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. 
37: Binge Eating Disorder: Shifting Your Perspective with Dr. Key Oct 30, 2023
 

This week I’m covering a sensitive topic that millions struggle with, but not many are willing to talk about. This condition is shrouded in stigma and shame, which is why I felt it was particularly important to have an open and candid discussion about it on the podcast. This week I have Dr. Sio...

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36: Taking Preventative Measures: Heart Health with Dr. Mohammed Alo Oct 23, 2023
 

In all the work that I do within the arena of metabolic healthcare and education, I always stress the importance of taking a comprehensive approach. If our goal is to treat the heart of the issue instead of just remedying symptoms, it’s necessary to be aware of all the different areas that your...

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35: Vacationing and Food: Staying on Track While you Travel Oct 16, 2023
 

There is only one way to reach a place of consistent success in your metabolic health journey. And if you’ve been with me any amount of time, you know that I spend most of my time here on the podcast and through my courses, clinic and coaching handing you the tools you need to reach this place ...

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34: Angel’s Metabolic Journey: 4 Small Changes That Inspired Big Results Oct 09, 2023
 

Shared experiences truly are powerful things. For anyone reading this, I can almost guarantee that you and I have the shared experience of one day coming to the realization that our metabolism just isn’t what it used to be. We weren’t endowed with the fast metabolism that some others have been ...

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33: It’s a Balancing Act: Hormones and Metabolic Health with Melissa Young MD Oct 02, 2023
 

It’s fairly common knowledge that hormone imbalances can have a huge impact on metabolic health. With a condition like PCOS that doesn’t currently have a cure, endocrinologists spend all their time treating various side effects, one of the more common side effects being weight gain and inabilit...

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32: The Road to Achievement and Why you Can’t Walk it Alone Sep 25, 2023
 

There is nothing worse than hearing success story after success story of people who have had wild weight loss triumphs after starting GLP-1s or making lifestyle changes, only for you to try the same thing, to no avail. 

The truth is, the number of people who thrive effortlessly on these medica...

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31: Insulin Resistance: Why You Can't Lose Weight and What to Do About It Sep 18, 2023
 

Statistics suggest that around 80% of women having prediabetes or diabetes go undiagnosed. This is a staggering statistic, especially considering the number of minor health issues that many of us deal with on a daily basis; things like poor sleep patterns, severe, insatiable cravings, mental fo...

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30: Bonus Mini Series with Ali Novitsky Sep 11, 2023
 
 
 
 

Welcome to this week’s crossover series with Dr. Ali Novitsky. This bonus series is focused on fitness and how you can incorporate different fitness tools and techniques into your routine to improve your overall health and wellness. I strongly recommend Dr. Novitsky’s podcast and...

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29: Creating a Healthy Body Image with Judith Gaton Sep 04, 2023
 

Have you ever heard the phrase “If you don't love ‘em, let ‘em go”? What would happen if you decided that this is your mantra the next time you walked into the dressing room with an arm full of clothes?

It’s an unfortunate reality that many stores don’t work hard enough to cater to all sizes, ...

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28: Does saying yes to bariatric surgery mean saying no to GLP-1s? Aug 28, 2023
 

“Are GLP-1s even an option after bariatric surgery?” This is such an important discussion that unfortunately is surrounded by a world of misinformation and improper care. 

I was chatting with one of my friends about bariatric surgery and whether or not it’s advised to consider GLP-1s as an opt...

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27: Three Types of Action that Get Results Aug 21, 2023
 

 When I see people losing weight and keeping it off, it is not an accident. When someone is struggling or having a hard time, those thoughts can start to creep in like ‘Why is my body doing this to me?’ or ‘Why does it have to be hard for me?’.

All of those thoughts are valid but the real focu...

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26: How to Avoid Muscle Loss with GLP-1 Medications with Dr. Ali Novitsky Aug 14, 2023
 

We know movement is important but when you don't know where to start, or what's reasonable, or why you're doing it, those mental blocks can get in the way of success.

I recently sat down with a true leader in this space, Dr. Ali Novitsky, who is on a mission to help people ditch the “all or no...

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