I don’t think GLP-1 meds are the answer for everyone, but I also don’t think they’re the villain of the story. For many people, they can be genuinely life-changing when they’re used with the right support. So this episode is for anyone who’s made that decision (or is seriously considering it) and wants to do it safely, sustainably, and with as much information as possible. I can’t stop you from taking these medications, but I can help you be informed: what to ask, what to monitor, what to eat, and how to protect your muscle, gut, and long-term health along the way. Today’s episode is all about one of the biggest health conversations happening right now: GLP-1 medications. I’m joined by Ashley Koff, RD, to give you the straight dope on what’s really going on beneath the surface: why so many of us are struggling with food noise, why some people never reach that “80% full” feeling, and what it means when your metabolic switches (the appetite and satiety systems that should be working in the background) aren’t firing properly. We break down GLP-1s, starting with what happens in an optimally functioning body: the roles of hormones like GLP-1, GIP, PYY and CCK, and how they influence hunger, fullness, blood sugar, and cravings. We also talk through what side effects might be telling you, what to monitor if you do choose medication, and whether supplements have a role — including the so-called “GLP-1 boosters” you’ll see everywhere. Most importantly, this episode is for anyone who wants lasting fat loss and better metabolic health, with or without drugs. Ashley Koff is a registered dietitian and founder of the Better Nutrition Program, and she trains clinicians as course director for UC Irvine’s Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship. She’s also the author of the upcoming book ‘Your Best Shot’. We cover: 00:00 Why some people never feel full 05:07 Why modern life makes us feel hungrier 20:40 Can stress or trauma affect appetite? 22:40 How food marketing keeps us thinking about food 24:10 Is too much health information making eating harder? 31:20 Can you trust nutrition studies you see online? 37:00 Where did GLP-1 meds come from? 56:05 How do you know if your dose is too high? 1:05:11 How much protein do you need on GLP-1s 1:14:40 Do GLP-1 drugs reduce inflammation? 1:19:10 Is eating less always healthier? 1:22:00 Is there a natural alternative to Ozempic? 1:46:09 What are the side effects of GLP-1? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEARNING TO EAT WELL EVERY DAY 🥗 Download a FREE 7 day meal plan: https://tdk.link/mealplan_yt 🔥 Learn about Inflammation - FREE 4 part mini-series here: https://tdk.link/infl_series_yt 🥑 Heal yourself with food: https://tdk.link/heal_yt 🎤 Listen to experts on the podcast: https://tdk.link/pod_yt 👨🏽‍💻 Browse articles on the website: https://tdk.link/web_yt 📚 Check out my cookbooks: https://tdk.link/books_yt LET'S BE FRIENDS 📷 Instagram: https://tdk.link/tdk_insta_yt 📹 Subscribe: https://tdk.link/ytsubscribe 🙋🏽‍♂️ Facebook: https://tdk.link/tdk_fb_yt 🐦 Twitter: https://tdk.link/tdk_tw_yt 👔 LinkedIn: https://tdk.link/tdk_li_yt