Modern Metabolic Health with Dr. Lindsay Ogle, MD

If you’ve ever wondered, “Should I increase my GLP-1 dose?” you’re not alone and the right answer is rarely just “go up because you can.” I’m Dr. Lindsay Ogle, a board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician, and I’m sharing the same framework I use in clinic to make GLP-1 titration decisions that are safe, personalized, and sustainable. We start with the most overlooked rule: tim...

Forget the scale-first mindset. We break down why BMI misses the true story of health and walk through the Edmonton Obesity Staging System, a clear framework that matches treatment intensity to real-world risk. By shifting focus from a single number to metabolic status, we show how early action can prevent disease, how targeted therapy can simplify complex care, and why success is measured in ener...

Today’s guest is a fellow board certified obesity medicine physician, Dr. Marilyn Galindo, founder of Leon Springs Obesity Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Her practice is dedicated to provide compassionate and patient-centered care to individuals navigating the challenges of obesity. Dr. Galindo is also deeply committed to advocating for patients with obesity and helping them overcome the stigma a...

We share Mike’s journey with GLP-1 therapy, from fear and stigma to non-scale victories that restored health, identity, and relationships. We unpack how quieting food noise, lowering inflammation, and finding credible guidance create sustainable change. • redefining success beyond the scale • early wins from reduced inflammation and food noise • practical non-scale victories in movement and daily...

Find all of Kayla's amazing resources here . Burnout doesn’t arrive overnight; it builds quietly while we tell ourselves to push through one more week. We invited coach, speaker, and author Kayla Sweet to help us map the stages from honeymoon overcommitment to chronic stress and full burnout, then show a clearer path back to balance. Together, we unpack the WHO definition—emotional exhaustion...

You finally hit your health target and the big question lands: do you keep taking your GLP-1 or taper off? We unpack the decision with clear, practical guidance from board-certified obesity medicine expertise, starting with the reason you started: diabetes control, obesity treatment, cardiovascular risk reduction, or sleep apnea. With two decades of data behind GLP-1s, we explain who typically mai...

Reflux video Constipation video Ready to travel without letting your GLP1 plan unravel? We walk through a clear, science-informed guide to staying on treatment while you explore, so you can enjoy food, move more, and feel better—without the stress of guesswork or the risk of a rough restart later. First, we explain why continuity matters for a chronic condition like obesity and how GLP1s quiet foo...

We break down carbs through a metabolic lens and show how two simple checks—avoid added sugar and choose fiber—can steady insulin, support weight goals, and improve daily energy. You’ll hear practical label tips, why drinks are a trap, and how to enjoy fruit without the sugar crash. • why insulin control shapes energy and appetite • added sugar as a driver of glucose spikes • fiber’s role in satie...

Heartburn doesn’t have to derail your progress. We unpack what acid reflux really is, how to tell when it’s crossed into GERD, and why GLP-1 medications can spark short-term symptoms even as they set you up for long-term relief through weight loss and lower abdominal pressure. Drawing on clinical experience, we get practical about what actually works: smarter dosing, smaller dinners, and timing yo...

The low‑fat era promised leaner bodies and healthier hearts, yet so many of us ended up hungrier, more tired, and no closer to our goals. We take a clear-eyed look at why “eat less fat” missed the mark for metabolic health and how insulin—not fat alone—often drives weight gain, cravings, and energy crashes. With a practical, science‑based breakdown, we explain how to use dietary fat to your advant...

We walk through a full GLP-1 primer: how these meds work, who qualifies, what to expect, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that derail success. We also share dosing strategy, travel tips, and why restarts should be slow and guided. • brief history of GLP-1s and why newer agents lead care • eligibility criteria and insurance pathways including OSA indications • how GLP-1s steady glucose and insu...

We explore why protein is central to metabolic health, how to set daily targets, and how to protect muscle on GLP-1 medications with smart meals and strength training. We share practical sources, timing tips for satiety and blood sugar, and easy ways to increase intake. • defining protein’s role in muscle, organs, and metabolism • managing appetite and muscle on GLP-1 medications • linking muscle...

