The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann

GLP-1s Are Not Enough: Eat, Train & Protect Your Metabolism (with Dr. Mike Israetel)

Tue, 05 May 2026 18:08:15 +0000

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Mike Israetel—PhD in sports physiology, bodybuilder, and one of the most respected voices in muscle, metabolism and body composition. If you’re using (or considering) a GLP-1, this conversation could completely change how you approach your results.

We get into what most people are missing: why GLP-1s alone aren’t enough—and how the real magic happens when you combine them with the right nutrition and strength training. Dr. Mike breaks down how you can lose fat without losing muscle (and even build muscle) with just two short workouts a week, why intermittent fasting can backfire, and what’s actually happening when these medications “stop working.”

We also talk about bone health, protein intake, side effects, and the future of next-generation GLP-1s.

This is one of those episodes that brings clarity, cuts through the noise, and gives you a smarter, more empowered way to do this right.

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Welcome + Why This Episode Matters

[ 04:00 ] The Biggest GLP-1 Mistake Almost Everyone Is Making

[ 08:00 ] The Muscle Myth: Why Weight Loss Without Strength Training Backfires

[ 12:00 ] The 2x20-Minute Workout That Changes Everything

[ 16:00 ] Gym Intimidation: How to Start (Even If You’ve Never Lifted)

[ 20:00 ] Yoga, Pilates & Walking: Are They Enough?

[ 24:00 ] The Truth About Bone Loss on GLP-1s

[ 28:00 ] The Ideal GLP-1 Nutrition Strategy (That Most People Miss)

[ 32:00 ] Intermittent Fasting on GLP-1s: Helpful or Harmful?

[ 36:00 ] Hitting Your Protein Goals (Even If You’re Busy or Plant-Based)

[ 40:00 ] GLP-1 “Tolerance”: Are the Drugs Stopping Working?

[ 44:00 ] Dosing Strategy: Why “Start Low, Go Slow” Wins

[ 48:00 ] Side Effects Explained: What’s Actually Happening in Your Body

[ 52:00 ] The “Flat Feeling”: Is GLP-1 Killing Joy?

[ 56:00 ] The Future of GLP-1s: What’s Coming Next

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🔥 Key Takeaway

GLP-1s aren’t a shortcut—they’re a force multiplier.

When combined with smart nutrition and resistance training, they unlock a level of transformation that most people never reach.

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Learn more about Dr. Mike Israetel

New Book The Aesthetic Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Aesthetic-Revolution-Embracing-Fitness-Healthiest/dp/1538779846

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQgsKhHjSyRLOp9mnffqVg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/

Website for RP Strength/Renaissance Periodization: https://rpstrength.com/

Why You Don’t Want to Lose Your Hunger on GLP-1

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:20:27 +0000

In this solo "mini-sode," Elizabeth McGann powerfully challenges one of the most common—and potentially harmful—misconceptions in the GLP-1 conversation: that hunger should disappear entirely. Drawing from her experience as a holistic nutritionist, Elizabeth reframes hunger not as the enemy, but as an essential signal the body needs to function, heal and thrive.

She explores how over-reliance on GLP-1 medications can lead to disconnection from the body, loss of muscle, and long-term setbacks—and offers a more sustainable, empowering approach. By combining thoughtful medication use with foundational nutrition, metabolic support, and lifestyle strategies, listeners are invited to discover how to regulate hunger rather than suppress it.

If you’re navigating GLP-1s—whether starting, adjusting, or considering a natural approach—this episode offers a mindset shift that could transform your results and your relationship with your body.

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[ 0:00 ] Why We Need to Rethink Hunger on GLP-1 Medications

[ 3:10 ] Why Chasing Zero Hunger on GLP-1 is Problematic

[ 5:40 ] How to Find the Right GLP-1 Dose for Sustainable Weight Release

[ 8:20 ] The Importance of Regulating Hunger Holistically for True Freedom

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Before You Take GLP-1, Fix Your Gut (with Dr. Oscar Coetzee)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:14:43 +0000

What if the real key to successful, sustainable weight loss isn’t starting a GLP-1—but fixing your gut first?

In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Oscar Coetzee, a leading expert in clinical nutrition and gut health, to unpack the critical (and often overlooked) role the microbiome plays in metabolism, cravings, and natural GLP-1 production.

We explore why starting a GLP-1 with poor gut health can backfire, how specific bacteria influence hunger hormones and dopamine, and the emerging science behind “keystone” microbes that may control up to 85% of your metabolic function.

If you’re considering a GLP-1, currently on one, or looking for a more natural, root-cause approach to weight loss—this conversation is essential.

This episode will change how you think about your gut—and your path to lasting results.

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Introduction: A Critical Warning Before Starting GLP-1

[ 04:00 ] Is the Gut Actually the First Brain?

[ 08:00 ] From Psychology to Microbiome Medicine

[ 12:00 ] The Microbes That Control Your Hunger Hormones

[ 16:00 ] The Gut as an Ecosystem (The “Earthworm” Analogy)

[ 20:00 ] Why Probiotics Alone Aren’t Enough

[ 24:00 ] The Real Driver of Cravings and Overeating

[ 28:00 ] The Fiber Crisis (and Why It Matters)

[ 32:00 ] Signs Your Gut Is Holding You Back

[ 36:00 ] Functional Testing: The Missing Diagnostic Tool

[ 40:00 ] Why “Killing Bad Bacteria” Can Make Things Worse

[ 44:00 ] The Breakthrough: Keystone (Anaerobic) Bacteria

[ 48:00 ] Case Study: Reversing Food Sensitivities Naturally

[ 52:00 ] How Gut Health Directly Drives GLP-1 Production

[ 56:00 ] Why GLP-1 Results Plateau (and How to Fix It)

[ 1:00:00 ] The 5 Bacteria That Control 85% of Your Metabolism

[ 1:04:00 ] The Hidden Cost of GLP-1 Medications

[ 1:08:00 ] Testing Your Metabolic Health Beyond the Scale

[ 1:12:00 ] The Simplest (and Most Powerful) Gut-Healing Strategy

[ 1:16:00 ] Final Takeaways: Build the Foundation First

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Learn more about Dr. Oscar Coetzee

Dr. Coetzee's Website: https://naturalhealthcarecenter.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droscarcoetzee/

How to Use GLP-1 Without Losing Muscle (with Dr. Zhenqi Liu)

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:30:18 +0000

What if the biggest mistake people are making on GLP-1 medications isn’t the drug—but how they’re using it?

In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with leading endocrinologist and 20-year GLP-1 researcher Dr. Zhenqi Liu to unpack the hidden risks of rapid weight loss—including muscle loss, metabolic slowdown, and rebound fat gain—and how to avoid them.

If you want to lose weight without sacrificing your metabolism, this conversation is essential.

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Introduction: The 7-Step GLP-1 Muscle Loss Cycle

[ 03:30 ] Why Fast Weight Loss Backfires

[ 07:00 ] Malnutrition: The Silent Risk

[ 10:30 ] Why the Body Breaks Down Muscle First

[ 14:00 ] Muscle Quality vs. Quantity in Obesity

[ 17:30 ] Fat Inside Muscle & Metabolic Dysfunction

[ 21:00 ] The Turning Point: Protecting Muscle During Weight Loss

[ 24:30 ] Who Should Use GLP-1s (and Who Shouldn’t)

[ 28:00 ] The Exercise Formula That Changes Everything

[ 31:30 ] Cardiovascular Fitness & Longevity

[ 35:00 ] Nutrition Mistakes That Undermine Results

[ 38:30 ] “Eat Even If You’re Not Hungry”

[ 42:00 ] Protein: The Non-Negotiable Nutrient

[ 45:30 ] Protein + Strength Training: The Winning Combination

[ 49:00 ] Protein Sources, Powders & Amino Acids

[ 52:30 ] Are GLP-1s a Long-Term Solution?

[ 56:00 ] Lower Doses & Smarter Use

[ 59:30 ] The Rebound Effect Explained

[ 1:03:00 ] The Most Common Mistakes People Make

[ 1:06:30 ] Why Strength Matters More Than the Scale

[ 1:10:00 ] Is Obesity a Disease?

[ 1:13:30 ] Do You Need GLP-1s for Life?

[ 1:17:00 ] The Real Secret to Sustainable Results

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Learn more about Dr. Zhenqi Liu

University of Virginia Profile: https://med.virginia.edu/endocrinology-metabolism/research/endocrine-investigators/zhenqi-liu/

X/Twitter: https://x.com/DrZhenqiLiu

GLP-1 for Severe Obesity, PCOS and Binge Eating Disorder (with Rachael Gullette)

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:46:00 +0000

If you've been hearing about GLP-1 medications and wondering whether they might help you—but you feel nervous, skeptical, or unsure—this episode is a powerful place to begin.

In this deeply personal conversation, Elizabeth sits down with GLP-1 advocate and content creator Rachael Gullette, who has lost more than 160 pounds on a GLP-1 medication. Rachael shares what life felt like before treatment, how food noise ruled her inner world, and how discovering that obesity is a disease—not a character flaw—changed everything.

This is a raw, hopeful, eye-opening episode about food noise, binge eating, ADHD, shame, stigma, infertility, inflammation, and the kind of freedom that feels almost impossible until you experience it for yourself.

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Introduction: A Different Kind of GLP-1 Story

[ 03:00 ] "Everything Felt Heavy"

[ 06:00 ] When Food Became Comfort, Dopamine, and Survival

[ 09:00 ] Dieting Young, Without Understanding Why

[ 12:00 ] The Discovery That Changed Everything: Obesity Is a Disease

[ 15:00 ] Food Noise: What It Really Feels Like

[ 15:00 ] "Someone Flipped a Switch"

[ 21:00 ] ADHD, Binge Eating, and the Addiction Connection

[ 24:00 ] The Early GLP-1 Community and the Stigma They Faced

[ 27:00 ] TikTok Bans, Censorship, and Speaking Up Anyway

[ 30:00 ] Obesity, Addiction, and Food Noise Exist on a Spectrum

[ 33:00 ] A Hyper-Responder to GLP-1s

[ 36:00 ] 160 Pounds Lost… and a Miracle Pregnancy

[ 39:00 ] "It Is Not Your Fault"

[ 42:00 ] Oprah, Public Stigma, and Why the Conversation Is Changing

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Learn more about Rachael Gullette

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

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lovenestconversation

How to Stop GLP-1's Without Gaining the Weight Back (with Dr. Holly Wyatt)

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:13:00 +0000

One of the biggest fears women have when starting GLP-1 medications isn't losing the weight —it's what happens after.

Do I have to stay on this forever?

Will I regain the weight if I stop?

Is there a right way to transition into maintenance?

In this powerful, science-grounded episode, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Holly Wyatt—endocrinologist, obesity medicine physician, and author of Losing the Weight Loss Meds—to explore what actually helps people keep weight off long-term, with or without medication.

This conversation bridges medical science with real-world behavior change, mindset, identity, and lifestyle—and fits seamlessly into the Holistic GLP-1 Method. If you're thinking about maintenance, transition, or long-term freedom from food struggle, this episode is essential listening.

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Introduction

[ 02:30 ] Why Dr. Wyatt wrote a book about getting OFF GLP-1s

[ 03:55 ] Do you really have to stay on GLP-1s for life?

[ 04:25 ] Why weight regain happens

[ 05:20 ] What the data tells us (and what we're still learning)

[ 07:45 ] GLP-1s as "training wheels"

[ 08:30 ] Begin with the end in mind

[ 09:05 ] The three pillars of successful maintenance

[ 10:00 ] Why environment can make or break maintenance

[ 11:20 ] Blood sugar, appetite & GLP-1 physiology (made simple)

[ 13:25 ] Can lifestyle replace medication effects?

[ 14:40 ] Quality vs. quantity of weight loss

[ 15:20 ] The Appetite Reset Meal

[ 17:40 ] Why breakfast matters more than you think

[ 19:30 ] No dogma: one size never fits all

[ 20:05 ] The Satiety Snack strategy

[ 22:30 ] Physical activity is for maintenance, not weight loss

[ 23:05 ] Metabolic flexibility explained

[ 24:30 ] Why some people's weight never changes

[ 26:10 ] The Supper Club strategy

[ 27:55 ] The #1 mistake when stopping GLP-1s

[ 29:40 ] Weight loss vs. weight maintenance are different phases

[ 31:00 ] The 10-week transition plan overview

[ 32:30 ] Microdosing: what we know and don't know yet

[ 35:10 ] Side effects: what's normal and when to get help

[ 37:35 ] Freedom as the real goal

[ 42:15 ] Why weight loss alone doesn't create happiness

[ 45:25 ] Food, addiction & filling life with more than food

[ 46:15 ] Mind state vs. mindset

[ 47:05 ] Identity shifts and long-term success

[ 48:40 ] Menopause, midlife & possibility

[ 52:00 ] Trusting your body without medication

[ 54:00 ] Where to find Dr. Holly Wyatt

[ 55:00 ] Final reflections

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Learn more about Dr. Holly Wyatt

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

Website and Book: https://www.weightwisdom.com/

Holistic GLP-1 Success Story: 140 lbs Down, The Breakthrough (with Shelley Carling)

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:14:00 +0000

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

9 GLP-1 Truths I Wish I'd Known Sooner (From a 52-Year-Old Nutritionist)

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:50:00 +0000

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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Rethinking GLP-1's for Inflammation, Thyroid and Hormone Health (with McCall McPherson)

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:43:00 +0000

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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Learn more about McCall McPherson PA-C:

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

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GLP-1 Side Effects Aren't Inevitable: How to Avoid Them (with Dr. Matthea Rentea)

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:04:00 +0000

What if I told you that the side effects of nausea, constipation, muscle loss AND burnout on GLP-1s are not inevitable? That in many cases, they're simply a sign the medication is being used the wrong way?

In this week's episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Matthea Rentea—a double board-certified obesity medicine physician who is quietly revolutionizing how GLP-1s are used in clinical practice. This is one of the most nuanced, compassionate and empowering conversations we've had about how using GLP-1 medications can be part of a true healing journey—not a crash-and-burn weight loss strategy.

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Introduction

[ 01:20 ] How GLP-1s Changed Obesity Medicine

[ 05:05 ] Why Dr. Rentea Practices Holistic Medicine

[ 06:45 ] Dosing Strategy: Why The "Lowest Effective Dose" Works Best

[ 10:00 ] Carbohydrates, Insulin Resistance & Food Ordering

[ 13:40 ] How to Identify Insulin Resistance Early

[ 16:50 ] Why Side Effects Are Often Preventable

[ 18:40 ] Protein, Fiber & Protecting Muscle and Longevity

[ 22:20 ] Lean Mass vs. Skeletal Muscle Mass

[ 25:20 ] Bone Health, Strength Training & Aging

[ 28:30 ] Mindset, Identity & Behavior Change

[ 33:10 ] Dr. Rentea's Personal Weight Journey

[ 36:20 ] Are GLP-1s Lifelong?

