Your GLP-1 Bestie

In this episode, Gianna discusses five things that people don't often talk about when losing a significant amount of weight. She shares her personal experience with weight loss and the impact it had on her body image. Gianna also addresses the expectations of body transformation and the possibility of loose skin after weight loss. She emphasizes that losing weight does not make a person more beautiful or worthy, and that self-love is crucial throughout the weight loss journey. The episode concludes with a giveaway announcement for podcast listeners.

⭐️ Introduction and Background

⭐️ Body Image and Body Dysmorphia

⭐️ Expectations of Body Transformation

⭐️ Loose Skin After Weight Loss

⭐️ Weight Loss and Beauty

⭐️ Loving Yourself Through Weight Loss

🎉 Conclusion and Giveaway Announcement

‼️ANNOUNCEMENT📣 - I am now offering one time, 1 hour consults! 🎉 We can discuss your plan for GLP-1 usage, your other health conditions, the hour is yours and opportunities are endless! If you are interested in booking a consult, please send me a DM on Instagram or email [email protected] 💖

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

In this weeks episode we are discussing all things endometriosis with Stefanie Valakas, APD, who is an expert endometriosis dietitian based in Australia and works with clients worldwide.

⭐️ Introduction & Background
⭐️ What is Endometriosis?
⭐️ Symptoms and Diagnosis
⭐️ Diagnostic Delay and Gaslighting
⭐️ Seeking Answers and Support
⭐️ Next Steps After Diagnosis
⭐️ Interdisciplinary Approach to Treatment
⭐️ Navigating Misinformation
⭐️ Excision Surgery and Organ Involvement
⭐️ Balancing Different Treatment Approaches + Recalibrating Normality
⭐️ Nutrition Recommendations + Effectiveness of Diet
⭐️ Working with a Dietitian + Validation and Support

Where to find Stefanie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endo.dietitian/
Website: https://thedietologist.com.au/

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

In this episode, Gianna and Nicole discuss Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland. They clarify the misconception that Hashimoto's is the same as hypothyroidism and explain that Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease that causes the thyroid to become dysfunctional. They discuss the rise in Hashimoto's disease and the triggers that can lead to its development, such as hormonal shifts, gut health issues, chronic stress, and genetic predisposition. The symptoms of Hashimoto's disease, including fatigue, digestive issues, and weight changes, are also explored. The hosts emphasize the importance of addressing nutritional needs, supporting detoxification pathways, and considering environmental factors when managing Hashimoto's disease. In this episode, Nicole Nyerick discusses important steps for managing Hashimoto's and supporting thyroid health. She emphasizes the importance of continuing education and seeking reliable sources of information. Nyerick also highlights the significance of supporting GI health, even if there are no obvious gastrointestinal symptoms. Lastly, she advises focusing on adequate nutrition rather than restrictive diets, emphasizing the importance of adding nutrient-rich foods to support the immune system and overall health.

We cover:

✨ Introduction to Hashimoto's Disease
✨ Causes and Diagnosis of Hashimoto's Disease
✨ Rise in Hashimoto's Disease
✨ Triggers of Autoimmune Disease
✨ Symptoms of Hashimoto's Disease
✨ Triggers and Approach to Hashimoto's Disease
✨ Nutritional Needs and Testing for Hashimoto's Disease
✨ Molecular Mimicry and Dietary Changes
✨ Environmental Factors and Mold Exposure
✨ Supporting Detoxification Pathways
✨ Game-Changing Strategies for Hashimoto's Disease
✨ Continuing Education and Reliable Sources
✨ Supporting GI Health
✨ Focusing on Adequate Nutrition

You can find Nicole here: https://www.instagram.com/nicolesnutrition/

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

In this episode, Gianna interviews Nicole Nyerick, a registered dietitian specializing in functional and integrative nutrition. Nicole shares her personal journey with thyroid cancer and living without a thyroid. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting your body when you don't have a thyroid. Nicole provides recommendations for nutrition, lifestyle, and environmental changes that can help individuals thrive without a thyroid. She also highlights the significance of personalized approaches and working with a healthcare professional to optimize thyroid health. In this episode, Nicole shares her personal experience with Hashimoto's disease and provides valuable insights into its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and lifestyle changes for managing the condition.

Chapters

✨ Introduction and Background
✨ Nicole's Journey with Thyroid Cancer
✨ Reaching a Place of Wellness
✨ Recommendations for Living without a Thyroid
✨ Symptoms and Diagnosis of Hashimoto's
✨ Treatment Options for Hashimoto's
✨ Lifestyle Changes for Managing Hashimoto's

You can find Nicole here: https://www.instagram.com/nicolesnutrition/

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

In this episode, host Gianna interviews Dr. Brittney Tages, a primary care doctor with a holistic and functional approach to medicine. Dr. Tages explains her unique practice model, which combines elements of direct primary care and concierge medicine. She emphasizes the importance of spending more time with patients and listening to their concerns, which is often lacking in traditional medical settings. Dr. Tages also discusses the challenges of dealing with insurance companies and the benefits of her fee-based model for both insured and uninsured patients. Overall, her approach focuses on providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. In this episode, Dr. Tages discusses her approach to comprehensive care and individualized treatment. She emphasizes the importance of extensive blood work and testing to identify underlying issues. Dr. Tages highlights the significance of optimal numbers and symptoms, rather than relying solely on reference ranges. She also delves into the impact of gut health on overall well-being and the challenges of digestive health in the United States.

