Modern Metabolic Health with Dr. Lindsay Ogle, MD

Having practiced a plant based diet for numerous years, Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers incorporates her lifestyle into educating others how to improve and overcome their chronic diseases as a Family and Obesity Medicine Physician and Metabolic Health Coach. She founded Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching in Chattanooga, TN to help individuals heal their bodies and improve their health usin...

GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, but the “older” obesity medications never stopped helping real patients and they can still be the right tool when matched well. I walk through the three FDA-approved first-generation obesity management options and how I think about using them safely in modern obesity medicine, especially when cost, access, or specific symptoms like cravings are part of t...

Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia is a triple board certified endocrinologist & women's health specialist based out of Washington state. Website: eastsidemm.com Instagram: @drpatilsisodia TikTok: @dr-komal-patil-sisodia Menopause symptom questionnaire: Greene Climacteric Scale  Menopause is a single moment on the calendar, but the real story is the long runway leading up to it and the way your whol...

Osteoporosis is one of those diagnoses that can hide in plain sight until the day a wrist snaps from a minor fall or a hip fracture changes everything. We sit down with Dr Uzma Khan, board-certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, to explain what osteoporosis and osteopenia actually mean inside the bone and why “no pain” does not mean “no risk.”  We talk through bone density screening with...

Steph Wagner is a Registered Dietitian with 15 years of experience in bariatric surgery nutrition and now GLP-1 medications. She’s the owner and creator of Bariatric Food Coach, a comprehensive membership website for with resources, education and community for post-op surgical patients. Website: BariatricFoodCoach.com Instagram: @bariatricfoodcoach Facebook: @bariatricfoodcoach YouTube: @Bariatric...

Medicare’s new Bridge program could open access to GLP-1 medications starting July 1, 2026, with an expected $50 monthly copay for eligible beneficiaries. We walk through the exact qualification rules and the practical safety steps we use when prescribing GLP-1s for adults 65 and older.  • Medicare Bridge program timeline and why it could influence commercial insurance coverage  • How Bridge eligi...

Isabelle Amigues, MD, CEO and Founder of UnabridgedMD in Rheumatology  Isabelle Amigues, MD, is a rheumatologist based in Denver, Colorado. She honed her expertise by studying in Paris, as well as at Columbia University, in New York City. At age 40 she was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. A timely meeting with a non-traditionally trained practitioner taught her a different approac...

We break down why fatigue can show up on GLP-1 medications and why the fix depends on the real cause, not a one-size-fits-all trick. We walk through four common drivers and the practical next steps that help you feel energized while still moving toward your weight loss and metabolic health goals.  • underfueling on GLP-1 due to strong appetite suppression and overly aggressive calorie restriction ...

Nina Crowley, PhD, RD, is a nationally recognized expert in body composition and obesity care. She holds a PhD in Health Psychology and blends clinical expertise with a deep understanding of behavior change and patient-centered care. Before her current role, she led the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), where she focused on advancing patien...

Follow Dr. Bingham on TikTok or Instagram We welcome Dr Brianna Bingham to Missouri Metabolic Health and talk about why obesity deserves the same respect as any chronic disease. We share how patient education, choice, and consistent follow-up change outcomes with GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, and long-term metabolic health care.  • Dr Bingham’s background in internal medicine and why she p...

Hunger is not a character flaw. It’s biology, and your body has multiple systems that decide when you feel full and when you keep thinking about food. We walk through a clear, practical framework for satiety that you can use immediately, whether your goal is weight loss, weight maintenance, or better metabolic health. First, we talk about stomach stretch and why physical volume matters. When your...

*Watch this one on YouTube* We break down the LillyDirect Zepbound multi-dose Quick Pen and how it differs from the weekly single-use pens many people get at the pharmacy. We share practical injection steps, storage rules, and clinician-guided dosing strategies that can improve tolerability and sometimes reduce out-of-pocket costs. • what the LillyDirect multi-dose pen is and why it is different f...

Lisa Salisbury is a former chronic dieter turned coach who helps women stop obsessing over food and feel confident losing weight without counting, tracking, or diet apps. She teaches her clients to check in with their bodies instead of checking boxes—and to build lives so fulfilling that food no longer has to play the role of comforter, reward, or escape. She also supports women on GLP-1 medicatio...