[ 41:00 ] Can You "Re-sensitize" to GLP-1s?

[ 45:10 ] Genetics, Satiety Signaling & Healing Shame

[ 50:30 ] Supplements on a GLP-1 Journey

[ 54:50 ] What Real Success Looks Like on GLP-1s

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Learn more about Dr. Matthea Rentea:

Website: https://www.renteaclinic.com/

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

Stop Plateauing on GLP-1s: The Metabolic Reset (with Dr. Dean Jones)

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 02:30:00 +0000

Why is it that nearly every woman hitting a GLP-1 weight-loss plateau thinks she needs more medication? And what if the real solution is actually… more metabolic health?

I hear this all the time when I'm coaching clients inside our Finally F**king Free program. And the truth is—your body isn't failing you. It's signaling it needs deeper support.

That's why I brought on today's guest, Dr. Dean Jones. He's a holistic obesity specialist who understands metabolic repair because he's lived this journey himself. And what I love is how aligned his philosophy is with what we teach here—using GLP-1s as a tool, not a crutch.

Today we're diving into what actually causes plateaus, how to get unstuck without starving or losing muscle, and why lower doses combined with a holistic approach create the most sustainable transformation.

So let's get into it!

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Introduction

[ 02:05 ] Meet Dr. Dean Jones

[ 04:35 ] Emotional Eating, Food Noise & GLP-1s

[ 06:40 ] Fasting Before GLP-1s

[ 09:40 ] Discovering Intermittent & Extended Fasting

[ 10:40 ] Using GLP-1s for Maintenance (Not Dependence)

[ 11:00 ] The FLOA Method: "Fasting Like Our Ancestors"

[ 12:20 ] Muscle Loss, GLP-1s & Fasting Myths

[ 14:10 ] Weekly Therapeutic Fasting Explained

[ 16:30 ] Why GLP-1s "Stop Working"

[ 17:05 ] Are Most People Using GLP-1s Wrong?

[ 19:05 ] Metabolic Health > More Medication

[ 20:35 ] What You Can Do Today

[ 22:10 ] The Metabolic Reset Phase

[ 22:40 ] How Many Calories Are "Right" on GLP-1s?

[ 26:15 ] Relearning Hunger Without Fear

[ 28:30 ] The Mindset Behind Sustainable Weight Loss

[ 31:20 ] Complementary Peptides & GLP-1s

[ 35:30 ] Why Lower GLP-1 Doses Are a Strategic Advantage

[ 39:40 ] Coaching, Accountability & Long-Term Success

[ 42:10 ] What Dr. Jones Is Most Excited About Next

[ 44:15 ] Final Reflections & Closing

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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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Learn more about Dr. Dean Jones:

Website: https://coloradomedicalsolutions.com/about-us/

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

Eat Like a GLP-1 Super Responder (with Erin Palinski-Wade)

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:40:00 +0000

Welcome back to The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast— where we elevate your GLP-1 journey and your whole life: body, mind, and soul.

One question I get asked constantly when I start working with a new client in our practice is: 'Why am I doing everything right but still not seeing results?'—If you're feeling stuck, I want you to know you are not broken. There's just some things you need to learn.

And that's why I brought on our guest today Erin Palinski-Wade —she's a serious badass - a powerhouse registered dietitian, certified diabetes specialist (this women understand blood sugar which you'll learn is the secret to success on an off of GLP-1) she's a bestselling author, and scientific advisor to my favorite tracking app MyFitnessPal.

We get into some topics you'll definitely find enlightening…including what it means to be an elite "super-responder" on a GLP-1, and how to eat like one.

Before we dive in — if you're ready jumpstart your success and learn how to do GLP-1s the right way, grab my free Freedom From Food Noise Masterclass in the show notes.

So let's get into it!

SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Introduction

[ 02:00 ] GLP-1s Are a Tool (Not the Whole Plan)

[ 05:00 ] Eating Like a Super Responder

[ 08:15 ] How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

[ 10:40 ] Can You Trigger GLP-1 Naturally? Yes.

[ 14:20 ] Insulin Resistance: The Silent Blocker

[ 18:50 ] Why Some People Only Need a Microdose

[ 22:50 ] How to Avoid Losing Muscle (and Crushing Metabolism)

[ 28:30 ] Perimenopause, Menopause & Carb Targets

[ 34:00 ] Should You Get a DEXA Scan?

[ 40:40 ] How to Maintain Results After Stopping GLP-1s

[ 44:20 ] Mindset for Lasting Change (No More "Perfection")

[ 51:00 ] Erin's Work + Inspiration

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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

***

Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann:

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

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***

Learn more about Erin Palinski-Wade:

Website: https://erinpalinski.com/

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

The Future of GLP-1: Retatrutide, Revita & Rejuva (with David Knapp)

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:36:00 +0000

Sometimes the breakthrough isn't in doing more — it's in letting go.

In this week's episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we sit down with David Knapp, creator of On The Pen and author of Decoding GLP-1 — two of the most influential sources of news, science and soul in the GLP-1 conversation.

Together, we explore:

● What's coming next — from gene-therapy-based weight loss drugs to Retatrutide, the most powerful GLP-1 yet;

● the evolving FDA position on compounding and access

● David's inspiring personal journey — how giving up alcohol reignited his metabolic health and spiritual purpose

If you want to hear about the latest developments in the GLP-1 space and an inspiring story of what it's like to overcome a lifetime of struggling with your weight… this podcast is for you!

SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Introduction

[ 02:00 ] Living With Obesity & the Moment of Change

[ 06:00 ] Keto, CGMs, and Hitting a Wall

[ 10:00 ] The Heart Scare & Spiritual Wake-Up Call

[ 15:00 ] Alcohol, Healing & Weight Re-Ignition

[ 19:00 ] What Mounjaro Taught Him

[ 23:00 ] GLP-1 Myths & Misunderstandings

[ 27:00 ] Heart Failure Story & Faith

[ 31:00 ] The Spiritual Side of Weight Release

[ 37:00 ] Emotional Regulation & Nervous System Reset

[ 43:00 ] Breaking News: Gene Therapy and Revita/Rejuva programs from Fractal Health

[ 48:00 ] Retatrutide: The Triple Hormone Game-Changer

[ 54:00 ] Muscle Preservation, Compounding & FDA Policy

[ 59:00 ] Community, Advocacy & "On The Pen"

[ 1:03:00 ] Closing Reflections

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Key Takeaways

– Alcohol may be an under-recognized root cause of metabolic resistance.

– GLP-1 therapy restores "normal fullness" and food peace.

– Retatrutide and Rejuva could redefine obesity care by teaching the body to heal itself.

– Faith, community, and science together drive lasting transformation.

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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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***

Learn more about David Knapp:

Website: https://www.onthepen.com/

Decoding GLP-1 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dave-Knapp/author/B0DQQBXL1J?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=fcb8f5d5-741a-4db8-bc76-9eb87c654414

How GLP-1s Transform Obesity into a Treatable Disease (with Kim Carlos)

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:17:00 +0000

In one of the most emotionally raw and empowering conversations yet, we sit down with Kim Carlos—host of the award-winning Plus Sidez Podcast— for an unforgettable deep dive into how GLP-1 medications are changing the way the world understands obesity.

Kim's journey began with a lifetime of diets, shame and self-blame, until a single prescription flipped the switch. The "food noise" that had dominated her thoughts since childhood finally went silent.

What followed was nothing short of transformational: 110 pounds lost, mental clarity restored, and a mission to educate millions that obesity is not a moral failing but rather a chronic, treatable disease.

We This get into some other juicy and eye-opening details, including the real obstacles preventing affordable access to GLP-1s; the controversial "Gray Market" for these medications; and what ultimately happens when self-compassion replaces self-blame.

This podcast sheds real light on both the science and the humanity behind GLP-1s.

So let's dive in!

SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Introduction

[ 03:45 ] Kim's Childhood Weight Struggles

[ 07:30 ] College trauma and major weight gain

[ 11:15 ] Pregnancy, loss and plateau

[ 15:00 ] Pandemic injury and a compassionate clinician

[ 18:45 ] Starting GLP-1 therapy

[ 22:15 ] Silencing the "Food Noise"

[ 26:00 ] Understanding food noise vs. cravings

[ 30:00 ] Birth of The Plus Sides Podcast

[ 33:45 ] Community education during shortages

[ 37:30 ] Media whiplash and Weight Watchers' pivot

[ 41:00 ] From weight loss to holistic health

[ 45:00 ] Debate: treatment vs. cure

[ 48:45 ] Bridging holistic and clinical models

[ 52:15 ] Stigma and the myth of the shortcut

[ 56:00 ] Rosie O'Donnell impact and advocacy wins

[ 59:45 ] Capitol Hill and systemic change

[ 63:30 ] The economics of access

[ 67:15 ] Social-media responsibility

[ 71:00 ] The emotional aftermath of transformation

[ 74:30 ] Hope, realism and maintenance

[ 78:00 ] Closing reflections

***

🔗 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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***

Learn more about Kim Carlos:

Website: https://theplussidez.net/

Instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/theplussidezpodcast/

How GLP-1s Are Changing the Future for Breast Cancer Patients (with Dr. Andrew Shapiro)

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:16:00 +0000

Welcome back to The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast—the number-one show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts exploring a healthy and mindful approach to GLP-1 technologies, before, during and after the use of the actual medication.

Today, we're joined by Dr. Andrew Shapiro, a leading breast-cancer surgeon and Medical Director of Advanced Surgical Physicians in Palm Beach County, Florida. Dr. Shapiro shares how GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are transforming life after breast cancer—helping women regain metabolic balance, body confidence and a renewed sense of health.

Together, we discuss the intersection of hormones, inflammation and weight management; why estrogen and insulin play pivotal roles in midlife health; and how a personalized, mindful approach to GLP-1 therapy can protect muscle, improve energy and promote lasting wellness.

If you've ever wondered how GLP-1s fit into holistic cancer recovery and women's hormonal health — this episode will change the way you think about healing from the inside out.

SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Introduction

[ 01:30 ] Dr. Shapiro's personal story; his wife's autoimmune illness and first-hand success with GLP-1s

[ 03:35 ] Integrating GLP-1s into breast-cancer follow-up care; addressing post-treatment weight gain and hormonal medications

[ 06:20 ] Safe timing for GLP-1 use after cancer treatment; improving quality of life for survivors

[ 09:00 ] Sugar, metabolism & cancer growth; nutrition principles for cancer prevention and recovery

[ 12:30 ] Mindset, lifestyle & community support in holistic healing

[ 15:00 ] GLP-1 benefits beyond diabetes

[ 18:20 ] Nutritional guidance: protein first, hydration, mindful eating

[ 21:20 ] Individualized dosing & compounded tirzepatide; role of B12 and glycine for energy and muscle support

[ 25:00 ] Preserving lean muscle mass and simple at-home strength training

[ 28:00 ] Estrogen, obesity, and breast-cancer risk

[ 31:00 ] Insulin regulation, menopause, and hormonal balance

[ 34:30 ] Evolving approaches to menopause care and hormone therapy

[ 37:00 ] Tapering off GLP-1 medications & long-term maintenance

[ 40:00 ] Future applications of GLP-1s in autoimmune and metabolic medicine

[ 43:00 ] Integration of bariatric surgery and medical weight management

[ 46:00 ] Closing message: empowering women to thrive after breast cancer

***

🔗 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:

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***

Learn more about Dr. Andrew Shapiro & His Practice:

Website: https://www.toplinemd.com/advanced-surgical-physicians/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advancedsurgicalphysicians/

Hypnosis, GLP-1s and the Hidden Traps that Prevent Lasting Weight Loss (with Rita Black)

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:36:00 +0000

In this episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we delve into the fascinating intersection between hypnosis, mindset and GLP-1 technology with our guest Rita Black.

Rita is a renowned hypnotherapist and cognitive coach who has spent nearly two decades helping people rewire their subconscious minds to break free from the patterns that keep them stuck.

Together we explore why so many people unknowingly sabotage their weight-loss journeys, the three hidden traps of the subconscious that can derail success, and how to transform the inner critic into an inner coach.

We also talk about the power of identity shifts, quieting food noise, and how GLP-1s can serve as a unique window of opportunity for lasting change.

Get ready—this is a conversation packed with insight and practical tools that can truly reshape the way you approach weight release.

SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Introduction

[ 02:00 ] Rita Black's Story: Rita shares her journey from smoker and weight struggler to hypnotherapist, and how hypnosis unlocked her long-term health.

[ 06:50 ] Diets Fail Because the Subconscious Wins: Rita explains why diets rarely stick, how identity drives behavior, and why 88% of the brain operates on autopilot.

[ 10:30 ] Weight Struggler vs. Weight Learner Identity: Identity as the first subconscious trap; how shifting from "struggler" to "learner" changes everything.

[ 14:00 ] How to Build Respect for Yourself: Instead of chasing perfection, Rita shows how to value micro-successes and self-compassion that reinforce long-term weight release.

[ 18:25 ] The Inner Critic, the Rebel & the Coach: The second subconscious trap emerges. Rita shares vivid stories of how the critic and rebel sabotage progress—and how the inner coach rewires self-talk.

[ 24:00 ] Coaching Yourself in Real Time: Practical examples of how to reframe setbacks, stop food guilt spirals, and build inner dialogue that supports consistency.

[ 28:30 ] Trap #3: Short-Term Focus - the allure of crash diets and how the quick-fix mentality derails lasting success.

[ 33:00 ] Skills That Stick: Mind skills, weight skills, and environment skills—learn how these pillars create a permanent foundation for weight mastery.

[ 37:00 ] Hypnosis Explained: demystifying hypnosis, addressing myths and showing how it taps the subconscious to accelerate transformation.

[ 41:00 ] Real-Life Success Stories of hypnosis breakthroughs—from quieting food noise to overcoming decades of diet cycling.

[ 43:00 ] GLP-1s as a Window of Opportunity: how GLP-1s reduce food noise and cravings, creating the perfect environment to integrate mindset work.

[ 48:00 ] Emotional Eating & the Carb Zombie: how certain foods act like addictive triggers, how to identify your personal "carb zombie," and strategies to neutralize it.

[ 55:00 ] Identity Shifts in Action: How clients reframe themselves as learners and coaches—unlocking freedom from shame and guilt.