Help Quitting Smoking Find a board certified Obesity Physician What if the biggest levers for lowering cancer risk were already on your to‑do list? We unpack the real numbers behind smoking and obesity, separate hype from evidence, and explain how hormones, insulin signaling, and chronic inflammation turn excess adiposity into a cancer‑friendly environment. The goal isn’t fear; it’s clarity and ac...

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PCOS Video   PCOS Podcast We unpack why hair loss often follows stress or rapid weight changes, how to spot emergencies that need a dermatologist, and which treatments actually help. We clear up the GLP-1 myth, outline key labs, and share practical steps to protect regrowth. • scarring versus non-scarring hair loss and when to refer • pattern recognition for autoimmune and androgenic causes • telo...

Are GLP-1 medications safe long term—or are we reacting to headlines and bias? We open with a clear, step-by-step look at how drugs reach the market, from discovery through Phase 4 surveillance, to ground our conversation in facts rather than fear. With two decades of real-world use behind GLP-1s, we unpack what the data actually show: common GI side effects that are usually manageable, rare contr...

Korrie was suffering with overwhelming thoughts about food every seven to ten minutes. This wasn’t a willpower problem, it was a gut-brain biological problem. We invited her to unpack what changed when a GLP-1 finally quieted that background noise—and what went wrong along the way. From a rough start on semaglutide to finding a sweet spot with tirzepatide, her path shows how dose, molecule, and su...

The story you’ve heard about weight—try harder, eat less, move more—misses the underlying biology. We expose the pathophysiology of obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease, showing how hormones, brain circuits, and adipose tissue actively defend a higher set point. That’s not a character flaw; it’s biology shaped by human history and amplified by modern food, stress, and sleep patterns. Once you u...

Diet trends promise quick results, but your biology has a different plan. We unpack why hunger surges, metabolism adapts, and ultra-processed foods make willpower a weak strategy, then chart a clearer path built on insulin-aware eating, steady satiety, and sustainable routines. Along the way, we put intermittent fasting, keto, low-fat, vegan and vegetarian, and gluten-free claims under the microsc...

We explain how to tolerate GLP-1 medications without miserable side effects while still reaching weight and metabolic goals. We share dosing strategy, real-world tips, and when to switch medications or choose other tools. • GLP-1 approvals for diabetes and weight management • Mechanism behind nausea, constipation and reflux • Start-low, go-slow dosing with patient control • Long-term benefits for...

What if the loudest voice in your head—the one negotiating every bite—suddenly went quiet? That’s the turning point Deb describes as she moves from a lifetime of diets and rebound weight to genuine relief on a GLP-1. We dig into what “food noise” feels like day to day, why puberty-era dieting can seed decades of struggle, and how treating obesity as a chronic disease—not a moral test—opens the doo...

Confused by the headlines about weight loss medications? We break down the four questions everyone asks: Are they safe, do they work, do you qualify, and how long should you stay on them? Drawing on years of family and obesity medicine practice, we lay out practical, patient-first guidance that puts your health at the center, not hype. We start with safety and the GLP-1 class used for weight manag...

We unpack the new FDA‑approved oral semaglutide for obesity and cardiovascular risk reduction, explaining how it compares to injections, how to take it correctly, and who should or should not choose the pill. We also cut through supplement hype, detail pricing access, side effects, and practical routines that drive results. • Indications and differences from prior oral semaglutide • Why SNAC matte...

We explain what metabolic syndrome is, why it predicts heart disease, and how to treat the root causes with practical steps and targeted medications. We share the five criteria, simple lifestyle wins, medication options like metformin and GLP-1s, and how to monitor progress. • definition of metabolic syndrome and why it matters • the five diagnostic criteria using waist circumfirence, blood pressu...

Learn More About Protein: https://drlindsayogle.kit.com/protein Feeling full on a few bites and still missing your protein? That’s the trap many GLP‑1 users fall into, and it quietly chips away at muscle, energy, and metabolic resilience. We zoom in on a simple fix: make protein and fiber the headline of every meal, then use pre‑made shakes as a smart assist when time or appetite is tight. We star...