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By Elizabeth McGann
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FREE MASTERCLASS: How To Microdose A GLP-1 Holistically: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass For years, women have asked me the same questions: What does it really mean to take a holistic approach to GLP-1s? Why am I so passionate about microdosing? And is it possible to naturally support the body's own GLP-1 production? In this special solo episode, I'm sharing the philosophy behind my work and introducing my new free masterclass, How to Microdose a GLP-1 Holistically. After years of working alongside physicians, studying the research, interviewing experts, and helping women achieve remarkable results, I've become convinced of one thing: this conversation is about much more than medication. It's about healing and ending your struggle with weight once and for all. You'll hear why I was initially skeptical of GLP-1s, what I learned from some of the earliest women using these medications, why I believe a truly holistic approach produces the best results, how to naturally support your body's own GLP-1 production, and why the ultimate goal isn't dependence, but helping the body remember what it already knows how to do. In This Episode You'll Learn:Why I was skeptical of GLP-1s when they first appearedWhat I learned from the earliest GLP-1 success storiesThe surprising truth about your body's natural ability to produce GLP-1How to naturally stimulate your body's own GLP-1 productionWhy microdosing is only one piece of the puzzleHow nutrition, sleep, movement, stress, and mindset influence your resultsWhy I believe "less is more"The difference between using GLP-1s as a tool and becoming dependent on themWhy lasting freedom is the true goalWhat you'll learn inside my new masterclass, How to Microdose a GLP-1 HolisticallyHow to apply for a complimentary Holistic GLP-1 Microdosing Blueprint Call *** FREE MASTERCLASS: How To Microdose A GLP-1 Holistically: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass (00:09) — The announcement I've been waiting months to share (01:03) — Why I created my new masterclass – How To Microdose a GLP-1 Holistically (02:05) — Why I was skeptical of GLP-1s from the beginning (03:26) — What I learned from the earliest GLP-1 success stories (04:50) — The surprising truth: your body already produces GLP-1 (05:44) — Why microdosing is only one piece of the puzzle (06:50) — The roadmap women have been searching for (07:48) — Inside the Holistic GLP-1 Microdosing Blueprint Call (08:18) — How to know if you're ready (08:35) — Closing thoughts *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: FREE MICRODOSING MASTERCLASS: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass 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

FREE MASTERCLASS: How To Microdose A GLP-1 Holistically: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass GLP-1 medications have changed what is possible in obesity treatment, but the medication is only part of the story. In this episode, Elizabeth speaks with Dr. Robert Kushner, a pioneer in obesity medicine and author of The Six Factors to Fit, about how to turn weight loss into better health and lasting change. Dr. Kushner explains how GLP-1s reduce hunger, cravings, and food noise, why metabolic adaptation makes weight regain so common, and why lifestyle support still matters even when the medication is doing much of the biological work. He also introduces six common weight-management patterns, from the “easily enticed eater” and “fast pacer” to the “self-critic” and “all-or-nothing doer,” with practical ways to work with each one. This conversation offers a clear, compassionate framework for using GLP-1s more safely, protecting muscle and nutrition, and measuring success far beyond the number on the scale. FREE MASTERCLASS: How To Microdose A GLP-1 Holistically: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass *** SHOW NOTES (00:00) What Turns GLP-1 Weight Loss Into Lasting Change? (04:15) A Biological Breakthrough in Obesity Treatment (08:30) The “Secret Sauce” Was Inside the Body All Along (12:45) Making the Healthy Choice the Easier Choice (17:00) Why Medication and Lifestyle Are Never Either-Or (21:15) The Risks of Taking a GLP-1 Without Proper Support (25:30) Measuring Progress Beyond the Scale (29:45) Why the Body Tries to Regain Lost Weight (34:00) Hunger Is Biology, Not a Character Flaw (38:15) Discovering Your Weight-Management Personality (42:30) Turning Self-Awareness Into a Personalized Strategy (46:45) Changing Food Preferences and Finding Time for Health (51:00) The Pattern GLP-1s May Change Most Dramatically (55:15) Full disclosure: “I am teaching what I need to learn” (59:30) Protecting Muscle and Quieting the Inner Critic (01:03:45) Escaping the All-or-Nothing Trap (01:08:00) What Comes Next in Obesity Medicine *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: FREE MICRODOSING MASTERCLASS: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass 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 *** Learn more about Dr. Robert Kushner:: Website: https://drrobertkushner.com/ Northwestern University Faculty Page: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/faculty-profiles/az/profile.html?xid=11686 X/Twiiter: https://x.com/DrRobertKushner