[ 01:00:00 ] Loving Yourself Down the Scale: Why lasting weight release isn't just about the number—it's about cultivating identity, resilience, and inner freedom.

[ 01:07:00 ] Closing Insights & Resources: Rita and Elizabeth wrap up with practical takeaways and an invitation to Rita's free hypnosis masterclass at shiftweightmastery.com

🔗 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:

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***

Learn more about Rita Black:

Website: https://maketheshiftnow.com/

From Fat to Thin Thinking (book on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Thin-Thinking-Unlock-Permanent/dp/0999678205

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

The Truth on Food Noise, Artificial Sweeteners and GLP-1 Muscle Loss (with Dr. Michael Greger)

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:32:00 +0000

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!

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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:

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***

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

Next-Gen GLP-1 Stack: CGM, Peptides & Psilocybin (w/Lauren Sambataro)

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:48:00 +0000

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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***

Learn more about Lauren Sambataro

Website: https://laurensambataro.com/

Instagram: @lauren_sambataro

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

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:34:00 +0000

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.

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

https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start

***

SHOW NOTES:

[ 00:00 ] Introduction

[ 01:45 ] 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

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Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann:

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

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

***

Learn more about Maria Emmerich:

Website: https://mariamindbodyhealth.com/

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

The Hidden Heart Benefits of GLP-1s (with Dr. Ralph DeFronzo)

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:43:00 +0000

In this breakthrough episode, Dr. Ralph DeFronzo—one of the most respected names in metabolic health—joins Elizabeth to discuss the real story behind GLP-1 medications.

If you've ever wondered:

Do I have to stay on GLP-1s forever?

Are lower doses (or "microdoses") actually effective?

Can I activate GLP-1 naturally—without prescriptions?

Is it really safe for long-term use?

…this episode gives you honest answers, straight from an expert who helped define modern diabetes treatment.

Dr. D explains how GLP-1s not only facilitate weight loss by reducing one's appetite, but also protect your heart, liver, brain and kidneys—and why most people overlook this crucial benefit. You'll learn what makes someone a "super responder," the link between cortisol and weight loss resistance, and how to finally quiet "Food Noise" for good. ✨

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

https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start

***

SHOW NOTES:

[ 00:00 ] Introduction

[ 01:45 ] GLP-1s: Not just for weight loss—they also protect your heart, liver, kidneys & brain

[ 03:40 ] People often forget: GLP-1s were originally created to treat diabetes

[ 07:35 ] Are low doses (aka "microdosing") effective? DeFronzo's take on trending wellness practices

[ 10:55 ] Significant benefits of GLP-1s for non-diabetics

[ 13:25 ] How much weight do you really need to lose to help your heart? The 10% threshold explained

[ 15:55 ] "Weighted" Question: Once on them, do you need to be on GLP-1s forever? The real answer from an expert who knows

[ 19:30 ] Why diet and exercise alone don't work long-term for most people—and what actually does work

[ 22:30 ] Can you "reverse" diabetes or insulin resistance naturally? The symptoms, YES... but it's complicated!

[ 25:00 ] How GLP-1s reduce inflammation and rewire your metabolism at the cellular level

[ 28:00 ] The truth about "natural" GLP-1 boosters like berberine, fiber and protein

[ 31:00 ] Dr. DeFronzo's surprising eating habit—and what it reveals about fasting myths

[ 35:00 ] How GLP-1s may help food addiction by rewiring brain circuitry

[ 39:45 ] Insights from four-year safety data: What we do and don't know about long-term use

[ 42:00 ] Black box warnings and thyroid cancer risk—what's real and what's hype?

[ 44:50 ] Can someone taper off of GLP-1s successfully? Who are the 10–15% that do—and how?

[ 49:00 ] Will future GLP-1s render current meds obsolete? Why retatrutide may change the game

[ 56:00 ] Super-responders vs. non-responders—and the cortisol connection you've never heard

[ 59:00 ] Why Dr. DeFronzo thinks the next big breakthrough will be insulin-sensitizers

[ 01:02:00 ] Final thoughts: a hopeful but cautionary note about access, cost and a new generation of GLP-1s on the way

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Learn more about Dr. Ralph DeFronzo:

University of Texas Health San Antonio Bio : https://directory.uthscsa.edu/academics/profile/defronzo

Appearance on Dr. Peter Attia's THE DRIVE Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYQaLV3Fm00

Dr. DeFronzo's Work: Just Google him—you'll find over 900 scientific publications!

GLP-1's Secret Ally: No Sugar (with Michael Collins)

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 05:08:00 +0000

Could sugar be the real addiction holding you back on your GLP-1 weight loss journey?

Join host Elizabeth McGann and "The Sugar-Free Man" Michael Collins—founder of SugarAddiction.com and the Quit Sugar Summit—for an unfiltered look at why cutting sugar might be the fastest path to healing your metabolism, resetting your hormones and getting off GLP-1 drugs for good.

Michael shares the shocking truth about how sugar lights up the same brain pathways as cocaine, why it's not just willpower, and how 41,000+ people have successfully detoxed with his protocol. Whether you're currently on a full GLP-1 prescription, microdosing, all-natural or simply curious, this episode will change how you think about cravings, Food Noise and what your body actually needs to release weight.

🎯 In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why GLP-1 meds are just a tool—and how to wean off them naturally

The shocking truth about how sugar hijacks your brain

What counts as "sugar" (spoiler: it's more than cookies)

How to detox safely and finally end "Food Noise"

The link between sugar, trauma, and emotional self-soothing

SHOW NOTES

[ 01:44 ] Meet Michael Collins, the "Sugar-Free Man" who's helped over 41,000 people break free from sugar's grip—without shame or willpower wars.

[ 02:22 ] Raised on sugar, numbing with it for years, and then getting sober—Michael shares how emotional pain often hides in plain sight…in your cravings.

[ 04:24 ] Food noise, food guilt, and food obsession—where it really comes from and why your brain might be hardwired to seek sugar.

[ 05:52 ] The uncomfortable truth: sugar acts like a drug in the brain. Here's how it hijacks your mood, your hormones, and your ability to feel full.

[ 09:33 ] Two-thirds of the population is hooked—but no one wants to admit it. Michael breaks down the real numbers and what people are too ashamed to say out loud.

[ 13:41 ] Backed by science: sugar lights up the same brain pathways as cocaine. The reward loop is real—and you can't think your way out of it.

[ 15:05 ] Mental fog, low energy, and memory issues? Sugar might be shrinking your brain. Metabolic psychiatry is rewriting the conversation on addiction and aging.

[ 17:33 ] Why sugar isn't just cookies. It's hidden in "healthy" foods—fruit juice, bread, potatoes, dried fruit. If you've quit sweets but still feel cravings, this is why.

[ 20:16 ] How 5-year-olds are ending up with fatty liver—and what that means for your hormones, metabolism and longevity.

[ 23:40 ] You think you're being "good" by cutting back—but even small amounts of sugar can trigger a cascade that sets you back. Why abstinence is easier than moderation.

[ 30:03 ] For some, GLP-1 can be a useful bridge. But real freedom comes when the sugar cravings disappear and the dose drops—or disappears too.

[ 31:28 ] The detox that's changed lives: no sugar, no flour, and no caffeine (yep, caffeine too) for 30 days. And why it works when nothing else does.

[ 35:29 ] What to eat instead. The power of whole foods, healthy fats and removing the biochemical noise so your body can regulate hunger naturally.

[ 39:10 ] Some foods keep your cravings on life support. What you need to know about nuts, dairy, and even fruit once you're deep into your healing.

[ 44:30 ] The deeper reason weight returns after success. If you've ever thought, "Why can't I just stay on track?"—you'll need to hear this part.

[ 49:00 ] This isn't a diet. It's a path to healing your brain, stabilizing your mood, and remembering who you are without the daily sugar hit.

[ 52:16 ] Want to take the first step? Visit QuitSugarSummit.com to join Michael's sugar detox or find group coaching.

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Learn more about: Michael Collins, "The Sugar-Free Man"

Website: https://sugaraddiction.com/

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

The Last Resort Sugar Detox Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Resort-Sugar-Detox-Guide/dp/172922329X

Microdosing GLP-1: Muscle, Metabolism & Sustainable Weight Loss (w/ Dr. Jaime Schehr)

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 02:37:00 +0000

What if your weight loss journey could be both powerful and sustainable—without sacrificing your body's muscle mass, metabolism or equilibrium?

In the latest episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Jaime Schehr, a nationally recognized naturopathic doctor and registered dietitian, to unpack the truth about using GLP-1 medications holistically.

Together they explore how to microdose GLP-1 medications to avoid muscle loss; why supporting your body naturally is crucial (whether on the medication or not); and how real change comes from self-awareness—not shortcuts. You'll also learn why Food Noise happens, how to quiet it naturally, and what to prioritize if you're serious about sustainable, body-loving weight release long term.

If you're a woman in perimenopause or menopause looking for a natural, soul-aligned path to weight loss, this episode is for you.✨

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SHOW NOTES:

[ 00:00 ] Intro: Mind, Body & Soul Weight Release with Elizabeth

[ 01:20 ] Redefining GLP-1: Not just about fast weight loss—it's about metabolic healing

[ 02:20 ] Dr. Jaime's first exposure to GLP-1 medications during the pandemic—and the "Hail Mary" experience that changed her mind about it

[ 04:10 ] Why standard diets fail women in midlife, the perils of a "diet culture" and what everyone must understand about hormonal health

[ 06:40 ] Activating your natural GLP-1: Fiber, gut health, strength training and strategic supplementation

[ 08:00 ] Why fatigue—not nausea—is the biggest reason people fail on GLP-1 medications

[ 10:30 ] Optimizing blood sugar balance: The key behind sustainable fat loss (with GLP-1s or not)

[ 13:20 ] How low-carb eating supports microdosing success—and why ketogenic diets are challenging

[ 17:00 ] Behavior change secrets: Why self-awareness is the foundation of lasting health

[ 20:30 ] How to protect lean muscle mass while using GLP-1 (hint: strength training + protein!)

[ 24:00 ] The dangers of high-dose GLP-1 regimens and crash weight loss

[ 26:20 ] Using GLP-1 as a support tool, not a crutch—not simply for "fast weight loss" as most people think

[ 29:20 ] Understanding Food Noise whether on or off GLP-1 medications: Is it just based on glucose spikes?

[ 33:30 ] Dr. Schehr's experience with patients getting off of GLP-1 medications

[ 36:00 ] Finding the minimum effective dose—not the standard pharmaceutical prescription

[ 38:00 ] How Bio.me supplements help support gut health, metabolism and GLP-1 weight loss success

[ 41:00 ] The return to community, in-person wellness and holistic empowerment after the pandemic

[ 42:45 ] The next 18 months, where to find Dr. Jaime Schehr and continue learning

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Bio.me Website: https://bio.me/

Hormone Therapy + GLP-1: The New Midlife Rx (with Dr. Suzanne Lenz)

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 03:33:00 +0000

In this action-packed episode, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz to unpack the biggest misconceptions surrounding menopause, and introduce the concept of using GLP-1 medications in chorus with hormone replacement therapy for positive health (and weight-release) outcomes.

An OB/GYN, Integrative Health Practitioner and author of Menopause Bootcamp, Dr. Suzanne's insights sound like a battle cry for women to optimize their health and empower themselves and flourish as they age.

Throughout the high-energy discussion, Elizabeth and Dr. Suzanne discuss the biggest myths about menopause, and dive into the real deal about HRT—what works, what doesn't, and what you need to know if you're thinking about adding it to your GLP-1 journey.

If you're interested in a holistic approach to GLP-1s, this combo could be a game changer—not just for weight loss, but for inflammation, energy and even long-term brain health. As Dr. Suzanne says, we seem to have entered the Wild West of discovering the full potential of GLP-1 agonist medications.

So if you've been wondering how to feel better, think clearer, and actually release weight—body, mind, and soul—you're going to want to give this one a listen!

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Meet Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, OB/GYN, integrative health pioneer, menopause educator and fierce truth-teller.

[ 01:50 ] Not a pathology or a disease: breaking the biggest myths surrounding menopause

[ 03:00 ] Hormone Therapy as an effective tool for menopause-age women, but not for everyone

[ 05:00 ] About Menopause Bootcamp, the book and the women's health movement

[ 08:50 ] Hormone Therapy, bioidenticals, and taking a nutritional vs. HRT approach: what's safe, what's hype, and what every woman needs to know before choosing.

[ 13:00 ] "I'm Doing Everything Right, But Still Struggling—Now What?" When lifestyle isn't enough and when to consider HRT

[ 17:40 ] Why You Can't Find a Good Menopause Doctor

[ 23:00 ] Why Women Gain Belly Fat in Midlife (It's Not Your Fault): the old dieting tricks no longer work when you are shifting into a new metabolism

[ 27:00 ] Using GLP-1 medications and Hormone Therapy synergistically: What Dr. Suzanne thinks about semaglutide, longevity and the "wild west" of peptides.

[ 30:15 ] Natural GLP-1 Support & the Role of Botanicals: how herbs and plants can support the journey—but aren't always a replacement.

[ 32:34 ] What Dr. Suzanne Really Thinks About the Politics of Healthcare and Women's Health: a fiery take on the current cabinet picks, deregulation and reproductive rights.

[ 36:00 ] The next 18 months: what's next for Dr. Suzanne, her new practice launch, upcoming retreats and where to follow her online.

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Learn more about Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz:

Website: https://thedrsuzanne.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askdrsuzanne/

Menopause Bootcamp on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Menopause-Bootcamp-Optimize-Empower-Flourish/dp/0063143186

Natural GLP-1 Activation & Avoiding the "Seven Cs" (with Dr. Stan Guberman)

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 05:55:00 +0000

In this episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we are joined by the wonderful Dr. Stan Guberman, a licensed Chiropractic Physician and Certified Acupuncturist who holds two Diplomas in Nutrition that he's put to excellent use over a 40-year career.

I first discovered Dr. Guberman about a year ago when I was dealing with a health challenge and was looking for holistic solutions. I was so impressed by his wealth of naturopathic knowledge I just knew I had to share him with you.

Throughout the discussion, Dr. G helps us consider natural alternatives to GLP-1 medications for weight loss purposes—including gems like Berberine and Yerba Mate tea. We also explore the optimal kind of diet and dietary supplements one could strongly consider when following a holistic GLP-1 program. As well as the so-called "Seven Cs" to avoid.

Guberman wisely cautions against the notion of viewing GLP-1 treatments as a panacea to America's obesity epidemic—reminding us that without a strong focus on the four pillars of sensible nutrition, most of the weight loss achieved by GLP-1 patients is likely to be fleeting and therefore unsuccessful.

