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Healthy Revisit: Is Protein Nature's Ozempic?

June 15, 2026

I'm exposing the truth about how high-protein foods can mimic the appetite-suppressing effects of weight loss drugs but with benefits instead of side effects. When you use Ozempic or similar medications, up to 40% of your weight loss can come from muscle, devastating your metabolism and setting you up for rebound fat gain. Protein, however, works naturally with your body's hunger hormones—slashing ghrelin for 3+ hours, maintaining healthy leptin levels, and boosting PYY—all while providing es...

Balancing Hormones and Thyroid Health with Dr. Amie Hornaman

June 12, 2026

Could your “normal” labs be missing the real reason you feel exhausted, foggy, or stuck? I’m joined by Dr. Amie Hornaman, known as The Thyroid Fixer, to talk about why so many women over 40 are told their labs are normal while still feeling tired, foggy, inflamed, and unable to lose weight. We dig into thyropause, Hashimoto’s, reverse T3, thyroid medication, and the exact labs women should ask for if they want real answers. My hope is that this episode helps you stop blaming yourself and s...

Dr. Rady Rahban Shares the Real Truth Behind Plastic Surgery

June 10, 2026

What makes someone a good candidate for a facelift after 40? On this episode of Well Beyond 40, I sit down with renowned board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban to pull back the curtain on the real truths, myths, and marketing traps surrounding aesthetic procedures. We dive deep into my personal journey with my recent facelift, explore why filler over-use can backfire, and examine why younger, healthier individuals are often the best candidates for natural surgical outcomes. Whethe...