Introducing…The Jeanette Jenkins show! In her first episode, she sits down with board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Rocio Salas Whalen, author of "Weightless," for an eye-opening conversation about weight loss, hormones, and the truth behind GLP-1 medications.

Are you struggling to lose weight despite healthy habits? Have you been told it’s just “calories in, calories out”? This episode dives deep into the science of obesity, the impact of genetics, hormones like insulin and cortisol, and why traditional advice doesn’t work for everyone.

Dr. Salas Whalen shares her expertise on:

• The real causes of weight gain and resistance to weight loss
• The role of GLP-1 medications and how they work
• Why muscle mass and body composition matter more than BMI
• The emotional journey of becoming “weightless” - letting go of shame, guilt, and trauma
• How to find the right medical support and advocate for your health

Whether you’re a fitness professional, someone on a weight loss journey, or supporting a loved one, this episode is packed with science, compassion, and practical advice.

Connect with Our Guest!

Instagram: @drsalaswhalen

Get Dr. Salas Whalen’s book “Weightless”: weightlessthebook.com

Connect with Jeanette!

• Instagram: @msjeanettejenkins
• Website: thehollywoodtrainer.com

✨ To start STRENGTH TRAINING with Jeanette Jenkins join her online Healthy Living Club and you can workout with her from your home www.TheHollywoodTrainerClub.com

This show is Produced by Jeanette Jenkins & Rainbow Creative with Jeanette Jenkins and Matthew “MoJo” Jones as Executive Producers, Co-Executive Producer Rachel Stern, Omar Fouad as Editor, and Mohamed Naser as Graphic Designer.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

01:30 – Why “calories in, calories out” isn’t the whole story

05:00 – Hormones, genetics, and the science of obesity

15:00 – GLP-1 medications explained

25:00 – The importance of muscle and body composition

35:00 – Emotional and social aspects of weight loss

45:00 – Q&A and closing thoughts