We cover some amazing ground on this podcast, including the very hot topic of micro-dosing GLP-1's—that is utilizing only a "minimum effective dose" of these peptides for the healthiest and most long-term, sustainable benefits.

So let's get into it!

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SHOW NOTES

00:00 – Intro: The "7 Cs" to Avoid While Taking GLP-1 Medications

02:52 – Big Pharma vs. Natural Medicine: Will RFK Jr. be a game-changer to the toxic food industry? The battle against processed food and chemical additives.

04:48 – The Truth About Our Food Supply: Why U.S. food is laced with harmful chemicals & how Europe is leading the way in banning toxic additives.

06:44 – How to Choose the Right Supplements: Why blindly buying supplements at Whole Foods could be a mistake.

08:03 – Are You Addicted to Food? The truth about "food noise" and how to naturally rebalance hunger hormones like GLP-1.

10:53 – Why Big Pharma Fears Nutrition: How natural alternatives like berberine and Yerba Mate could replace prescription drugs.

13:45 – The Hidden Dangers of Organic Foods: What you should know before buying organic & why hydroponics might be a better option.

16:05 – GLP-1 Medications & America's Obesity Crisis: The shocking truth about how much money is

spent on weight loss drugs with an ongoing obesity epidemic.

19:18 – The Case for Microdosing GLP-1: Why smaller doses, combined with lifestyle changes, may be the key to sustainable weight loss.

21:36 – Natural GLP-1 Boosters: How to enhance weight loss with supplements like berberine, Yerba Mate, and fiber.

24:07 – What Your Bloodwork Says About Your Health: The key markers to watch for metabolic health, inflammation and vitamin deficiencies.

29:08 – The Menopause & Perimenopause Puzzle: Why hormone balancing has become unnecessarily complicated & nutritional recommendations

32:36 – The Best Natural Hormone Balancers: Should you microdose bioidentical hormones? A look at Phyto B, Siberian rhubarb, and natural alternatives.

35:25 – Ideal progression of treatment from "What are your symptoms?" to "What were your symptoms?"

39:51 – The Future of Cancer & Functional Medicine: Exciting research on alternative therapies, including venus fly trap extract & infrared therapy.

42:21 – Should Dr. Guberman start a podcast? He considers launching his own show & Elizabeth shares tips on getting started.

44:16 – Dr. Guberman's Supplements for top-rated holistic health solutions.

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Weight, Trauma & Healing after the LA Fires: The Role of Ketamine Therapy (with Dr. Jenn Ellice)

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 06:21:00 +0000

This episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast was recorded in the Los Angeles area in mid-January 2025, while the epically destructive LA fires were still burning.

The interview subject was Dr. Jennifer Ellice, or "Dr. Jenn" as she is known at Golden Afternoon, the Ketamine clinic she owns and runs in Santa Monica—just a few miles away from where the Palisades Fire incinerated thousands of homes in one of the wealthiest zip codes in the United States.

With those fires amounting to one of the worst natural disasters in American History, the topics of trauma and PTSD were intensely at the front of the discussion.

Throughout the podcast, we explore how Ketamine works, and how people fresh from the experience of such traumas may directly benefit from this type of psychedelic therapy. We also discuss how Ketamine can produce a powerful and transformative healing effect on those suffering from more chronic issues like eating disorders, ongoing depression and anxiety.

Dr. Jenn also specifically helps us understand how Ketamine therapy acts on the same "reward pathways" of the human brain as GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro—and how a growing number of doctors are meaningfully prescribing Ketamine in conjunction with GLP-1 treatments for weight loss and other weight release purposes.

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Intro

[ 02:00 ] Golden Afternoon Clinic's proximity to the LA Fires; reminiscent of PTSD during COVID-19 pandemic

[ 05:00 ] How people with post-traumatic stress may benefit from Ketamine therapy

[ 06:25 ] How Ketamine therapy works

[ 08:00 ] In the 90s we discovered its rapid antidepressant and anxiety-breaking effects

[ 09:00 ] Dr. Jenn's experience: "People wake up transformed"

[ 10:35 ] Ketamine therapy & neuroplasticity

[ 12:45 ] Essential for therapeutic benefit, but difficult to study the nature of "the trip" – more in the realm of philosophy, poetry and religion than science

[ 15:00 ] Benefits of Ketamine for people on a weight loss journey

[ 18:00 ] Doctors now prescribing Ketamine in conjunction with GLP-1 agonist medications — both work on the "reward pathways" of the mind

[ 19:00 ] Concept of a "minimum effective dose" less applicable to Ketamine therapy

[ 24:00 ] "If you don't get a psychedelic experience, Ketamine therapy doesn't work as well."

[ 27:00 ] Micro-dosing GLP-1s as "training wheels for behavior"

[ 29:00 ] Matthew Perry's Ketamine-related death as a cautionary tale

[ 35:00 ] In some cases, patients heal from decades of suffering

[ 36:00 ] Spiritual question: What are people learning from a Ketamine trip?

[ 40:00 ] A setback for psychedelics: MDMA not getting approved

[ 43:00 ] Importance of "integrations"

[ 45:45 ] Potential for psychedelic therapy going forward

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Emotional Eating, Ayahuasca & Other Tales (with Jillian Acosta)

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:42:00 +0000

Today's episode is the last we are running in 2024, and the last using the title "Drop the Weight." Beginning with the first episode of 2025, this podcast will officially begin using the name The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, to reflect the direction Elizabeth is going in her professional work with clients offerings to the public. More on that shortly!

We couldn't be ending this year more brightly than with today's guest, the lovely Jillian Acosta, whose work includes using psychedelics as a tool to overcome food traumas of various kinds that people throughout the world suffer from.

Psychedelics have been on the world's radar ever since Michael Pollan' s groundbreaking work How to Change Your Mind was published some years back. And when we recently heard about Jilllian's focus on psychedelics in her work with weight-release clients, we knew we had to bring her onto the show.

Throughout the podcast, Jillian relates the story of the sexual abuse she experienced as a young child, the severe eating disorders she suffered for many years afterward, and how Ayahuasca provided the psychedelic key to busting through those issues to become the radiant, holistic and inspiring woman leader she is today.

Happy 2025 to all of you!

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Intro

[ 02:00 ] Psychedelics saved her life.

[ 03:00 ] No recollection of childhood sexual abuse for 32 years, until she tried Ayahuasca

[ 07:00 ] Experience of discovering her background of childhood abuse through Ayahuasca was "difficult, uncomfortable, but not re-traumatizing."

[ 10:30 ] COINCIDENCE: Jillian first heard about Ayahuasca on a podcast featuring someone who overcame an eating disorder through taking Ayahuasca.

[ 11:45 ] What is was like taking Ayahuasca for the first time: "lit up like a Christmas tree for one month"

[ 13:00 ] Three months later, she ended her marriage

[ 14:00 ] Sexual abuse revealed across three Ayahuasca ceremonies in two days

[ 16:00 ] She went into solitude for two years afterwards, becoming "a medicine woman of sorts."

[ 18:00 ] Psychedelics and Weight Loss

[ 20:00 ] Back story: she checked herself into an eating disorder clinic at age 23

[ 23:00 ] "It's always there" - How she deals with the eating disorder now

[ 31:00 ] Cue of emotional eating" "What am I trying not to feel?"

[ 33:45 ] Widespread parasite afflictions: need for parasite cleanses

[ 38:00 ] The terrain of the gut and gut health

[ 40:40 ] Breast "explantation" experience

[ 44:00 ] A "massive fan" of Ketamine

[ 48:30 ] Matthew Perry's overdose on Ketamine as a cautionary tale

[ 52:00 ] Trauma as the root cause of illness; psychedelics take us to the root cause of trauma

[ 54:20 ] Collaborating with "badass women" over the next 18 months; day retreats in Austin, Texas

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Overcoming Generational Trauma (with Karena Virginia)

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 07:05:00 +0000

In this episode of Drop the Weight, we are joined by Kundalini Yoga expert Karena Virginia to discuss her latest work in the fields of ancestral healing, epigenetics and overcoming generational trauma.

The author of the critically influential book Essential Kundalini Yoga and an early forerunner of the Me Too movement, Karena is a highly sought after leader in yogic philosophy as it applies to daily life and a voice of feminine courage confronting sexual abuse.

In this podcast, Karena explains how unaddressed generational trauma is often the root cause of afflictions people suffer from, showing up in many identifiable forms: including obesity issues, addiction disorders of various kinds, depression and the widely experienced feeling of being unable to function in modern society.

Karena also shares the story of how she chose to publicly speak out about being sexually groped by Donald Trump (after a decade of silence) in 2016; and how she later struggled with being a leader in the Kundalini yoga space after its founder Yogi Bhajan was outed for sexual abuse in 2019.

A mixture of both light and dark, this podcast is a must listen for anyone needing a metaphysical uplift in challenging times!

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Intro

[ 03:20 ] Ancestral Lineage Agreements can cause us to sabotage our lives

[ 05:30 ] Generational Trauma

[ 07:15 ] Working with IBM and NASA

[ 14:00 ] Holding on to physical weigh to protect yourself

[ 20:20 ] Karena's September 11th story

[ 26:00 ] Afterwards she meditated and saw "thousands of angels"

[ 27:45 ] Addictions of any kind originate in dissociating from trauma, ending in horrible shame

[ 38:00 ] Experience of sexual assault (around 1998) like a "carbuncle," a pimple with multiple heads

[ 40:00 ] Her public statement about Donald Trump in 2016 shown all over the world on television and the BBC—ultimately an empowering experience

[ 43:50 ] Three years later, the Yogi Bhajan scandal and, as a well-known Kundalini yoga instructor and published author, how she dealt with it

[ 48:00 ] How during COVID, she saw the need for Kundalini meditations, and decided to resume teaching the yoga practice

[ 50:00 ] Now teaching again and holding retreats at places like the Omega Institute and Costa Rica

[ 53:00 ] Thoughts about "The Fall of the Guru" and a crumbling patriarchal system

[ 55:00 ] Role playing ancestral healing exchange between Karena and Elizabeth

[ 57:15 ] A "lineage agreement" addressed

[ 1:02:00 ] Upcoming retreat in Mexico and studying the healing mysticism of Egyptian high priestesses

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Website: https://www.karenavirginia.com/

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"The Yes Code" & EFT Tapping (with Carol Look)

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:13:00 +0000

In this episode of Drop the Weight, we are joined by one of the leading thinkers in the world on one of Elizabeth's favorite topics: her name is Carol Look, and the topic is EFT Tapping, which stands for "Emotional Freedom Technique."

We caught up with Carol just as her new book The Yes Code: Transforming Sabotage into Success was being published in October and almost immediately shot to number one in the Personal Transformation and Stress Management categories of Amazon's best-seller lists.

Throughout the podcast, Carol and Elizabeth explore how EFT Tapping technique—Carol calls it "psychological acupuncture"—draws directly from the meridian system of over 5,000 years of Chinese Medicine. With benefits for anyone struggling with often incurable conditions like: depression, obesity, anxiety as well as the all-too-common and suffocating malaise of "stuckness" preventing many of us from realizing our full potential.

This episode also identifies the Seven Major Sabotage Behaviors Carol outlines in her book, with a tactical roadmap for overcoming them.

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Intro

[ 01:45 ] What is EFT and how does it benefit people?

[ 03:00 ] Slowing down the "fight or flight" mechanism

[ 04:45 ] A form of "psychological acupuncture" that works on the same meridians as Chinese Medicine

[ 07:45 ] About the new book: The Yes Code: Transforming Sabotage into Success

[ 11:45 ] For those with obesity, first ask what is the benefit of being heavier?

[ 14:15 ] Carol's origin story with EFT

[ 16:45 ] Identifying the root causes

[ 18:00 ] About Gary Craig, the creator of EFT who trained Carol and declared her a master

[ 24:15 ] The Seven Major Sabotage Behaviors identified in Carol's book

[ 30:00 ] Demo EFT session with Elizabeth

[ 41:00 ] "Metaphysicians" & the Law of Attraction

[ 44:15 ] Hawkins: "A feeling fully felt, dissipates"

[ 51:00 ] The next 18 months, the release of the new book, and sharing her personal story with the public for the first time

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Learn more about Carol Look, and her best-selling new book The Yes Code:

Website: https://www.carollook.com/

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

The Yes Code (on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=carol+look&crid=1CT66DQRDQWGB&sprefix=carol+look%2Caps%2C192&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

The Menopause Myth (with Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas)

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:23:00 +0000

In this episode we are joined by the wonderful Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas for the third installment in a series on Menopause, exploring how we can breathe new life into this stigmatized and underserved time in a woman's life—where historically women have been neglected in terms of medical, emotional and societal support.

A self-described "menopause revolutionist," Dr. Arianna is the author of The Menopause Myth, one of the most exciting and original books that have been published recently on this topic. And like Dr. Arianna, it's both heartfelt and unflinchingly honest.

And that's why you're going to love this podcast. Dr. Arianna shares refreshing views on a host of menopause-related issues including: profound misconceptions about the female clitoris; how the medical system in the US has mostly failed menopausal women; the real likelihood of women "missing" the early signs of the perimenopause to menopause transition, the benefits and misconceptions surrounding Hormone Replacement Therapy; and so much more.

This podcast is definitely a juicy one. So check it out!

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Intro: Dr. Arianna, a self-described "menopause revolutionist"

[ 01:55 ] Most of what we think about menopause is a myth

[ 02:45 ] The Sweetness of Venus: A History of the Clitoris

[ 05:45 ] Dr. Arianna's traditional medical training

[ 07:00 ] How menopausal women are poorly served by the medical system in U.S.

[ 10:55 ] Dr. Arianna "missed" her own menopause; motivation for writing her book

[ 12:00 ] Symptoms of menopause, including homicidal ideation, wanting to kill her husband

[ 16:00 ] Maiden > Mother > "Crone" trajectory for women in American society

[ 20:00 ] Hormone Replacement Therapy

[ 24:30 ] Is it "quacky" for doctors to prescribe hormones today?

