GLP-1 Hub: Support, Community, and Weight Loss

Join Ana Reisdorf, dietitian and GLP-1 user, where science meets support, and your weight loss journey is backed by a community that gets it. Whether you’re new to GLP-1 medications like Zepbound, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Ozempic, or just looking to optimize your results, this podcast is your trusted space for expert insights, real success stories, and practical strategies to help you feel your best.

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Why Fiber Matters as Much as Protein on GLP-1 w/ Barbara Ruhs May 25, 2026

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Fiber powders aren't fixing your GLP-1 constipation, but the fix might already be sitting in your produce drawer.
Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD sits down with fellow registered dietitian Barbara Ruhs, nutrition lead for USA Pears, to unpack why fiber is the missing half of the GLP-1 conversation. They cover why protein gets all the attention while fiber drives the constipation, bloating, and between-meal hunger most people on Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro are dealing with — and why a whole-food approach beats the powder in your pantry.
IN THIS EPISODE
- Why fiber matters even more on Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro
- The "fiber maxing" trend and why fiber powders can make constipation worse
- Sorbitol explained: the natural sugar in pears that pulls water into your gut
- Soluble vs insoluble fiber and why whole foods give you both
- "Fiber layering" — a simple strategy to spread fiber across the day instead of dumping it in one meal
ABOUT THE GUEST
Barbara Ruhs, MS, RDN, is the Director of Nutrition Affairs and Communications for USA Pears and a trusted voice in nutrition with a career spanning fresh produce, food retail, public health, and private practice. A former retail dietitian, she is a strong advocate for dietitians pursuing non-traditional roles in the food industry and launched the first annual conference for supermarket dietitians, which ran from 2009 to 2018. Barbara has directed health professional outreach for global food brands including Avocados From Mexico, UMF™ Mānuka Honey, and Cobram Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and has contributed to Progressive Grocer magazine since 2012. She holds a bachelor's from Cornell University and a master's from Boston University.
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USA Pears: https://usapears.org
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Low Impact Strength Training for GLP-1 Users w/ Kenzie Wesp May 21, 2026

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Ana Reisdorf, registered dietitian and GLP-1 user, sits down with Kenzie Wesp, founder of TrueForm Fitness and The Format Fitness in Nashville, to unpack why Lagree has become a secret weapon for rebuilding muscle while losing weight on a GLP-1 for all ages. They cover the differences from traditional Pilates, why low-impact resistance training beats cardio for body composition, and how a true beginner should approach strength training for long-term success.
IN THIS EPISODE

What Lagree actually is and how it differs from reformer Pilates, mat Pilates, and "Pilates" classes that aren't really Pilates
Why low-calorie-burn workouts may protect muscle better than cardio when you're on Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro
The science of muscular failure, the "Lagree shakes," and why most gym sessions never trigger real muscle growth
How total beginners should start Lagree — modifications, private lessons, and what to tell your instructor on day one
Body positivity, GLP-1 use, and how to stop comparing yourself to fitness influencers who may be on peptides themselves

ABOUT THE GUEST
Kenzie Wesp is a fitness entrepreneur and studio founder based in Nashville, Tennessee. She is the owner of TrueForm Fitness and The Format Fitness, where she has opened four boutique fitness studios focused on movement, as it intersects with community. Kenzie began her career in the boutique fitness industry in her early twenties and quickly transitioned from instructor to founder, building multiple studios and training dozens of instructors along the way. Through her work, she focuses on creating spaces that empower both clients and coaches while building sustainable fitness businesses behind the scenes.
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Website: https://kenziewesp.com
Substack: https://substack.com/@kenziewesp
TrueForm Fitness on Instagram: @trueform.fitness
The Format Fitness on Instagram: @theformat.fitness

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Hair Loss and GLP-1 Medications w/ Dr. Kristen Lo Sicco May 18, 2026

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Your GLP-1 hair loss may not be from low protein or fast weight loss and the real reason could mean it never grows back on its own. Dietitian Ana Reisdorf is joined by NYU alopecia expert Dr. Kristen Lo Sicco on the warning sign and how to protect your hair on GLP-1s like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Retatrutide.
IN THIS EPISODE

Why GLP-1 hair loss isn't always caused by rapid weight loss or low protein
The 6-month shedding warning sign that means it's time to see a dermatologist
How GLP-1s can "unmask" androgenetic alopecia (genetic hair loss)
Low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) for GLP-1 shedding — does it work, and is it forever?
The vitamin D, iron, and zinc levels that matter most for hair regrowth

