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Ozempic. Wegovy. Rybelsus. These brand names of the medication semaglutide (a GLP-1) have recently been having quite the moment in the spotlight. From social media influencers and celebrities to publications and news outlets, it seems everyone has been talking about this “miracle drug.” Following increased exposure and curiosity among the general population about semaglutide, there’s been an influx of non-science-backed headlines and misinformation spread across the internet. Any time a new medication enters the market, evidence-based education is crucial for consumers to understand what these medications can and cannot do. Many people are searching for the elusive quick fix, but does it actually exist? What are the implications, and how do nutrition and lifestyle factors come into play? As part of our commitment to educating our community, we’re shedding light on this very relevant and timely topic in the latest episode of Stronger U Radio. Manager of Nutrition Content and Innovation Gianna Masi, RD, sat down with NIH-funded principal investigator and board-certified primary care nurse practitioner Dr. Tina Sadarangani, Ph.D. to debunk the myths and set the record straight (based on fact, not fiction) around semaglutide and weight loss. Dr. Tina has an impressive background and brings a wealth of experience in the medical field. She’s also an assistant professor in the NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s Department of Population Health. Her research program is underscored by a profound commitment to advancing the health of minoritized populations and targeting health disparities. Tune into this evidence-based conversation for answers to many of the most common questions, such as: What is semaglutide?How does it work?How can it help with weight loss?Who is a candidate?What are the pros and cons?What are the common side effects?How much does it cost?What are some important considerations?How can you support your long-term health in conjunction with these drugs?Plus, Dr. Tina and Gianna chat about medication accessibility, the many factors that can contribute to weight gain, and why these medications are part of a broader toolbox.    Listen to the full episode and then head to the Stronger U Community to share your thoughts and takeaways.   Subscribe to Stronger U Radio  Follow us on Instagram

Nervous system dysregulation can cause many mental health symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia, to name a few. During this episode of Stronger U Radio, Manager of Nutrition Education and Innovation Gianna Masi, RD sat down with Jordan Dann, licensed psychoanalyst, relationship coach, and author of Somatic Therapy for Healing Trauma. The two discuss how having an awareness of how our body holds information about our attachment needs from moment to moment (also known as somatic experience) can be helpful in bringing the body back to a state of balance and results in healthier relationships. During their conversation, you’ll hear how boundaries play a role in navigating a relationship with a partner, family member or friend who is unsupportive of your nutritional and lifestyle changes, as well as the importance of differentiation in this scenario. “So often people choose not to make a different choice that is in service of their better health because it’s going to create a relational disturbance. They’d rather be confluent than to differentiate and navigate the discomfort,” states Jordan. She goes over some questions to ask yourself, such as: “what’s uncomfortable for me about you not joining me?” “What’s preventing me from being able to make those choices that I feel are best for myself even if you aren’t going to be on board.” “What’s going to be required for me to differentiate enough to set up habits that are going to be good for me.” Relational support is essential when moving into something new, so being able to lean on a coach and supportive community, such as we have at Stronger U, to help give us the internal strength to meet the dissatisfaction or discomfort of the people in our lives who want to challenge us, so we go back to the status quo. Throughout this thought-provoking talk, Gianna and Jordan also discuss:The definition of dysregulation and how emotional eating can be a resultTips on identifying when you are dysregulated or triggered, beginning with the importance of being aware of how you feel.How food, movement, and rest impact the nervous system regulationJordan’s own experience of how exercise and food affect her moodListen to the full episode and then head over to the Stronger U Community to share your thoughts and takeaways. Subscribe to Stronger U Radio Follow us on Instagram

