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

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

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

    Why Your Employer Might Stop Covering Your GLP-1 w/ Annie Gazda
    Oct 29 2026

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    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

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

    How GLP-1s Can Change Your Fertility Before, During, and After Pregnancy w/ Dr. Sasha Hakman
    Oct 26 2026
    Send us Fan MailCan 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 tryingABOUT THE GUESTDr. 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 recurrent pregnancy loss and IVF. 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 HAKMANWebsite: https://www.sashahakmanmd.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sashahakmanmd/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sashahakmanmdTrying with Dr. Hakman (podcast on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@tryingpodwithdrhakmanSPONSORSThis 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.CHAPTERS00:00 Can a GLP-1 change your fertility?00:31 Intro01:42 Welcome, Dr. Sasha Hakman02:10 What a fertility doctor actually does03:37 GLP-1s, PMOS, and ovulation06:52 Why you stop two months before trying to conceive08:04 Metformin and pregnancy weight after stopping09:29 What the data shows if you conceive on a GLP-109:57 Pregnant on a GLP-1? What to do next10:47 Endometriosis and early reports12:10 Birth control that may be less reliable on a GLP-113:27 GLP-1s and your menstrual cycle15:16 Sponsor: Tyde Wellness16:31 Eating for pregnancy when your appetite is small18:01 Why every reproductive-age woman needs a prenatal18:35 Folic acid vs. methylfolate20:54 Prenatals after 60 and the iron question22:41 Breastfeeding and restarting a GLP-125:36 The postpartum bounce-back pressure29:24 Sponsor: Timeline30:32 GLP-1s and men's fertility32:19 Why not everyone needs a GLP-133:26 Men's prenatals and the three-month window34:42 Where to find Dr. Hakman35:46 Ana's final thoughtsMORE 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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    37 mins
  • GLP-1 After Gastric Bypass and What You Need to Know w/ Dr. Marilyn Tan

    GLP-1 After Gastric Bypass and What You Need to Know w/ Dr. Marilyn Tan
    Oct 22 2026
    Send us Fan MailAfter 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 open00:22 Ana's intro01:23 Welcome, Dr. Marilyn Tan02:30 Low vs. high blood sugar, explained04:04 What GLP-1 does when you eat04:27 Why gastric bypass supercharges your GLP-1 response07:02 GLP-1, the brain, and appetite after surgery09:39 Can you take a GLP-1 after bariatric surgery?10:49 Who gets post-bariatric hypoglycemia12:05 The spike and the crash, symptoms to know13:27 Sponsor break, Timeline14:22 Why juice and glucose tabs can backfire14:52 Stabilizing lows and the strict PBH diet17:12 How common PBH is, and its new diagnosis code19:05 Inside the phase 3 avexitide trial20:51 How a GLP-1 blocker works22:04 Do GLP-1 medications help or hurt PBH?24:56 From Ana, the Beyond the Shot guide26:04 The results, 55% fewer serious lows26:51 What happens next for avexitide27:39 Side effects and daily injections29:00 Where to learn more29:50 Beyond bariatric surgery, who else this could help31:08 ClosingMORE 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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    32 mins
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