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GLP-1s, Weight Loss & Food Noise: What Women Over 35 Need to Know with Ashley Koff, RD
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Are GLP-1 medications the breakthrough solution for weight health—or are we missing the bigger picture?
In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, I sit down with Ashley Koff, RD, an internationally recognized registered dietitian and integrative nutrition expert, to unpack the real conversation around GLP-1s, food noise, blood sugar, hormones, and sustainable weight health.
If you’ve ever wondered why calorie counting stopped working, why food noise feels relentless, or how GLP-1s actually work in the body, this episode will completely change how you think about weight, health, and metabolism.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
What GLP-1 medications actually do (and what they don’t)
Why food noise is often driven by hormones, trauma, and chronic dieting
The difference between weight loss and weight health
How blood sugar and weight health hormones are deeply connected
Why calorie counting often backfires—especially for women
Potential side effects of GLP-1s that are often misunderstood
When GLP-1s can be helpful—and when they can create new problems
How to support hormone health, digestion, and metabolism with or without medication
Why personalized nutrition coaching matters more than ever
Whether you’re considering a GLP-1, already on one, or trying to improve your health without medication, this episode offers clarity, nuance, and a root-cause perspective every woman deserves.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Functional Nutrition and GLP-1s
01:49 Understanding GLP-1 Medications and Their Role
04:32 The Impact of Hormones on Weight Health
10:29 Exploring the Big Picture of Weight Health
14:48 Concerns and Side Effects of GLP-1 Medications
23:16 Societal Implications of Weight and Thinness
31:16 Navigating Social Triggers and Body Image
34:27 Understanding Triggers in Society
39:45 The Complexity of Caloric Intake
47:19 Optimizing Hunger Hormones
56:29 The Interconnection of Blood Sugar and Hunger Hormones
Resources & Links:
+ Watch the full episode on YouTube
+ Brigid’s Website
+ Brigid’s Instagram
+ Ashley’s Instagram
+ Ashley’s Book
+ The Better Nutrition Program
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