The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann

What if your weight loss journey could be both powerful and sustainable—without sacrificing your body's muscle mass, metabolism or equilibrium? In the latest episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Jaime Schehr, a nationally recognized naturopathic doctor and registered dietitian, to unpack the truth about using GLP-1 medications holistically. Together they explore...

In this action-packed episode, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz to unpack the biggest misconceptions surrounding menopause, and introduce the concept of using GLP-1 medications in chorus with hormone replacement therapy for positive health (and weight-release) outcomes. An OB/GYN, Integrative Health Practitioner and author of Menopause Bootcamp , Dr. Suzanne's insights sound l...

In this episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we are joined by the wonderful Dr. Stan Guberman, a licensed Chiropractic Physician and Certified Acupuncturist who holds two Diplomas in Nutrition that he's put to excellent use over a 40-year career. I first discovered Dr. Guberman about a year ago when I was dealing with a health challenge and was looking for holistic solutions. I was so impres...

This episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast was recorded in the Los Angeles area in mid-January 2025, while the epically destructive LA fires were still burning. The interview subject was Dr. Jennifer Ellice, or "Dr. Jenn" as she is known at Golden Afternoon, the Ketamine clinic she owns and runs in Santa Monica—just a few miles away from where the Palisades Fire incinerated thousands of ho...

Today's episode is the last we are running in 2024, and the last using the title "Drop the Weight." Beginning with the first episode of 2025, this podcast will officially begin using the name The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, to reflect the direction Elizabeth is going in her professional work with clients offerings to the public. More on that shortly! We couldn't be ending this year mor...

In this episode of Drop the Weight, we are joined by Kundalini Yoga expert Karena Virginia to discuss her latest work in the fields of ancestral healing, epigenetics and overcoming generational trauma.   The author of the critically influential book Essential Kundalini Yoga and an early forerunner of the Me Too movement, Karena is a highly sought after leader in yogic philosophy as it applies to d...

In this episode of Drop the Weight, we are joined by one of the leading thinkers in the world on one of Elizabeth's favorite topics: her name is Carol Look, and the topic is EFT Tapping, which stands for "Emotional Freedom Technique."   We caught up with Carol just as her new book The Yes Code: Transforming Sabotage into Success was being published in October and almost immediately sho...

  In this episode we are joined by the wonderful Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas for the third installment in a series on Menopause, exploring how we can breathe new life into this stigmatized and underserved time in a woman's life—where historically women have been neglected in terms of medical, emotional and societal support.   A self-described "menopause revolutionist," Dr. Arianna is th...

In this episode of Drop the Weight, we welcome Dr. Robert Todd Hurst back onto the show—for call it Round 2— to discuss everything that has happened in the world of GLP-1 weight loss medications in the 18 months since we last spoke with him.     Unless you have been living under a very large rock somewhere, no doubt you have heard the news from all media and social media sources about the explosiv...

In this episode of Drop the Weight, we are joined by the lovely Sima Shamash, a highly sought-after psychic and spirit medium who actively channels "angelic and galactic councils" in her work. (You'll learn more about it on the podcast!)   Elizabeth had a profound reading with Sima just recently and enjoyed the experience so much that she immediately knew she wanted to invite her onto...

Today's podcast is the second in a series we are doing on the subject of menopause, with the purpose of bringing fresh perspectives to this poorly understood, sacred transition in a woman's life. To help us understand things, I am delighted to bring you one of the most eloquent voices on the topic: Cheryl Bridges Johns, author of Seven Transforming Gifts of Menopause: An Unexpected Spiritu...

In this episode of Drop the Weight, we speak with Master Healer and Level 3 QHHT Practitioner Jeroen de Wit. For those of you not yet familiar: QHHT stands for Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique and is a mode of healing that has gained significant traction in the healing community of late.   The legendary influence of QHHT's founder Dolores Cannon is strongly felt throughout the discussion. It...

In this episode of Drop the Weight, we are joined by the wonderful Dr. Phil Parker to discuss everything from his ground-breaking "Lightning Process;" to neuroplasticity; to philosophical life lessons from the musical genius of Miles Davis; to Phil's own so-called "Swiss Army Knife" for disentangling the human mind.    Throughout the podcast, Phil describes how in his own hero&...

