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The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann

The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann

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 Without a doubt, GLP-1 medications have revolutionized the weight loss discussion in the U.S. and throughout the world since many first heard about them in 2022. On The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, Elizabeth McGann explores the latest breakthroughs and concerns about applying GLP-1 weight loss technology with a holistic approach that balances the critical dimensions of body, mind & Soul. The podcast explores essential topics, including how a medication originally developed for the treatment of diabetes has rapidly turned into arguably the most profoundly impactful weight loss medication in history; how microdosing GLP-1 medications under a doctor’s care may be a more effective weight loss strategy than the pharmaceutically recommended dose; the specific needs of perimenopause and menopause age women; and endogenous ways to stimulate the GLP-1 hormone naturally in the body without medication. Among the top 5% of podcasts listened to internationally, The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast consistently ranks as the #1 show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify on the topic of GLP-1 weight loss medications worldwide. Follow Elizabeth @ElizabethMcGann on Instagram Subscribe to The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann and share the show with someone who needs to hear it.2025 Hygiène et mode de vie sain Psychologie Psychologie et santé mentale
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  • #51 - The Truth on Food Noise, Artificial Sweeteners and GLP-1 Muscle Loss (with Dr. Michael Greger)

    #51 - The Truth on Food Noise, Artificial Sweeteners and GLP-1 Muscle Loss (with Dr. Michael Greger)
    Sep 15 2025
    In this episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we welcome world-renowned physician, bestselling author, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, Dr. Michael Greger. Known for his evidence-based, straight-shooting approach to nutrition and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Greger provides a clear look at the most pressing questions surrounding GLP-1 medications, their promises and pitfalls in a 2025 context and beyond. Key topics here include: the truth about food noise, the metabolic downsides of artificial sweeteners, and the very real concern of disproportionate lean muscle loss while taking these drugs. We also consider how natural foods and spices like turmeric, cinnamon and even vinegar can naturally stimulate GLP-1 in the body, and why strength training may be your single most important ally to protect your health while taking these medications. If you’ve ever wondered whether GLP-1s can be a bridge to better habits—or just a prescription for a lifelong pharmaceutical plan—you won’t want to miss this refreshingly direct conversation with Dr. Michael Greger. So, without furthers ado, let’s get into it! *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 02:00 ] Why GLP-1s Are Different: How these drugs deliver unprecedented weight loss compared to past “miracle” pills. [ 06:50 ] Benefits & Risks: GLP-1 effects beyond weight loss, including heart health, and why they should be a last resort when other methods fail. [ 09:20 ] Lifelong Prescription: Weight loss plateaus after a year; discussion of using GLP-1s as a short-term bridge to better habits. [ 14:50 ] Restoring Hope: How GLP-1s show patients their bodies aren’t “broken,” inspiring lifestyle change. [ 16:10 ] Natural Boosters: Turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, vinegar, and greens can naturally stimulate GLP-1. [ 17:10 ] Microdosing Debate: Elizabeth raises the topic of microdosing; Dr. Greger stresses no clinical trials exist to confirm its safety or benefit. [ 22:60 ] Plant-Based Support: Fiber-rich greens, legumes, and whole foods help restore GLP-1 signaling. [ 27:40 ] Diets vs. Lifestyle: Why diets fail and why permanent change, guided by the Daily Dozen, is key. [ 29:10 ] Muscle Loss Risk: Up to 40% of weight lost on GLP-1s can be muscle — strength training is essential. [ 30:10 ] Super Responders: Some thrive, others don’t respond at all — science hasn’t yet explained why. [ 31:40 ] Food Noise: How processed food and marketing fuel cravings, and why GLP-1s quiet them. [ 34:10 ] Artificial Sweeteners: How stevia, sucralose and others sweeteners disrupt metabolism and worsen appetite. [ 36:40 ] Low-Glycemic Eating: Stable blood sugar supports appetite control; whole foods work best. [ 41:40 ] Weight Regain: Stopping GLP-1s often leads to fat regain and frailty without lifestyle change. [ 44:40 ] Tapering Off GLP-1s: No studies exist; tapering remains an open question worth exploring. [ 47:10 ] Looking Ahead: Dr. Greger previews his next book: How Not to Hurt on lifestyle approaches to pain management. [ 48:40 ] Closing: A balanced perspective in a polarized field; Dr. Greger praises the podcast’s approach. *** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Coaching Website: http://www.ElizabethMcGann.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Dr. Michael Greger: Official Website: https://drgreger.org Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen: https://nutritionfacts.org/daily-dozen/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutrition-facts-with-dr-greger/id1183093544 X Account: https://x.com/nutrition_facts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgregermd/?hl=en Best-Selling Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001K892OG?ccs_id=9acc0c35-c360-46c5-9392-22a467acd998
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    50 min
  • #50 - Next-Gen GLP-1 Stack: CGM, Peptides & Psilocybin (w/Lauren Sambataro)