[ 29:15 ] "What's the gut got to do with it" Nutrition & Menopause

[ 31:30 ] "Stay juicy" — "Get your juicy back"

[ 32:30 ] Vaginal Rejuvenation

[ 36:00 ] Full disclosure: "I am teaching what I need to learn"

[ 38:00 ] Not really Christian; finding her spiritual way

[ 40:00 ] Eckhart Tolle; a holographic universe; a doctor who walks in the metaphysical world

[ 44:00 ] Dr. Arianna's medical practice, Tula Wellness

[ 48:00 ] FWD-Looking plans, including a podcast called "Stay Juicy"

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Learn more about Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas, her Tula Wellness medical practice and her podcast here:

Website: https://drarianna.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drarianna/

"Stay Juicy" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stay-juicy-podcast/id1762865086

"The Skinny" on GLP-1s Like Ozempic (with Dr. Robert Todd Hurst)

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 01:50:00 +0000

In this episode of Drop the Weight, we welcome Dr. Robert Todd Hurst back onto the show—for call it Round 2— to discuss everything that has happened in the world of GLP-1 weight loss medications in the 18 months since we last spoke with him.

Unless you have been living under a very large rock somewhere, no doubt you have heard the news from all media and social media sources about the explosive rise of so-called "miracle" semaglutide drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Tirzepatide both in the U.S. and worldwide.

And beyond the celebrities touting it, you most likely have at least one friend or acquaintance who has dropped 30+ pounds in the last six months (and almost looks like a different person) who very likely is a GLP-1 patient.

Basically, this stuff is everywhere, and we can't stop talking about it!

This podcast covers just about everything you would want to know or ask about these medications, like: do they live up to the hype? What is the risk of regaining the weight you may lose while taking them? Are the dosages recommended by their pharmaceutical manufacturers too high? How big of a concern is muscle loss? We even talk about the issue of so-called "Ozempic face" and what Hurst separately identifies as his single greatest fear about these drugs.

All of these questions taken into consideration, Hurst powerfully observes how GLP-1 medications are undoubtedly among the most fascinating and impactful molecules in healthcare today with effective treatment applications that reach beyond diabetes and obesity to heart disease, kidney disease and possibly even Parkinson's.

Check it out!

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:40 ] Intro

[ 03:20 ] No longer just a weight loss medication; applications to diabetes, obesity, heart and kidney diseases and possibly Parkinson's

[ 06:15 ] Minimum effective dose

[ 07:00 ] Many GLP-1 patients who go off the medication end up regaining most of the weight

[ 09:20 ] Not a weight loss doctor; a better health and longer life practice with weight loss as a consequence

[ 11:20 ] Importance of getting patients OFF these medications

[ 13:40 ] "Muscle is youth" – The real issue of muscle loss and how Hurst deals with it with his GLP-1 patients

[ 15:00 ] Metabolically optimized diets

[ 18:20 ] Conflicts of interest in healthcare: doctors, patients, insurance and pharmaceutical companies

[ 21:20 ] Pharmaceutical compounding of GLP-1s?

[ 23:00 ] Microdosing

[ 24:15 ] Most of Hurst's GLP1 patients take ⅕ of the pharmaceutically recommended dose

[ 29:40 ] Is there a minimum obesity threshold?

[ 35:20 ] 93 percent of Americans are insulin resistant

[ 38:00 ] Ozempic face

[ 40:15 ] Appropriate for teenagers?

[ 42:00 ] Hurst's greatest fear about GLP1-s

[ 48:20 ] Yerba Mate and Berberine

[ 54:00 ] "Most of the diseases killing us are preventable"

[ 56:15 ] HealthspanMD's patients who "don't want to leave healthy years on the table"

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Learn more about Dr. Robert Todd Hurst:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/

Website: https://www.healthspanmd.com/

The Evolution of Consciousness (with Spirit Medium Sima Shamash)

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:59:00 +0000

In this episode of Drop the Weight, we are joined by the lovely Sima Shamash, a highly sought-after psychic and spirit medium who actively channels "angelic and galactic councils" in her work. (You'll learn more about it on the podcast!)

Elizabeth had a profound reading with Sima just recently and enjoyed the experience so much that she immediately knew she wanted to invite her onto the podcast.

The show offers the rare opportunity to riff with a bright new talent on the metaphysical scene over a range of topics (see SHOW NOTES below) highly pertinent to these spiritually chaotic times.

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SHOW NOTES

Introduction: Abilities as a spirit medium started when she was 23 and working as a dental hygienist [ 00:00 ]

Words of a mentor: "You are a medium, you have a gift." [ 03:05 ]

How does mediumship work? [ 05:35 ]

Bringers of the Dawn by Barbara Marciniak [ 7:30 ]

How to think about "galactic counsels," timelines, etc. [ 08:55 ]

Hostile responses to non-Christian discussions of spirituality on social media [ 11:50 ]

Religions added non-truth to truth by adding fear to it [ 13:05 ]

"God-fearing" exegesis – What happens beyond the veil of fear? [ 14:35 ]

Sima's Persian Jewish heritage [ 15:50 ]

Jesus as a "galactic" energy healer, with practices similar to Reiki [ 17:20 ]

Sima went through a long illness starting at age 26 [ 19:50 ]

Since early 2020 and the onset of Covid, the Earth has been going through a "fever season" – where everything not working is going to suffer [ 24:35 ]

Mantra: "I am a sovereign being." [ 27:35 ]

Awakening to a New Earth [ 30:05 ]

A massive, but positive shift coming in 2025 [ 33:35 ]

Bringers of the Dawn (again) – upgrading DNA [ 37:35 ]

Experience of a "ridiculous vertigo" [ 41:05 ]

Chakras as energy centers that go in circles [ 42:35 ]

Controversial concept that 70% of our DNA is junk [ 43:35 ]

"God, expand me. I'm ready." [ 47:35 ]

Plans to do group work over the next 18 months [ 50:35 ]

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

Seven Transforming Gifts of Menopause (with Cheryl Bridges Johns)

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:01:02 +0000

Today's podcast is the second in a series we are doing on the subject of menopause, with the purpose of bringing fresh perspectives to this poorly understood, sacred transition in a woman's life.

To help us understand things, I am delighted to bring you one of the most eloquent voices on the topic: Cheryl Bridges Johns, author of Seven Transforming Gifts of Menopause: An Unexpected Spiritual Journey.

Her book is a must read and this podcast is a must listen for anyone looking to embrace and find the gifts of this 20-year journey from perimenopause to post-menopause in the female experience.

Cheryl effortlessly draws from her decades of knowledge as a spiritual woman, writer and progressively theological thinker, challenging the societal problem of women looking to forever hold onto some outdated younger version of themselves. Indeed, as Cheryl points out, it's necessary for women to dig much deeper than that to find and claim their wise-woman and powerful, so-called "dragon self" as they enter middle age.

It was truly an honor to speak with such an original thinker as Cheryl on this show.

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SHOW NOTES

Intro: The Lonely Planet Guide Book to Menopause

Opportunity to mature, not just merely age beyond an updated version of a 25-year-old self [ 03:06 ]

An opportunity and a crisis with inherent dangers [ 05:00 ]

For Cheryl: on an intensity scale of 1 to 10, it was an 8! [ 06:05 ]

Her personal experience began in her late 50s [ 07:10 ]

Christiane Northrup: The Wisdom of Menopause [ 08:35 ]

Recovery of the authentic self [ 09:35 ]

Harriet Lerner and The Dance of Anger [ 10:00 ]

Getting back in touch with the "I" that got sublimated into the "we" [ 11:10 ]

Letting go of traditional spiritual containers and the concept of the "good girl" [ 13:35 ]

Beth Moore's decision to leave the Southern Baptist Church [ 14:20 ]

Why was menopause an "unexpected" spiritual journey? [ 14:50 ]

Problem of "medicalizing" menopause as a purely physiological condition [ 15:10 ]

Difficulty of living in liminality, "the betwixt and between" and a feeling of homelessness [ 17:00 ]

"The breakdown before the breakthrough" [ 18:50 ]

Returning to one's "Dragon's Self" [ 19:25 ]

Overcoming avoidance issues and other coping mechanisms [ 22:05 ]

Recent experience of online harassment [ 23:05 ]

"Lean into the story and see where it carries you" [ 24:50 ]

"Dropping the Weight" and Menopause [ 26:05 ]

Practices of foot binding and genital mutilation [ 28:05 ]

Don Lemon's infamous comments about Nikki Haley being "past her prime" at age 52 [ 28:45 ]

A rabbit hole of medieval witch trials and even the so-called Enlightenment [ 29:35 ]

"The death of the woman in the woman" and "a galloping catastrophe" [ 30:00 ]

Old science rationale: Maybe ovaries are the problem! [ 32:05 ]

Meaning of Cheryl's Twitter/X handle: "Groaning with Creation" [ 33:45 ]

Election 2024: Are we spiritually and politically doomed? [ 35:50 ]

Colleagues in Europe don't understand the phenomenon of Trump [ 37:05 ]

Looking for cottages in Sweden [ 38:15 ]

Democracy can be scary [ 41:45 ]

Menopause as a Kairos moment [ 42:40 ]

Latest book: Re-enchanting the Text: Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous and Mysterious [ 45:30 ]

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Learn more about Cheryl Bridges Johns here:

Full Bio: https://united.edu/cheryl-bridges-johns/

Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Cheryl+Bridges+Johns&i=audible&ref=dp_byline_sr_audible_1

Twitter/X: https://x.com/cb_johns?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique & You (with Jeroen de Wit)

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 04:02:15 +0000

In this episode of Drop the Weight, we speak with Master Healer and Level 3 QHHT Practitioner Jeroen de Wit. For those of you not yet familiar: QHHT stands for Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique and is a mode of healing that has gained significant traction in the healing community of late.

The legendary influence of QHHT's founder Dolores Cannon is strongly felt throughout the discussion. It was through Jeroen's discovery and 1-on-1 work with Cannon (who died in 2014) that he found his voice and calling as a healer who has gone on to work with over 2500 hundred clients.

Beginning with a basic tour of the contours of what QHHT is; to a consideration of such 5D concepts as The Akashic Records; to Tucker Carlson's recent talk about Unidentified Aerial Phenomena with Joe Rogan; to the inspired book Jeroen is now writing based on his experiences; this podcast covers a breathtaking amount of ground (and pulls no metaphysical punches) as we depart from what Jeroen and Elizabeth refer to as "consensus reality" throughout.

Please enjoy!

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SHOW NOTES

Intro [ 00:00 ]

What is QHHT, and why "quantum"? [ 02:10 ]

Past life regression is part of the technique [ 04:50 ]

Past, parallel and future lives [ 07:00 ]

"The higher self" as "the part of us that knows we are part of God" [ 08:00 ]

Dolores Cannon said to be in touch with the spirit of Nostradamus and "ascended masters" [ 09:20 ]

What Dolores was like in person and what it was like to work with her [ 10:00 ]

Dolores Cannon viewed QHHT as a healing modality that could even cure cancer [ 11:15 ]

What Jeroen has learned from working with 2500 clients so far in his work [ 15:30 ]

Departing from "consensus reality" — being gay and gender queer [ 16:40 ]

Significant anecdote of the breast cancer client [ 18:00 ]

The concept of 5D and A New Earth [ 21:30 ]

Souls expressing through a physical body, waves of people waking up to a new reality [ 24:40 ]

"That's where we're going" — "to learn through love and joy" [ 26:15 ]

Theta consciousness and somnambulism, what Dolores Cannon meant [ 27:55 ]

Inner child healing [ 30:25 ]

A stand out case study: releasing self-rejection, trauma, and dropping 14 pounds of physical weight [ 33:20 ]

The healing space of Sat Nam Rasayan and Guru Dev Singh [ 35:20 ]

The Akashic Records and QHHT: a living tapestry where every thread is a human life [ 36:55 ]

Dying as a rather pleasant, freeing experience [ 38:00 ]

Tucker Carlson and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena [ 38:45 ]

The first detonations of atomic bombs dangerously rippled through the dimensional cosmos [ 39:30 ]

Dolores Cannon: Three Waves of Volunteers and The New Earth [ 40:15 ]

Conjecture of how Native Americans could not see/conceptualize the colonizer ships [ 42:00 ]

UAPs are not by definition evil [ 44:00 ]

Jeroen is now writing a book, mapping it out while hiking [ 45:40 ]

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Learn more about Jeroen de Wit here:

Website: https://www.jeroenqhht.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeroenislove/?hl=en

Neuroplasticity & The Lightning Process (with Dr. Phil Parker)

Wed, 01 May 2024 05:13:27 +0000

In this episode of Drop the Weight, we are joined by the wonderful Dr. Phil Parker to discuss everything from his ground-breaking "Lightning Process;" to neuroplasticity; to philosophical life lessons from the musical genius of Miles Davis; to Phil's own so-called "Swiss Army Knife" for disentangling the human mind.

Throughout the podcast, Phil describes how in his own hero's journey: as a young man and aspiring musician he nearly completely severed his hand; how against the odds, he recovered from that nerve-slicing experience (despite the advice of almost all available doctors); and went on to develop his own "Lightning Process" and play music with Eric Clapton in the process.

We also learn how Phil applies the power and pitfalls of identity thinking to the issues of addiction and alcoholism to unlock the hidden wisdoms inside so-called 12 Step Programs.

With his scientific fascination with language, his deeply held beliefs about the transformative nature of the human mind, and his charming love of music, Phil's visit to the podcast was one of the most memorable to date. It is a pleasure to share that conversation with you here.

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SHOW NOTES

Introduction [ 00:00 ]

The solar eclipse as a catalyst [ 02:15 ]

About the Lightning Process - "Our bodies are not built for the 21st century." [ 03:20 ]

Neuroplasticity—the brain's neural pathways' ability to change based on use—is always on. [ 04:50 ]

Our inner dialogue is often awful! [ 07:55 ]

OPERATIVE QUESTION: Is what I am doing right now life-enhancing? [ 09:00 ]

Words affect our physiology [ 13:25 ]

Phil's Origin Story: how he (almost) severed his hand and what he learned from the experience of healing after almost losing the use of it completely. [ 15:15 ]

Focus on the small, incremental changes that show us we are headed in the right direction; change as a "digital, binary phenomenon" that is either on or off [ 21:15 ]

The most powerful person (source of change) in your life is YOU [ 23:10 ]

"I just want to be relaxed!!!" & developing the skill of being calm through practice [ 25:00 ]

Not "I am stressed out" but "I am doing stress about this now" [ 30:45 ]

Alcoholism & the 12 Steps [ 35:10 ]

"Being Sane in Insane Places" [ 37:35 ]

"I am an addict" is an identity statement. If you accept that, then you are always in recovery. [ 38:10 ]

Worries in America about combat addict veterans returning home from Vietnam [ 39:50 ]

People with addictions who stopped being addicted after leaving the context of the war zone [ 40:40 ]

The opposite of latin or trigonometry, "a Swiss army knife for the brain" [ 42:15 ]

Recent Phil Parker book of note: The Coach That's Always There; & Upcoming Novel: The Wolf and the Rain Drop [ 44:08 ]

The case of Layla & Assorted Love Songs: when not on tour, Eric Clapton hardly plays the guitar [ 45:25 ]

Mile Davis Quote: "It's not the note you play that's the wrong note, it's the note you play afterwards that makes it right or wrong." [ 46:40 ]

Be curious: in life too, often when you make a mistake is when it gets interesting [ 47:40 ]

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Learn more about Dr. Phil Parker:

Website: https://www.philparker.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drphilparker/

About the Lightning Process: https://lightningprocess.com/

Menopause as a Leadership Passage (with Jane Aubriet-Beausire)

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:44:59 +0000

In this episode of Drop the Weight the distinguished Jane Aubriet-Beausire joins us all the way from the UK in the first in a series of podcasts engaging the topic of menopause from a variety of thought-provoking and meaningful perspectives in 2024.