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Kristen Lo Sicco, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and full-time faculty member at NYU Langone Health's Ronald O. Perlman Department of Dermatology in New York City. With over a decade of clinical experience and more than 260 peer-reviewed publications, she is a nationally recognized alopecia expert whose practice and research focus on hair and scalp disorders. She co-hosts a show on SiriusXM Doctor Radio (Channel 110) and founded the Alopecia Justice League advocacy organization.
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Alopecia Justice League: https://www.alopeciajusticeleague.com
Instagram: @alopeciajusticeleague
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The Hidden Anxiety of Weight Loss w/ Dr. Robyn Pashby May 14, 2026

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Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD, talks with Dr. Robyn Pashby, clinical health psychologist and founder of Health Psychology Partners, about the mental load of weight loss - why anxiety often climbs as the scale drops, why diet rules feel impossible to release on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound, and why weight management works better as lifelong care than a finish line. If you've ever felt afraid to trust your body on a GLP-1, this conversation gives you a calmer framework for what actually matters.
IN THIS EPISODE
- Why anxiety often goes up when weight comes down on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound
- The hidden "diet backpack" that keeps people stuck in food tracking, calendar countdowns, and on/off-the-wagon thinking
- Why GLP-1 medications should be treated as one tool in a lifelong toolbox, not a permanent solution
- How to build an obesity-medicine-trained care team (physician, registered dietitian, psychologist, movement specialist)
- How to respond when family, friends, or neighbors judge your decision to use a GLP-1
ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Robyn Pashby is the founder of Health Psychology Partners and a clinical health psychologist with a dual-track PhD in medical and clinical psychology and nearly 20 years of clinical experience focused on weight, eating, internalized weight bias, anxiety, and relational concerns. She serves on the National Board of Directors of the Obesity Action Coalition, the American Diabetes Association's Obesity and Weight Management Advisory Group, and the Clinical Practice Committee of The Obesity Society, and holds a research faculty appointment at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. A PSYPACT-approved psychologist, she trains physicians and allied healthcare providers on weight-inclusive care and provides telehealth therapy in more than 40 states.
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Website: https://www.healthpsychologypartners.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynpashbyphd/
Instagram: @robynpashbyphd
YouTube: @robynpashbyphd

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When GLP-1s Don't Work and What to Do Next w/ Alex Mufson May 11, 2026

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Some women aren't losing weight on max-dose GLP-1s — and the fix is dosing down, not pushing harder.
Ana Reisdorf, registered dietitian and GLP-1 user, sits down with Alex Mufson, LCSW and founder of Canary House, to unpack why high-functioning women show up as non-responders on Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. They cover the labs traditional medicine misses, why under-eating sabotages results, and how regulating the body — not suppressing appetite — is what actually moves the scale.
IN THIS EPISODE
- Why some non-responders lose more on a microdose of tirzepatide than on a maximum dose
- The ferritin, fasting insulin, and Dutch Plus markers most GLP-1 prescribers don't run
- The glucose-insulin mismatch behind weight gain that "doesn't make sense"
- Why appetite suppression isn't the goal of GLP-1 therapy — and can stall fat loss entirely
- How epigenetics, survival mode, and high-functioning caretaker patterns block GLP-1 response
ABOUT THE GUEST
Alex Mufson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is the founder of Canary House, an integrative healing practice specializing in high-functioning individuals living with persistent exhaustion, pain, and unexplained symptoms despite normal or inconclusive labs. Her work focuses on nervous, immune, and metabolic regulation for people whose lives appear stable on paper but feel increasingly effortful from the inside.
CONNECT WITH ALEX
Website: https://www.canaryhousehealing.com/
Substack: https://alexmufson.substack.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mufson-lcsw-96146b29/
Instagram: @alex.mufson, @canaryhousehealing

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GLP-1s, Diabetes, and Why the Weight Loss Came Second w/ Christa Brown, RD May 07, 2026

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Before Ozempic was a weight-loss story, it was a diabetes drug - and at diabetes doses, it behaves nothing like the version you've heard about.
Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf sits down with diabetes specialist Christa Brown, RD, to unpack what GLP-1s actually do for type 2 diabetes - and why they rarely cause the blood sugar crashes other diabetes meds do. They cover dosing, A1C, nutrition, and the lifestyle pieces still doing real work alongside the medication.
IN THIS EPISODE

How GLP-1s lower A1C without causing dangerous low blood sugar - the four-mechanism breakdown
Mounjaro vs. Ozempic: how diabetes dosing actually differs from weight-loss dosing
Why type 2 diabetes patients shouldn't fear carbs on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro
The vitamin D, magnesium, and B12 deficiencies behind GLP-1 fatigue, and what to take
Adaptogens, sleep hygiene, and the lifestyle moves that quietly improve blood sugar on their own

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Christa Brown is a Registered Dietitian and nutrition expert specializing in diabetes, prediabetes, PCOS, and GLP-1 medication support. In addition to working with individual patients, she partners with healthcare practices and organizations to provide nutrition consulting, menu analysis, and workplace wellness support. She has been featured in EatingWell, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Real Simple, Business Insider, People, and Parade. Christa has her practice in Woodbridge, NJ and also sees clients across New Jersey virtually.
CONNECT WITH CHRISTA
Website: https://www.christabrowndietitian.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christabrowndietitian/

