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. 
120. The Hidden Cost of Reality Weight Loss: What The Biggest Loser Got Wrong—and What We Know Now with Ashley Palu May 19, 2025
 

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When The Biggest Loser first aired in 2004, I was 16 years old. As a teenager who had always struggled with my weight, I watched the show religiously. I believed in its promise—that if you worked out for hours a day, drastically cut your calories, and...

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119. Why I Turned My Birthday Party into a Healing Sound Experience with Sarah Gardner May 12, 2025
 

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In today’s fast-paced world, we’ve become so consumed with chasing productivity that we’ve forgotten what it feels like to truly feel good. Exhaustion, stress, and burnout have quietly become the norm, leaving many of us disconnected from our own well...

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118: Emotional Eating Isn’t the Problem — It’s the Signal with Corinne Crabtree May 05, 2025
 

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Emotional eating is something we’ve all experienced—a way to cope, celebrate, and connect, and it’s been a part of human life since the beginning of time. But what happens when food becomes the only source of comfort, joy, or calm in your life? 

In t...

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117. Wegovy vs. Zepbound (+ What You Need to Know BEFORE Switching) Apr 28, 2025
 

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It’s an exciting time in the field of obesity medicine, with breakthrough medications like Zepbound and Wegovy helping people achieve their weight loss goals in ways we once thought impossible. And with new treatments like retatrutide (the triple agon...

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116. Opening Up About GLP-1s: How to Have Stigma-Free Conversations with Dave Knapp Apr 21, 2025
 

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GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro are changing the conversation around weight loss and diabetes, but behind the headlines, the journey can be emotional, confusing, and full of misconceptions.

In this blog, I share insights from my recent conversation w...

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115. Ozempic Is Killing Sales—Now Big Food Wants Your Cravings Back Apr 14, 2025
 

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There’s been a lot of buzz lately about how GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are disrupting the food industry. As these medications curb cravings for ultra-processed snacks, major food corporations are scrambling to adapt—developing new...

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114. Insulin Resistance and PCOS: What Works—From Strength Training to Supplementation with Dr. Patil-Sisodia Apr 07, 2025
 

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I sat down with Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia, a Triple Board-Certified Endocrinologist and Women’s Metabolic Health Expert, to unpack one of the most overlooked aspects of PCOS: insulin resistance.

If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, chances are you were ...

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113. Nighttime Snacking: Habit, Hunger, or Something Else? Mar 31, 2025
 

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You eat well all day, feeling in control and on track. But then evening hits, and suddenly, you’re reaching for snacks—chips, chocolate, whatever’s within arm’s reach. You’re not even hungry, so why does this keep happening? And why is it so hard to s...

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112. Meal Delivery Services: Hype, Fad, or Your Next Lifesaver? Mar 24, 2025
 

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Meal delivery services promise convenience, but do they really make healthy eating and weight management a breeze—or is that just wishful thinking? When I first started this journey, I was completely sold on what I call the “Oprah effect”: the idea th...

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111. BONUS When Weight Bias in Healthcare Leads to Missed Diagnoses—And How We Can Do Better with Dr. Lindsay Ogle Mar 18, 2025
 

Going to the doctor should be about getting the care you need—but for many people in larger bodies, it’s an experience filled with anxiety and shame. The fear of being judged, dismissed, or having every health concern blamed on weight keeps countl...

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110. Rest Is Not a Luxury—It’s the Foundation of Your Health Mar 17, 2025
 

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Do you ever feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never quite enough? Our culture glorifies hustle—pushing harder, working longer, and squeezing productivity into every spare moment. But what if the key to better health, sustainable weight loss, a...

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109: How to Get (and Stay) Organized—Without Overwhelm with Professional Organizer Julia Goldberg Mar 10, 2025
 

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Your home should be a place of peace, but when clutter piles up, it can feel anything but calming (trust me, I’ve been there!). If you’re constantly battling mess, you’re not alone—but did you know that your environment has a bigger impact on your ...

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