A talented executive leadership coach, world traveler and author of the ground-breaking article "Menopause as a Leadership Passage," Jane draws upon her empowering experiences in the Maori culture of rural New Zealand and elsewhere to shed light on the experience of menopause: not as a distinct moment in time, but as a 15- to 20-year journey from perimenopause to menopause to post-menopause for most women.

The discussion touches upon how with the right diet, lifestyle and knowledgeable perspective, this important time in a woman's life can be an aspirationally positive experience. With thoughts about the implications about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the workplace, as well as andropause—the male version of menopause—also considered along the way.

Sincere thanks to Jane for providing much needed fresh thinking on a topic that any woman approaching the age of 50 and beyond will benefit from enormously.

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SHOW NOTES

Intro [ 00:00 ]

The first in a series on the topic of menopause [ 01:40 ]

Not a distinct moment in time, menopause as leadership passage [ 02:35 ]

Some women struggle more than others: e.g. cancer patients, early menopause, sufferers of depression [ 06:35 ]

Diet and lifestyle can make a significant difference in symptoms and experience [ 08:00 ]

Revered status of older women as "wise healers" in Maori culture of rural New Zealand and Mexico [ 09:15 ]

Three significant time periods in a woman's life: until age 30; age 30 to 50; and beyond age 50 [ 10:50 ]

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) angle, ageism in the workplace [ 13:45 ]

Concept of "weathering," minorities disproportionately affected by COVID, compared to menopause [ 15:05 ]

Symptoms of perimenopause and menopause do not HAVE to be super challenging [ 18:15 ]

Lancet.com article: "An Empowerment Model for Managing Menopause" [ 19:15 ]

Andropause as the male equivalent of a similar experience [ 21:10 ]

A brief word about coaching [ 23:15 ]

Quotation from the titular article [ 24:30 ]

The role for leaders [ 26:30 ]

"A sense of landing" [ 27:40 ]

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Learn more about Jean Aubriet-Beausire here:

Jane's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-aubriet-beausire-13266/?originalSubdomain=uk

Jane's Article: https://www.oxford-group.com/insights/menopause-leadership-passage-jane-aubriet-beausire

Jane's Bio: https://www.oxford-group.com/our-people/jane-aubriet-beausire/

Menopause series Jane mentions in the podcast: https://www.thelancet.com/series/menopause-2024

Timely Thoughts on AI, the Age of Aquarius and Election 2024 (with Chela Davison)

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:15:00 +0000

From the rise of Artificial Intelligence, to the Age of Aquarius to the frightening pastiche of Election 2024, this episode of Drop the Weight with master leadership expert Chela Davison covers a truly epic range of topics (with just a few apocalyptic notes to keep things interesting.)

Through it all, Chela's sensible grounding in the real meaning of leadership both--both inward and outward, rooted in integrity through even the most incredible times of change--provide context and meaning that make the whirl of the discussion a lot less unsettling.

Whatever your thoughts, predictions, hopes and probably inescapable anxieties surrounding 2024, perhaps we can all agree that it won't be boring!

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SHOW NOTES

Intro: Artificial Intelligence, the Age of Aquarius & Election Year 2024 [ 01:45 ]

An evolutionary impulse: what it truly means to have a calling [ 02:45 ]

For Chela, a creative breakthrough in writing after a burn out period [ 04:00 ]

Untangling personal and professional identities [ 04:45 ]

Elizabeth's recent 9/11-like dream of New York City [ 05:30 ]

The Tarot card of Death is change [ 06:00 ]

Ken Wilber & an Integral Theory of Everything [ 06:35 ]

Our animal selves do not know how to process the onslaught of new technology [ 07:45 ]

"A disciple of nature" [ 08:35 ]

An insidious, predictable upward trend: capitalism and the idea of endless growth [ 10:10 ]

Humans are in a constant state of life and death cycles [ 10:45 ]

Chinese medicine and Aryuveda [ 12:20 ]

Vision-questing through Ayahuasca, the grandmother of medicines [ 15:45 ]

Neuroplasticity and psychedelics [ 17:00 ]

"I'd rather write jokes and funny shit!" [ 18:00 ]

Through the pandemic and after: an acceleration of isolation and loneliness [ 21:00 ]

Ken Wilber sees the opportunity for people to do more inner work [ 23:25 ]

Election 2024: we might be in for some deep suffering [ 23:20 ]

Chela's substack: "A Little Bit Much" [ 27:00 ]

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Learn more about Chela Davison here:

Chela's Website: https://cheladavison.com/

Chela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheladavison/

Chela's Substack: https://cheladavison.substack.com/

Chela's BIO:

Chela Davison is an Integral Master Coach™ who works with socially conscious entrepreneurs, creatives, and practitioners to help them align their soul's call with their work and impact in the world. She offers coaching, programs and two different and complimentary Communities of Practice. Lead your Self, helps members to do the necessary inner work to break old patterns and create enlivening new opportunities on behalf of meeting their Calling. The Creative Cauldron is a co-working and collaboration membership for writers and artists.

Somatic Healing & the Organic Intelligence of the Body (with Megan Brians)

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 06:51:24 +0000

In this episode of Drop the Weight, Elizabeth reconnects with the remarkable Megan Brians, a dear friend and colleague of hers from their SoHo Sanctuary days in New York City.

Now based out of Bend, Oregon, Megan is breaking new ground as an organic intelligence coach, energy worker and massage therapist developing into a new specialty called sexological bodywork training.

Throughout the discussion, Elizabeth and Megan catch up and compare notes on a wild array of topics, including the profound ways that emotional trauma manifests through the body and how it may ultimately be relieved. They also reflect on their shared experiences and contrasting feelings about having recently turned 50.

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SHOW NOTES

Intro [ 00:00 ]

How emotions manifest and live in the body [ 01:55 ]

Tension and contraction create physical issues [ 03:00 ]

Organic intelligence coaching [ 03:30 ]

"What's Wrong Attention" & Steve Hoskinson [ 05:10 ]

Elizabeth's 2024 manifesting challenge [ 06:20 ]

The body's "guarding" mechanism causing pain and dysregulation [ 07:10 ]

People tend to attach to their symptoms and neurological states [ 08:50 ]

Turning 50, perimenopause and menopause [ 10:55 ]

The 3 prongs of Megan's practice: "Everyone's medicine is unique." [ 12:15 ]

Magical intuition versus the clinical? [ 13:00 ]

Polarity training and energy work [ 14:10 ]

When the tissues tighten, self-protection is happening [ 17:25 ]

How to regulate the nervous system [ 19:10 ]

Coregulation with other people [ 20:55 ]

Polarity and the chakra system [ 22:10 ]

Dropping the emotional, spiritual and physical weight [ 23:40 ]

Ayurvedic food philosophy [ 24:25 ]

Tarot, and how Megan uses it in her work [ 27:00 ]

Sexological bodywork training [ 28:30 ]

Giving advice to your younger self at 50 [ 31:40 ]

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***

Learn more about Megan Brians:

Megan's Website: https://bodyandbeinghealing.com/
Megan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyandbeinghealing/

New Year, New You, Manifesting Challenge: Unlock Your Wildest Dreams in 2024

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:17:00 +0000

In this episode of Drop the Weight, we are joined by Elizabeth's brand coach, Renee Rotkopf, once creative director now astrologer, life and business coach. Today she is the founder of Soul and Brand, an online resource for Soulpreneurs.

Together they discuss the January 2024 launch of Elizabeth's course New Year, New You: Unlock the Secret to Manifesting Your Wildest Dreams & Release up to 10 lbs in 30 days.

Pluto's shift into Aquarius this January marks a pivotal change. We're entering a lighter, more transformative age—the perfect backdrop for manifesting your dreams. This cosmic alignment is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to release what no longer serves us—in body, mind and soul. This is the key to effortless manifestation and physical well being.

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming New Year, New You Manifesting Challenge starting on January 27th. This is not just about shedding physical weight; it's about dropping all the mental and emotional baggage that holds us back. In doing so, we unlock our potential to manifest a life beyond our wildest dreams and achieve optimal health and release up to 10 lbs in 30 days with ease.

Here's access to our FREE Masterclass: How to Permanently Release the 3 Most Common Manifesting Blocks Keeping You Stuck

https://elizabethmcgann.mykajabi.com/freemasterclass

SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Introduction

[ 01:00 ] The timely launch of New Year, New You, with Mercury leaving retrograde in January

[ 03:30 ] Dropping the weight as the "secret sauce" to manifesting

[ 05:30 ] How energy blocks physically manifest in the body

[ 06:30 ] The course as a manifesting challenge over 5 weeks

[ 09:00 ] Helping people who are feeling stuck find clarity

[ 10:30 ] The most powerful courses share wisdom the teacher has grown through

[ 11:15 ] Renee's soul journey through branding

[ 13:50 ] Who the course is for: If you have a dream inside you…

[ 15:00 ] Aha! moment: the emotional blocks that Drop the Weight is really about

[ 16:45 ] Fascination with astrology, Pluto moving into Aquarius

[ 17:40 ] On January 22nd, everything will start to feel lighter

[ 19:25 ] The body as a reflection of the unconscious mind, what you have been holding onto

[ 20:10 ] In a way, since COVID we have all become entrepreneurs

[ 21:40 ] Jeff Walker's co-creative concept of a "seed launch"

[ 23:00 ] A way of testing what the audience wants

[ 25:30 ] Renee's work with both Fortune 500 CEOs & individual clients on a budget

[ 27:40 ] The 5 major blocks to manifesting

[ 31:30 ] "Manifest" is a big word — Manifesting all the cool stuff!

[ 32:45 ] Renee: "You do it through the body. I do it through brands."

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Connect 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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann

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Learn more about Renee Rotkopf:

Renee's Website: https://www.soulandbrand.com

Renee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee.soulandbrand/

Renee on InsightTimer: https://insighttimer.com/reneerotkopf

Apocalypse Fatigue: Finding Spiritual Stamina in Chaotic Times (with Harshada Wagner)

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:10:50 +0000

Hello and welcome to today's episode of Drop the Weight, where we talk about state of the world and what to do about it in these spiritually embattled times with highly sought-after meditation teacher, spiritual coach, author and classical Tantra instructor, Harshada David Wagner

With the conflict between Israel and Hamas looming in the background of the discussion, we cover a mind-blowing range of topics, including: Harshada's pandemic-inspired paintings, Julia Cameron's The Artist Way, the evolution of consciousness, the necessity of becoming spiritually "omnivorous" today, the dangers of being world-oblivious when an active war is going on, the Beatles' clash with Maharishi Yogi and other scandals that have compromised the legacies of influential spiritual leaders of the past half century.

And so much more!

SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Intro

[ 00:30 ] Harshada's post-pandemic painting

[ 02:00 ] Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way: Creativity as a spiritual practice

[ 05:00 ] Art as a balm of healing

[ 05:40 ] Israel and Hamas; How does one maintain calm and still be a part of the world?

[ 07:00 ] How to embrace the horror and ugliness in the world with integrity

[ 08:15 ] Irony of spiritual teachers as entrepreneurs/marketers driven by capitalism

[ 09:15 ] Problem of being "world-oblivious," not watching the news

[ 10:30 ] Evolving "post-patriarchal" era requires sincere seekers to be more omnivorous

[ 12:45 ] A lack of luminary leaders right now

[ 14:45 ] Scandal of recent spiritual leaders Yogi Bhajan, Bikram Choudery, Guru Jugat, John of God

[ 16:00 ] A shift away from a crumbling patriarchal "guru on a throne" model

[ 17:00 ] Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Transcendental Meditation, The Beatles & Rishikesh

[ 18:15 ] Many of the spiritual gurus unprepared for sexual revolution of 1960s

[ 19:20 ] Spiritual teachers these days need a good therapist "who calls them on their shit"

[ 20:00 ] The wild west of spirituality where energy release comes before wisdom

[ 21:15 ] Translating the Shiva Sutra

[ 23:00 ] Distinction between the teaching and the teacher; example of Chogram Trungpa Rimpoche

[ 24:30 ] What does yoga mean? Discovering, owning, then expressing our innate magnificence.

[ 26:00 ] How Christians can relate to yoga

[ 29:00 ] Apocalypse fatigue for real!

[ 29:30 ] Inspired and horrified by images coming out of Gaza, people crying out to God

[ 30:45 ] What do we put at the center of our life to cling to when there is nothing else to grasp?

[ 32:00 ] Love as an action verb

[ 32:50 ] Harshada's first teacher: "Don't talk to me about Jesus, unless…"

[ 33:30 ] Meditation needed now more than ever, detoxing from the "digital colonization" of the mind

[ 36:15 ] You might need to meditate a lot. You might need to dance. You might need a therapist or two.

[ 37:30 ] What's up, and the next 18 months

***

Connect 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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann

***

Learn more about David Harshada Wagner:

Harshada's Website: https://www.davidhwagner.com/

Harshada's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harshadawagner/

Manifest Your Heart's Desire Through Hypnosis (with Ami Hubbard)

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:52:11 +0000

Today's episode of Drop the Weight explores the potential of utilizing hypnotherapy in your practical toolkit of lifestyle and healing, with the help of Elizabeth's dear friend and renowned hypnotherapist Ami Hubbard.

The show opens with a serious discussion about the subconscious mind as the deeper-dwelling blueprint for our experienced reality, and how hypnosis can empower us as shapers of that experience.

The second half of the show marks a first for Drop the Weight podcast, featuring an actual hypnosis meditation customized and performed by Ami specifically for the listeners of this podcast.

Listeners are encouraged to chime in on Elizabeth's Instagram page (below) to share their experiences and thoughts about this transformative meditation.

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SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Introduction

[ 01:15 ] Welcome, Ami!