In this episode, Elizabeth welcomes back Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas — board-certified OB-GYN, author of *The Menopause Myth*, founder of Tula Wellness and Aesthetics, and host of the *Stay Juicy* podcast — for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation about menopause, metabolism, hormone therapy, GLP-1 medications, inflammation, and what it really means for women to thrive after 40. Dr. Arianna brings her signature mix of medical expertise, humor, candor, and whole-person wisdom to a topic so many women are quietly struggling with: why their bodies suddenly feel different, why weight loss becomes harder, why sleep, mood, sex drive, energy, and brain function can all shift in midlife — and why none of this is a personal failure. Together, Elizabeth and Dr. Arianna explore how estrogen, insulin sensitivity, thyroid function, gut health, cortisol, inflammation, nutrition, muscle mass, and GLP-1s all intersect. They also discuss why women using hormone therapy may experience better outcomes on GLP-1 medications, why estrogen is not simply a “weight loss tool,” and why menopause can be understood not only as a biological transition, but as a "body, mind, and soul" transformation. SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] GLP-1s, estrogen, and the anti-inflammatory lifestyle [ 00:53 ] Key question for women over: “Why is it so hard to lose this weight?” [ 03:05 ] Why so many women in perimenopause and menopause feel like their bodies have changed overnight [ 05:00 ] Estrogen, metabolism, gut health, inflammation, and abdominal fat [ 07:00 ] Why estrogen alone does not simply make midlife weight gain disappear [ 08:22 ] The hormone “orchestra”: estrogen, cortisol, testosterone, progesterone, thyroid, and gut health [ 10:00 ] Why midlife weight gain is due to biology, not personal failure [ 10:30 ] Thyroid health, Hashimoto’s, and why “normal labs” may not tell the whole story [ 12:17 ] T4 to T3 conversion, gut health, vitamin D, and thyroid optimization [ 16:37 ] Why deeper thyroid testing matters, especially for women [ 17:21 ] Hashimoto’s, gluten, gut health, and autoimmune thyroid issues [ 18:35 ] Why being “stuck” with weight loss can involve more than food or GLP-1s [ 19:29 ] How hormone therapy and GLP-1 medications may work together [ 21:56 ] Declining estrogen and insulin resistance [ 24:40 ] How GLP-1s and estrogen may support metabolic health through different but complementary pathways [ 25:27 ] Why women do not take estrogen simply to lose weight [ 26:00 ] Hot flashes, bone health, and the clinical indications for hormone therapy [ 27:21 ] Estrogen, skin, brain health, heart health, and the importance of understanding the evidence [ 30:29 ] Transdermal estrogen, oral estrogen, and why delivery method matters [ 32:35 ] Vaginal estrogen, vaginal tissue health, urinary tract health, and sexual wellness [ 35:21 ] Topical estrogen cream for the face and skin aging [ 36:36 ] How Dr. Arianna talks with patients about hormone therapy and GLP-1s together [ 38:24 ] Why women should know their A1C and metabolic numbers [ 39:00 ] Dr. Arianna’s personal experience with GLP-1s [ 41:39 ] GLP-1s, autoimmune conditions, joint pain, and inflammation [ 42:57 ] The inflammatory lifestyle versus the anti-inflammatory lifestyle [ 43:51 ] Do people need to stay on GLP-1s forever? [ 45:35 ] Elizabeth’s experience coming off a microdose GLP-1 and relying on her lifestyle toolkit [ 47:39 ] Why long-term GLP-1 use may make sense for some people based on family history, inflammation, and cardiovascular risk [ 49:24 ] Why weight regain is often about returning to old habits, not “failure” of the medication [ 50:49 ] Muscle loss, strength training, body composition, and doing GLP-1s the right way [ 52:35 ] Menopause as a "body, mind, and soul" transformation [ 53:34 ] The “estrogen veil,” authenticity, people-pleasing, and the “I do not care” era [ 56:43 ] Menopause, self-care, spirituality, and stepping into a new chapter [ 58:20 ] Dr. Arianna shares more about Tula Wellness and Aesthetics, *Stay Juicy*, and her work in women’s health [ 59:52 ] Compounded estrogen facial cream, hyaluronic acid, retinol, and slowing visible aging [ 01:01:05 ] Travel, pleasure, and what Dr. Arianna is most excited about next [ 01:02:18 ] Closing thoughts *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: 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 *** Learn more about Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas and her Tula Wellness practice here: Website: https://drarianna.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drarianna/ “Stay Juicy” Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stay-juicy-podcast/id1762865086