We cover:
✨ Introduction and Background
✨ The Flaws of Traditional Medicine
✨ Holistic Approach to Medicine
✨ Challenges with Insurance Companies
✨ Insurance and Self-Pay Patients
✨ The Value of Personalized Care
✨ Comprehensive Care and Individualized Approach
✨ Extensive Blood Work and Testing
✨ Importance of Optimal Numbers and Symptoms
✨ Gut Health and Digestion
✨ Gut Health's Impact on Other Body Systems
✨ Challenges of Digestive Health in the United States
✨ Additional Testing Modalities
✨ The Legitimacy of Functional Medicine Tests
✨ Target Demographic and Conditions Treated
✨ Virtual Practice and State Licensing
✨ Encouragement for Patients Seeking Good Care

You can find Dr. Tages here: https://www.instagram.com/doctabritt/

You can work with Dr. Tages here: https://www.drbrittneytages.com/

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

In this episode, host Gianna interviews her former client Taylor about their three-year coaching journey. They discuss Taylor's initial struggles, the power of time, patience, and consistency, and the transition from a reverse to a maintenance phase. They also explore Taylor's experience with her recent deficit and the mindset and mental growth she achieved throughout the process. In this episode, Taylor shares her journey and the lessons she has learned while working with Gianna. She advises listeners to trust their coach and approach maintenance with the same commitment and enthusiasm as they did during a deficit. Taylor's biggest takeaway from her time with Gianna is the importance of being kind to oneself and picking oneself up after a bad day. She also praises Gianna's credentials and commitment to constantly learning, recommending her to anyone considering working with her. Taylor expresses her gratitude for everything Gianna has taught her and looks forward to continuing her journey.

We cover:
✨ Introduction and Background
✨ Starting the Coaching Journey
✨ The Power of Time, Patience, and Consistency
✨ Transitioning to a Reverse
✨ Entering the Maintenance Phase
✨ Preparing & Starting a Deficit
✨ Reflecting on the Deficit
✨ Learning to Give Myself Grace
✨ Trusting the Process and Approaching Maintenance with Commitment
✨ Being Kind to Yourself and Picking Yourself Up
✨ Working with Gianna and Trusting Her Expertise
✨ Gratitude and Looking Forward

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

In this weeks episode, my colleague Rachel Mistry, MS, RDN, IFMCP and I discuss in this weeks episode coming off of birth control and what to consider! 

We talk about:
🥑 What birth control does in your body
🥑 Body systems birth control impacts
🥑 Common symptoms you can experience coming off birth control
🥑  How to support each body system while coming off birth control
➕a special offer Rachel is running for a special in November 🎉

As a disclaimer: both Rachel and I are PRO whatever works for you, birth control or no birth control 🫶🏼 

Rachel Mistry is a registered dietitian, certified functional medicine practitioner through the institute for functional medicine, and the lead practitioner at The Functional Nutritionist. Rachel is passionate about taking a root-cause approach when it comes to women's health. When Rachel's not working with clients, you can find her hiking with her pups, trying new restaurants, or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

Rachel is offering a FREE HTMA test for anyone who enrolls in her 1:1 membership in the month of November! Click the link below to take advantage of this offer or click her Instagram below to reach out directly to Rachel with questions!

Website:
https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/radiatewithrachel/ 

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

In this episode, the host discusses Halloween safety tips and allergy-friendly treats. She emphasizes the importance of inspecting candy for safety and checking labels for allergens. The host provides a list of allergy-friendly treats, including Enjoy Life chocolate, Yum Earth gummies, Undercover Snacks, and more. She also suggests alternative treats like pretzels and popcorn. The episode concludes with a reminder to prioritize safety and double-check all packaging.

We cover:
✨ Introduction and Halloween Safety Tips
✨ Allergy-Friendly Treats
✨ Alternative Treats

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

Welcome to my story and my journey taking Mounjaro for a year!

If you want to get my monthly (maybe bimonthly) newsletter and updates on Mounjaro/ general GLP-1 information, you can sign up here:
https://gianna-beasley-registered-dietitian.ck.page/f782c68d6f

TikTok Video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8kaKyno/

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight…

✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community

✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience

Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount)

FREE: Labs to Request Annually 

Connect with Me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/

Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/ 

**Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...