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 92 The Truth About GLP-1s and the Future of Metabolic Health with Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen
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Ep 92 The Truth About GLP-1s and the Future of Metabolic Health with Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen
Are GLP-1s the future of metabolic health? In this episode, I sit down with board-certified endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen to talk about the benefits of GLP-1 medications, how they intersect with perimenopause and menopause, and why “just eat less and move more” is outdated advice for so many women. We also dive into hormone therapy, body recomposition, the reality of access and cost, and what the next generation of weight loss drugs will look like. Tune in to understand the truth behind GLP-1s so you can make informed choices for your body.
This episode is brought to you in partnership with Body Health.
In this episode, you will learn:
00:00 Meet Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Endocrinologist and Obesity Medicine specialist.
04:15 What are the biggest misconceptions about GLP-1s?
07:15 How perimenopause rewires body composition, metabolism, and fat storage.
10:45 Why nothing works without sleeping.
17:00 GLP-1 or hormone therapy first?
21:30 How important immigrant physicians are to U.S. healthcare.
28:00 The book that distills Dr. Whalen’s 15+ years of clinical experience.
31:00 The psychological side of weight loss no one prepares you for.
34:45 The next generation of GLP-1 medications and what they’ll change.
37:15 Why GLP-1 medications may reshape the future of chronic disease.
41:00 How pricing, insurance, and accessibility are shifting for patients.
Resources
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Get your copy of Dr. Whalen’s book Weightless HERE
Get your FREE Guide to “The Basics” HERE - 6 things you should be doing for your health!
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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.