[ 02:00 ] Ami's invitation to clients to "heal their human story and step into their highest transformation"

[ 03:15 ] Between the ages of birth to 7 or 8 years old, the essential programming for our life's experience is coded into our subconscious.

[ 07:15 ] What hypnosis does: defragging your mind and rewiring your nervous system

[ 08:18 ] Ami's definition of the subconscious as "the allness of everything," "your highest self"

[ 14:00 ] Considerations of Joe Dispenza: "the body is the subconscious"

[ 14:55 ] Anecdote of the asthma client

[ 16:35 ] When the subconscious mind speaks to you, it is not logical.

[ 18:00 ] Your imagination is not imaginary. It is a language from your subconscious mind.

[ 19:00 ] Cueing up the meditation: Ami's recommendations before starting

[ 21:40 ] "You will experience another timeline, your highest timeline."

[ 24:20 ] Beginning of Meditation: "Connecting to Your Higher Self to Manifest Your Heart's Desire"

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Coaching Website: http://www.ElizabethMcGann.com
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann
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***

You can learn more about Ami Hubbard here:

Ami's Website: https://www.iamwholeness.com/
Ami's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ami_wholeness/

A Deep Dive into Body Neutrality (with Jessi Kneeland)

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 03:46:36 +0000

In this episode, we explore the endlessly interesting and controversial topics of body image, body positivity and so-called "body neutrality."

Body Neutral is an elusive and important concept that happens to be the title of a book just published in June 2023 by author Jessi Kneeland, who joins us in our Zoom podcast studio today.

With Jessi's help, we unpack the systematic, step-by-step blueprint she offers in her book for overcoming the weight of body image issues in one's life.

No stranger to identity cultural politics, Jessi-–who identifies as both non-binary and queer-–tackles head-on the trap of believing that the appearance of one's body determines one's worth in society.

Elizabeth first interviewed Jessi while doing a YouTube series called way back in 2015. The title of that episode fittingly was "How to Love Your Body." You can watch it here at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ALBbEE2EaU

It's so exciting to congratulate Jessi in the time warp of 8 years later, to review the substance of her brand new book and discuss how her ideas have evolved since that original conversation.

You can learn more about Jessi Kneeland here:

Jessi's Website: https://www.jessikneeland.com/

***

SHOW NOTES

[ 00:00 ] Intro

[ 02:42 ] Starting in the fitness industry, Victoria's Secret models and weekend warriors; body image commands an "inflated and inappropriate amount of power"

[ 04:00 ] Body Neutrality versus Body Positivity

[ 05:20 ] "Another should" – being required/expected to love your body

[ 07:30 ] Dismantling the concept that your appearance dictates your worth in society

[ 09:20 ] Elizabeth's childhood struggle with body image

[ 10:15 ] Confronting the FANTASY: A certain number on the scale does NOT fix everything

[ 15:15 ] Four Categories of Body Image Avatars discussed in book

[ 18:45 ] Body Neutrality: Is there a "middle way" with regard to one's body image that is not radical?

[ 21:35 ] The usefulness of "groutchy acceptance" - permission to feel irritable about how you look at times

[ 22:13 ] How "body positivity" can turn into body "toxicity"

[ 22:45 ] Meaning of "Drop the Weight" – What are we dropping?

[ 23:15 ] The magic of neuroscience and trauma resolution

[ 26:20 ] Original YouTube Interview with Jessi & Elizabeth from 2015 - How Jessi's ideas have evolved since that "How to Love Your Body" discussion

[ 29:00 ] Identifying as both non-binary and queer/bisexual

[ 33:55 ] Defining and moving beyond "beauty privilege"

[ 37:20 ] Breaking a mold, shaving her head, wearing men's clothes, occasionally going bra-less; Going completely off of make up and then back to it at times without attachment

[ 42:51 ] "If you want to look queer, there are ways to look queerer."

[ 45:15 ] Freedom to verbally tell people how you identify, not simply by how you look

[ 48:25 ] Body issues/dysmorphia exist for a reason–get curious about what those reasons are

[ 50:00 ] Body Neutral offers a systematic blueprint to overcome body image issues piece by piece

Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann:

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Awakening to the Fifth Dimension (with Kimberly Meredith)

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:17:24 +0000

In today's episode of Drop the Weight, we explore the concept of entering the Fifth Dimension with the help of clairaudient medical intuitive and spiritual writer Kimberly Meredith.

Kimberly is the author of the amazing book Awakening to the Fifth Dimension and is about to teach a new seminar on the same theme at the world-renowned Omega Institute. In her book, she provides teachings, healing secrets, nutritional tips and exercises that can assist readers in discovering their own gifts and how to access the Fifth Dimension for self-healing.

A widely sought-after medical medium and healer with rave reviews from the A-List of the healing and wellness community, Kimberly has a following of thousands of clients worldwide.

The Fifth Dimension is a fascinating topic that notably first appeared in this podcast a few episodes back. It is so exciting to have Kimberly's help in today's episode to explore it further!

SHOW NOTES

[ 02:00 ] Introduction: 5D as a new framework

[ 02:45 ] Near death experience

[ 03:30 ] 3D versus 5D

[ 04:20 ] Quote from Awakening to the Fifth Dimension

[ 05:55 ] "Ascending masters" - the energy of love itself

[ 06:45 ] Healing anecdote as a medical intuitive/clairaudient medium

[ 09:30 ] Advice to newcomers to 5D and extrasensory experiences

[ 10:30 ] Symptoms of depression while entering 5D

[ 11:25 ] Learning who your "soul tribe" is

[ 11:55 ] Next 10 years: not a time of "doom and gloom," a "high vibe" time

[ 12:00 ] "We are not really aging"

[ 13:15 ] Tumultuous childhood, abuse

[ 14:00 ] How to deal with dark energy using a "spiritual, vibrational boost"

[ 14:55 ] Meaning of Drop the Weight - overcoming the density of unforgiveness and 3D

[ 15:40 ] 5D as a tool to overcome eating disorders

[ 16:50 ] Spiritual challenge/opportunity of forgiveness

[ 17:45 ] Her mother's alcoholism; parents "possessed" when abusing children

[ 18:55 ] Role of daily affirmations and prayers

[ 20:10 ] Practical ways to anchor in transitional times: exercise, yoga, pilates, music

[ 20:55 ] Importance of hydration - avoiding tap water

[ 22:38 ] Teaching a course at the Omega Institute in September 2023

[ 23:50 ] Being of service

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann

***

You can learn more about Kimberly Meredith here:

Kimberly's Website: https://www.thehealingtrilogy.com/

Kimberly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredith.kimberly/

Kimberly's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFx5aRrHwcIaKK6dWu0As3w

The Way of the Goddess (with Ananta Ripa Ajmera)

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 20:08:41 +0000

How can you awaken your superpowers and heal? The lovely Ananta Ripa Ajmera, acclaimed writer and teacher of Yoga, Ayurveda and the author of the excellent new book The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self shares how she tapped into the powerful Goddess traditions from the Indian subcontinent to self-actualize and overcome a disordered relationship with food and nourishment and the trauma she suffered from earlier in life.

This episode is the latest in a series of podcasts that explore the notion of what a spiritually-informed, "5D" approach to weight release---body, mind and Soul---looks like from a variety of perspectives.

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SHOW NOTES

00:00 Introduction

02:30 What Inspired THE WAY OF THE GODDESS

03:30 Overcoming anorexia

04:45 Discovering Aruveda within the Goddess tradition

05:15 Processing childhood trauma

06:00 Diet and lifestyle changes not enough

07:10 Solar plexus as center of power for digesting food and human experience

08:45 Addressing the "empath" audience, spiritually sensitive people

10:45 Drawn toward spirituality, Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta

12:15 Connection between being an empath and eating disorders

13:30 Archetype of the goddess with weapons

15:30 Turning healing inwards

16:45 Introduction to Ayurveda, the "sister science" of Yoga

17:30 Health equals balance; disease equals imbalance

18:10 Dietary recommendations from Aryuveda

19:00 Eating seasonally

21:00 Reestablishing a healthy relationship to food/nutrition through Aryuveda

21:30 The body as a temple for the divine within

22:45 Avoiding incompatible food combinations

23:45 Eliminating the worst 30% of food choices

24:40 Farmers markets as sources of "real" food

25:30 Vegetarianism and veganism

27:00 Bhagavad Gita: the story of Arjuna as every man and every woman

28:45 The fire and transformation of spiritual surrendering

30:45 Awakening the guru within

32:00 Significance of the friend and "charioteer"

34:00 Identifying and aiming for spiritual wealth

35:10 Membership community, self-publishing course, "conscious conversations" webinar series

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

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***

You can learn more about Ananta Ripa Ajmera here:

Ananta's Website: https://www.theancientway.co/

Ananta's True to Yourself Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-to-yourself/id1578935830

Change Your Mind on Psychedelics (with Dr. Rick Barnett)

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:06:08 +0000

How could you safely use psychedelics to break out of patterns that keep you stuck?

With the help of my friend Dr. Rick Barnett, we discuss the benefits and stigma that surrounds the use of psychedelic therapy to overcome depression, disordered eating and various addictions.

We also cover the potentially powerful role psychedelics can play as effective pattern interrupters of human behavior and what treatments are currently legal in the United States.

Rick is a licensed clinical psychologist and drug and alcohol counselor practicing in Vermont. In long-term recovery himself, he is also a pioneer in the medical use of psychedelics, co-founding the Psychedelic Society of Vermont in 2021.

From Tommy Rosen's concept of the "frequency of addiction" to powerful insights from Eckhart Tolle, Judson Brewer and Alcoholics Anonymous co-Founder Bill W, this podcast covers a lot of territory that will be useful to anyone interested in overcoming obstacles and personal transformation.

So let's get into it!

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SHOW NOTES

01:30 Introduction

02:22 Rick's origin story

03:35 Early experiences with LSD - "Seeing the world through different eyes"

04:40 Sober at age 20

05:10 Credits sobriety and career to psychedelic use

06:30 Co-Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous Bill W's "white light" moment

07:30 Bill W's later experimentation with LSD

09:30 Spiritual experience of psychedelics can complement 12-Step work

11:00 Tommy Rosen's concept of "the frequency of addiction"

11:45 Compulsive thinking as a disease of addiction

12:15 Underlying principles of the 12 Steps

14:30 Judson Brewer's writings on addiction

16:00 "The Pollan Effect" - How to Change Your Mind published in 2018

17:00 True meaning of "Drop the Weight" podcast relates to "frequency of addiction"

18:00 Value of talk therapy

20:25 Psychedelics "by definition" change your consciousness

21:30 Impact of Michael Pollan's book

22:30 Destigmatizing psychedelics among healthcare practitioners

23:15 Ketamine as the only legal psychedelic treatment in the U.S.

25:00 Integrating psychedelics with other therapies

27:40 Instead of saying "I'm sorry," say "Thank you"

29:25 Who should avoid psychedelic therapy?

30:55 People with a history of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder should use caution

33:30 September 2023 Equinox psychedelic event

35:00 New research about 5-Meo-DMT therapy in Mexico

36:50 Psychedelics as pattern interrupters with "transdiagnostic" applications

37:00 Treating depression, anxiety, addiction and overeating as well

40:05 Legal and non-legal pathways for psychedelic therapy

41:00 Ketamine, Ayahuasca, Ibogaine

44:20 Ongoing stigma surrounding psychedelic therapy as "recreational"

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***

You can learn more about Dr. Rick Barnett, his practice and the Psychedelic Society of Vermont here:

Rick's Website: https://drrickbarnett.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drrickbarnett

Psychedelic Society of Vermont Website: https://vermontpsychedelic.org/

5D Spiritual Healing & Weight Release (with Patricia Monna)

Mon, 08 May 2023 20:55:00 +0000

In this episode, renowned psychic Patricia Monna helps us explore the mindframe-busting topic of 5D spiritual healing, specifically as it applies to weight loss.

Patricia describes how she used the spiritual power of 5D to lose 80 pounds and cure herself of an acute condition of erythromelalgia that had rendered her bed-ridden and unable to walk for two years.

Originally an oncology nurse, overcoming this personal health crisis allowed Patricia to develop the psycho-spiritual tools she now uses to help clients with a variety of ailments from around the world.

In addition to her 5D work with clients, Patricia regularly assists law enforcement agencies in her homeland of Canada and other countries to locate missing persons and bring closure to cases of homicide, kidnapping and unexplained disappearances.

SHOW NOTES

02:00 - introduction

02:30 - early career as a palliative oncology nurse

03:00 - indications of psychic abilities

04:35 - a dark night of the soul

06:30 - losing both parents led to psychic development

07:00 - "a steady 125 pounder" into early 20s

08:00 - symptoms; a genetic predisposition to erythromelalgia, neuropathy

09:30 - excruciating pain, stopping nursing, couldn't walk for two years

10:00 - ineffective medication, shut down metabolism, gained 85 pounds

10:40 - physical pain coincided with anxiety and depression

11:00 - first psychic readings

12:00 - working with Canadian equivalent of FBI to locate missing persons

13:00 - beginning of weight loss journey

13:30 - RIFE frequency therapy

15:00 - first healed physical pain, then emotional pain, then the weight

16:15 - the inner game of weight loss

18:00 - "a new earth" – definition of 5D

19:00 - "keys to the kingdom…bringing heaven to earth through us"

20:11 - remote viewing, astral traveling

21:15 - not even a sniffle through the entire pandemic

22:30 - overcoming the vibration of sickness

24:00 - 5D quantum leap meditations

26:15 - balancing the 3D practicalities of life–importance of "eating happy"

28:30 - your body is listening and programmable

29:30 - observations on veganism

31:00 - primary versus secondary nourishment

32:00 - talking to source as prayer, listening and receiving as meditation

34:00 - not tuning into fear-based 3D narrative

34:40 - go easy on yourself, bless it to your body

35:30 - website, youtube, meditation, retreats

36:30 - ocean healing retreat in tulum, mexico

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann

***

You can learn more about Patrica Monna, her psychic healing work, retreats and meditations here:

Website: https://www.patriciamonna.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUEMbEHLmGv7VZZrET7fvChg

Yoga for Weight Loss (with Dr. Loren Fishman)

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:33:35 +0000

In today's podcast, we speak with Dr. Loren Fishman, author of the powerful book Yoga for Weight Loss. A Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation doctor based in New York City, Fishman explains how yoga can serve as a metabolic driver for healthy and sustainable weight loss and body optimization.

Fishman also cogently points out that yoga produces a similar hunger-reducing biochemical effect in the body to GLP-1 agonist drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro–without the side effects associated with those medications.

Before earning his medical degree, Dr. Fishman notably studied for one year in India with the legendary yoga master BKS Iyengar in the late 1960s.

