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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Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings!

CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start

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Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann:

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

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann

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Learn more about Erin Palinski-Wade:

Website: https://erinpalinski.com/

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

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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Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann:

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

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness

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

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

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Learn more about 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

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

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🔗 Mentioned in This Episode:

Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings!

CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start

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Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann:

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

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness

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

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

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Learn more about Kim Carlos:

Website: https://theplussidez.net/

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