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

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You’ve lost weight on a GLP-1, but what does maintaining it look like in everyday life? Dietitian Ana Reisdorf and Dr Linia Patel explore practical ways to build satisfying meals, move more throughout the day, and reconnect with hunger and fullness cues, including if medication is stopped. They also unpack the less obvious influences on appetite that can make “just eat less” advice fall short.

**IN THIS EPISODE**

- Why weight maintenance deserves a plan of its own
- Dr Patel’s “satiety stack”: protein, fiber, volume, and crunch
- Making takeout and convenience meals more satisfying
- Supporting muscle health and finding movement you can sustain
- Understanding physical hunger, emotional hunger, and food cues
- Building consistency while making room for enjoyment and self-compassion

**ABOUT THE GUEST**

Dr Linia Patel (PhD, RD) is an award-winning Women’s Health Dietitian, Performance Nutritionist, and Public Health Researcher with over 20 years’ experience across sport, clinical practice, and public health. Author of the best-selling Food for Menopause and new book Life After Weight Loss Medications she specialises in helping women optimise health and weight management, particularly in the era of GLP-1 medications, through an evidence-based, empowering, and holistic approach.

**CONNECT WITH DR LINIA PATEL**

Website:
https://www.linia-nutrition.com/about

Get the Book Life After Weight Loss Medications:
https://amzn.to/4qLqCWt

Instagram: @liniapatelnutrition
https://www.instagram.com/liniapatelnutrition

**SPONSORS**

Johnson Fitness & Wellness
Explore strength and cardio equipment for your goals, space, and budget. Visit a local store or shop online and use code GLP1Hub5 for an exclusive GLP-1 Hub listener offer.
https://www.johnsonfitness.com

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

**CHAPTERS**

00:00 Appetite, hunger, and life after GLP-1 weight loss
03:17 Why weight maintenance needs its own plan
08:00 Building a flexible maintenance framework
11:09 The satiety stack: protein, fiber, volume, and crunch
14:32 Sponsor: Johnson Fitness & Wellness
15:52 Making takeout and convenience meals work
18:10 Finding movement you enjoy and can sustain
21:01 Moving more between workouts
23:28 Physical hunger, emotional hunger, and food cues
26:05 Relearning hunger and fullness cues
28:35 Sponsor: Tyde Wellness
30:01 Planning meals around a busy day
32:29 Self-compassion, food rules, and enjoying food
35:23 Dr Patel’s books and where to find her

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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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A GLP-1 can quiet food noise, but it may not quiet the voice saying you’re lazy, failing, or still not good enough. Ana talks with author, artist, mental health advocate, and fellow GLP-1 user Tracey Yokas about how decades of dieting, body shame, and learned family patterns can follow us even when the medication is working. You’ll learn how to recognize action driven by shame, build a more compassionate response through therapy, journaling, art, and support, and understand why the discomfort you expect weight loss to erase may need a different kind of healing.

**IN THIS EPISODE**

- How being placed on a diet at age 11 shaped Tracey’s relationship with food and her body
- How unhealthy patterns around food and self-worth can pass through families
- What her family’s experience with disordered eating taught her about healing
- How therapy helped Tracey recognize the role of trauma and self-blame
- Why awareness is only the first step toward changing an old pattern
- How to tell the difference between action driven by shame and action rooted in care
- Why rest does not have to be earned
- What changed when GLP-1 medication quieted Tracey’s food noise
- Why frustration, urgency, and old self-criticism resurfaced even while the medication was working
- How therapy, journaling, meditation, art, and trusted relationships can provide a safe place to begin

**ABOUT THE GUEST**

Tracey Yokas creates stuff. When she isn’t writing about mental health and wellness, she can be found playing with paint, glitter, and glue. Her first book, Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing, won an IBPA silver award. Tracey earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology from California Lutheran University and lives in Newbury Park, CA, with her family.

**CONNECT WITH TRACEY**

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traceyyokas

Website: https://www.traceyyokascreates.com

Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing: https://traceyyokascreates.com/bloodlines-a-memoir/

**SPONSORS**

CaloCurb is a plant-based supplement designed to support appetite control. It is not a replacement for medical care, but it may be one tool to discuss with your healthcare provider. Learn more at https://calocurb.com and use code ANA10 for 10% off.

Tyde Wellness offers GLP-1 programs with licensed providers, personalized dosing support, nutrition guidance, and access to a care team. Visit https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub and use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month.