LillyDirect for Foundayo Birth Control Options: Website & YouTube   How to Manage GLP-1 Side Effects We break down Foundayo (orforglipron), a newly FDA-approved oral non-peptide GLP-1 medication for obesity management, and explain what makes it different from other GLP-1 options. We share how to time it, what side effects to expect, what interactions to watch for, and what the clinical trial d...

Dr. Matthea Rentea is a double board certified physician in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She owns the Rentea Metabolic Clinic, a comprehensive Telehealth obesity medicine clinic for residents of Indiana and Illinois. She is the host of the 20+ ranked podcast The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD. Website: RenteaClinic.com TikTok: @matthearenteamd Instagram: @matthearenteamd The scale...

Alyssa Simpson is a Registered Dietitian based in Phoenix, Arizona. She is the founder of Nutrition Resolution, a group practice of GI-specialized dietitians that helps people struggling with complex digestive issues get real, lasting relief while still enjoying food. She also educates and supports the public through her podcast, The Gut Health Dialogues.  Learn from and connect with Alyssa: Websi...

We share six simple habits that improve metabolic health and support longevity at any age, without chasing perfection. We focus on practical steps you can start today to protect your heart, blood sugar, strength, and long-term quality of life. • establishing with a trusted primary care doctor for preventive care, labs, and early detection  • moving your body daily and building toward 150 to 300 mi...

Find a board certified Obesity Physician: https://obesitymedicine.org/about/find-a-provider/ You can spend years blaming yourself for “not having enough willpower” when the real problem is that you’ve never had the right kind of medical support. We pull back the curtain on what a board-certified obesity medicine physician actually does, why the training pathway is so long, and how that expertise s...

“Eat less” is common advice, but it isn’t always the smartest path to better metabolic health. I’m Dr. Lindsay Ogle, a board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician, and I’m breaking down six specific situations where I actually recommend eating more to support weight management, appetite control, and healthier blood sugar patterns. We start with night eating syndrome, a pattern w...

Zach Niemiec is Vice President of Patient Advocacy of ProCare Health which is a supplement store focusing on caring for patients living with obesity treated with metabolic & bariatric surgery; now expanding to cover patients taking GLP-1 medications. Follow Zach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucky_finz/ Follow Zach on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lucky_finz https://procarenow.com/...

Nausea doesn’t have to be the price of progress. We break down a practical, evidence-informed plan to calm your stomach while keeping the powerful benefits of GLP-1 therapies for weight, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. As a board-certified family and obesity medicine physician, I explain why “start low, go slow” protects your gut, how to hold at a dose that actually works for you, and whe...

A new ceiling just arrived for GLP-1 weight loss treatment, and it changes the conversation about what’s possible without jumping straight to surgery. I’m Dr. Lindsay Ogle, and I’m walking you through brand new FDA-approved high-dose Wegovy dosing that goes up to 7.2 mg of semaglutide, including what we can realistically expect, what could go wrong, and who may benefit most. We start with the prac...

We break down why fiber is a metabolic powerhouse for glucose control, heart health, gut health, and fullness, then share simple ways to reach about 30 grams per day without stomach upset. We unpack soluble vs insoluble fiber, label math on “net carbs,” and practical foods, snacks, and supplements. • soluble vs insoluble fiber and benefits • daily fiber targets and how to track • gradual increases...

If your GLP-1 dose is “working” but you feel miserable, can’t eat, or the weight is falling off too fast, that is not a win. I’m Dr. Lindsay Ogle, board-certified in obesity medicine, and I’m breaking down the most common reasons I decide to lower a patient’s GLP-1 medication dose and how we do it safely and thoughtfully. We start with side effects, especially GI symptoms that come from slowed sto...

Constipation doesn’t have to derail your progress on GLP-1 medications. We break down why these therapies slow the gut, how to spot true constipation using the Bristol stool chart, and the practical steps that restore comfort without sacrificing your metabolic goals. From hydration tactics that actually stick to a fiber plan you can build meal by meal, we map out a routine that fits real life and...