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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

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    **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
  • How to Eat Out and Travel on a GLP-1 Without Guilt w/ Holly Larson, RD

    How to Eat Out and Travel on a GLP-1 Without Guilt w/ Holly Larson, RD
    Oct 19 2026

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    Does a dinner out or a big trip ever feel like it could undo your progress on a GLP-1? Registered dietitian Holly Larson joins Ana to explain why a GLP-1 is a tool, not a diet, and how to enjoy restaurants and vacations without feeling terrible the next day. You'll learn how to read a menu, what to do with your medication when you travel, and the one word that tells you diet culture is doing the talking.

    **IN THIS EPISODE**
    - Why a GLP-1 is a tool, not another restrictive diet
    - How to spot the "should" voice and talk back to it
    - Ordering at a special-occasion restaurant: protein, appetizers as mains, and the foods most likely to cause the "icks"
    - Being mindful (not rigid) with bread baskets, alcohol, and fancy coffee drinks
    - Everyday restaurant eating: 25 to 30 grams of protein and plenty of fiber
    - Continuing or pausing your dose for a trip, and why that decision belongs with your prescriber
    - Traveling with your pen: insulin cooler cases, carry-on only, TSA, and international limits
    - Planning your vacation meals around the one you're most excited about
    - Packing for hydration and GI comfort: electrolytes, prunes, and backup medications

    **ABOUT THE GUEST**
    Holly Larson is a registered dietitian with almost two decades of experience. She runs a virtual private practice in Ohio supporting women, especially those using GLP-1 medications, with a food-first, no-shame approach.

    **CONNECT**
    Website: https://hollylarsonnutrition.com
    Instagram: @hollylarsonnutrition

    **SPONSOR**
    Tyde Wellness is the GLP-1 provider Ana uses herself. Visit https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub and use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month.

    **CHAPTERS**
    00:00 Skip a dose for a food trip?
    00:32 Welcome and episode preview
    01:25 Meet Holly Larson
    03:16 A GLP-1 is a tool, not a diet
    05:20 Quieting the "should" voice
    09:07 How to order at a special restaurant
    10:51 Bread baskets and alcohol
    12:05 Sponsor: Tyde Wellness
    13:04 Eating out every day
    14:48 Drinks and the hidden-calorie salad
    16:09 Your medication and travel
    18:07 Carrying your pen, TSA, and international trips
    21:30 How to eat on vacation
    23:22 Ana's Beyond the Shot guide
    24:23 Balancing breakfast, steps, and indulgent dinners
    26:15 Hydration and GI prep for travel
    29:37 Final thoughts and where to find Holly

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    32 mins
  • Improve Body Composition on a GLP-1 With Minimal Strength Training w/ Andrew Menechian

