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Matthea Rentea MD leads discussions on obesity and chronic weight management. Her guests range from experts in the fields that intersect with obesity and wellness, to individuals successful in their weight journey. She is a Board certified Internal Medicine and Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and founder of the Rentea Metabolic Clinic, a Telehealth clinic for residents of the state of Indiana and Illinois that helps comprehensively with weight management. This podcast is ...
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Home Menus, Lunch Rotations, and High-Protein Hacks with Brooke Simonson
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40:20Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Tired of staring into the fridge exhausted, hungry, and out of ideas? Enter Brooke Simonson, a nutrition and mindset coach who specialises in helping busy women…
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Community, Energy, and Gratitude: Looking Back at 2025
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29:51Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. In this special end-of-year episode, I'm doing something I've never done before: slowing down to reflect on the moments, lessons, and people who shaped this yea…
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Your Friday Five: The 5 Lessons That Changed My Health This Year
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25:42Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. In this year-end episode, I’m sharing the top five lessons that transformed my own health—and the health of so many patients I’ve worked with. These weren’t qui…
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Conquering Health During the Holidays (Re-Run)
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18:45Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. The holidays are something I look forward to every year. It’s a beautiful time spent coming together with friends and family in celebration. But there will alwa…
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Your Friday Five: Restarting GLP-1s Postpartum—What to Expect
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7:33Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. This week’s Friday Five tackles a question many women quietly wonder about: “What should I expect if I restart Mounjaro after pregnancy and breastfeeding?” Whet…
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Weight Cycling: The Metabolic Damage You Can't Ignore
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11:05Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. As the year wraps up, many people are about to lose coverage for their weight-loss medications… yet most have no plan for what happens next. That uncertainty al…
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Your Friday Five: The Science Behind “Delay, Don’t Deny”
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7:38Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. This week’s Friday Five brings you inside a phrase that’s been echoing through my mind lately: delay, don’t deny. (here is a video where I talk about this exper…
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Why Carbs Aren't the Enemy (And What Actually Matters for Blood Sugar) with Ben Tzeel, RD
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44:34Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Struggling to find real, practical guidance for managing diabetes, even after meeting with healthcare providers? Most people walk away with generic meal plans, …
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Your Friday Five: When Health Gains Meet Hair Fears
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5:46Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Hair loss is one of the most common fears people bring up when considering GLP-1 medications—especially women in menopause whose hair is already feeling thin, f…
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The 3 Stages of GLP-1s: What to Expect and How to Adjust
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28:11Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. If you’re on a GLP-1 medication, you’ve probably noticed your appetite, cravings, or progress shifting over time, and it can feel confusing or even a little sca…
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Your Friday Five: When Life Gets Loud, Choose You First
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5:45Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. This week’s Friday Five comes with a first in six years: I missed a podcast release. Not because I didn’t care… but because my life got full in a way even I cou…
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The Current of Addiction: Understanding Emotional Eating with Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Hochman
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29:18Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Research shows that behavioral addictions, including emotional eating, can actually trigger stronger brain responses than hard drugs. Yet when people struggle w…
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Post-Surgery Weight Struggles: How GLP-1 Medications Can (and Can't) Help
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23:38Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. If you've had bariatric surgery, you already know what it means to commit fully to your health. But even with your best efforts, bodies adapt, hormones shift, a…
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Your Friday Five: The Power of the Pivot — Finding Peace When Life Changes Your Plans
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7:54Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. In this quick and heartfelt episode of Your Friday Five, Dr. Matthea shares a personal story about losing access to her favorite walking track — and the unexpec…
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340 Pounds Down: Jamie Selzler's Four Rules for Lasting Change
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50:52Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. There are moments in our work that stay with you long after the conversation ends. My interview with Jamie Selzler was one of those moments. At 652 pounds, Jami…
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Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. This special Halloween Your Friday Five episode is all about removing the candy scarcity mindset and setting yourself up for success. For many people, Halloween…
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Raising Body-Confident Kids When You're Still Figuring It Out with Dr. Whitney Casares
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47:12Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. You want to raise kids who feel confident in their bodies and have a healthy relationship with food. But what happens when you're still figuring that out yourse…
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Your Friday Five: Break a Craving with One Question
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7:55Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. N…
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Protein Powder Panic? Let’s Talk Lead, Labels & What’s Actually Safe with Gianna Beasley RD
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42:47Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Resources: IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/ Catch all: https://stan.store/dietitiangianna All of the information on this podcast is for general i…
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Reflux, Taste Changes & Food Aversions: Managing Unexpected GLP-1 Side Effects
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Your Friday Five: Top Tips for Month One on Zepbound
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What Your Binge Eating Is Really Telling You with Jane Pilger
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48:27Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. When a warning light appears on your car's dashboard, you know something needs attention under the hood. Binge eating works exactly the same way. It's not a sig…
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Your Friday Five: Does It Pass the 3-S Test?