**CHAPTERS**

00:00 Why losing weight does not erase discomfort
00:25 What a GLP-1 can—and cannot—quiet
01:42 Meet Tracey Yokas
02:34 One year on a GLP-1 and managing fatigue
04:21 Decades of dieting, bullying, and body-image struggles
07:05 How unhealthy patterns can pass through families
09:48 Therapy, awareness, and understanding trauma
13:30 Recognizing coping patterns and negative self-talk
14:56 The stories underneath repeated diets
15:54 Naming emotions and practicing self-compassion
17:25 Taking action from care instead of shame
18:57 Exercise, rest, and the intention behind a habit
22:28 When old patterns resurface on a GLP-1
28:07 Why medication is a tool, not the whole solution
30:49 Safe places to begin the emotional work
32:37 Tracey’s book and where to find her
33:23 Final thoughts

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*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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Why can the same GLP-1 shot feel fine one week and make eating or side effects so much worse the next? In this episode, Ana talks with Dr. Ian Justl Ellis about the difference between the standard doses of GLP-1 and the medicine still in your body, why the standard four-week ladder keeps that level climbing, and how to think about a dose you can actually live on, including maintenance and travel.

**IN THIS EPISODE**
- Why a dose and your medication level are not the same thing
- How a long half-life makes week two on the same dose feel stronger
- Why the standard every-four-weeks ladder keeps restarting the climb
- What a livable sweet spot feels like: some hunger, enough protein, no side effects
- Why a plateau after appetite is controlled may not mean “go up”
- How changing frequency, not just milligrams, can flatten end-of-week hunger
- Maintenance, travel, and cycling on and off without flying blind
- Why so many people quit around week five

**ABOUT THE GUEST**
Dr. Ian Ellis is a physician and the founder of Voafit, a platform focused on individualized GLP-1 care and precision dosing. Drawing from both his clinical background and his own personal experience with obesity and Ozempic, Dr. Ellis developed an approach centered on bloodstream levels rather than dose alone to help reduce side effects, improve adherence, and create better long-term outcomes for patients. He is passionate about making obesity treatment more personalized, effective, and humane.

**CONNECT WITH DR. ELLIS**
Voafit: https://voafit.com
MyLevel: https://voafit.com/mylevel
Social: @voafitmd

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Calocurb — a plant-based supplement designed to support your body’s own GLP-1 response and appetite control. https://calocurb.com — use code ANA10 for 10% off.

Johnson Fitness and Wellness — strength equipment and expert help for a home setup that actually fits your space and budget. https://www.johnsonfitness.com — use code GLP1Hub5 for an exclusive listener offer.

**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Why the same dose can feel different
01:37 Meet Dr. Ian Ellis
03:08 Why the standard 4-week ladder exists
05:27 Dose vs medication level
06:23 Half-life: why week two is stronger
10:01 Ian’s first weeks on semaglutide
13:34 Fixed pens vs adjustable dosing
15:23 What the sweet spot actually feels like
17:21 Clinic results: lower dose, zero dropouts
18:59 When a fraction of the starting dose is enough
22:27 Using an app like a thermostat for appetite
24:07 Why end-of-week hunger isn’t a reason to go up
25:47 How to adjust safely under a prescription cap
30:49 Maintenance, travel, and cycling on and off
39:00 Why so many people quit at week five

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🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com
📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub
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*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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What happens to hunger and food noise when someone lowers their GLP-1 dose or stops taking the medication?

In this episode, Ana Reisdorf talks with Calocurb founder and CEO Sarah Kennedy about a unique supplement designed to support appetite regulation by stimulating the body’s natural satiety hormones.

Sarah walks through the reported results of a 24-week clinical trial involving 150 adults. She says the Calocurb group averaged 5.4% weight loss, reduced fat and visceral fat, and maintained skeletal muscle. Ana asks how the study was conducted, how hunger and cravings were measured, what side effects users may experience, and what evidence currently exists for using Calocurb alongside or after GLP-1 medication.

