The Weigh-In Podcast

Summary Our guest today is a client of Czarina’s at The A-List Clinic, George! George is on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) so join us as he discusses his experience. After years of struggling with fatigue, low libido, decreased muscle mass, and mood swings, he sought help and was diagnosed with low testosterone levels. Whether you’re curious about TRT for yourself or supporting someone on...

Summary WTF is metabolic health? Katie explains it all in this episode! You’re gonna wanna sit down and pay attention for this one! Chapters 00:55 True or False Metabolism Myths 05:08 Metabolic Health vs Metabolism 10:45 Strategies for improving metabolism 14:10 The role of set point in weight management 16:19 Hormones and metabolism 22:07 Weight loss vs fat loss 26:43 Common metabolic mistakes 33...

Summary Today’s guest is Patrick Stracuzzi, the founder and nurse practitioner of Stracuzzi Wellness/Improve You Today, an integrative health clinic based in Kingston, New York and treats via telemed in 35 states. Their focus is long-term health optimization through personalized protocols that combine hormone replacement therapy (HRT), peptide treatments, weight loss medications, and advanced bioh...

Summary Get your pens and paper out! Czarina’s breaking down hormone replacement therapy. You’re not gonna wanna miss this one. Chapters 00:34 Introduction 03:33 Czarina’s personal experiences with hormones 13:21 Why HRT is misunderstood 29:15 Who shouldn’t get HRT? 34:12 HRT and weight loss 36:52 What to ask your provider 40:17 What pisses us off about women’s treatment in medicine 📱CONNECT WITH...

Summary The Weigh-In Podcast is back with a new season! Today’s guest is Sherra Davis, Lifefire Weight and Wellness’s Clinical Office Manager and Wellness Coordinator. She returns for updates on her girls’ trip to Cancun, her 35 lb weight loss, and how she managed all that with a toddler! Katie and Czarina also share their life updates and what’s in store for season two. Chapters 00:34 Introductio...

Summary Joining us are Andrew and Jenny Hewitt, a dynamic duo who didn’t just tackle the challenge of losing weight - they conquered it together. You may recognize Andrew from episode 3! He’s a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and founder of Caliper Wellness in New Port Richey, Florida. Jenny is an RN and co-founder of Caliper Wellness. Get ready to hear how they turned...

You've been waiting all season for it... this OTC episode is all about how Katie lost 70 lbs with medical weight loss! Your girl is a true example of grit, determination, and life-changing commitment. We'll dig into the highs, the challenges, and the moments of triumph that shaped her journey. Whether you're looking to make a change or simply searching for a spark of inspiration, you won't want to...

Summary You may remember today’s guest from Episode 7: Casey Thomas! He is a dietitian and we brought him back for a holiday special. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s are coming up and we know it’s going to be a battle this time of year, especially if you’re going through a weight loss journey. He will share tips for enjoying all the holiday flavors while still feeling our best. From managin...

Summary We brought back Sherra Davis, our guest from episode 15, to give us updates on her weight loss journey using Semaglutide! She’s coming up on two months so find out how much weight she lost, whether she incorporated any of our ideas from the last episode, and her goals for the future. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:35 Catching Up and Travel Adventures 04:30 Halloween Plans and Birthday Celebration...

Summary This new series is about a brand new client who is just starting out their Semaglutide weight loss journey, titled “Sherra’s Story”. Today’s guest is Sherra Davis, Medical Assistant and Clinical Office Manager at Lifefire Weight and Wellness. She has over a decade of experience in primary care and weight management. Katie and Czarina will enact an initial weight loss consultation with Sher...

Summary In this episode, our guest is Vanessa Gelin, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner! She treats across the life span from children, adolescents and adults with conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, and schizophrenia. She shares her journey into mental health and the importance of resilience in weight loss. She discusses the mind-body connection, emo...

Summary In this week’s episode, we have Zachary Elfman! He is the owner of 610 Fitness, personal trainer, level 1 weightlifting coach, TRX certified, powerlifting coach, exercise recovery specialist. Zack shares his journey into personal training and the unique approach he takes to help clients achieve their fitness goals. We also discuss Zack’s experience on testosterone replacement therapy with...

