Health & Fitness
**The Obesity Guide 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. She is a Board certified Internal Medicine and Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and founder of the Rentea Metabolic Clinic, a Telehealth clinic for residents of the state of Indiana and Illinois that helps comprehensively with weight management. This podcast is for information and education purposes only. No medical advice is being given. Please talk to your physician for what is right for you.

Latest Episodes:

You're Not Lazy: How Undiagnosed ADHD Could Be Derailing Your Health Goals with Dr. Ida Salusky Aug 03, 2026

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You've spent years believing you're undisciplined, inconsistent, bad at adulting. But what if you've been white-knuckling undiagnosed ADHD this whole time?

More than half of my clinic has some form of attention deficit, and I see the impact on health every day: the routine slips, appointments get missed, workouts fall off, and healthy habits never quite stick. Then comes the shame: Why can’t I just get it together?

In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Ida Salusky explains how executive function and undiagnosed ADHD can derail your health goals, especially for women who’ve spent years being told they’re “not trying hard enough.” You’ll learn why consistency can feel so difficult, and how to start working with your brain instead of against it.

References

Dr. Salusky's practice website

PSYPACT map link

Want the complete resource list? Dr. Salusky's recommended books, podcasts & websites are all found on the blog here.

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Weight Loss Plateau or Treatment Problem? How to Tell the Difference Jul 27, 2026

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The scale has stopped moving, and you're already spiraling: Has my medication stopped working? Should I switch things up? Am I doing something wrong?

Panicking and changing everything is often the worst move you can make. But how do you know when a stall is just your body doing its thing versus a sign that your treatment actually needs adjusting?

In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between a normal plateau and a true treatment problem. You'll learn the questions to ask beyond the scale, which red flags actually warrant a change, and my golden rule for knowing when the struggle has crossed the line.

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Stick to the Plan, Not Your Mood: Building Healthy Habits That Survive a Bad Week Jul 20, 2026

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That 45-minute workout plan feels completely doable when you’re making it on a Sunday. Same with the meal prep, the protein goals, the whole “this is the week I get it together” plan. And then Tuesday hits…

Your sleep is off, work is a lot, someone in the house gets sick, and suddenly the routine that looked so reasonable a few days ago has completely crumbled. Then comes the “why can’t I stick with anything?” feeling that you failed.

But what if the plan was just never built to survive a hard week?

In this episode, we’re talking about why the health routines that look best on paper often fall apart the second life gets messy. Plus, we’ll get into the “survival test” every routine needs to pass, and how to make the healthy choice the easy choice before your mood has a chance to talk you out of it.

References

Amy’s Kitchen

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Finding Your Floor: How to Maintain Healthy Habits in a Busy Season Jul 13, 2026

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You know you should move your body, eat well, and take care of yourself… but what happens when life is so busy that even the basics feel impossible?

In this episode, I’m joined by Maggie, the creator behind @pump.med and a medical student who knows exactly what it’s like to protect your health in a high-pressure season. We talk about why perfection is not the goal, how to find your “floor” with fitness, how to simplify meals without overthinking everything, and why your mental, social, and creative wellbeing matter just as much as protein and steps.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, off track, or stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset, this conversation will help you make healthy living feel doable again.

References

Food chopper

Connect with Maggie:

Instagram: @pump.med

TikTok: @pump.med_

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"I Feel Like I've Been Teleported Into Someone Else's Body": Adjusting After Body Change Jul 06, 2026

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What happens when your body changes, but your brain hasn’t caught up yet?

A listener wrote in after skin removal surgery and said, “I feel like I’ve been teleported into someone else’s body.” Honestly, I don’t think there’s a better way to describe it.

In this episode, I’m talking about the messy middle of body change: healing, swelling, cravings, food noise, new clothes, scale spirals, and that uncomfortable feeling of not quite feeling like yourself yet.

We’ll talk about why your body isn’t betraying you, why healing can feel so unsettling, and how to meet yourself with less panic and more curiosity.

