What if weight loss isn’t about discipline—but about biology?

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie welcomes Dr. Suzanna Chatterjee-Morris, a board-certified OB-GYN and obesity medicine physician, for a fascinating conversation about GLP-1 medications and what they really do inside the body.

Together, they take listeners to mini medical school to break down:

• What GLP-1 medications are and how they affect insulin resistance and metabolism

• Why weight gain is often a medical issue—not a personal failure

• How GLP-1s are being used beyond weight loss, including PCOS, infertility, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, and cardiovascular health

• What the research shows about long-term benefits and reduced all-cause mortality

• Common concerns like muscle loss, weight regain, and “Ozempic face”

• Why nutrition, protein intake, and exercise are essential when using these medications

Dr. Chatterjee also explains the concept of weight “set point,” why stopping these medications too soon often leads to regain, and how GLP-1s work best when paired with sustainable lifestyle changes—not willpower alone.

If you’ve been curious or confused about Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or similar medications, this episode offers clarity, evidence, and reassurance—without hype or shame.

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Creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders anymore.

In this episode, we break down what creatine actually does in the body — and why researchers are now studying it for brain health, muscle preservation, and healthy aging. You’ll hear about typical dosing (3–5 grams daily), what we know about safety, and what the latest research shows in older adults — including a small pilot study in Alzheimer’s patients using higher doses that increased brain creatine levels by about 10%.

But does that mean everyone should take it? Not so fast.

We’ll walk through who might benefit, who should be cautious, and how to think about supplementation through a lifestyle medicine lens. If you’re navigating midlife changes, muscle loss, brain fog, or just trying to age with strength and clarity, this episode will help you make an informed decision.

Because supplements should support a healthy foundation — not replace one.

Resources: Keep Your Brain Sharp

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Heart disease is the number one killer of women over 65—and up to 80% of the time, it’s preventable.

In honor of National Wear Red Day and Heart Health Month, Dr. Vickie breaks down what every woman needs to know about protecting her heart before problems start—and how the choices you make before menopause show up later in life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why heart disease overtakes cancer as the leading cause of death in women after 65

• The American Heart Association’s Essential Eight for heart health, explained Lifestyle Medicine–style

• How food, movement, sleep, and smoking directly affect blood vessels and blood flow

• Why everything that’s good for your brain is also good for your heart

• How heart attack symptoms can look very different in women—and why that matters

• Exactly what to do if you think you’re having a heart attack (hint: coughing is not the answer)

From plant-forward eating and physical activity to sleep, weight, and knowing your numbers, this episode is a practical, evidence-based roadmap to loving your heart back—at any age.

Don’t just wear red. Live red. Because healthy isn’t just what you do—it’s who you become. ❤️

RESOURCES: American Lung Association smoking cessation

The American Heart Association Essential 8

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