    #50 - Next-Gen GLP-1 Stack: CGM, Peptides & Psilocybin (w/Lauren Sambataro)
    Aug 25 2025

    In today's installment of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we’re celebrating a milestone—Episode # 50—with a very special returning guest, functional health expert and Biohacker Babes co-host Lauren Sambataro.

    Some of you may remember Lauren from way back in December 2022, when she joined us for a masterclass on biohacking metabolism with continuous glucose monitors. Almost three years later, she’s back—and this time, we’re going even further…

    In today’s episode, we explore the cutting edge of metabolic health: how CGMs can guide a personalized approach to GLP-1s, why microdosing peptides might be the key to long-term success, and how psilocybin and mycology integration can shift not only your biology but your mindset and soulscape. We talk about protein, hormones, emotional eating and the future of biohacking—all with the help of Lauren’s signature clarity and insight.

    📌 Whether you're on a GLP-1 journey or just starting to optimize your health, this episode will give you the tools and mindset shifts to move forward with clarity, precision and compassion.

    So, take a breath, settle in, and enjoy the show!

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    CLICK HERE TO GET ==> FREE "Freedom From Food Noise" Masterclass:

    https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start

    ***

    SHOW NOTES:

    [ 00:00 ] Introduction

    [ 01:55 ] The Bigger Picture of Metabolic Health: How Lauren’s focus has expanded from food to environmental toxins and chronic stress as primary drivers of dysregulation.

    [ 06:00 ] Food Noise & Real-Time Data from CGMs: How stress (not just food) impacts blood sugar and how CGMs can help track it.

    [ 10:40 ] Toxins, Testing & Metabolic Triggers: From heavy metals to mold exposure, Lauren walks through how to investigate toxin load and when to go deeper with functional testing.

    [ 11:56 ] GLP-1s & the Case for Microdosing: Both Elizabeth and Lauren advocate for minimum effective dosing, how CGMs can guide it and why metabolic health should come first.

    [ 15:14 ] Why So Many People Plateau on GLP-1s: Lauren explains the flattening effect of GLP-1s on the body’s metabolism, and why the "magic pill" approach can only go so far without habit change.

    [ 20:00 ] Weight as a Symptom, Not the Problem: Weight gain is not the issue, but the result of deeper imbalances like stress, toxins and poor recovery.

    [ 23:34 ] What a CGM Can Reveal About You: From food sensitivities and stress to sleep and exercise response, CGMs are “lifestyle monitors” that decode your body’s feedback.

    [ 29:35 ] A Balanced Take on GLP-1s: Lauren’s nuanced view is a must-hear for anyone weighing the pros and cons of these medications.

    [ 31:20 ] Peptide Treatments Beyond GLP-1: Lauren shares her take on the peptide boom, her cautious optimism on where it is going and why lifestyle interventions must come first.

    [ 43:42 ] Psilocybin to Treat Emotional Eating? Lauren introduces the concept of mycology integration, how microdosing mushrooms can quiet food noise and rewire emotional triggers.

    [ 47:27 ] How to Get Started with Psychedelic Support: Lauren recommends the platform she partners with as a useful way of beginning.

    [ 50:32 ] Sub-Perceptual Dosing and Presence: How microdosing can help you slow down, rewire decision patterns and reclaim connection to your body’s innate intelligence.

    [ 52:56 ] Spiritual Intelligence & the Soul of Weight Loss: Being fully present is spiritual, Lauren says, and that connection can be the missing key to stainable transformation.

    [ 57:22 ] What’s Next for Lauren Sambataro: Lauren reflects on shifting from chronic illness cases to deeper emotional healing, microdosing and slowing down personally.

    [ 58:28 ] About the Biohacker Babes Podcast: Lauren and her sister co-host a top-ranked podcast on hormones, energy and functional health. 305 episodes and counting!

