The Vitality Formula

Medical advice can feel confusing, frustrating, or even dismissive, especially when what your doctor says feels very different from what you actually hear. In this episode of The Vitality Formula, physician Dr. Marie Livesey explores why communication gaps happen in healthcare, what doctors often mean when discussing weight, hormones, lab work, and lifestyle changes, and how better conversations c...

Building muscle while losing weight is one of the biggest concerns people have when trying to improve metabolism, especially for those over 35 and anyone using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. In this episode of The Vitality Formula, physician Dr. Marie Livesey explains whether muscle gain is possible during weight loss, what changes with GLP-1 medications, and what actually m...

Travel, vacations, and summer getaways often bring anxiety around weight gain, overeating, and feeling like you have to choose between enjoying yourself and staying healthy and for many people, vacations become an all-or-nothing situation. In this episode of The Vitality Formula, physician and metabolism expert Dr. Marie Livesey shares a more sustainable approach to vacations that helps you enjoy...

Eating well, exercising consistently, and trying to “do all the right things” does not always lead to the results high performers expect, especially when it comes to weight, energy, hormones, and metabolism.  But what if the issue is not a lack of effort? In this episode, Dr. Livesey breaks down why health outcomes are often more nuanced than “eat less and move more.” She explains how stress, unde...

Metabolism is often blamed for weight gain, fatigue, and difficulty losing weight, but most conversations about metabolic health oversimplify what metabolism actually is and how it changes. Your metabolism reflects how your body uses and manages energy over time and constantly adapts to your sleep, stress, nutrition, movement, hormonal shifts, and lifestyle demands. In this episode of The Vitality...

Online weight loss programs and hormone therapy services are everywhere right now, making it difficult to know what is evidence-based, ethical, and actually sustainable. In this episode of The Vitality Formula, physician Dr. Marie Livesey breaks down the biggest red flags to watch for in weight loss and hormone programs and how to evaluate what is actually worth your time, money, and trust. In thi...

Perimenopause symptoms, chronic stress, and metabolic changes can look incredibly similar, making it difficult to know what is actually driving fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, poor sleep, and low energy. In this episode of The Vitality Formula, physician Dr. Marie Livesey explains how to tell the difference between perimenopause, stress overload, and metabolic adaptation so you can make more i...

Hormone testing for hormone imbalance is everywhere right now, from at-home kits to comprehensive lab panels, but not all testing leads to useful answers.  In this episode of The Vitality Formula, physician Dr. Marie Livesey explains when hormone testing is helpful, when it can be misleading, and how to interpret results in the context of your real life. Many people are told their labs are “normal...

How to know if your diet or workout is working is one of the most common questions in weight loss and metabolic health, especially when the scale is not changing. In this episode of The Vitality Formula, physician Dr. Marie Livesey explains how to measure progress beyond the scale using meaningful physiological markers like energy, hunger, strength, sleep, and blood sugar stability. Many people re...

GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, are widely used for appetite control and blood sugar regulation, but they are not the right choice for everyone. In this episode of The Vitality Formula, physician Dr. Marie Livesey shares a clear, practical decision-making framework to help you determine whether GLP-1 treatment fits your physiology, your goals, and your r...

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound can support weight loss and improve blood sugar regulation, but how you use them matters. In this episode of The Vitality Formula, physician Dr. Marie Livesey explains the most common mistakes people make on GLP-1 medications and what to do instead. You’ll learn why relying on medication alone often limits long-term results and how nutrition, mo...

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound can improve weight loss and blood sugar regulation, but they also come with side effects. In this episode of The Vitality Formula, physician Dr. Marie Livesey explains the most common GLP-1 side effects and what actually helps. You’ll learn why symptoms like nausea, constipation, fatigue, reflux, hair shedding, and muscle loss can occur when sta...

Walking improves metabolic health, blood sugar regulation, cardiovascular health, and longevity. In this episode of The Vitality Formula, physician Dr. Marie Livesey explains why simple daily movement often outperforms supplements for long-term health. While wellness culture often emphasizes supplements and complex routines, research consistently shows that simple daily movement particularly walki...

