What happens after you stop a GLP-1? If you're like Heather, you might see 30 of the 45lbs you lost come back, food noise return, and ask yourself repeatedly "Why can't I just eat like a NORMAL person?"

This episode is for anyone who:

• Lost weight on a GLP-1
• Came off it hoping to “maintain naturally”
• And then watched the food noise, binge urges, and weight creep back in

Heather joins me to share her story of:

• Life before GLP-1s
• How she felt on the medication
• And the emotional whiplash that happened when she stopped
• Plus... what she did to stop food noise without going back on the GLP-1.

We talk about the part no one prepares you for:

👉 GLP-1s can change appetite, but they don’t teach you how to eat, trust yourself, or break all-or-nothing patterns.

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TOPICS COVERED:

• Heather’s relationship with food before GLP-1s
• What it felt like when food noise disappeared on the medication
• Why the weight and urges came back after stopping
• The emotional toll of regain (and the shame no one talks about)
• Perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking, and binge cycles
• Why “just eat normally” isn’t actually helpful advice
• How alcohol quietly fueled binge eating
• What finally helped Heather feel calm around food again
• The difference between willpower and effortless self-control
• Why this work isn’t about another plan, diet, or rule set

JUMP TO:

00:00 She stopped a GLP-1… and the food noise came back
02:50 How dieting, work, and motherhood shaped her relationship with food
05:40 What GLP-1s fixed and what they didn’t
08:29 Off the medication: “why can’t I just eat normally?”
11:45 The moment she realized another diet wouldn’t help
13:55 The real issue wasn’t food
16:00 Weight regain, shame, and the emotional fallout
17:12 Perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking, and binge cycles
18:30 Facing holidays and trigger foods without spiraling
22:48 Uncovering the beliefs driving food noise
23:19 Alcohol and late-night binges
29:05 What eating like a “normal person” looks like now
30:12 What she’d say to anyone coming off a GLP-1 for fixing food noise naturally and learning how to eat normally

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SHE'S BACK!!! Cory Ruth (aka The Women’s Dietitian) is here to talk about her brand new book, PCOS Is My Power, and why she’s determined to make PCOS feel less like a life sentence and more like a gift.

You’ll also hear a very real conversation about how restrictive PCOS advice (hello, “just do keto”) can backfire, especially if you already struggle with food noise, binge eating, or an all-or-nothing mindset.

Bottom line: PCOS can be managed, your body isn’t broken, and you don’t have to eliminate your favorite foods to start feeling better (yes, you can eat pasta with PCOS… and dessert… and cheese).

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• PCOS Is My Power - Preorder Now
• Follow Cory on Instagram - @thewomensdietitian
• Cory's website - thewomensdietitian.com
• Cory's 1st visit to the Nourished & Free® podcast - "Help, I have PCOS!"

TOPICS COVERED:

• What PCOS is (and what it isn’t) in plain English
• The 3 diagnostic criteria and how diagnosis actually works (need 2 out of 3)
• Common symptoms: irregular cycles, acne, hair changes, weight gain, and more
• Why “no carbs/no dairy/no gluten” advice can fuel food obsession + binge cycles
• The “your body is your barometer” reframe: symptoms as feedback, not failure
• How managing PCOS supports long-term health (blood sugar, heart health, diabetes risk)
• What Cory hopes readers gain from the book

JUMP TO:

00:00 PCOS can be managed (and might be your superpower)
01:38 Meet Cory Ruth + PCOS Is My Power
10:54 PCOS explained: symptoms, diagnosis, and what’s actually going on
16:14 Why restrictive PCOS diet advice backfires
23:51 Your body is your barometer (listening to symptoms)
29:24 What Cory hopes every reader takes away

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If food feels like the background noise of your entire life, this episode is for you.

GLP-1 meds like Ozempic and Wegovy can quiet food noise dramatically. Unfortunately, this only lasts while you're actively taking the medication. For many, they can't stay on them forever or don't want to start them at all. Even still, there are some currently on a GLP-1 but the food noise has come back. What then?

If you need a plan to reduce food noise more with or without being on a GLP-1, this episode is for you.

TOPICS COVERED:

• 00:00 What “food noise” really means
• 01:11 Understanding Food Noise: Definition and Experience
• 06:24 The Biological Basis of Food Noise
• 09:34 Why GLP-1s seem to “turn off” food thoughts
• 16:08 How to quiet food noise without medication (this can also help if you ARE on a GLP-1 but the food noise has come back)
• 25:31 Next steps

The one truth most people miss?

You’re not supposed to eliminate food thoughts entirely.
The goal isn’t silence.
The goal is peace.
Food should take up 5% of your brain, not 95%.

Start listening to learn how to make that happen.

SUPPORTING LITERATURE:

My blog article on this topic

Related research articles can be found at PMID: 38004203, 32846152, 19336238, 35482137, 40507553

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