In this episode of Drop the Weight the distinguished Jane Aubriet-Beausire joins us all the way from the UK in the first in a series of podcasts engaging the topic of menopause from a variety of thought-provoking and meaningful perspectives in 2024.   A talented executive leadership coach, world traveler and author of the ground-breaking article "Menopause as a Leadership Passage," Jane dr...

From the rise of Artificial Intelligence, to the Age of Aquarius to the frightening pastiche of Election 2024, this episode of Drop the Weight with master leadership expert Chela Davison covers a truly epic range of topics (with just a few apocalyptic notes to keep things interesting.)   Through it all, Chela's sensible grounding in the real meaning of leadership both--both inward and outward,...

In this episode of Drop the Weight , Elizabeth reconnects with the remarkable Megan Brians, a dear friend and colleague of hers from their SoHo Sanctuary days in New York City.   Now based out of Bend, Oregon, Megan is breaking new ground as an organic intelligence coach, energy worker and massage therapist developing into a new specialty called sexological bodywork training.   Throughout the disc...

In this episode of Drop the Weight , we are joined by Elizabeth's brand coach, Renee Rotkopf, once creative director now astrologer, life and business coach. Today she is the founder of Soul and Brand, an online resource for Soulpreneurs.   Together they discuss the January 2024 launch of Elizabeth's course New Year, New You: Unlock the Secret to Manifesting Your Wildest Dreams & Relea...

Hello and welcome to today's episode of Drop the Weight, where we talk about state of the world and what to do about it in these spiritually embattled times with highly sought-after meditation teacher, spiritual coach, author and classical Tantra instructor, Harshada David Wagner   With the conflict between Israel and Hamas looming in the background of the discussion, we cover a mind-blowing r...

Today's episode of Drop the Weight explores the potential of utilizing hypnotherapy in your practical toolkit of lifestyle and healing, with the help of Elizabeth's dear friend and renowned hypnotherapist Ami Hubbard.   The show opens with a serious discussion about the subconscious mind as the deeper-dwelling blueprint for our experienced reality, and how hypnosis can empower us as shaper...

In this episode, we explore the endlessly interesting and controversial topics of body image, body positivity and so-called "body neutrality."   Body Neutral is an elusive and important concept that happens to be the title of a book just published in June 2023 by author Jessi Kneeland, who joins us in our Zoom podcast studio today.   With Jessi's help, we unpack the systematic, step-by...

In today's episode of Drop the Weight, we explore the concept of entering the Fifth Dimension with the help of clairaudient medical intuitive and spiritual writer Kimberly Meredith. Kimberly is the author of the amazing book Awakening to the Fifth Dimension and is about to teach a new seminar on the same theme at the world-renowned Omega Institute. In her book, she provides teachings, healing...

How can you awaken your superpowers and heal? The lovely Ananta Ripa Ajmera, acclaimed writer and teacher of Yoga, Ayurveda and the author of the excellent new book  The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self  shares how she tapped into the powerful Goddess traditions from the Indian subcontinent to self-actualize and overcome a disordered relati...

How could you safely use psychedelics to break out of patterns that keep you stuck?   With the help of my friend Dr. Rick Barnett , we discuss the benefits and stigma that surrounds the use of psychedelic therapy to overcome depression, disordered eating and various addictions.   We also cover the potentially powerful role psychedelics can play as effective pattern interrupters of human behavior a...

In this episode, renowned psychic Patricia Monna helps us explore   the mindframe-busting topic of 5D spiritual healing, specifically as it applies to weight loss.   Patricia describes how she used the spiritual power of 5D to lose 80 pounds and cure herself of an acute condition of erythromelalgia that had rendered her bed-ridden and unable to walk for two years.   Originally an oncology nurse, o...

In today's podcast, we speak with Dr. Loren Fishman , author of the powerful book Yoga for Weight Loss . A Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation doctor based in New York City, Fishman explains how yoga can serve as a metabolic driver for healthy and sustainable weight loss and body optimization.    Fishman also cogently points out that yoga produces a similar hunger-reducing biochemical effec...