FREE MASTERCLASS: How To Microdose A GLP-1 Holistically: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass Your GLP-1 was working beautifully. The food noise got quieter. You started releasing weight. And then…the scale stopped moving. Does that mean your GLP-1 stopped working? Do you automatically need a higher dose? Not necessarily. In this episode, Elizabeth walks you through her 5-part Holistic GLP-1 Plateau Audit—the key areas to investigate before assuming the answer is more medication. You’ll learn how to look at your nutrition, blood sugar, metabolic health, gut, sleep and stress to better understand what your body may need. Elizabeth also shares what wearing a CGM for nearly a year taught her about her own metabolism—including the surprising impact stress had on her glucose. IN THIS EPISODEThe 5 things to check when your GLP-1 results stallWhy a 5–7 day nutrition check can reveal important blind spotsHow to become a “metabolic detective” using your own dataWhy Elizabeth loves CGMs as a window into metabolic healthWhat your gut and internal “terrain” may be telling youHow sleep and stress can influence your progressThe deeper body-mind-soul question: What are you carrying? FREE MASTERCLASS: How To Microdose A GLP-1 Holistically: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass *** SHOW NOTES (00:25) — Has Your GLP-1 Stopped Working? Why a plateau doesn’t automatically mean you need a higher dose. (02:07) — The Holistic GLP-1 Plateau Audit. Five things to investigate before assuming the answer is more medication. (04:09) — #1: Know Your Numbers. The 5–7 day nutrition check that can uncover protein, fiber, calorie and food-quality blind spots. (06:09) — #2: Become a Metabolic Detective. What Elizabeth has observed about metabolic health and GLP-1 results—and how a CGM can help you see what’s happening “under the hood.” (10:36) — #3: Check the Terrain. Gut health, digestion, environmental exposures and why your internal terrain deserves attention. (14:24) — #4: Protect Your Recovery. Could poor sleep be contributing to your plateau? (16:12) — #5: Turn Down the Alarm. Stress, overtraining and what was happening in your life when the scale stopped moving. (19:28) — The CGM Discovery Elizabeth Didn’t Expect. How stress—not food—was creating some of Elizabeth’s biggest glucose spikes. (21:16) — What Are You Carrying? The body-mind-soul side of getting unstuck and Elizabeth’s Name It. Feel It. Love It. Release It. practice. (23:37) — Measure. Learn. Adjust. Live. Use the data, learn your body, make adjustments—and get back to living your life. *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: FREE MICRODOSING MASTERCLASS: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass Join our FREE SKOOL COMMUNITY - https://www.skool.com/holistic-glp-1-1163/about 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

What if a GLP-1 could do more than help you lose weight? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with high-performance coach Dan Go to explore how these medications can create a powerful window for deeper physical, emotional, and behavioral change. Dan shares why he sees lasting transformation as “a spiritual process disguised as a physical one,” and explains how identity, self-talk, emotional awareness, and sustainable habits determine whether weight loss truly lasts. They also break down Dan’s high-performance GLP-1 approach, including protein intake, resistance training, walking, sleep, supplementation, and the importance of having an exit plan rather than relying on medication alone. Along the way, they discuss emotional eating, urge surfing, journaling, the power of the pause, and why becoming the person who naturally lives at a healthier weight matters more than chasing a perfect diet. FREE MASTERCLASS: How To Microdose A GLP-1 Holistically: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass SHOW NOTES (00:00) — Using the GLP-1 “window” for deeper change (04:00) — Weight loss as a spiritual process disguised as a physical one (08:00) — Why identity matters more than willpower (12:00) — Changing the stories that keep you stuck (16:00) — Journaling, self-awareness, and finding the real problem (20:00) — Emotional eating and the “Five Whys” (24:00) — Urge surfing and the power of the pause (28:00) — Learning to feel instead of numb (32:00) — Questioning inherited beliefs (36:00) — What “high performance” actually means (40:00) — Talk to yourself like someone you care about (44:00) — Build the identity before chasing the outcome (48:00) —Reaching your goal is where the next phase begins (52:00) — Dan’s high-performance GLP-1 framework (56:00) — Nutrition, protein, and preserving muscle (1:00:00) — Resistance training and the underrated power of walking (1:04:00 )— Making better sleep easier, not more complicated (1:08:00) — Sleep timing and why supplements come last (1:12:00) — Vitamin D, creatine, and targeted supplementation (1:16:00) — Fiber, AI coaching, and the future of personalized health *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: FREE MICRODOSING MASTERCLASS: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/masterclass 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 Learn More About Dan Go: Website: https://www.dango.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachdango/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachdango/
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