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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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.

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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How To Address Weight In A Body Positive Culture

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tzvi Doron, a board-certified Family and Obesity Medicine physician and lipidology expert, to unpack the middle ground between body neutrality and evidence-based obesity care.

We talk about how to approach weight without shame, how weight loss impacts lipids and cardiometabolic risk, and why protecting lean mass should be your new top priority in weight management.

Key Takeaways

• Weight ≠ worth. But it still influences health, and that’s okay to address.
• Ask permission first. “Is it okay if we talk about how your weight may be impacting your health?” opens the door without judgment.
• Protect lean mass. Resistance training + adequate protein are non-negotiable for long-term health.
• Obesity is a brain disease. Effective care focuses on underlying drivers, not just pounds lost.
• Success looks different. Better labs, more energy, improved function, and confidence count as wins.

Resources Mentioned

• Episode 111 | HDL Good, LDL Bad — It’s Not That Simple
• Obesity Medicine Nutrition Course: Earn 10.5 CE credits and learn how to help patients change (use code POD15 for 15% off)
• Connect with Dr Doron

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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.