References

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Social Media, Comparison, and Weight Loss: Protecting Your Mental Health Online with Schnelle Acevedo Jun 29, 2026

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You open your phone for a quick break, and somehow 30 minutes disappear…

By the time you put it down, you feel overwhelmed, behind, and worse about yourself. In the weight loss space, every scroll can bring another dramatic before-and-after, “this changed everything” claim, or account promising to have the answer.

So how do you know when your phone use has become a real problem? And how do you take back control without disappearing from the internet completely?

In this episode, I’m joined by Schnelle Acevedo (known online as Glam Nellie), a digital literacy educator who teaches healthier screen habits. We talk about the hidden cost of scrolling, simple tools to cut back, and red flags to watch for online, especially in the GLP-1 and weight loss space.

References

Connect with Schnelle Acevado (Glam Nellie):

BAM Digital Media

Instagram

TikTok

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Is Retatrutide the Most Powerful Weight-Loss Drug Yet? The Data So Far Jun 22, 2026

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A weight-loss injection with results on par with bariatric surgery? With retatrutide, that is not an exaggeration.

Although it’s not FDA approved yet, retatrutide is one of the most talked-about medications coming down the line. In this episode, I’m unpacking Eli Lilly’s new “triple agonist” medication, which targets three different pathways: GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon.

We’ll talk about how retatrutide may help curb appetite, support insulin sensitivity, increase energy expenditure, and accelerate fat metabolism.

I’ll also walk you through the standout clinical trial numbers behind the hype and take an honest look at tolerability, discontinuation rates, and side effects, including nausea, diarrhoea, and vomiting, so you can understand the full picture.

References

Harvard Study: Benefits of Micro Walks

Cali Boyz Burritos

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Foundayo (Orforglipron): Weight Loss Pill Benefits, Risks & Results Jun 15, 2026

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A new GLP-1 has entered the chat, and I'm already seeing a lot of confusion around it. Meet Foundayo (orforglipron), a needle-free tablet you take once a day with none of the usual restrictions around timing, food, or storage.

On paper, it sounds like the easier option. And for some people, it might be. But like most things in this space, the headline only tells part of the story.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what you really need to know before considering it, from cost and access to drug interactions and what the latest trial data shows about maintenance.

References

Ep. 156. Oral Wegovy: How to Take It, Who It's For, and What It Costs with Joseph Zucchi, PA

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How to Hit Your Fiber Goal Without Overhauling Your Diet Jun 08, 2026

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The average American gets only about 10 to 15 grams of fiber a day, which is less than half the recommended 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men.

Most of us don’t realize we’re falling short until digestion starts to feel off: bloating, constipation, sluggishness, and that uncomfortable “never quite right” feeling. If you’re on a GLP-1 medication, low fiber intake can matter even more, since constipation is one of the most common and frustrating side effects.

So how do we close the gap without overhauling everything we eat?

In this episode, I walk you through simple, realistic ways to build more fiber into your day. I’m sharing the foods and products I personally rely on, what to know about magnesium and probiotics, and how to spot supplements that may be helping your digestion or working against it.

References

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Recommendations:

Folly Nutrition Hair Health Gummies (Use code MATTHEA)

Floura bars

The Only Bean dried edamame snacks

Ration Yogurts: Pro Fiber

VSL Probiotics

PBfit

True Botanica

Recipes:

High-fiber blueberry dessert bowl

Mediterranean salad

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The Hair Loss Conversation Your Doctor Should Be Having With You with Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia Jun 01, 2026

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As women, so much of our identity is tied to our hair. And when it starts to fall out, the internet will sell you a thousand solutions before anyone stops to ask why.

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia — triple board-certified endocrinologist, hormone expert, and someone who has lived this firsthand. Stress-related shedding in med school. Postpartum loss. Genetic thinning. She's been through every stage, and she's here to help you finally get some answers.

We get into the real hormonal and metabolic causes, the labs worth asking for, and why addressing the root cause will always matter more than the next serum, supplement, or device in your feed.

References

Folly Nutrition Hair Health Gummies (Use code MATTHEA)

Connect with Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia:

Instagram/TikTok: @drpatilsisodia

Podcast: Clearly Hormonal

Practice: Eastside Menopause and Metabolism

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