    Improve Body Composition on a GLP-1 With Minimal Strength Training w/ Andrew Menechian
    Oct 15 2026
    Send us Fan MailIf the scale has stalled or you're worried about losing muscle on a GLP-1, that number may not be telling you the whole story. Fitness coach and competitive powerlifter Andrew Menechian explains why body composition matters more than your weight or BMI, how to set a protein target that actually fits your body, and the minimum strength training it takes to hold on to muscle. You'll also hear why he thinks cutting calories lower and lower backfires, and the diet-break approach he uses instead.**IN THIS EPISODE**- What body composition means, and why two people at the same weight can look completely different- Why BMI misses people who are "skinny fat" and labels muscular athletes as obese- Beginner gains: why people new to strength training can build muscle and lose fat at the same time- The two things that protect muscle on a GLP-1: protein and resistance training- How to set a protein target based on lean body mass instead of total body weight- How much strength training it takes to maintain muscle versus build it- Why training first thing in the morning makes the habit easier to keep- Simple options for older adults and people with injuries or physical limitations- Muscle first or fat loss first when you're already at a healthy weight- Metabolic adaptation, reverse dieting, and his diet-break strategy for plateaus**ABOUT THE GUEST**Andrew Menechian is an online health coach and head of fitness at Fit Commit, with about 15 years of coaching experience. He is a former head coach at the Clean Health Fitness Institute and former education manager at Fitness Playground in Australia. A competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter, he won the 2015 IFBB Australasian Men's League title and unofficially broke an Australian under-90 kg deadlift record.**CONNECT WITH ANDREW MENECHIAN**FitCommitWebsite: https://fitcommit.aiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitcommitai/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fitcommitaiAndrew MenechianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmenechian/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewmenechianX: https://x.com/andrewmenechianLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmenechian/**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 Preview: why the scale isn't the whole story00:25 What's in this episode01:21 Welcome, Andrew Menechian02:19 From shy kid to bodybuilder and record deadlifter04:51 Why a goal weight can set you up for disappointment05:45 What body composition really means08:06 Why BMI falls short08:52 Can you build muscle and lose fat at the same time?11:41 Sponsor: Timeline12:35 How to avoid losing muscle on a GLP-113:12 How much protein you really need16:53 How much strength training it takes to keep muscle18:36 Why morning workouts make the habit stick21:09 Strength training with injuries or physical limitations23:35 The Plateau Breakthrough Playbook24:57 Fat loss first or muscle first?26:56 Metabolic adaptation and reverse dieting27:24 His diet-break strategy for plateaus30:33 Where to find AndrewMORE 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
  • What Your GLP-1 Is Doing for Your Heart Beyond Weight Loss w/ Dr. Sirisha Vadali

    What Your GLP-1 Is Doing for Your Heart Beyond Weight Loss w/ Dr. Sirisha Vadali
    Oct 12 2026
    Send us Fan MailMost people think of a GLP-1 as a weight loss medication, but for your heart, the story starts before the scale moves much at all. Board-certified cardiologist and lipidologist Dr. Sirisha Vadali explains what the research shows about GLP-1s and cardiovascular risk, the simple routine she starts her patients on, and what she monitors along the way. You'll also hear why she doesn't recommend a GLP-1 for family history alone, and about one genetic cholesterol marker that diet and exercise can't change, a lab she says everyone should have checked once in their lifetime.**IN THIS EPISODE**- How GLP-1s went from diabetes drugs to heart protection, with or without diabetes- Why some heart benefit appears before major weight loss, and why no one knows exactly how yet- Who GLP-1s are currently indicated for in cardiovascular risk reduction, and why semaglutide (Wegovy) is the one with outcomes data so far- Why muscle mass, protein, and strength training belong in every GLP-1 plan- Dr. Vadali's simple phase one: 100 grams of protein (30 to 40 grams in the morning), 25 grams of fiber, water, and strength training twice a week at home- Watching blood pressure, heart rate, hydration, and kidney function on a GLP-1- Fatigue and low motivation after the shot: what to rule out first- Whether family history alone is a reason to start a GLP-1- The heart labs she checks, including Lp(a), ApoB, hs-CRP, and a coronary calcium score- What Lp(a) is, why it's a one-time lifetime screening, and the treatments expected in the next few years- A word of caution on buying unapproved triple agonists online- Simple longevity habits: sleep, stress, walking after meals, and the 80/20 approach- Why hunger coming back isn't a reason to panic**ABOUT THE GUEST**Dr. Sirisha Vadali, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist and advanced lipidologist specializing in prevention, cardiometabolic medicine, and women's heart health. She is program director for HonorHealth's Cardiometabolic Program in Scottsdale, Arizona, and a member of the HonorHealth Women's Heart Health team. Dr. Vadali focuses on prevention-forward care, using advanced lipid testing, coronary calcium scoring, and lifestyle medicine to help patients lower cardiovascular risk and build sustainable, healthy habits.**CONNECT WITH DR. SIRISHA VADALI**Website: https://www.sirishavadali.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vadalimd/HonorHealth Cardiometabolic Program: https://www.honorhealth.com/physicians/sirisha-vadali**SPONSORS**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.This episode is also brought to you by Tyde Wellness, the GLP-1 provider Ana uses, with nutrition guidance built for GLP-1s, 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.**CHAPTERS**00:00 Preview: why wait for a heart attack?00:12 What's in this episode01:07 Welcome, Dr. Sirisha Vadali02:11 How GLP-1s went from diabetes drugs to heart protection03:35 How GLP-1s protect the heart, even before weight loss05:35 Semaglutide vs. tirzepatide: which she uses and why06:17 What lower obesity rates could mean for heart health08:44 Lower BMI and high risk: lifestyle first, then a low dose10:26 Her simple phase one routine and at-home strength training13:23 Kidneys, hydration, and how often to check blood pressure14:33 Fatigue and low motivation after the shot15:59 Sponsor: Timeline16:53 Is family history a reason to start a GLP-1?18:31 The heart lab panel she recommends20:10 New Lp(a) treatments on the way21:08 What Lp(a) is and why it matters23:25 A caution on unapproved triple agonists26:41 Sponsor: Tyde Wellness27:42 Longevity basics: sleep, stress, walks, and 80/2030:29 Quick fixes, food noise, and when hunger comes back32:09 Where to find Dr. VadaliMORE 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 ...
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    33 mins
  • Oral GLP-1 Pill for Weight Maintenance: A Dietitian's Real Results w/ Whitney Black, MS RD

