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

Author: 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. 

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If your GLP-1 has quieted more than food noise, this episode will help you understand why. Ana sits down with Dr. Steven Klein, addiction medicine physician at Caron Treatment Centers, PhD in human genetics, person in long-term recovery, and long-term GLP-1 user, to unpack how GLP-1 medications may reduce cravings beyond food. In this episode, you'll learn: Why food noise and addiction cravings can come from the same brain circuitryHow GLP-1s may reduce alcohol, opioid, and other compulsive u...
GLP-1 medications can be life-changing, but rapid weight loss can also mean losing muscle if you are not actively protecting it. In this episode, Ana Reisdorf sits down with registered dietitian Jennifer Scheinman to talk about why muscle strength matters just as much as muscle mass, how mitochondria influence energy, mobility, and healthy aging, and what GLP-1 users can do right now to support muscle with a balanced diet, enough protein, exercise, and smart supplementation. They also break d...
Fat is one of the most misunderstood macronutrients, and when you're eating less on a GLP-1, choosing the right fats matters more than ever. In this episode, Ana sits down with Dr. Renee Korczak, PhD, RDN, to cut through the noise around dietary fats. They cover the four main types of fat, why unsaturated fats (MUFAs and PUFAs) should make up the bulk of what you eat, how to handle the protein-plus-saturated-fat challenge on a GLP-1, where omega-3s fit in, and how to approach the micronutrien...
Navigating the world of GLP-1 telehealth providers is overwhelming and most people have no reliable way to compare options before committing hundreds of dollars. Sabina Hemmi has been on a GLP-1 for over three years, lost 60 pounds, dealt with nearly every side effect in the book, and turned her frustration with the provider landscape into a full platform to help others avoid the confusion she went through. In this episode, she walks through what GLP Winner tracks and why — price breakdowns, ...
In this episode, Ana sits down with eating-disorder dietitian Shawna Melbourn to unpack how GLP-1 medications can intersect with disordered eating patterns, body image distress, and recovery work. They talk about red flags clinicians and families should watch for, how to protect nutrition adequacy when appetite is low, why language and care plans matter, and what a recovery-centered, weight-inclusive approach can look like for people using medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound. About ...
In this episode, Ana sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr to break down the “sympathetic spiral of doom” and how chronic stress can quietly drive fatigue, insulin resistance, poor recovery, and stalled progress — especially for people using GLP-1 medications. Dr. Sherr explains how sympathetic overdrive (fight-or-flight) and mitochondrial dysfunction can reinforce each other, why “wired but tired” is a major red flag, and how health optimization habits can help restore resilience. They also discuss...
In this episode, Ana sits down with Caitlyn Edwards to break down the micronutrient side of GLP-1 care and explain what people are most likely to miss when appetite is lower. They cover which nutrients deserve the most attention, why food-first strategies still matter, when supplements can be useful, and how to build a realistic routine that protects energy, muscle, and long-term progress while on medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound. About Caitlyn Edwards: Caitlyn Edwards is a Regis...
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines introduced a new upside-down pyramid and updated protein guidance, and in this episode Lauren Harris-Pincus breaks down what these changes mean for people on GLP-1 medications—from why higher protein and fiber targets matter for muscle and satiety, to how to build nutrient-dense meals on a realistic budget, to practical takes on ultra-processed foods, seed oils, and key nutrient gaps so listeners can make smarter day-to-day choices for long-term success....
Dr. Aaron Hartman joins the GLP-1 Hub podcast to share how GLP-1 medications can support far more than weight loss, including mast cell stabilization for complex sensitivity-driven conditions, tailored microdosing strategies for highly reactive patients, and practical guidance on preserving muscle mass, supporting hormones in perimenopause, and addressing environmental toxin burden with foundational lifestyle habits. About Dr. Aaron Hartman: Dr. Aaron Hartman is a triple board-certified physi...
Mariette Abrahams joins the GLP-1 Hub podcast to explore how artificial intelligence and personalized nutrition are converging to transform healthcare for people on GLP-1 medications, including what true tech-enabled personalization looks like across genetics, microbiome, metabolic flexibility, wearables, and lifestyle data, how to separate evidence-backed tools from hype, and why stronger longitudinal data is essential to close access gaps and improve outcomes. About Mariette Abrahams: Marie...