During our annual Stronger U Summit in Nashville, our team had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Lisa Lewis as this year’s keynote speaker for coach education in counseling and sports psychology. She’s worked in college mental health centers before opening a private practice. Dr. Lisa has been practicing counseling and psychotherapy since 2003 across a broad spectrum of mental health and wellness with a diverse range of clients, including those suffering from significant mental health disorders to high-functioning, high-achieving individuals such as athletes or executives who seek counseling or coaching for performance enhancement. During Dr. Lisa’s time with us, our Manager of Nutrition Education and Registered Dietitian Gianna Masi and Director of Nutrition Education Dr. Jessica Bachman, PhD, RD sat down with her to discuss the importance of behavior change stages, specifically in health and fitness. As a behavior change expert herself, she shares her own experience with her Stronger U Coach and the Stronger U App (coaches need coaches, too!). You’ll also hear a behind-the-scenes summary of what Dr. Lisa covered during her educational presentation to Stronger U coaches, which holds great tips for everyone. They touched on topics such as: The power of emotional intelligenceThe true source of motivation and how coaches can help you access itThe importance of other aspects of health as it relates to weight lossThe time investment for sustainable resultsHow using reflection when answering questions can strengthen your coach’s ability to support you betterThe benefit of working with a human coach versus a bot or generalized app when it comes to addressing nuances and strugglesIdentifying strengths and leveraging them for behavior changeThe positive impacts of exercise on your brainDr. Lisa and Dr. Jessica’s current exercise routineThis episode brings tools and tips for both coaches and members from three highly qualified industry experts.

Too busy to [self] care? On this latest Episode of Stronger U Radio, Coach Sinan Ozyemisci and Stronger U member and Fox 5 New York Reporter Raegan Medgie sat down to discuss how to overcome the fear of being too busy – something many of us can relate to. A few years ago, Raegan’s hectic schedule presented challenges with keeping up with her health goals; that’s when she learned about Stronger U and Sinan through a friend. She decided to reach out to Sinan directly via Instagram, and after their initial introduction, she signed up as a Stronger U member, with him as her coach. This was the beginning of a great friendship that grew from nutrition but has flowed into other aspects of her life. During this lively conversation, you’ll get a front-row seat to the benefits of working with a Stronger U Coach, even when time is limited. Sinan and Raegan candidly chat about some top tips on how to navigate a hectic schedule without throwing in the towel and how to continue to apply these tips consistently for long-term success. Raegan shares her favorite on-the-go snacks, non-negotiables, and daily habits. She admits that although they require effort, time, and preparation, she considers them part of her routine. She dishes on her favorite “treat” and why it’s essential to enjoy the things you love and give yourself grace from perfection. You’ll also hear about the following: How Stronger U’s mission to educate our members creates a ripple effectThe incredible value of coach accountabilityHow mini-challenges can reinvigorate motivationThis episode is packed with lightheartedness, humor, and straightforward wisdom that can be applied universally. We promise that squeezing time into your schedule to give this a listen will be well worth it.

Join Stronger U's Director of Nutrition Education, Dr. Jessica Bachman as she sits down with Lifestyle coach Dr. Julie Beegle. This episode is a fantastic introduction to the Stronger U Lifestyle program, Dr. Julie Beegle's story (spoiler: she lost over 80 pounds on her own personal wellness journey and now coaches Stronger U members to their goals too!), and hear their own personal takes on how to navigate alcohol while focusing on your nutrition. Together Dr. Jess and Dr. Julie tackle the somewhat difficult juggle of socializing and drinking and provide actionable steps to help you be successful. This episode is perfect for anybody curious about navigating these holidays while reducing or eliminating alcohol from their diets. It's also applicable to non-drinkers, as Dr. Julie explains her love of sweets (specifically cake frosting) and how she enjoys her favorites without overindulging.

Join Stronger U's Coach Liaison Sinan Ozyemisci as he sits down with Ryan Carlyle (USA Olympic Rugby) as they chat about striking a balance between strength training and still enjoying delicious foods. This is the perfect episode for anybody who has ever wanted to understand the demands of an Olympic athlete or how to have strict fitness goals without having to sacrifice delicious foods completely.

We are weeks away from some of our busiest holidays of the year. You might be wondering how you're going to balance the yuletide with the decadence of the season. This episode we welcome the Stronger U to the conversation to chat and offer their best tips for managing your goals and plan with a busy holiday season. Join Community Manager, Kenzie Faris, as she chats with the expert Nutrition Education team, Dr. Jessica Bachman, Gianna Masi, RD, and Sinan Ozyemisci dialing into their knowledge about enjoying the season and seeing success with a Stronger U Coach!

