In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Elizabeth sits down with her dear friend, former co-host, and creative collaborator Shelley Carling for a raw, honest conversation about what actually creates lasting weight release.

Shelley shares her remarkable journey of releasing 140 pounds—not through willpower or dieting, but through medical support, low-dose GLP-1s, bariatric surgery, emotional healing, mindset shifts and a truly holistic approach to change.

This is not just a weight-loss story. It's a freedom story about identity, self-trust, healing emotional eating, releasing shame and activating a more expansive, abundant life.

Check it out!

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Introduction

[ 02:00 ] "You've Lost 140 Pounds"

[ 02:45 ] The Moment Everything Changed: Asking for Medical Help

[ 03:40 ] Bariatric Surgery: What Made It Feel Possible

[ 05:00 ] Surgery + GLP-1s: Would She Do It Again?

[ 05:35 ] The Stigma Around Medical Weight Loss (and Why It's "So Silly")

[ 07:15 ] Food Noise, Cravings & Why Most People Are Doing GLP-1s Wrong

[ 09:00 ] "I'm On My Last Five Pounds"

[ 09:50 ] Identity After Weight Loss: "I Feel Like Me Again"

[ 11:00 ] Acceptance as the True Catalyst for Change

[ 13:20 ] Emotional Eating & Losing a Coping Mechanism

[ 14:40 ] Awareness: The Skill That Makes Maintenance Possible

[ 16:30 ] What She Does Instead of Emotional Eating

[ 18:10 ] How GLP-1s Quiet the Addictive Brain

[ 20:45 ] Productivity, Creativity & Mental Space

[ 21:45 ] Living Out Loud After Weight Loss

[ 22:10 ] Activating an Abundant Life

[ 23:50 ] Body Image After Major Weight Loss

[ 25:00 ] Eating, Protein & Nutrition with a Smaller Appetite

[ 27:10 ] What She Wishes She'd Known Before Starting GLP-1s

[ 28:30 ] Fear of Needles & the Power of Mindset

[ 31:15 ] Maintenance Mindset: "I'm Staying This Way"

[ 32:50 ] Shifting Focus From Weight to Life

[ 34:10 ] Dropping More Than Physical Weight

[ 35:05 ] Faith, Spirituality & Rebuilding Identity

[ 40:00 ] Belief in Self as a Source of Strength

[ 43:30 ] The Biggest Lesson: There's No "Perfect Time"

[ 45:20 ] Final Reflections & Gratitude

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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

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Learn more about Shelley Carling:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelleycarling/?hl=en

If you've been doing everything "right" and your body still feels stuck…This episode is for you.

Low energy.
Weight that won't budge.
Bloating, joint pain, inflammation.
Food noise that feels louder than ever.

That was me too.

I'm a 52-year-old holistic nutritionist & Life Coach—and I was deeply skeptical of GLP-1s.

The side effects? Muscle loss? Ozempic-face? Dependence? Hard pass.

But then something kept happening.

More than a few of my forward-thinking clients quietly shared the same story.
They were microdosing GLP-1s with progressive doctors — and their bodies were responding in ways I couldn't ignore.

That's when it clicked:

My problem wasn't perimenopause.
My problem was a closed mind.

So I did what I always do — I learned. I went deep into the research and started this podcast to understand what actually works…and what doesn't.

In this week's solo episode, I'm sharing the 9 GLP-1 truths I wish I'd known sooner.

No hype. No fear. Just a grounded, holistic perspective.

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Introduction

[ 01:59 ] Truth #1: Standard Doses Are Often Too High

[ 02:32 ] Truth #2: Healing Must Come First

[ 03:02 ] Truth #3: A Healthier Metabolism Needs Less Medication

[ 03:32 ] Truth #4: Side Effects Are Signals, Not the Cost of Entry

[ 04:06 ] Truth #5: Reduced Inflammation Is the Real Win

[ 04:36 ] Truth #6: Muscle Is Non-Negotiable

[ 05:08 ] Truth #7: Slower Weight Loss Is Better Weight Loss

[ 05:36 ] Truth #8: Most People Are Using GLP-1s Incorrectly

[ 06:05 ] Truth #9: Freedom Is the Goal

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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

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Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann:

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

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In this episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, Elizabeth sits down with McCall McPherson, PA—founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic and Modern Weight Loss—for a conversation that completely reframes what GLP-1 therapies actually do for the body.

McCall explains why GLP-1s may be one of the most important medical breakthroughs of our time—not simply because of weight loss, but because of their powerful impact on inflammation, metabolism, hormones, chronic disease and even longevity. Together, they explore how GLP-1s affect thyroid health, insulin and leptin resistance, cardiovascular risk, autoimmune conditions, muscle preservation and more!

They also unpack why standard dosing often causes unnecessary side effects, how micro-dosing changes outcomes, and how to use GLP-1s as a true healing tool—not a quick fix. If you want to understand the future of metabolic health, this episode is a must-listen.

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Introduction

[ 03:00 ] The Big Claim: "GLP-1s Will Change Medicine Forever"

[ 06:00 ] Inflammation: The Root Cause GLP-1s Quiet

[ 09:00 ] Why Thyroid Patients Are Seeing Breakthrough Results

[ 12:00 ] The 10–14% Lower Mortality Statistic

[ 15:00 ] The Danger of Standardized Dosing

[ 18:00 ] Red Flags That a Dose Is Too High

[ 21:00 ] Ozempic Face, Muscle Loss & Hair Loss — What's Really Going On

[ 24:00 ] How to Protect Hair, Skin & Muscle While on GLP-1s

[ 27:00 ] Why Overprescribing Happens

[ 30:00 ] Can You Come Off GLP-1s Successfully?

[ 33:00 ] The Thyroid Story Medicine Keeps Missing

[ 36:00 ] The Black Box Warning Explained

[ 39:00 ] Do GLP-1s Stop Working Over Time?

[ 42:00 ] How to "Reboot" Responsiveness

[ 45:00 ] Why Lifestyle Is the Missing Piece

[ 48:00 ] The Future of GLP-1s in Medicine

[ 51:00 ] McCall's Personal Journey

[ 54:00 ] What's Next for McCall

[ 57:00 ] Closing Thoughts

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🔗 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

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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

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Learn more about McCall McPherson PA-C:

Website: https://www.mccallmcpherson.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccallmcphersonpa/?hl=en