    Oral GLP-1 Pill for Weight Maintenance: A Dietitian's Real Results w/ Whitney Black, MS RD
    Oct 8 2026
    Send us Fan MailA daily GLP-1 pill sounds like an easy way to maintain your weight loss, but what happens when it doesn't work like the shot did? Registered dietitian Whitney Black, who lives with type 1 diabetes, shares what happened when she switched from Zepbound to Foundayo (orforglipron) for maintenance, and why she went back after two months. You'll hear how her fullness cues, blood sugar, and insulin needs changed, and what she tells clients about weight regain. The surprise wasn't the food noise. It was a different signal that quietly went missing. This is one person's experience, not a verdict on how the pill will work for everyone.IN THIS EPISODE- Whitney's path to Zepbound with type 1 diabetes, Hashimoto's, and PCOS- Why hunger and fullness dysregulation is biology, not a personal failing- Where GLP-1s stand for type 1 diabetes, and why insulin changes need your care team- What Foundayo is (an oral GLP-1 from Eli Lilly, not tirzepatide) and how its dosing differs- How her fullness cues and blood sugar changed on Foundayo, and the roughly 15 pounds she regained in two months- Cost versus effectiveness when choosing a maintenance option- Switching back to Zepbound and slowly titrating up again- Practical and mental strategies when weight comes back after a break in medicationABOUT THE GUESTWhitney Black, MBA, MS, RD, LD, LMNT, is a registered dietitian specializing in weight management and practical nutrition for individuals using GLP-1 medications. Through her private practice and online education, she helps people navigate nutrition, weight management, and metabolic health with an evidence-based, realistic approach. Whitney also brings her own lived experience with weight management and GLP-1 medications to her work, allowing her to connect clinical expertise with the real-life experience of navigating these treatments. She is also the author of an upcoming GLP-1-focused cookbook with Fair Winds Press.CONNECT WITH WHITNEY BLACKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitney.the.dietitian/Work with Whitney (Nourish): https://signup.nourish.com/providers/whitney-blackSPONSORSThis 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.This episode is also brought to you by Tyde Wellness, the GLP-1 provider Ana uses, with nutrition guidance built for GLP-1s, 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.CHAPTERS00:00 Preview: why the pill appealed to her00:21 Introduction01:04 Welcome, Whitney Black02:17 Life before GLP-1s with type 1 diabetes, Hashimoto's, and PCOS04:54 Starting Zepbound as a dietitian06:53 Fullness cues: it's biology, not willpower08:38 GLP-1s and type 1 diabetes today12:29 Maintenance, dosing, and why she tried Foundayo12:57 What Foundayo is (and isn't)14:29 Sponsor: Timeline15:23 Foundayo dosing and the first weeks16:44 Losing the fullness signal18:53 Rising blood sugar and insulin resistance19:26 Cost versus effectiveness21:40 Back on Zepbound24:00 Advice when weight comes back after a break26:14 Sponsor: Tyde Wellness27:14 Why it's not just an appetite suppressant30:08 Where to find Whitney31:26 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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  • GLP-1s and Vision Loss - How Worried Should You Be? w/ Dr. Luke Sorrell

