What up, Beasts. Welcome back to the show! You know I’ve been deep in the research rabbit hole on GLP-1 medications, and today I brought back the brilliant Ann Kent, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, to help break it all down in a way that actually makes sense. We’re talking about what GLP-1s really are, what they do in the body, and why their benefits go far beyond the before and after photos we keep seeing online. This conversation gets into everything from blood sugar regulation and food noise to the nuanced risks, side effects, and even the hot-button topic of microdosing. Ann brings the science, and I bring the sass (and the receipts, because yes, I made a whole damn PDF of studies).
This episode isn’t about hyping a miracle drug or demonizing it either. It’s about adding context, compassion, and critical thinking to a conversation that’s way too often hijacked by diet culture. If you’re a coach, trainer, health nerd, or just someone curious about what these meds are doing in bodies (besides shrinking them), this one’s for you. We dig into intuitive eating, strength training, protein needs, and how healing your relationship with food makes a huge difference if you're considering or currently taking a GLP-1. Because tools are only helpful when they’re used with care, and love, not punishment, is still the foundation of this health adventure.
As always, I hope something lands with you today. I hope something you hear tugs at your heart strings and/or I hope you laugh.
Bio: Ann Kent is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and the owner of Peas and Hoppiness. She makes mealtime easier for busy families with her meal planning app, the Peas and Hoppy Meal Guides.
Ann grew up on a farm and trained as a dietitian, earning her master’s degree in nutrition and dietetics. For most of her career she worked as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. Ann believes you should love what you eat and is delighted to include joy as a nutrient, whether she is planning menus for the Peas and Hoppy Meal Guide app or working with a client one-on-one.
Music by Prymary: Sean Entrikin (my hot husband) on guitar, Chris Quirarte on drums, Smiley Sean on keyboards, Rob Young on bass, and Jaxon Duane on vocals.
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GLP-1 Studies I’ve looked at: https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/AX1su0J5xvxdddMmNWzF/media/685765ea077fba411ec88ff3.pdf
Ann’s Previous Episode: Episode 128 - Rebuilding Self Trust: How to Make Peace with Food and Your Body
Mind Pump Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4D3JFAh4ebj9lks9WOE2Vs?si=b175344d517b4fce
Connect with Ann!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peasandhoppiness/
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Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-kent/
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Website: https://peasandhoppiness.com/
Free Meal Planning Template: https://peasandhoppiness.com/Template
Download the Peas & Hoppy Meal Guides App: https://app.peasandhoppiness.com/app
Where can you find me?
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/beautifulbeastwithinstudios
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