The Obesity Guide Podcast with Matthea Rentea MD

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. 

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The Obesity Guide Podcast with Matthea Rentea MD

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. 
131. The Perfectionist Trap: Why Being an A+ Student Kept Me Stuck with Nurse Marnie Jul 28, 2025
 

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What if I told you that being an "A+ student" with your health is actually keeping you stuck?

We've been conditioned to believe that more effort, better tracking, and perfect execution are the keys to success. But what I've learned from working with ...

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130. Hungry All the Time? Try These 2 Hormone Hacks Jul 21, 2025
 

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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 scenes, hunger hormones like ghrelin, leptin, cortisol, and insulin are constantly working t...

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129. The Perfectionism Trap: Why 5 Minutes Matters More Than You Think Jul 14, 2025
 

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You know the feeling: you start a new health habit with enthusiasm, but within days (or hours), that inner voice kicks in. "This five-minute walk doesn't even count." "Why bother with one vegetable when I should be meal prepping for the entire week?" ...

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128. BONUS EPISODE: Staying True to Fat Liberation While Caring for Your Health with Kacee M Markarian LMFT Jul 07, 2025
 

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Too often, health talks focus only on losing weight—not on metabolic health, quality of life, or real lived experience. That narrow view leaves many feeling stuck or ashamed, especially when they're doing everything "right" but see no change.

And for...

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127. Why Your Body Was Never the Problem with Kacee M Markarian LMFT Jul 07, 2025
 

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If you live in a larger body, you know the daily assault of messages telling you that you're fundamentally flawed. Airplane seats become sources of shame, doctors dismiss your concerns with weight-loss lectures, and the constant judgment runs so deep ...

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126. End the “What’s For Dinner?” Struggle: Using AI as Your Personal Nutrition Assistant Jun 30, 2025
 

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Finding healthy recipes that actually fit your busy lifestyle can feel like a full-time job. Between juggling work, family, and everything else, the last thing you want is to spend hours scrolling through endless recipe sites — only to end up stuck in...

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125. Ozempic Face, Hair Loss & Skin Changes: What This Dermatologist Wants You to Know with Dr. Samantha Schneider Jun 23, 2025
 

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While GLP-1 medications can lead to powerful health changes, they also come with lesser-known side effects, especially for your skin and hair. From sudden dryness and irritation to facial volume loss and unexpected hair shedding, these changes can fee...

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124. Appetite, Alcohol, and Emotion: GLP-1s and the Brain’s Reward Circuit Jun 16, 2025
 

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GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound are widely recognized for their ability to suppress appetite and support weight loss. But what happens when these medications start affecting more than just your relationship with food?

For many pe...

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123. How to Start a Health Journey When You're Already Drowning with Amie Adams Jun 09, 2025
 

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“How am I supposed to take care of myself on top of everything else?”

If you’ve ever found yourself asking that question, you’re not alone.

Life doesn’t pause to give us space for a fresh start. The hard seasons—grief, caregiving, burnout, stress—do...

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122. The GLP-1 Exit Strategy: Preventing Regain When You Stop Medication Jun 02, 2025
 

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Whether it’s due to affordability, pregnancy planning, or a personal decision, stepping away from your GLP-1 medication can bring up a lot of anxiety. For many, these medications have provided a level of control over hunger, weight, and blood sugar th...

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121. Post-Surgery Success: Nutrition, Movement & Mindset When Weight Bearing Isn't an Option May 26, 2025
 

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When surgery or injury forces you to take a break from your usual fitness routine, it's natural to worry about losing hard-earned progress. Those weeks of limited mobility can feel like watching months of effort slip away, especially when you've been ...

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120. The Hidden Cost of Reality Weight Loss: What The Biggest Loser Got Wrong—and What We Know Now with Ashley Palu May 19, 2025
 

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When The Biggest Loser first aired in 2004, I was 16 years old. As a teenager who had always struggled with my weight, I watched the show religiously. I believed in its promise—that if you worked out for hours a day, drastically cut your calories, and...

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