In this episode, Ana Reisdorf sits down with Beth Gerhart, co-founder of Tyde Wellness, to talk about what realistic, sustainable weight loss actually looks like on GLP-1 medications. Beth shares insights from five years of working with GLP-1 patients — including why some people are "super responders," how to handle plateaus, and the habits that separate people who keep the weight off from those who regain it. They also cover how to safely taper off the medication (or microdose for maintenanc...
Struggling with binge eating or can't stop thinking about food? Amber Abila, binge eating coach, reveals why traditional therapy and willpower aren't enough—and shares the two missing pieces that finally helped her break free after years of bulimia and binge eating. Discover how food flavorings are hijacking your brain's nutrition signals, why urges are just suggestions (not commands), and the simple visualization technique that stops a binge in its tracks. If you're on a GLP-1 or planning to...
Studies show most people regain up to 80% of their weight after stopping GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Ozempic. But it doesn't have to be that way. Dr. Holly Wyatt and Dr. Jim Hill, leading weight loss maintenance researchers and one of the co-founders of the National Weight Control Registry, share their science-backed strategies for keeping weight off when you stop the medication. They break down the three essential pillars—nutrition, exercise, and mindset—and explain...
Are you waking up at 3AM with your heart racing? Feeling wired but tired all day? Dr. Holly Donahue, a naturopathic doctor with over two decades of experience, reveals why so many GLP-1 users struggle with sleep, and it's not the medication itself. The real culprit is what most people are doing (or not doing) with their nutrition. In this conversation, Ana and Dr. Donahue break down the cortisol-blood sugar connection, why your body might be spiking stress hormones overnight, and exactly what...
Ana Reisdorf, MS RD, is joined by Kim Carlos, who shares how GLP-1 patients organized to fight shortages, lower prices, and change policy. From TikTok communities to Capitol Hill, hear what's really happening in the fight for medication access. About Kim Carlos: Find Kim's Website and Podcast at: https://theplussidez.com Kim Carlos is the founder and host of The Plus SideZ: Cracking the Obesity Code, an award-winning podcast ranked in the top 1.5% globally. Through conversations with GL...
Married couple Jennifer and Scott Pullman share how they lost a combined 140 pounds on GLP-1 medications as a married couple. Jennifer, a registered dietitian leading a team of over 100 other dietitians, discusses managing side effects with ginger gum, maintaining weight loss on lower doses, and handling "dietitians should know better" criticism. Scott explains switching from semaglutide to tirzepatide for better results. They offer practical couple strategies: syncing injection schedules, sp...
Get your Zenbud: https://zenbud.health/glp1hub In this episode, Ana Reisdorf interviews Jon Hacker, a biomedical engineer and neuroscientist, about the nervous system's role in weight loss. Jon explains how stress, cortisol, and your autonomic nervous system can directly impact your ability to lose weight and maintain healthy habits while on GLP-1 medications. He shares practical strategies for retraining your nervous system, building self-trust, and breaking harmful habit loops that sabotage...
Need help with meal planning? Check out the GLP-1 Hub store: https://shop.glp-1hub.com In this episode, Ana Reisdorf (Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 user) sits down with Laraine and Christopher from The Downsized to unpack what happens when GLP-1s change more than the scale. They share their combined 150+ lb loss, what maintenance really looks like (including dose decisions), and the mental shift of unlearning decades of “diet brain.” You’ll hear the unfiltered realities: food noise returning...
Your GLP-1 Reality Check https://lp.brghealth.com/glp1-realitycheck/ Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD sits down with Bonnie Giller, RD, a certified intuitive eating counselor, to explore GLP-1 medications through an intuitive eating, weight-neutral lens. If you’re on Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro and still feel stuck in diet rules and food guilt, Bonnie explains why GLP-1s can quiet food noise but don’t change the mindset and how to rebuild trust with hunger/fullness cues, stop “forbidden food” ...
GLP-1 medications are changing more than appetite - they’re changing how people shop, eat, and relate to food. In this episode, Ana sits down with Dr. Maha Tahiri, PhD in Human Nutrition, who spent over 20 years inside the food industry and now advises companies on how GLP-1s are reshaping the food landscape. They talk about why grocery shopping feels different on GLP-1s, how consumer behavior shifts over time, what food companies are getting right and wrong, and why nutrition on GLP-1s requi...
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