GLP-1 Medications & Weight Loss: Everything You Need to Know

Curious about the buzz surrounding weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy? In this episode (#197) of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we dive into the science-backed facts and expert insights on GLP-1 medications, including semaglutide and tirzepatide. Discover how these medications work, their benefits, risks, and the essential lifestyle changes needed to make them effective. Perfect for anyone considering these medications or looking for honest, evidence-based information on sustainable weight loss. Join us for a comprehensive discussion tailored to empower your health journey!

00:00 Introduction to Weight Loss Medications

01:45 Understanding GLP-1 Medications

03:20 Science and History of GLP-1 Medications

06:14 Benefits and Risks of GLP-1 Medications

08:55 Proper Use and Misuse of GLP-1 Medications

11:03 Maintaining Muscle and Metabolism

20:21 Myths and Misconceptions

22:46 Side Effects and Costs

28:04 Personal Experiences and Final Thoughts

37:18 Summary and Conclusion

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Menopause and Metabolism: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know | Healthy Real Food Podcast #196

Are you a woman over 40 experiencing unexplained weight gain, sleep disturbances, or mood swings? Menopause could be the reason. In episode #196 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, Erin Hart delves deep into the science of menopause, exploring its impact on metabolism, bone density, mood, and overall health. Supported by insights from experts like Dr. Mary Claire Aver and Dr. Sharon Malone, this episode educates and empowers women to take charge of this life stage. Learn about the symptoms, lifestyle adjustments, and treatments, including hormone replacement therapy, that can help you feel like yourself again. Visit www.healthyrealfood.com for more resources and support.

00:00 Introduction: Understanding Menopause

02:27 The Science Behind Menopause

07:11 Common Symptoms of Menopause

08:00 Foundational Health Pillars

10:46 Hormone Replacement Therapy

15:18 Personalized Care and Next Steps

17:05 Conclusion and Support

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Mastering Stress: How to Manage Your Nervous System and Emotional Eating with Mona Tippets

In this episode, Erin interviews Mona Tippets, a registered nurse and health coach, about the importance of managing the mind and nervous system to cope with burnout and emotional eating. Mona shares insights from her presentation on the fight or flight response, the role of the nervous system in behavior, and introduces practical tools to help regulate emotions and avoid turning to food for comfort. They discuss the physiological aspects of stress, how the nervous system impacts our actions, and ways to grow resilience for long-term lifestyle changes, particularly in adopting a sugar and flour-free diet.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:09 Meet Mona Tippets: Registered Nurse and Health Coach

01:20 Understanding Fight or Flight vs. Rest and Digest

03:17 The Role of the Nervous System in Emotional Eating

07:12 The Autonomic Nervous System Explained

08:20 The Brain's Development and Its Impact on Emotions

09:40 The Vagus Nerve: The Body's Communication Highway

17:53 Recognizing and Managing Triggers

25:44 Understanding Hunger: Physical vs. Emotional

27:24 Understanding Emotional Eating

28:13 Head Hunger Explained

28:20 Heart Hunger and Comfort Foods

29:14 The Brain's Role in Emotional States

30:49 Regulating Emotions and Building Resilience

33:56 Daily Practices for Emotional Regulation

35:54 Self-Regulation Techniques

46:55 Managing Triggers and Building Resilience

50:56 Final Thoughts and Reflections

If you are a woman that feels out of control around food and wants to lose weight for the last time, I can help you! Sign up for my FREE live, interactive masterclass happening this Thursday to learn the success secrets that helped me to lose over 100 lbs so you can lose weight for the last time and achieve your goal body without medications, surgery, willpower or calorie counting! Go to www.healthyrealfood.com to learn more and claim your free seat before the spots are filled!