

    Pairing GLP-1 Therapy with Progressive Strength Training

    In this episode of Everything GLP-1, Dr. Tom Lavin speaks with CJ Bernius, entrepreneur and gym owner who built his career as a personal trainer specializing in longevity and muscle building for clients 60 and older, to explore how strength training and GLP-1 therapy work together to produce lasting results. Rather than treating exercise and medication as separate interventions, the conversation frames them as complementary tools for building what CJ Bernius calls "life in your years," not just years in a life. CJ Bernius explains the protein and strength-training foundations of his Fit Forever program, while Dr. Tom Lavin connects those principles to the physiology of GLP-1-driven weight loss, including why resistance training is essential to preserving muscle during fat loss. Together, they discuss habit formation, family dynamics, and the psychological shifts that occur when patients begin seeing results. It is a practical discussion for clinicians, healthcare leaders, and anyone interested in pairing medical weight loss with sustainable fitness programming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Oct 7

    Treating Sleep Apnea and Chronic Disease with GLP-1s

    In this episode of Everything GLP-1, Dr. Lavin speaks with Dr. David Ware, a family medicine physician board certified in sleep medicine who has practiced in rural Louisiana since 2002 and now works with YourEra helping patients optimize weight and health, to explore how GLP-1 therapy is reshaping the treatment of sleep apnea and other chronic conditions. Dr. Ware explains how GLP-1s complement CPAP therapy rather than replace it outright, offering patients a long-term pathway toward reduced severity or even resolution of sleep apnea alongside improvements in blood pressure, cardiovascular risk, and joint pain. Together, they discuss the importance of individualized dosing, the green-zone concept for minimizing side effects, and practical guidance on hydration and constipation management during treatment. It's an insightful discussion for clinicians, healthcare leaders, and anyone interested in how GLP-1 therapy addresses chronic disease at its root cause rather than merely managing symptoms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Sep 30

    Finding the Green Zone in GLP-1 Dosing

    In this episode of Everything GLP-1, Dr. Lavin speaks with Caroline Brennan, a nurse practitioner at YourEra Med Spas, to explore what personalized GLP-1 dosing looks like in real-world practice. Rather than following fixed titration schedules, Caroline explains how patients are guided toward what she calls the green zone, the dose at which appetite is controlled, food noise fades, and weight loss continues steadily without unnecessary side effects. Together, they discuss the biology behind hunger and cravings, the role of hormones in perimenopausal weight gain, and why tolerance can develop over time, requiring thoughtful dose adjustments rather than automatic increases. Caroline also shares patient stories illustrating how sustainable weight loss restores confidence, protects muscle mass, and supports long-term metabolic health. It is a practical discussion for clinicians, healthcare leaders, and anyone interested in how individualized, patient-centered GLP-1 care can lead to safer outcomes and lasting results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Sep 16

    Taking Ownership of Your GLP-1 Journey

    In this episode of Everything GLP-1, Dr. Lavin sits down with his sister, Megan Duplain, three months into her GLP-1 therapy with YourEra, to explore what it looks like to take genuine ownership of your health journey rather than simply following a prescription. Megan shares how she has lost 19 pounds without increasing her starting dose, crediting the green zone concept, consistent strength training, and prioritizing protein over any focus on speed or aesthetics. Together, they discuss how physical progress connects to emotional and spiritual practices, including morning routines, mindfulness, and sleep discipline, and why these habits reinforce the appetite and food-noise changes GLP-1 medications create. Dr. Tom Lavin explains the green zone framework and the broader case for pairing medication with lifestyle change. It's a grounded, practical conversation for patients, clinicians, and healthcare leaders interested in how education, self-advocacy, and consistent habits can shape long-term success on GLP-1 therapy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Sep 2

    Counseling Patients Through Weight Loss and Mental Health with Cassidy Palmisano

    In this episode of Everything GLP-1, Dr. Tom Lavin speaks with Cassidy Palmisano, a licensed professional counselor with a master's in clinical mental health counseling and roughly a decade of experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, to examine the relationship between obesity and mental health. Rather than treating weight loss and emotional wellbeing as separate concerns, the conversation frames them as deeply interconnected, with GLP-1 medications acting as a tool that removes long-standing barriers to change. Together, they discuss how the biology of obesity has historically been misread as a failure of willpower, and how easing that burden opens space for patients to address depression, anxiety, and past trauma that food struggles had long overshadowed. Cassidy explains how reduced compulsive behavior and diminished food noise can restore a sense of agency, allowing patients to reconnect with what is meaningful in their lives. It is a thoughtful discussion for clinicians, mental health professionals, and anyone interested in how physical and psychological care intersect in the treatment of obesity. [00:00] Welcome and Meet Cassidy Palmisano [02:36] Why Healthcare Works in Silos [06:57] Obesity as Biology, Not Willpower [11:26] Opening Space for Mental Health Work [19:51] Self-Acceptance Without Complacency [24:57] Building the Whole-Person Approach [35:10] Peptides, Inflammation, and What's Next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Everything GLP-1" is a podcast to discuss just that. GLP-1s are everywhere, but there's no one, great place to get quality, professional opinions that can help inform your health journey. Join Dr. Tom Lavin as he engages in conversations with industry experts to help you feel more confident and inspired to live a fuller life on your terms. For more questions on GLP-1s and if they're right for you, visit YourEra.com DISCLAIMER: Dr. Lavin's podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any medical concerns or before making decisions about your health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    NINETY EIGHT STUDIOS
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr Tom Lavin
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    Everything GLP-1

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