***

With this episode, Elizabeth's brother Rob McGann joins the podcast as the Producer and Co-Host of Drop the Weight.

Rob is an accomplished multimedia writer, journalist, marketer and documentary filmmaker, and conducts the interview with Dr. Fishman.

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SHOW NOTES

00:00 - Introduction

01:40 - 1960s to 2020s: doubling obesity rate in America

02:40 - main drivers of an overweight culture: advanced agriculture and aggressive marketing

03:45 - enough to make everyone obese three times over

04:40 - powerful animal instinct to eat

05:51 - not simply quieting the mind; yoga acts on a stretching reflex shared by all mammals

06:52 - useful yoga poses that promote weight loss

08:20 - hunger-reducing effects similar to GLP-1 weight loss drugs, without scary side effects

08:55 - other yoga benefits: better posture, balance, range of motion & strength; reduced anxiety

10:20 - muscle strength a key factor for longevity

11:40 - Iyengar yoga a good place to start

12:55 - working with BKS Iyengar as a student in India

15:10 - parting words with the yoga master: "You only rent your body!"

15:40 - yoga promotes self-knowledge and self-respect

16:55 - Rilke: "You must change your life" - life as a process of continuous change

19:16 - Ozempic as a specific example

20:14 - the "beautiful" PGC1-Alpha molecule

21:40 - yoga stimulates the mitochondria, the "blast furnaces" of metabolism on a cellular level

22:30 - spiritual benefits of yoga

Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann:

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

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***

You can learn more about Dr. Loren Fishman, his medical practice and his 10 published books using the links below:

https://www.manhattanphysicalmedicine.com/our-practice-keene

https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/presenters/loren-fishman

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Loren-Fishman/author/B001IQWLMA?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Dr. Fishman is currently conducting a breakthrough study that uses a combination of yoga and botulinum toxin to successfully treat the effects of scoliosis. Those interested in learning more about this study and how one can participate may contact him at his office: 212.472.0077 or write him at loren@sciatica.org.

Thinking of Taking Ozempic? (w/ Dr. Robert Todd Hurst)

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 22:10:20 +0000

GLP-1 medications have been a lively topic of discussion nationwide for the last six months. Many voices have touted drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro as a new "miracle" weight loss cure. Meanwhile a handful of experts have raised important questions about the safety of such treatments.

In this thought-provoking interview, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst offers a stunning cost-benefit analysis of taking GLP-1 agonist medications in the long and short terms.

While there is no doubt that these medications can be highly effective in helping people drop significant amounts of weight, Hurst cogently argues that the net benefit and costs should be carefully considered before one undergoes any course of treatment.

Dr. Hurst is a board-certified preventative cardiologist and notable author of the WebMD Heart Health Blog. In 2022 he launched The Healthspan Podcast, where he shares insights from his work at the Mayo Clinic and his own HealthspanMD practice based in Phoenix, Arizona.

SHOW NOTES

00:00 - Introduction

01:12 - GLP-1 agonists originally diabetes medications

03:45 - later discovered to have remarkable weight loss benefits

05:00 - "terrible" history of weight loss medications

06:45 - unrecognized costs, not just financial

09:30 - financial cost

10:00 - gastrointestinal and physiological side effects

11:40 - "muscle as youth," 40% lean muscle mass loss concerns

13:30 - drawbacks of a "forever" medication

15:00 - studies show about ⅔ of weight regained; people with only 5% body weight to lose are mostly heavier after treatment

16:30 - a "fast start" to body optimization

17:45 - strategies for tapering on and tapering off

20:40 - be cautious where you get your medications and supplements from

21:28 - where this is going long term

22:40 - importance of a comprehensive approach

24:30 - not a solution, but an "additive" to other treatments for people with a lot of weight to lose (20% or more body weight) and high risk

26:15 - healthspanmd.com, healthspan podcast

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You can learn more about Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, his medical practice and his podcast using the links below:

https://www.healthspanmd.com/

https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/

podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/57im0ie2ypxPJtpc2noeQA

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Biohack Your Metabolism using CGM (with Lauren Sambataro)

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 02:23:43 +0000

In this podcast, we do a deep dive into using Continuous Glucose Monitoring, or CGM, technology as a brand new way to support weight loss and metabolic health with guest Lauren Sambataro. Lauren is a highly sought-after functional nutrition and fitness expert who specializes in using Continuous Glucose Monitoring to help clients optimize their weight, hormones, energy, sleep and exercise performance. She is also the creator of Biohacker Babes, a podcast that guides listeners how to "biohack" their own lives.

I use CGM technology with my coaching clients, and I'm currently using it to help me lose 10 pounds before my 50th birthday in February–which is why I am so excited to discuss with Lauren how all of this works.

SHOW NOTES:

1:20 - gamifying Continuous Glucose Monitoring; score the least number of points

2:30 - CGM is a brand new space

3:35 - losing weight with CGM

6:45 - best practices in the first 30 days: take a lot of notes

8:55 - measuring blood glucose spikes

10:00 - staying within a certain metabolic range

12:15 - the impact of stress

14:45 - fluctuations in the numbers

16:00 - breath work for stress mitigation

17:55 - optimizing hormones for perimenopause and menopause

21:20 - laboratory testing to supplement CGM use

24:30 - data is everything; heading into 2023

You can learn more about Lauren Sambataro and her podcast using the links below:

http://laurensambataro.com

https://www.instagram.com/lauren_sambataro/

https://thebiohackerbabes.com

https://www.instagram.com/biohacker_babes/

Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann

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Shamanism, Plant Medicine, & the Archetype of The Wounded Healer (w/Charlotte Connors)

Fri, 20 May 2022 00:41:53 +0000

Charlotte Connors is a Shaman and the owner of Taproot Medicine. Listen in as Elizabeth and Charlotte discuss how to work with emotional triggers and how to create practical daily rituals for healing and transformation.

You can learn more about Charlotte Connors and Taproot Medicine here.

http://www.CharlotteConnors.org

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Redesign Your Life From the Inside Out (w/Renee Rotkopf)

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:43:29 +0000

In this powerful conversation, you'll learn the secrets to rewiring your limiting beliefs and shifting into deeper healing.

Renee Rotkopf is an intuitive coach and visionary thinker. Through soulful practices, creative inspiration and strategic guidance she empowers people to create a positive mindset for growth. Coaching the subconscious mind, Renee helps clients manage stress, rewire old patterns and heal their inner child. She weaves a variety of transformative methods, including guided meditation, hypnosis, neurolinguistics, somatic experiencing and astrology.

Renee provides insightful guidance for clients to embrace their unique soul power. Enabling them to expand beyond limiting beliefs and fear, to experience greater self confidence and a stronger connection to Self.

With 20 years experience as an innovative creative director in advertising, Renee is a change agent, award winning creative director and marketing professional.

Her clients include business leaders and soulpreneurs who want spiritually charged business wisdom, as well as the ability to create a soul-centered brand and shape their future.

Website: www.thesoulful.coach

IG: www.renee.thesoulfulcoach

Trust Your Gut

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 02:27:30 +0000

Elizabeth McGann & comedian co-host, Shelley Carling discuss the ongoing war on Ukraine, the 5 worst foods for gut-health, the #1 saboteur of weight release, and how they're cracking the code on metabolic health.

GET ELIZABETH'S BONE BROTH DIET CHEAT SHEET:

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A Valentine's Birthday Tale

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 01:22:14 +0000

Elizabeth McGann shares her Valentine's Birthday Survival Guide with co-host comedian, Shelley Carling, and they discuss the astrological forecast for the rest of February (time to rest!) and their metabolic fitness journey with Levels CGM.

Ninjas Of Metabolic Fitness

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:09:16 +0000

Elizabeth McGann & Co-host Comedian, Shelley Carling, are 2 weeks into their 3-Month Metabolic Reboot! Listen in as they share their learnings about what it's like to use a Levels Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)

Learn more about Elizabeth Mcgann's 3-month - Drop the Weight Metabolic Coaching program - launching soon!

Your 2022 Reboot Challenge - Upgrade Your Metabolic Health with CGM

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 17:51:00 +0000

Listen in as Elizabeth McGann, Holistic Nutritionist & Coach + co-host comedian, Shelley Carling, dish on their 2022 REBOOT CHALLENGE. Find out why Elizabeth and Shelley are over the moon EXCITED to test drive LEVELS and the latest advances in biosensor continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology. Learn more about Elizabeth Mcgann's 3-month - Drop the Weight Metabolic Coaching program - launching February 14, 2022

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Jessica Crow: A Healing Journey Through Meditation, in New York City, During the Pandemic

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 01:22:05 +0000

Jessica Crow is a wellbeing expert with 20+ years experience and author of The Power of Guided Meditation (Fair Winds Press 2021). Listen in, as she shares with Elizabeth how she transformed a painful and debilitating physical condition into vibrant health and wellbeing through meditation, yoga, and mindfulness training.

For more information on her upcoming meditation training visit

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Why We Stopped Meditating And Started Screaming

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:31:25 +0000

Elizabeth & co-host comedian, Shelley Carling, explore different tools for processing their rage and overwhelm, how to de-code emotional eating triggers, Ayurvedic approaches to self-care, and 5th dimensional intergalactic space travel. Visit ElizabethMcGann.com to sign up for our secret newsletter and learn more about our upcoming retreats in 2022.

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Leaving the Matrix

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:18:46 +0000

Elizabeth McGann and co-host Shelley Carling have a heart to heart about the state of the world. Shelley confides she's prepared for a nuclear disaster. Elizabeth attempts to persuade Shelley to move with her to the country, where they could start a commune together, and grow vegetables.

Censorship in 2021 (It's no joke)

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:02:47 +0000

Thought control, ai bots & shadow bans, oh my! Elizabeth and co-host comedian, Shelly Carling chew on censorship, the v-word and why questioning the mainstream media narrative is more important then ever.

Are You Gaslighting Yourself?

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 20:43:10 +0000

Elizabeth and co-host, Shelley Carling, discuss the world re-opening, fear of large crowds, how to stop gaslighting yourself, and their upcoming trip to South America to explore Ayahuasca.

She Lost 100 lbs, Launched Two Business and Found Her Joy!

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 16:02:59 +0000

This last year with Covid has weighed heavily on all of us. If you're looking for inspiration on how release the blocks that stand in the way of your greatest fulfillment and happiness - this podcast will help you "walk through that door."

In this powerful podcast, we discuss how to evaluate where the healing needs to take place in your life, the #1 sabatoger of success, and how let go of poor body image.

Byata Dikkar, Soul Chef and Mompreneur, shares how she released her generational trauma and began her transformational journey of learning to heal and nourish herself, body, mind, & SOUL.

Byata Dikkar is native NY'er who has been living in Los Angeles now for the last 12+ years with her 3 sons and husband. She is a certified health and wellness coach, a private chef, a mompreneur who runs 2 amazing and ever growing companies; PAPA'S IN THE KITCHEN - an all organic gluten free meal delivery service, and LOCO NUTZ - an all organic, keto, vegan, paleo line of baked goods, and a healer as some would like to call her.

You can learn more about her work here.

www.loconutz.com

www.papasinthekitchen.com

Feeling Traumatized By The Pandemic? You're Not Alone!

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:00:04 +0000

Did you know this Pandemic is an extended traumatic global event? If you're experiencing overwhelm, anxiety or depression - or just don't feel like yourself anymore - please know there are tools you can use today to heal! Today we bring back one of our favorite healers, Erin Telford, a renowned Breathwork facilitator and teacher. She shares how to release the trauma of this collective experience, so you can thrive in the new age that is birthing. To book a group session with Erin, visit www.erintelford.com

Covid-19 and Anxiety?

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 01:25:32 +0000

Elizabeth and Shelley share how they're feeling during quarantine, they discuss the great mask debate and why it might be good to reframe the way they're thinking about lockdown. Shelley explains what she calls "spiriling" and tips to get herself out of it. Elizabeth and Shelley discuss a few different ways to stay present and how staying present can help you during moments of crisis. They also talk about the power of breath work and reveal how their relationship with food has been during the pandemic. We want to hear from you! Have you thought you've had COVID-19? How did you handle the fear behind those thoughts? Has quarantine effected your creativity?

Priceless Tools To Cope With Uncertainty (w/ Erin Telford)

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 01:22:05 +0000

Erin Telford is a Breathwork healer and teacher, acupuncturist and Reiki Master, providing individual healing treatments and group healing sessions. Today she shares with Elizabeth how important it is to learn to dance with the many energies of life and the difference between personal and collective energy. Erin explains how breath work can not only help you work through an emotion but can ultimately help you sit with and eventually dismantle it. We learn about shadow work and how it can help you on your journey for self-love. To book a group session with Erin, visit www.erintelford.com

Learn the secrets to Self-love (w/ the "Lady Gaga of Meditation" Biet Simkin)

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 01:17:50 +0000

Biet is the world-renowned meditation leader dubbed the "Lady Gaga of Meditation". She shares with us her journey with food and body dysmorphia and how that's effected her confidence in what she does. She shares how she learned to love every part of herself and her pursuit of intuitive eating and additionally, how to let go of the idea that if she loves herself enough, she'll get skinnier. As of today, Biet is present with her food and says that "food is her bitch. She eats it, it doesn't eat her." Biet explains that vanity has always been her blind spot and how a deep surrender was necessary in order for her to heal. To learn more about Biet Simkin, visit www.bietsimkin.com

Want to Stop Waiting to Feel Happy?

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:48:11 +0000

How to break the diet cycle - Shelley tries to focus on how she gained weight in the first place and resist yo-yo dieting. Elizabeth shares her weight loss journey and how she's kept it off. Shelley admits that she's been hinging her happiness on weight loss. Elizabeth challenges Shelley to think about what things she's avoiding due to her weight and Elizabeth explains how to feel abundance moment by moment.

Are You Sick of Dieting?

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:55:25 +0000

Elizabeth and Shelley talk about the difference between a lifestyle change and a diet. Elizabeth clarifies what Keto 2.0 means. Shelley is trying to address the inner work that needs to happen on her weight loss journey, and has finally realized that she has a lot of feelings. Elizabeth and Shelley discuss trauma and how that can effect relationship with food.

Do You Struggle With Emotional Eating?

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 21:33:52 +0000

Listen in as co-host and comedian, Shelley Carling shares her struggle with her weight-loss journey and her fears about spreading the word about Keto 2.0. Is this just another diet?! No! It's a lifestyle change. In this episode, you'll learn about H.A.L.T, a helpful tool on how to recognize emotional eating triggers and inspiration on how to overcome them.