My GLP-1 Success Podcast

If you feel like you’re constantly thinking about food, even while on GLP-1 medication—you’re not alone. This episode breaks down the real reason behind “food noise” and why willpower alone isn’t enough to fix it. In this conversation, hosts Ryan Kopyar, clinical counsellor and registered nutritionist Ashika Lessani, sit down with women’s weight loss coach and author Jared Hamilton to unpack the p...

If you’re on GLP-1 and still struggling with cravings, hunger, or confusion around what to eat—this episode will change how you see it. In this episode of the My GLP-1 Success Podcast, hosts Ryan Kopyar and Ashika Lessani sit down with registered dietitian Melissa Mitri to break down the real difference between physical hunger, emotional eating, and what people are now calling “food noise.” They u...

In this powerful episode of the GLP-1 Success Podcast, Ryan Joseph Kopyar, Licensed Professional Counselor and author of The Neurobiological Journey of GLP-1 Weight Loss , shares the emotional and identity shifts that happen after rapid physical transformation. While GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can change the body, they don’t automatically rewire identity, self-worth, or nervous syst...

Type 2 diabetes is not just a blood sugar problem — it’s a metabolic and behavioral crisis. In this episode of My GLP-1 Success, Dr. Gagandeep Singh (“Dr. Reversal”) joins us to break down a patient-centered approach to type 2 diabetes management, insulin resistance, and sustainable weight loss. Instead of the traditional “treat to failure” pharmaceutical model, Dr. Singh explains how empowering p...

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy don’t just suppress appetite — they influence dopamine, reward pathways, and your nervous system. In this solo episode, Ryan Joseph Kopyar, licensed professional counselor and author of The Neurobiological Journey of GLP-1 Weight Loss , explains what is happening in the brain when you take a GLP-1 medication. Many patients are told these medications reduce...

“Just eat more protein” is being prescribed everywhere — from doctor’s offices to social media — yet many people are eating more protein than ever and still struggling with hunger, digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, and stalled weight loss. In this solo episode, Ashika, a registered nutritionist and women's health coach helps you break through the protein noise. You’ll learn how protein act...

In this solo episode, Ryan Joseph Kopyar , Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Personal Trainer, shares what over a decade in the fitness and health industry taught him about sustainable weight loss —long before GLP-1 medications entered the conversation. While GLP-1 medications are helping millions regulate blood sugar, reduce weight, and improve metabolic health, Ryan explains why medi...

GLP-1 weight loss medication can quiet food noise, regulate appetite, and drive rapid physical transformation, but it does not change your self-image, nervous system patterns, or identity. In this first episode of My Life After GLP-1 , Licensed Professional Counselor, Ryan Kopyar and Registered Nutritionist Ashika Lessani , explore the psychology of weight loss, identity shifts, and the emotional...

Welcome to My Life After GLP-1 — a podcast dedicated to exploring GLP-1 weight loss through the lens of neuroscience, psychology, nutrition, and behavioural change. This trailer episode introduces the foundation behind the podcast and the inspiration for the book The Neurobiological Journey of GLP‑1 Weight Loss, Heal The Reasons You Eat, Not Just The Weight That You Carry. GLP-1 medications can re...