Faith and spirituality can influence how patients cope with illness, navigate uncertainty, and engage with medical care. In this episode of The Vitality Formula , physician Dr. Marie Livesey explores the role of faith in healthcare through the lens of clinical experience, physiology, and patient decision-making. Dr. Livesey discusses why modern medicine often avoids conversations about faith and s...

Weight loss after 35 often becomes more complicated due to changes in hormones, metabolism, stress, and sleep. In this episode of The Vitality Formula , physician Dr. Marie Livesey explains why weight loss becomes harder in midlife and how hormone physiology influences metabolism after 35. Dr. Livesey breaks down how thyroid function, cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and sleep rhyth...

Weight regain after stopping GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro is a common concern. In this episode of The Vitality Formula, physician Dr. Marie Livesey explains why weight regain happens and how to support metabolism after stopping these medications. Dr. Livesey explores the hormonal, neurological, and metabolic shifts that occur when GLP-1 medications are discontinued. Rather t...

In this episode of The Vitality Formula , Dr. Marie Livesey explores financial disclosures and conflicts of interest in medical weight loss through the lens of incentives, transparency, and ethical care. She breaks down how financial relationships can influence health messaging even when the information itself is true. With so many voices in the health and wellness space, understanding how to eval...

Safety, Cost, and How to Choose the Right Option for Your Body Compounded weight loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are increasingly used, yet few patients understand how they differ from FDA-approved brand name GLP-1 drugs. In this episode of The Vitality Formula , Dr. Marie Livesey, physician and metabolism and hormone expert, breaks down compounded vs brand name weight loss drugs...

The landscape of medical weight loss is evolving, and oral GLP-1 medications are becoming an important part of that conversation. In this episode of The Vitality Formula , Dr. Marie Livesey, physician and metabolism and hormone expert, explains what oral weight-loss medications really mean for metabolism, hormones, and real life. This is a physician-led, physiology-first discussion focused on clar...

A physician-led guide to enjoying food, protecting your metabolism, stabilizing energy, and ditching the all-or-nothing holiday mindset. In this episode of The Vitality Formula, Dr. Marie Livesey, physician and holistic weight loss coach, shares how to navigate the holidays without obsessing over food, counting calories, or feeling like January needs to start with a detox. This episode is designed...

What actually moved the needle for your health in 2025? If you worked hard on your health but your weight, energy, mood, or labs did not change, this episode explains why. In this episode of The Vitality Formula, Dr. Marie Livesey, physician and holistic weight loss coach, breaks down what truly created metabolic change for her patients and clients and what did not. This conversation is especially...

In this episode of The Vitality Formula , Dr. Marie Livesey shares 8 powerful health, mindset, and lifestyle truths that actually moved the needle in her 36th year of life, no fluff, no filler. From how to create systems that support your health goals, to the science behind sleep and metabolism, this episode is packed with takeaways that busy professionals can implement immediately. Rather than a...

In this episode of The Vitality Formula , Dr. Marie Livesey a board-certified family medicine physician, holistic weight-loss coach, and founder of Lively Holistic Health breaks down the real differences between functional medicine vs. conventional medicine and why this long-standing divide is hurting patients more than it helps. Dr. Livesey explains the core philosophies behind each approach, the...

A 14-month case study on how GLP-1 medications and personalized habits work better together. Can Ozempic transform your health and still feel natural? In this episode of The Vitality Formula , Dr. Marie Livesey shares how one patient’s 14-month journey proved that GLP-1 medications and lifestyle habits work best together . Through “Marney’s” inspiring transformation, you’ll see how medication, nut...

Learn how to tell solid science from hype. Dr. Marie Livesey explains the types of medical studies and shows how to evaluate research claims with confidence. Not all studies are created equal. In this episode of The Vitality Formula , holistic physician and health coach Dr. Marie Livesey reveals how to tell if a medical study is actually trustworthy. From randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to obs...