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    Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann:

    Coaching Website: http://www.ElizabethMcGann.com

    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann

    X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann

    ***

    Learn more about Lauren Sambataro

    Website: https://laurensambataro.com/

    Instagram: @lauren_sambataro
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    1 h et 1 min
  • #49 - Keto + GLP-1s: The Secret to Microdosing? (with Maria Emmerich)

    #49 - Keto + GLP-1s: The Secret to Microdosing? (with Maria Emmerich)
    Aug 1 2025

    In this powerful and practical episode, host Elizabeth McGann welcomes Maria Emmerich, a 22x bestselling author, nutritionist and renowned voice in the keto and carnivore community. Together, they unpack how to eat in a way that supports GLP-1 hormone signaling, muscle preservation and sustainable fat loss—whether you're taking GLP-1 peptides or not.

    Maria shares science-backed strategies that have helped thousands reclaim their health, overcome food noise, and lose hundreds of pounds—without drugs.

    ***

    CLICK HERE TO GET ==> FREE "Freedom From Food Noise" Masterclass:

    https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start

    ***

    SHOW NOTES:

    [ 00:00 ] Introduction

    [ 01:45 ] Meet Maria Emmerich: Nutritionist, keto queen, bestselling author of 22+ books

    [ 02:40 ] What “keto” really means—and why protein is the most important macro

    [ 04:00 ] Fat vs. carbs: What to eat after you hit your protein target

    [ 05:20 ] How keto improves metabolism, GLP-1 signaling, and brain health

    [ 06:34 ] The thermic effect of protein & its role in stimulating GLP-1 naturally

    [ 08:00 ] Protein vs. medication: “Spend the money on good food, not drugs”

    [ 08:44 ] Taking GLP-1? Here’s how to prevent muscle loss on the medication

    [ 09:40 ] What is a Protein Sparing Modified Fast—and why it works

    [ 11:00 ] Stretching vs. strength training: what really preserves muscle

    [ 12:33 ] Behavior change > medication: Why binge eating isn’t always about food

    [ 13:25 ] Why most GLP-1 doses are too high and what happens when protein makes you nauseous

    [ 14:45 ] The case for microdosing GLP-1 peptides—paired with the right diet

    [ 15:41 ] What is Allulose? Maria’s favorite GLP-1 stimulating sweetener

    [ 17:06 ] Maria’s personal transformation: PCOS, depression, and curing herself with keto

    [ 19:00 ] From coffee shop to Halle Berry’s bookshelf: Maria’s origin story

    [ 20:45 ] Carnivore diet explained: Busting myths and cutting through plant propaganda

    [ 21:55 ] Why steak has 10x the nutrients of kale and blueberries

    [ 25:13 ] Butter on steak? Why too much saturated fat may backfire on your metabolic health

    [ 27:11 ] How much protein you need (and where to calculate it for free) → Visit: KetoMaria.com for Maria’s macro calculator

    [ 30:45 ] Are you using GLP-1 meds as a crutch or a tool for behavior change?

    [ 32:25 ] “I have a recipe for everything”: Why healing your relationship with food starts in your kitchen

    [ 33:45 ] Is keto too expensive or time-consuming? Maria debunks the biggest myths

    [ 35:36 ] Marathon mindset: How to take small steps and build lifelong dietary changes

    [ 37:17 ] Breakfast matters: Why a protein-packed start stabilizes hunger all day

    [ 39:51 ] Babies are born in ketosis: Debunking the myth that keto is dangerous

    [ 41:08 ] HRT & menopause: Why keto alone can’t fully balance your hormones

    [ 44:29 ] Where to find HRT guidance

    [ 46:12 ] What estrogen does for your skin, bones, heart, and brain

    [ 47:05 ] Working with Halle Berry, writing 22 books, and riding whales in Maui

    [ 52:01 ] Inside Maria’s global keto retreats (India, Greece, Bali, and beyond!)

    [ 53:30 ] The best place to start: Maria’s flagship book Keto: The Complete Guide to Success
    → Available via KetoMaria.com

    ***

    Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann:

    Coaching Website: http://www.ElizabethMcGann.com

    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann

    X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann

    ***

    Learn more about Maria Emmerich:

    Website: https://mariamindbodyhealth.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariaemmerich/
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    55 min
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