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313: Stopping GLP-1 Meds: What It Takes to Keep the Weight Off – Dr. Holly Wyatt

June 25, 2026

Full shownotes, transcript, and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/313                             Many individuals are turning to GLP-1 medications for weight loss, but what happens when they stop? In this episode, we delve into the complexities of maintaining weight loss once these medications are discontinued. Dr. Holly Wyatt, an expert in obesity medicine, shares her insights on why understanding metabolic flexibility is crucial for long-term weight management. This episode will e...

312: Public Health Misinformation & Communication: How to Build Trust for Behavior Change – Dr. Jessica Steier

June 10, 2026

Full shownotes, transcript, and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/312                             We're surrounded by headlines, health advice and hot takes that can make it feel like science changes every week. Public health recommendations can seem confusing, and social media often turns nuanced science into click-worthy certainty. So how do we make sense of it all? How do we separate evolving evidence from exaggerated headlines, skepticism from cynicism, and facts from fear? Today...

311: Food Noise, Appetite Regulation & Calorie Intake: What Really Influences How We Eat? – Dr. Rick Mattes

May 27, 2026

Full shownotes, transcript, and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/311                            We hear a lot of bold claims about food and eating behavior: certain foods are "addictive," ultraprocessed foods are driving obesity, and eating something sweet only makes you crave more sweets. We're also told we can retrain our taste buds for things like salt and sugar, but is that really true? With the rise of GLP-1 medications and growing conversations around "food noise," it's becomi...