It's spooky season and store's shelves are packed with sweets and treats. This week Stronger U Founder, Mike Doehla sits down with Calvin Huynh (Awesome Fitness Science) to chat all things sugar and *if* it deserves it's bad reputation. Listen as Mike and Calvin dig into naturally occurring sugars, the sneaky macro that might be impacting your weight loss, and their feelings about artificial sugars. To learn more about Stronger U, head to www.strongeru.com/pricing. You can find Calvin on Instagram at www.instagram.com/awesomefitnessscience

If you're a part of the Stronger U member community, then chances are, you already know Samiksha well! Samiksha is a long-time Stronger U member who has been working with Coach Berit, RD, to hone in on and support her health and fitness goals. This week, Samiksha sits down with Coach Berit and Mike D. to talk mindset, weight loss, and how to start strong and maintain momentum when working with a coach. Additionally, Samiksha dishes how she balances her love of baking with her nutrition goals and how she found success while eating in a deficit.

In this episode, Dr. Bachman and Coach Tracie dish out their shared experiences as parents of young kids and how they build structure into their days to set them up for success and healthy decisions that support their goals. They talk about how heading back to school is an opportunity to evaluate your current at-home routines and how busy after-school lives don't have to derail your progress.To learn more about Stronger U, please head to www.strongeru.com!

We are thrilled to welcome our #StrongerUs book club author, Dr. Kelly McGonigal to the podcast this week! If you are a part of the Stronger U Community, then you know that we're using September to collectively read Dr. McGonigal's book, "The Willpower Instinct". Stronger U's Manager of Nutrition Education and Innovation, Gianna Masi, RD, sits down with Dr. McGonigal to talk about the science of willpower in this week's episode. Focused specifically on the human response to willpower and the effects of willpower on our body's chemistry, Gianna and Dr. McGonigal explore how we can develop stronger willpower in our own lives. Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist who specializes in understanding the mind-body connection. She is the best-selling author of The Willpower Instinct and The Upside of Stress. Her latest book, The Joy of Movement, explores why physical exercise is a powerful antidote to the modern epidemics of depression, anxiety, and loneliness.________________________To learn more about the #StrongerUs book club and join Dr. McGonigal live on September 29th in the Stronger U Community, head to: https://fb.me/e/2DefxIyXj

The Stronger U Radio Podcast is BACKAfter a summer hiatus the Stronger U Radio is making it's triumphant return!_____________________________Join Stronger U coach, Adina, as she kicks off our newest season of the Stronger U Radio podcast 🎉. This week, Coach Adina sits down with Stronger U member Leslie B. In honor of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, Coach Adina and Leslie tackle the idea of the "labor" of self love. As we all know, learning how to speak more kindly to ourselves is a learned habit that requires practice. Leslie realized when she joined Stronger U in March 2021, that she was going to have to be honest with herself and learn how to speak to herself more kindly if she wanted to be successful.With the help of her coach (and licensed therapist) Adina, Leslie began to tackle the task of speaking kindly to herself and learned how to love herself more freely.During this week's episode, you will have an opportunity to hear more about Leslie's Stronger U journey, but also the tips that Adina provided Leslie to help her build her strength in self love. This is the perfect episode for anybody who is wanted to refine their ability to speak kindly to themselves and practice the process of self love.

We have a special episode for you today! This week, Stronger U Founder, Mike Doehla, had the opportunity to sit down with Stronger U Coach Berit Young, RD, and her member Cammie Todd. Cammie was a RN working in a Level 2 trauma center, trying to manage the stress and long hours. In result, Cammie gained 100 pounds and found herself reaching for comfort through fast food in high volumes at strange hours. After changing careers, she was ready to tackle her health and turned to Stronger U coach Berit Young for guidance. Over the course of her Stronger U journey, Cammie has shed 80 pounds, completely rewired her relationship with food, and proven with the right person in her corner, she can accomplish anything. This is a must-listen for anybody who wonders how a Stronger U coach can drastically improve their chances of succeeding with nutrition goals. For more information about how Stronger U can change your life, head to www.strongeru.com or follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/strongeru