    GLP-1s and Vision Loss - How Worried Should You Be? w/ Dr. Luke Sorrell
    Oct 5 2026

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    If you're taking a GLP-1, headlines about sudden vision loss can leave you wondering whether the medication helping you lose weight is putting your eyesight at risk. Ana Reisdorf talks with Dr. Luke Sorrell about NAION, a rare optic nerve condition, and the semaglutide research behind those headlines. You'll learn how to put "double the risk" into perspective, what questions to bring to your doctor, and why your health history matters to the conversation.

    **IN THIS EPISODE**

    - What NAION is and how it can affect vision
    - What semaglutide studies suggest, and the limits of observational research
    - Why relative risk and absolute risk tell different parts of the story
    - How diabetes, sleep apnea, cardiovascular health, and optic nerve anatomy fit into the discussion
    - Blood pressure changes, dehydration, and rapid blood sugar changes as possible contributing factors
    - Questions to ask your prescriber and eye care professional about your individual risk
    - What remains uncertain about tirzepatide and other GLP-1 medications
    - Weighing potential eye risks alongside the benefits of GLP-1 treatment

    **ABOUT THE GUEST**

    Dr. Luke Sorrell is a board-certified internal medicine physician, Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and founder of Sorrell MD, a concierge longevity and precision telemedicine practice based in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, serving patients across the U.S. He trained at UT Houston McGovern Medical School and completed his residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. His career has spanned hospital medicine, primary care, and longevity medicine. Today, he works with high-performing and health-conscious individuals across the country, using tools like cardiac CT angiography, VO2 max and metabolic testing, DEXA, genomics, and advanced hormone and lipid panels to identify health risks earlier. He also advises health tech companies building the next generation of care.

    **CONNECT WITH DR. LUKE SORRELL**

    Website: https://www.sorrell-md.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-sorrell-md/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorrellmd/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SorrellMD
    Substack: https://substack.com/@sorrellmd

    **SPONSOR**

    Tyde Wellness offers GLP-1 care with licensed providers, nutrition guidance, and ongoing support. Use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month.
    https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub

    **CHAPTERS**

    00:00 GLP-1s and NAION: The "double risk" headline
    01:42 Meet Dr. Luke Sorrell
    02:52 What is NAION?
    05:10 How rare is NAION?
    06:13 Diabetes, sleep apnea, and other risk factors
    07:50 What the studies show and their limitations
    10:49 Relative risk versus absolute risk
    11:58 Sponsor: Tyde Wellness
    13:22 Semaglutide, tirzepatide, and unanswered questions
    14:22 Possible mechanisms: Blood pressure, oxygen, and hydration
    19:05 Eye exams, optic nerve anatomy, and rapid A1C changes
    22:15 Questions to bring to your doctor
    24:54 Ana's Plateau Breakthrough Playbook
    26:15 Staying grounded when health headlines spread
    27:20 Retatrutide and the future of GLP-1 treatment
    29:31 Connect with Dr. Sorrell
    30:01 Weighing eye concerns against cardiovascular benefits
    31:25 Closing thoughts and podcast reviews

    MORE 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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