Weight Loss Decoded - GLP Edition

If you’re curious or concerned about the safety, effectiveness, or reputation of compounding pharmacies, this episode is packed with information you won’t want to miss. Welcome back to Weight Loss Decoded – GLP Edition! I'm your host, Sharon Polsky, your go-to GLP Fact Fairy. In today’s episode, we’re tackling one of the hottest—and most controversial—topics in weight management: compounding pharmacies. To give us the inside scoop, I chat with Matt Montes, Chief Clinical Officer at Strive Pharmacy

Whether you’re in perimenopause, postmenopause, or just planning ahead, you’ll find lots of real talk, practical tips, and hope in this episode.Welcome back to Weight Loss Decoded – GLP Edition! I’m Sharon Polsky, your host and GLP Fact Fairy. I’m joined by Dr. Cynthia Preston, an incredible naturopathic doctor who has dedicated her practice to supporting women through menopause and all the challenges that come with it—especially weight gain. Together, we dig into why menopause so often leads to

Whether you’re a seasoned meal-prepper, just getting started, or using GLP-1s as a tool, this episode is packed with actionable advice, myth-busting science, and a whole lot of encouragement to take one step at a time.Welcome back to Weight Loss Decoded – GLP Edition! In today’s episode, I sit down with Stephanie Skeba, an experienced registered dietitian, powerlifter, and CrossFit coach with a passion for making nutrition approachable for everyone—especially those navigating weight loss journeys

Facing Reality: "And I finally got the nerve and thought, okay, I'm gonna weigh myself. And I was 297 pounds. And that was when I thought, okay, this is dire." - JaquelineI talk with Jacqueline Serrao. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, lost, or overwhelmed on your weight loss journey, Jacqueline’s story is a must-listen (and must-read!).Meet JacquelineAge 41, Long Beach, CA lawyer, devoted cat mom, self-described “shapely woman” with a lifelong love/hate relationship with her weightHer weight gain

If you’ve ever wondered how GLP-1s fit into real-world women’s health or want strategies for navigating medical conversations, this is a must-listen episode.I sit down with Dr. Meagan Moore, a leading OBGYN from Orange County, to break down the intersection of women’s health, PCOS, menopause, and GLP-1 medications.Dr. Moore shares unique insights from her hormone-focused practice, where she regularly helps women struggling with PCOS and menopausal weight gain. Our conversation highlights why PCOS

GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss - "The majority of people, let's say right now in the United States, are utilizing the GLPs not because they're diabetic, that's the indication for diabetes, but for weight loss." - Dr. Lester LeeI am bringing you a myth-busting, straight-talking conversation with Dr. Lester Lee, one of the founding fathers of functional medicine and a leading expert in weight loss, hormone therapy, and integrative health.With so much information—and misinformation—swirling around about

Welcome to Weight Loss Decoded – GLP Edition! I’m Sharon Polsky, your GLP Fact Fairy, and I’m so excited to kick off this podcast by sharing my own story with you. Just a couple of years ago, I hit menopause at 50 and, despite eating clean and working out six days a week, I watched my weight creep up—and felt all the frustration and confusion that comes with it. That’s when my doctor suggested I try GLP-1 medication, specifically tirzepatide. The results? Life-changing. For the first time since I