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GLP-1 Fitness for Beginners: How to Build a Routine That Actually Sticks w/ Casey Sines May 04, 2026

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You're losing weight on a GLP-1 - so why is starting to exercise still the part you can't make stick? And why does every workout program feel like too much, too fast, the second you actually try?
Casey Sines, certified personal trainer and Brello Rise functional training and cardio expert, joins Ana to explain why tiny starting points and habit stacks beat lofty fitness goals - especially when bad knees, packed schedules, and decades of all-or-nothing thinking are all working against you.
About the guest:
Casey is a NASM-certified personal and group fitness trainer specializing in cardio, strength, and agility training. She is an on-camera coach with Brello Rise, where she leads dynamic functional training, cardio workouts, and recovery sessions. In addition to her work with Brello, Casey has coached across a global portfolio of fitness platforms, including Fitbit, iFit, TRX, FitXR, Aaptiv, Katalyst, and more.
Connect with Casey at https://brellohealth.com | Instagram: @brellorise
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Bariatric Surgery to GLP-1s: Weight Maintenance and Patient Advocacy w/ Zach Niemiec Apr 30, 2026

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Why does maintenance feel like quicksand even after you've lost the weight? And what do you do when even people in the obesity space tell you you "don't look like you need" the meds anymore?
Patient advocate Zach Niemiec, a former bariatric patient who lost 150 pounds on a GLP-1, joins Ana to break down the messy maintenance years — and why he calls this moment in obesity medicine a Renaissance.
About the guest:
Zachary Niemiec, MBA is a patient advocate, Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and Vice President of Global Partnerships & Patient Advocacy at ProCare Health. Zach has been on a lifelong journey with obesity, navigating bariatric and metabolic surgery, medical weight management, and the realities of long-term treatment and lifestyle change. His work focuses on advancing compassionate, evidence-based obesity care, addressing nutritional gaps that can arise during treatment, and helping ensure patients have access to practical tools that support long-term health.

Connect with Zach on TikTok: @lucky_finz | Instagram: @lucky_finz | LinkedIn: Zachary Niemiec
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The Subtle Art of Slowing Down with Beverly Atkins Apr 27, 2026

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You've lost the weight - so why does your brain still see you as heavier? And why does "slowing down" feel nearly impossible when pushing through is how you've survived?
Feldenkrais practitioner Beverly Atkins, a lifelong yo-yo dieter and former Facebook exec, joins Ana to explain why nervous system regulation may be the piece of your GLP-1 journey that willpower and meal plans can't touch.
In this episode:

Why your brain takes around 6 months to update its internal body map after weight loss and why you still feel heavier than the scale says
What somatic exercise actually did to Beverly's food noise (and what it didn't)
Why "flexible brains, not flexible bodies" is the real point of this work and why the best lessons are audio-only on purpose
The "hot candle wax" technique Beverly uses with clients and why it doubles as a 2 a.m. sleep hack
How to tell your nervous system is regulating (hint: other people notice before you do)
A starting point if every somatic program you've tried felt impossibly slow

About the guest:
Beverly Atkins is a Guild-Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner and the founder of Pauseture, an app that makes Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® lessons accessible. After putting her back out while working in tech in 2014, she discovered these movement awareness lessons and was surprised to find they improved not only her pain, but also her stress response and relationship with food. Today she focuses on making this approach more accessible through Pauseture, helping people improve nervous system regulation, movement efficiency, and body awareness.
Connect with Beverly at pauseture.com | Instagram: @pauseture | Download the app: iOS | Android
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Resilience Through Diabetes, Multiple Organ Transplants, and GLP-1, w/ Ty Gipson Apr 23, 2026

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What does resilience really look like when your life depends on the next decision? In this episode, Ana Reisdorf talks with Ty Gipson about growing up with type 1 diabetes, losing kidney function, facing dialysis, undergoing multiple organ transplants, and the mindset that helped him keep moving forward through every stage of the journey. They also discuss why his medical team later recommended a GLP-1, what benefits he experienced beyond weight loss, and why he says he feels better now than he has in years.

About Ty Gipson:
Ty Gipson is a speaker and mindset advocate whose message is built around one core principle: there are no options when it comes to doing what it takes. After facing life-altering challenges that forced him to either grow or die, Ty learned firsthand that progress comes from discipline, ownership, and action, not excuses. Today, he teaches leaders, athletes, and everyday people about his No Options Mindset centered around mental toughness, resilience, and choosing to grow when you have no options.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QaxAU6ug2Yn13tHOr4V1G

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ty-gipson-336b84b

https://www.instagram.com/tygipson1/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TyGipson

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