This week Stronger U coach Karen Blankenship sits down with SU Founder Mike Doehla to talk about all things summer plans! The weather is warm, the drinks are cold, and we're all faced with navigating our summer plans with our Stronger U goals in mind!This episode covers everything, including: •Reasonable steps to take to prep for the beach. •Hydration tips for summer. •How to handle summer socializing•and so much more!Plus, Mike and Karen spend a few minutes talking about the power of self-care and meditation during the summer months!For more information about how a Stronger U coach can help you achieve your weight loss goals, improve your athletic ability, and so much more, head to www.strongeru.com or follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/strongeru

Join Stronger U founder Mike Doehla as he sits down with Derek Stanley (Derek Stanley Fitness) as they discuss how long a person should plan on working with a coach. Together, they discuss how different seasons may impact our progress, how a coach can support evolving goals, and much more. This episode is the perfect listen for anybody who has ever wondered how a coach can benefit a nutrition plan beyond initial weight loss. To learn more about Stronger U, follow us at www.instagram.com/strongeru or visit us online at www.strongeru.com. To learn more about Derek Stanley, visit him at www.instagram.com/dstanleyfit

This week Stronger U founder, Mike Doehla, sits down with a Stronger U member, who has successfully navigated the program while maintaining a vegetarian dietary preference. Together, Mike and Kaitlin C. chat all things vegetarians including the difference between nutritious eating and unhealthy vegetarianism, how to food prep for a family, and finding the best vegetarian and vegan protein sources. This episode is the perfect listen for anybody who has ever wondered how they could successfully eat a high protein diet for weight loss and maintain their vegetarian preference/needs. To learn more about Stronger U, please head to www.strongeru.com. Follow us at www.instagram.com/strongeru

Have you heard? It's Stronger U's birthday month! What started 7 years ago as Mike Doehla's side hustle has now blossomed into a full-blown operation that has helped thousands of members reach their goals. This week we're digging into the archives and pulling out the very first Stronger U Radio episode! This episode is a deep dive into how Stronger U got started, how Mike Doehla went from a corporate HR guy to a nutrition expert who is known for his ability to connect real life to complex nutritional topics (and his nuggets). If you're curious about how Stronger U started, this episode should not be missed!

Join Stronger U Founder Mike Doehla and Calvin Huynh (Coach/Trainer/Writer) as they dive into common nutritional myths and the truth behind them. Mike and Calvin use their time to chat all things from Intermittent Fasting, the risk of overcomplicated weight loss, and much more!To learn more about Stronger U, head to www.strongeru.com or follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/strongeru. A special thank you to Calvin for joining us this week! Follow along with him at www.instagram.com/awesomefitnessscience

As an educator, Cathy Julius was asked to complete a professional development activity sitting on the floor with her peers. As the activity concluded, she noticed that many of the teachers around her needed help getting up from the floor and it was at that moment that she decided that she never wanted her body to hinder her from living her life. The next day she signed up for Stronger U. That was five years ago. This week Stronger U Founder Mike Doehla sits down for a lively discussion with Cathy where she explains how, with the help of her coach Karina, she has successfully eliminated cholesterol medication, a diabetes diagnosis, and lost weight while living with Hashimoto disease and menopause. To learn more about Stronger U, please visit us at www.strongeru.com or follow us at www.instagram.com/strongeru.

This week Stronger U Founder Mike Doehla sits down with Stronger U's Chief Experience Office, Cail Morrison. This episode is packed with applicable tips for managing a busy life while still trying to eat (and feed your family with) nutritious foods. In this episode: •Learn about how to manage your goals while going through a kitchen renovation. •How to quickly prepare meals for the whole family when on the run. •The best ways to enjoy your food when you're traveling. •Why Cail and Mike have kitchen envy thanks to the Stronger U Community. •Much more!To learn more about Stronger U Nutrition head to www.strongeru.com or check us out on Instagram at www.instagram.com/strongeru. Follow along with Cail's busy life with three boys at www.instagram.com/cailmorrison