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The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

Matthea Rentea MD
Weight Management
Nutrition
Obesity
Glp-1 Medications
Metabolic Health
Weight Loss
Glp-1
Chronic Weight Management
Obesity Medicine
Mental Health
Emotional Eating
Exercise
Community Support
Health
Protein Intake
Hydration
Strength Training
Obesity Management
Protein Powder
Menopause

Matthea Rentea MD leads discussions on obesity and chronic weight management. Her guests range from experts in the fields that intersect with obesity and wellness, to individuals successful in their weight journey. She is a Board certified Internal Medicine and Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and founder of the Rentea Metabolic Clinic, a Telehealth clinic for residents of the s... more

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Nishant Kumar
Board-certified psychiatrist and addiction psychiatrist
Episode: What GLP-1s Are Revealing About Addiction and the Brain with Dr. Nishant Kumar
Dee Beckman
Plastic surgeon focused on aesthetic procedures of the face, breast and body; specializes in body contouring after weight loss
My Plastic Surgery Group, Carmel, Indiana
Episode: Skin Removal Surgery After Weight Loss: What You Need to Know with Dr. Beckman
Dr. Katherine Nolan
Dermatologist specializing in hair loss
Carabella Dermatology
Episode: Losing Weight and Losing Hair? Here's What to Do with Dr. Katherine Nolan
Funke Afolabi-Brown
Sleep medicine physician, founder of The Restful Sleep Place
The Restful Sleep Place
Episode: Tired, Hungry, and Stuck? How Poor Sleep Affects Hormones, Cravings, and Weight Loss with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
Jane Pilger
Master certified coach who works on nervous system regulation and eating, author of Binge Eating Breakthrough
The Gathering; Binge Eating Breakthrough
Episode: How Your Nervous System Hijacks Your Eating (and How to Get It Back) with Jane Pilger
Jacqui Cook
Patient with transformative GLP-1 weight management journey
Communications professional, GLP-1 user and advocate
Episode: Jacqui Cook on GLP-1 Weight Loss, Maintenance Fears, and Letting Go of Diet Rules
Mina Farahani
Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Specialist
Spindel Eye
Episode: GLP-1s and Vision Loss: Separating Fact from Fear with Dr. Mina Farahani
Kristen Wolfe
OB-GYN physician specializing in perimenopause and menopause.
Evermore Women's Health
Episode: Perimenopause, GLP-1s, and What's Actually Affecting Your Sex Drive with Dr. Kristen Wolfe
Dr. Sabrina Huq
An endocrinologist and specialist in obesity medicine and menopause treatment.
Episode: Understanding PCOS: From Diagnosis to Long-Term Health with Dr. Sabrina Huq

Host

Matthea Rentea
Host of The Obesity Guide; physician specializing in obesity medicine; telehealth clinic founder

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 400 ratings
  • Super helpful and positive podcast - love Matthea!

    Such a delightful host; plenty of helpful advice with a dose of cheer

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pulcina15+
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Informative and supportive!

    What an amazing source of knowledge. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lmwgjkl
    United States2 months ago
  • Science and Compassion

    Dr. Rentea brings science backed information and also practical help for the day to day of managing obesity. Her care, compassion, and knowledge are unmatched!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Krissi S
    United States3 months ago
  • Most helpful obesity information

    Dr Rentea cuts through the overwhelming data and focuses on what matters to people just trying to manage obesity. She is brilliant yet practical. Thank you Dr. Rentea you are making a huge difference in my life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    117RWz
    United States4 months ago
  • Wonderful Obesity Wisdom

    Dr. Rentea provides relatable, realistic and empathetic wisdom to those of us who live with obesity. Her energy and vision are inspiring!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Looty Tot
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners praise the host's science-based yet compassionate approach.
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Many note practical, evidence-backed tips they can apply daily.

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Tired, Hungry, and Stuck? How Poor Sleep Affects Hormones, Cravings, and Weight Loss with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
Q: What are your thoughts on sleep debt and whether you can make up missed sleep with naps?
Sleep debt is not fully bankable; while short naps can help some, chronic sleep debt is difficult to fully compensate, and napping should be used judiciously depending on insomnia risk and overall schedule.
Tired, Hungry, and Stuck? How Poor Sleep Affects Hormones, Cravings, and Weight Loss with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
Q: On average, what quality sleep numbers are you looking for in adults 18 and up?
Aiming for seven to nine hours of sleep with attention to both sleep duration and sleep quality; patients should assess if they feel refreshed on waking and how they feel during the day to determine if they need more or better sleep.
Tired, Hungry, and Stuck? How Poor Sleep Affects Hormones, Cravings, and Weight Loss with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
Q: Can we start out with you introducing yourself?
Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown introduces herself as a sleep medicine physician and the founder of The Restful Sleep Place, highlighting her boutique practice and focus on sleep health for adults and children.
Jacqui Cook on GLP-1 Weight Loss, Maintenance Fears, and Letting Go of Diet Rules
Q: What did your relationship with food look like day-to-day before you started medications?
She describes a chaotic, post-pandemic approach to eating, a love of food, and years of dieting that left her feeling stuck until GLP-1s offered a turning point.
Jacqui Cook on GLP-1 Weight Loss, Maintenance Fears, and Letting Go of Diet Rules
Q: Can you start out first with just introducing yourself and letting everybody know a little bit about you?
Jacqui introduces herself as a Chicago-area communications professional with four grown children, sharing her long history with dieting and her decision to explore GLP-1 medications to improve health and mobility.

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A practical, science-based show focused on obesity, weight management, and related health topics. Episodes frequently explore GLP-1 therapies, long-term weight maintenance, sleep's impact on metabolism, and the biopsychosocial aspects of eating and lifestyle change, often featuring clinicians, researchers, and patients sharing actionable insights. Noteworthy is the emphasis on empathy, real-world strategies, and a holistic approach that blends medical treatment with behavioral and lifestyle factors. The show tends to mix expert medical commentary with patient experiences, aiming to help listeners navigate weight management in sustainable, non-judgmental ways.

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1. Nishant Kumar
2. Dee Beckman
3. Dr. Katherine Nolan
4. Funke Afolabi-Brown
5. Jane Pilger
6. Jacqui Cook
7. Mina Farahani
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