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. 

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. 
58: Body Composition: How to Assess It and Why It Matters Mar 25, 2024
 

Most of us have been there when trying to lose weight…following a diet to the T, only to get discouraged when the scale refuses to budge. But the truth is, weight can’t tell us everything about our health and can even be detrimental to our own body image. I know if I had...

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57: ADHD-Friendly Weight Management Strategies with Jennifer Watts Mar 18, 2024
 

Weight loss coach Jennifer Watts often felt defeated by traditional diet plans. Each attempt ended in what felt like failure, creating a cycle of frustration and self-doubt. It wasn’t until Jennifer finally received her ADHD diagnosis, that she could truly understand the reasons...

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56: 3 Ways to Bounce Back from a Health Funk Mar 11, 2024
 

If you’re feeling drained and fed up with the constant effort it takes to prioritize your health, you're not alone. Every few weeks, it seems like I hit a wall where the thought of sticking to my health routine feels like a monumental task. 

Luckily, I’m usually able...

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55: Mastering Your Mindset After Weight Loss Surgery with Kathryn Shallow Mar 04, 2024
 

Bariatric surgery can be a powerful tool for hitting the reset button on your metabolic health, but people often underestimate the mental and emotional components of weight loss surgery. Surgeons, dietitians, and therapists all agree that long-term success has less to do with what...

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54: Why Scale Weight is Irrelevant (And What to Focus On Instead) Feb 26, 2024
 

If you’ve been following me for some time, you’ll know I’m no stranger to discussing why your health isn't solely determined by the number on the scale. Similarly, I’ve also talked about why BMI does not tell the full story. And while you might happily nod along...

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53: Building Your Dream Team: How to Find the Right Obesity Medicine Physician Feb 19, 2024
 

Years ago, the standard approach to obesity in primary care was to “eat less and move more.” Now, we’ve come to learn that without intensive behavioral support, that approach is largely ineffective. What many people don’t know is that obesity medicine is...

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52: Approaching Health Conversations with Kids: Expert Tips from Pediatrician Dr. Jane Roberts Feb 12, 2024
 

There’s no denying that obesity among children is on the rise. But we also know what a sensitive subject weight can be–and one that many parents are reluctant to broach. Do you mention their tightening waistband and risk hurting their feelings? Or do you choose to stay...

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51: Understanding and Mastering Hunger Feb 05, 2024
 

“I feel hungry all the time” or “I just can’t control my cravings!” It’s a complaint that nearly always crops up as people get further into their journeys working on their health: hunger and cravings. 

There’s no denying that this is a...

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50: Stuck in the Comparison Trap? How to Ignite Your Trailblazer Energy! Jan 29, 2024
 

Like it or hate it, we just can’t help comparing ourselves to others. Whether it be our looks, intelligence, success, or wealth, the comparison trap is real – but especially when it comes to our health.

We know deep down that our bodies are all unique. Yet, that little...

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49: Help! I’ve Lost My Motivation Jan 22, 2024
 

Setting new goals for ourselves is exciting. In the first few weeks, we’re motivated, we have a new way of looking at things, and it's a whole new Disney ride. But as the road gets harder, life starts to get in the way, and old thought patterns creep back in…how can we...

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48: Dietary Fiber: Tackling Constipation on GLP-1s Jan 15, 2024
 

Like many medications, GLP-1 drugs come with side effects and one of the most common (and bothersome!) among them is constipation. Even if you're not taking anti-obesity medication, constipation remains a common problem for many, which is not only uncomfortable, but also detrimental to...

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47: Why Maintaining Your Weight is Worth Celebrating Jan 08, 2024
 

Maintaining your weight isn't just a stagnant phase in your health journey; it's a powerful win that deserves recognition. We have just had to navigate the holiday period–and part of what I really work with my patients on is that I want them to have whatever they perceive as a...

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