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. 
139. Why "Stopped Working" Is the Wrong Way to Think About GLP-1 Plateaus Sep 22, 2025
 

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What Actually Happens During Weight Loss

When you start losing weight, whether through lifestyle changes or medication, your body follows a fairly predictable pattern. In the first few months, weight tends to come off more readily and progress fee...

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138. There's No Right Way to Grieve with Grief Coach Krista St. Germain Sep 15, 2025
 

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When we think of grief, we often think of death. But grief can take many forms, whether it's the end of a relationship, a change in health, or simply realizing life doesn't look the way we hoped. Yet most of us were never taught how to navigate it.

I...

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137. The Scale Stopped Moving - Now What? Dr Rentea’s Guide to Weight Plateaus Sep 08, 2025
 

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You're doing everything "right." The morning walks happen consistently. The protein goals get met. The water bottle stays within arm's reach. Yet when you step on the scale, the number stares back at you unchanged—for the third week in a row.

It’s th...

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136. The Dopamine Connection: Why ADHD and Binge Eating Go Hand in Hand with Kacee M Markarian LMFT Sep 01, 2025
 

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Are binge eating and ADHD more connected than we realize?

For many people, binge eating disorder isn’t just about food. It’s about the relentless “food noise”—the constant thoughts of what am I going to eat next?—mixed with shame and self-blame. A...

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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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