Summary This week’s guest is Alex, a current client of The A-List Clinic! She has been on Semaglutide since November 2023. She has lost up to 55 lbs and now fits into a size 4-6 from 12. Alex is a dog mom of 2, mother of 3, and an amazing wife! We discuss her journey on Semaglutide, the reason why she chose The A-List Clinic, and the diet/exercise routines during her weight loss program. If she ca...

Summary This week’s guest is Emily Abernethy, FNP who works in primary care and is the owner of her weight loss practice, Busy Bird Weight Loss! Today we discuss challenges of accessing weight loss medications, the importance of a good relationship with a primary care provider, and the realistic goals of stopping weight loss medications once a goal weight is achieved. We also touch on the benefits...

Summary: We’ve got another “Off the Cuff” episode for you folks this week! Katie and Czarina discuss their summer trips, eating on vacation when you’re on a weight loss journey and maintaining goal weight. Oh yeah, we also talk about Jon and Kate Plus 8, remember them? 📱CONNECT WITH THE WEIGH-IN NP's Website: theweighinnps.com Instagram: @theweighinnps TikTok: @theweighinnps Email: contact@th...

Summary In this week’s episode of The Weigh-In Podcast, it’s just Katie and Czarina! We have an unscripted conversation as if we’re just chatting on FaceTime. We talk about anything and everything in these “Off the Cuff” episodes! Edited by Nick Adams  @nickworks  📱CONNECT WITH THE WEIGH-IN NP's Website: theweighinnps.com Instagram: @theweighinnps TikTok: @theweighinnps Email: contact@theweig...

In this special two-part episode, we speak with two guests! This week we have a mother/daughter duo, Alison and Stacie Altman, who have both undergone gastric bypass surgery. In part two, they discuss the nitty gritty details of their respective surgeries, the difference with insurance and paying out-of-pocket, and post-op recovery. Edited by Nick Adams  @nickworks  Alison Altman Instagram: @all_o...

In this special two-part episode, we speak with two guests! This week we have a mother/daughter duo, Alison and Stacie Altman, who have both undergone gastric bypass surgery. In part two, they discuss the nitty gritty details of their respective surgeries, the difference with insurance and paying out-of-pocket, and post-op recovery. Edited by Nick Adams  @nickworks  Alison Altman Instagram: @all_o...

This week on this episode of The Weigh-In Podcast, we have Casey Thomas, a registered dietitian. Casey highlights the differences in how men and women should approach their diets, insights into calorie counting and shares tips for overcoming weight loss plateaus. He also provides advice to new dads!  Casey Thomas, Registered Dietitian  Instagram: @caseythomasrd X: caseythomasrd Email: caseythomasr...

In this week’s episode of The Weigh-In Podcast, our guest is Michelle Le, a former entertainment business turned content creator @dietandfries. She lives an 80/20 balanced life with easy recipe and favorite places. To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the episode dives into Filipino culture and body image, and the impact of dietary choices on weight and self-image. We a...

This week on the podcast, our guest is Jewel Edmonds, a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in reproductive health. She provides contraceptive care, family planning, abortion care, and gender affirming care. Today, we address common misconceptions about hormonal birth control and its impact on weight gain. We also discuss recommendations for birth control options based on ind...

In this special bonus Mother’s Day episode, Katie shares her personal journey of balancing weight loss and motherhood. She discusses her experience as a young mom, the challenges she faced in losing weight, and the impact of her weight gain on her physical and emotional well-being. Katie also talks about her decision to seek medical weight management and the positive changes she experienced as a r...

Summary This week, we have a jack of all trades, Skylar Marcoux! Skylar has a Master’s in Exercise Science and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist & Registered Yoga Teacher. She is the Director of Operations with The Lab, Philadelphia’s first all-inclusive, concierge health & wellness company. She is also the Founder of B3, a nonprofit whose mission is to provide accessib...

In this week’s episode of The Weigh-In Podcast, our guest is Andrew Hewitt, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and CEO of Caliper Wellness, located in Florida. He shares his journey of starting his own practice and incorporating mental health and weight loss services. He discusses the inspiration behind starting his practice and the challenges he faced in a large psychiat...

In this episode, we're joined by Amelia, a remarkable individual who has embarked on a transformative journey, losing 20 pounds with the help of Semaglutide. Let’s dive into a candid discussion about weight loss, self-discovery, and the power of medical intervention in crafting the life you deserve.