"What’s good for the heart is good for the brain." Can better cholesterol management in midlife actually lower your patient’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

In this episode, I’m joined by returning guest Josh Wageman, PhD, PA-C, a clinical lipid specialist who studied cholesterol disturbances in Alzheimer’s disease. Together, we unpack how cholesterol, APOB, APOE4, insulin resistance, and statins intersect with Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline, and what clinicians can do now to protect brain health long before symptoms appear.

Plus, a peek at emerging therapies (including GLP-1 receptor agonists and lipid-centric approaches) and how a metabolic lens is reshaping future Alzheimer’s treatment.

Resources Mentioned:

Josh's New Book

117 | What’s the Best Diet to Lower Cholesterol?

111 | HDL = Good, LDL = Bad? It’s Not That Simple.

80 | The MIND Diet: What To Eat For Brain Health

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Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.

GLP-1 medications are changing the game in obesity care. Patients are losing weight, feeling full faster… and often eating less overall. But less food can also mean less muscle, unless we guide them toward the right nutrition.

In today’s episode, we unpack how clinicians can better counsel patients using anti-obesity meds, and how nutrient-dense, affordable options like pork can support satiety, muscle maintenance, and sustainable weight loss.

In this episode, we cover:

• How GLP-1 medications affect hunger, fullness, and food preference
• What makes a protein “high quality” — and why that matters for preserving lean mass
• How pork compares to other proteins like chicken, tofu, and beef when it comes to:
• Nutrients like vitamin B12, selenium, iron, and thiamin
• Satiety and fullness
• Affordability and accessibility
• How to assess whether a patient is meeting protein needs — even with a reduced appetite
• The “Pork + Plants” strategy and why pairing protein with fiber supports GLP-1 success

This episode is brought to you by the National Pork Board’s Pork & Partners healthcare professional community, helping clinicians reframe the role of lean pork in a healthy diet. You can join here!

Resources Mentioned:

Episode 109: Is Pork More Nutritious Than You Think

Lean Pork Guide

Pork Comparison Guide

Role of Pork for Patient’s Using GLP-1s

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Menopause nutrition and weight management aren’t as simple as “eat less, move more.”

In this episode, menopause expert and RD Dr. Su-Nui Escobar breaks down what’s really driving midlife weight changes and what clinicians should focus on instead.

What You’ll Learn:

• How fluctuating estrogen affects fat distribution, metabolism, inflammation, and cardiometabolic risk
• Why traditional weight-loss advice fails during perimenopause
• High-impact nutrition strategies: protein targets, fiber, anti-inflammatory foods, realistic portions
• Intermittent fasting in midlife
• Key nutrient priorities for women on GLP-1s

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Sui-Nui

122 | How to Support Patients on Obesity Medications

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