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. 
135. Strategic Quitting and Growth Investments: Maximizing Any Learning Opportunity with Business Coach Amanda Sabicer Aug 25, 2025
 

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Have you ever spent thousands on a conference, mastermind, or retreat… only to come home feeling frustrated, disappointed, or just plain ripped off?

We’ve all been there—sinking time, energy, and money into events that promised transformation, only t...

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134. Why Weight Loss Isn't Always Winning: The 4-Step System to Track Real Progress Aug 18, 2025
 

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The number on the scale might be going down—but what's actually changing beneath the surface?

This is a pattern I see regularly in my clinic: people fully committed to their health routines—getting their steps in, strength training consistently, hitt...

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133. The Whirlybird Method: Why Your Health Journey Needs a Backup Plan Aug 11, 2025
 

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When I was a competitive ski racer, mastering the "whirlybird" spin (here's what it looks like)  was one of the toughest—and most crucial—skills. Skiers repeat this move again and again, so when wipeouts happen, they can handle them with calm and cont...

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132. The 3 Kitchen Mistakes Sabotaging Your Meals with Food Writer Steve Sabicer Aug 04, 2025
 

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If your homemade meals never quite hit the mark and cooking feels more frustrating than fun, you're not alo...

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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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