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806. GLP-1 Explained: The Gut’s Secret to Controlling Sugar Cravings

806. GLP-1 Explained: The Gut’s Secret to Controlling Sugar Cravings

Update: 2025-10-161
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In this episode, Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, CEO and Co-Founder of Pendulum joins Krista to spill the latest on GLP-1, natural metabolic boosters, and why your gut might be begging for a serious upgrade. If sugar cravings or post-meal crashes have you in a chokehold, this episode is for you!




Ahead, learn the science behind Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs, why these powerful hunger hormones matter more than you realize, and the real risks behind appetite suppressants. Colleen also reveals groundbreaking probiotic solutions that can support your body’s metabolism naturally. 




Plus, Krista shares her journey using Pendulum’s GLP-1 probiotic, what continuous glucose monitoring taught her, and hacks for getting your metabolism in check. Get ready for tangible advice, jaw-dropping studies, and hope for anyone struggling with sugar or emotional eating. 




We also talk about:



  • The gut-brain connection + why fixing your microbiome boosts mental clarity  

  • How foods like fiber, polyphenols, and dark chocolate play into cravings  

  • Real differences between “moderators” and “abstainers” 

  • What’s actually happening to your body on Ozempic + similar drugs

  • The lowdown on Akkermansia + why it’s a “keystone” for metabolic health  

  • Personal transformation stories from natural GLP-1 support  

  • The risks of long-term GLP-1 drug use + how to support metabolic health naturally  

  • Using GLP-1 probiotics to finally get off the eat-restrict-repeat hamster wheel  

  • What to expect when you experiment with continuous glucose monitors  

  • Easy, actionable steps to start rebuilding your metabolism today




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806. GLP-1 Explained: The Gut’s Secret to Controlling Sugar Cravings

806. GLP-1 Explained: The Gut’s Secret to Controlling Sugar Cravings

Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik