Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified MD and Nutritionist who is always looking for ways we can "save ourselves." The real needle-mover of personal development is accepting the reality, no one is coming to save you. Don't panic, Dr. Amy believes everyone has the ability to single-handedly transform their own health, mindset, career and life. This podcast was created to equip you with the necessary tools for shifting your approach from helpless to hero.
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Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified MD and Nutritionist who is always looking for ways we can "save ourselves." The real needle-mover of personal development is accepting the reality, no one is coming to save you. Don't panic, Dr. Amy believes everyone has the ability to single-handedly transform their own health, mindset, career and life. This podcast was created to equip you with the necessary tools for shifting your approach from helpless to hero.
Ep 90 Is Menopause Weight Gain Inevitable? GLP-1s and More with Dr. Kim Boyd
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2 months ago
Ep 90 Is Menopause Weight Gain Inevitable? GLP-1s and More with Dr. Kim Boyd
If your body feels like it changed the rules in midlife, you’re not imagining it. In this Menopause Awareness Month episode, I sit down with WeightWatchers Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kim Boyd to dive into what’s really happening to women’s bodies in perimenopause and menopause. We talk about why “same food, same workouts, different results” is real, how to protect muscle and bone, and when (and if) you should consider HRT, testosterone, or GLP-1s. Dr. Boyd also breaks down the myths behind the WHI study, shares a smarter way to approach weight and hormones, and gives simple nutrition foundations every woman can use to support long-term vitality. Get ready to stop guessing and build a science-backed midlife plan that actually works.
In this episode, you will learn:
00:00 Meet Dr. Kim Boyd, Chief Medical Officer for WeightWatchers.
05:30 What’s new at WeightWatchers?
10:00 The future of anti-obesity medications and what’s changing in access.
15:15 How common is a weight issue in menopause?
17:00 What really accelerates during menopause?
22:45 The truth behind the WHI study and how the narrative is changing.
26:45 Which hormone therapy helps most?
29:00 How to eat for energy + why ultra-processed foods disrupt hormones.
31:30 Why women should wait for better data about peptides.
34:00 How to personalize your midlife health strategy with science.
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Save Yourself With Dr. Amy Shah
Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified MD and Nutritionist who is always looking for ways we can "save ourselves." The real needle-mover of personal development is accepting the reality, no one is coming to save you. Don't panic, Dr. Amy believes everyone has the ability to single-handedly transform their own health, mindset, career and life. This podcast was created to equip you with the necessary tools for shifting your approach from helpless to hero.