**IN THIS EPISODE**

- How Calocurb was developed from a New Zealand research initiative
- What the new 24-week clinical trial measured and reported
- How researchers measured hunger and food cravings
- The roles of CCK, GLP-1, and PYY in appetite regulation
- When and how Calocurb is designed to be taken
- Possible digestive side effects and the onboarding process
- Where Calocurb might fit alongside or after GLP-1 medication
- What research is still needed for people reducing or stopping GLP-1s
- Potential future studies involving postmenopausal women and adolescents
- Why Sarah describes Calocurb as a tool rather than a magic pill

**ABOUT THE GUEST**

Sarah Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Calocurb, a veterinarian by training, and an experienced nutrition and health-industry executive. During more than 20 years in dietary and animal nutrition, she led Healtheries/Vitaco New Zealand and held senior international and nutrition leadership positions at Fonterra. She is also an MIT Sloan Fellow in Global Leadership and Innovation and has served on the boards of government, private, philanthropic, and publicly listed organizations.

**CONNECT WITH SARAH AND CALOCURB**

Website:
https://calocurb.com

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/calocurb

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@calocurb

**SPONSORS**

Johnson Fitness and Wellness offers home fitness equipment, expert guidance, delivery, and professional installation. Shop online and use code GLP1Hub5 for an exclusive offer:
https://www.johnsonfitness.com

Tyde Wellness provides clinician-guided GLP-1 care, nutrition support, hormone therapy, and longevity services. Use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month:
https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub

**CHAPTERS**

00:00 Why reducing calories can increase hunger
00:25 What happens when GLP-1 treatment changes?
01:34 Meet Sarah Kennedy
02:07 How CaloCurb was developed
05:20 What the 24-week trial reported
07:30 Trial design and lifestyle support
09:09 How hunger and cravings were measured
11:16 CCK, GLP-1, and PYY explained
13:16 When and how CaloCurb is used
16:47 Could it fit alongside or after GLP-1s?
19:02 Appetite regulation and weight maintenance
22:12 Side effects and the onboarding process
24:39 Combining CaloCurb with GLP-1 medication
26:33 Future studies and unanswered questions
29:48 Studying appetite support in adolescents
31:11 A tool, not a magic pill
33:59 Where to learn more

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🌐 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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Teresa Keever’s first experience with tirzepatide lasted only eight weeks. The fatigue and digestive side effects consumed her weekends, left her barely able to eat, and made the standard dosing schedule feel impossible to sustain.

Six months later, Teresa tried again, this time working with her provider on a lower, slower, split-dose approach. She shares how that personalized strategy changed her experience, helped make the side effects manageable, and supported a loss of more than 50 pounds.

**IN THIS EPISODE**

- Why Teresa stopped tirzepatide after only eight weeks
- How GLP-1 medication changed her understanding of food noise and willpower
- Her experience with compounded medication and split dosing
- Why slower titration made treatment more manageable for her
- The lifestyle changes that became easier after losing weight
- How she approaches protein, exercise, and nutrition without rigid targets
- Why she plans to continue GLP-1 treatment for long-term maintenance
- The importance of personalized care and ongoing medical oversight

**ABOUT THE GUEST**

Teresa Keever is a nurse by background who now works in healthcare administration. After years of navigating weight loss and weight management, she began using a GLP-1 medication and ultimately found a clinician-guided approach that better fit her individual needs. She joins the podcast to share her personal experience with side effects, compounded tirzepatide, split dosing, and long-term treatment.

**SPONSORS**

CaloCurb is a plant-based supplement designed to support appetite control. It is not a replacement for medical care, but it may be one tool to discuss with your healthcare provider. Learn more at https://calocurb.com and use code ANA10 for 10% off.

Tyde Wellness offers GLP-1 programs with licensed providers, personalized dosing support, nutrition guidance, and access to a care team. Visit https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub and use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month.

**CHAPTERS**

00:00 Teresa’s experience with split dosing
00:28 Why she returned to GLP-1 medication
01:34 Meet Teresa Keever
02:17 A lifelong weight-management journey
03:44 Rethinking willpower and food noise
05:06 Insurance, telehealth, and compounded tirzepatide
06:54 Side effects and stopping after eight weeks
09:05 Returning with a slower, split-dose approach
10:28 Teresa’s results and current side effects
11:02 Movement, exercise, nutrition, and protein
14:09 Family reactions, stigma, and glucose changes
16:05 Long-term treatment and maintenance
19:26 Healthcare attitudes, access, and cost
20:50 Combining telehealth with primary care
23:04 What to discuss when side effects are difficult
26:08 Why personalized GLP-1 care matters
28:53 Visualizing medication levels with GLP-1 Plotter
30:49 Hopes for the future of GLP-1 treatment
31:41 Final takeaway and dosing-safety reminder

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🎙 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.