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. 
161. Restarting GLP-1s? 5 Reasons It Feels Harder This Time Feb 23, 2026
 

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You stopped your GLP-1 medication… maybe because of cost, side effects, or because things were finally going well and you thought, “I’ve got this now.” But then the weight started creeping back on, you went back on the medication… and now it’s just no...

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160. Perimenopause, GLP-1s, and What's Actually Affecting Your Sex Drive with Dr. Kristen Wolfe Feb 16, 2026
 

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If your sex drive has disappeared lately, you’re not alone. And you’re certainly not broken.

Between GLP-1 medications, perimenopause or menopause, postpartum changes, and the sheer mental load of modern life, many women notice their libido shift or ...

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159. Understanding PCOS: From Diagnosis to Long-Term Health with Dr. Sabrina Huq Feb 09, 2026
 

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If you’ve been told you have PCOS (or you suspect you might), you’ve probably been left with more questions than answers. It’s one of the most misunderstood conditions out there, and far too many people are misdiagnosed, under-treated, or given the sa...

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158. The Cost of GLP-1s is Forcing Switches: Can You Maintain Your Results? Feb 02, 2026
 

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What happens when the medication that's finally helping you is no longer affordable?

If you've had success on Mounjaro or Zepbound but need to switch to a more affordable option like Ozempic for maintenance, you're probably wondering: will this actua...

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157. Weight Loss Stalled on GLP-1? Focus On THIS Instead Jan 26, 2026
 

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Some of the best conversations start with listener questions, especially the ones that come from feeling stuck, confused, or wondering, 'is this normal?'

Today, I want to tackle two listener questions I received that I think a lot of you will relate ...

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156. Oral Wegovy: How to Take It, Who It's For, and What It Costs with Joseph Zucchi, PA Jan 19, 2026
 

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We finally have the first-ever FDA-approved oral GLP-1 for the treatment of obesity, and it's a much bigger deal than the headlines suggest.

I recently sat down with Joseph Zucchi, PA, a clinical supervisor at a medical weight management clinic who t...

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155. 200-Pound Weight Loss: Why Self-Love Is a Practice, Not a Feeling with Dr. Joy Bracey Jan 12, 2026
 

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Self-love is one of those phrases everyone recognizes… and almost no one feels confident they truly understand.

For some, it sounds like positive affirmations or surface-level self-care. For others, it feels vague, indulgent, or disconnected from rea...

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154. New Obesity Medications Coming 2026-2028 Jan 05, 2026
 

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Weight loss medications are evolving at lightning speed. But once you start digging online, it’s easy to feel unsure about what’s real, what’s safe, and what your options actually are if a medication stops working.

In this post, I walk you through...

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153. Community, Energy, and Gratitude: Looking Back at 2025 Dec 29, 2025
 

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As we reach the end of another year, I wanted to pause and share something I’ve never done before: a true reflection on what shaped me this year—both as a physician and as a person.

This wasn’t just a year of programs, podcasts, and plans. It was a y...

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152. Conquering Health During the Holidays Dec 22, 2025
 

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The holiday season is a special time spent coming together and caring for each other, but it’s important that in this time of focus on others and stepping out of our routines, that we don’t forget to care for ourselves. There are a lot of ways that yo...

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151. Home Menus, Lunch Rotations, and High-Protein Hacks with Brooke Simonson Dec 15, 2025
 

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Tired of staring into the fridge exhausted, hungry, and out of ideas? 

When life is full, feeding yourself well can start to feel like a daily struggle… especially when you’re short on time and decision fatigue is already high.

Enter Brooke Simonson...

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150. Weight Cycling: The Metabolic Damage You Can't Ignore Dec 08, 2025
 

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As the year winds down, many people are preparing to lose coverage for their weight-loss medications, and most don’t have a plan for what comes next. That uncertainty can make weight cycling much more likely, placing real strain on your metabolic heal...

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