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After the Honeymoon Phase: 3 Strategies for Long-Term GLP-1 Success
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15:53Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. The excitement of those first 6–12 months has faded. The scale isn't moving like before, your body feels different, and suddenly year two of GLP-1 treatment doe…
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The Daily Choices That Could Save Your Brain with Neurologist Dr. Johnson Hatchett
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33:37Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Neurologist Dr. Kimberly Johnson Hatchett has seen it too many times: patients walking into her practice after a stroke or with early dementia, wishing they cou…
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Your Friday Five: Why Gratitude Matters More Than Protein and Fiber
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Introducing The Female Founders Accelerator
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1:05:37Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. The Female Founders Accelerator isn't another business program that ignores your life and wellbeing. And it's not another personal wellness program that tells y…
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Why "Stopped Working" Is the Wrong Way to Think About GLP-1 Plateaus
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Your Friday Five: Double the Protein, Double the Fiber, Half the Fat
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There's No Right Way to Grieve with Grief Coach Krista St. Germain
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38:21Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. When we think of grief, we often think of death. But grief can take many forms, whether it’s the end of a relationship, a change in health, or simply realizing …
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Your Friday Five: The High-Fiber Cookie Crumble That Feels Like Dessert
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The Scale Stopped Moving - Now What? Dr Rentea’s Guide to Weight Plateaus
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Your Friday Five: What August Taught Us and How to Bounce Back Stronger
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12:21Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. ✨ Sign up now for the January 2026 30/30 Program HERE. Spots are limited, and in 2026 I’ll only be running the 30/30 program twice—once in January and again in …
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The Dopamine Connection: Why ADHD and Binge Eating Go Hand in Hand with Kacee M Markarian LMFT
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Your Friday Five: The Hidden Cost of “Doing More” — My StepBet Journey
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Strategic Quitting and Growth Investments: Maximizing Any Learning Opportunity with Business Coach Amanda Sabicer
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29:39Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Ever spent thousands on a conference, mastermind, or retreat… only to come home wondering why you bothered? So many of us pour time, energy, and cash into “grow…
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Why Weight Loss Isn't Always Winning: The 4-Step System to Track Real Progress
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Your Friday Five: Fairy Bark & Feel-Good Fuel
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The Whirlybird Method: Why Your Health Journey Needs a Backup Plan
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Your Friday Five: The Step Bet Experiment
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The 3 Kitchen Mistakes Sabotaging Your Meals with Food Writer Steve Sabicer
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Your Friday Five: Why Doing Less (Really Well) Wins
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9:09Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. In this episode of Your Friday Five, Dr. Matthea dives into the underrated power of mastery—what it means, how it builds over time, and why chasing the basics c…
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The Perfectionist Trap: Why Being an A+ Student Kept Me Stuck with Nurse Marnie
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Rewiring Your Life Takes Time—Don’t Quit Too Soon
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Hungry All the Time? Try These 2 Hormone Hacks
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14:43Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. If you’ve ever felt powerless around food, it’s not because you’re lacking discipline. It’s because your hunger hormones are in the driver’s seat. Behind the sc…
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Your Friday Five: A Walk, a Mug Cake, and a Wake-Up Call
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10:44Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. In today’s quick Friday Five, Dr. Matthea shares a powerful quote that’s stuck with her for months: “Sometimes it has to be more painful to stay the same than i…
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The Perfectionism Trap: Why 5 Minutes Matters More Than You Think
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Your Friday Five: Build the Perfect Travel Medicine Kit
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