Conquer Your Weight: Recent Episodes
Sarah Stombaugh, MD
Have you ever felt like weight loss became dramatically harder after turning 40, even though you're doing many of the same things that worked in the past? You're not imagining it. As we age, changes in muscle mass, hormones, metabolism, and insulin sensitivity can all make weight management more challenging. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explains why weight loss often feels different in your 40s and beyond.
You'll learn how declining muscle mass can slow metabolism, why hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause can affect appetite and fat storage, and how years of dieting may contribute to metabolic adaptation. Dr. Stombaugh also discusses the role of insulin resistance and why many women notice increasing difficulty losing weight around the midsection as they get older.
Most importantly, this episode focuses on what actually works. Rather than relying on restrictive diets or excessive exercise, you'll discover practical strategies that support your body's changing needs, including strength training, prioritizing protein, improving sleep, and creating sustainable habits. If you've been feeling frustrated by weight loss after 40, this episode will help you better understand what's happening and give you a roadmap for moving forward.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
If you’re looking for support during your GLP journey, check out The GLP Guide. This on-demand video program will give you answers to the questions you have! Get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right but the scale still won't budge? In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, we're uncovering the hidden calories that can quietly stall weight loss progress. From specialty coffee drinks and healthy snacks to cooking oils, dressings, and bites taken throughout the day, these small sources of calories can add up more quickly than most people realize.
You'll learn why some of the foods we think of as healthy can still contribute significant calories, how weekend eating habits can erase a week's worth of progress, and why liquid calories are often one of the biggest culprits. I'll also share practical strategies to identify hidden calorie sources without becoming obsessive about tracking every bite and sip.
Most importantly, we'll discuss why hidden calories are only part of the story. Weight loss is influenced by hormones, metabolism, sleep, stress, and insulin resistance, not just calorie intake alone. By understanding both the calories you consume and the signals those foods send to your body, you can make more informed choices and create a more sustainable path toward your weight loss goals.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
If you’re looking for support during your GLP journey, check out The GLP Guide. This on-demand video program will give you answers to the questions you have! Get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores how years of dieting can affect the relationship many people have with their bodies. After repeated cycles of restriction, weight loss, and regain, it is common for people to feel like they cannot trust their hunger, their cravings, or even their body's ability to regulate weight. Many patients describe feeling as though they are constantly fighting their body rather than working with it.
Dr. Stombaugh explains why this loss of trust often develops. Diet culture messages frequently encourage people to ignore hunger, restrict food, and rely on willpower alone. Over time, this can create a cycle of deprivation and rebound eating that leaves people feeling frustrated and out of control. In reality, the body is responding to normal biological signals that are designed to protect against starvation.
For many patients, especially those using GLP medications, the experience of hunger and appetite begins to change. With less food noise and more predictable feelings of fullness, people often find that eating becomes calmer and more manageable. This can create an opportunity to rebuild a healthier relationship with food and with their body.
In this episode, Dr. Stombaugh discusses practical ways to begin rebuilding trust, including learning to respond to hunger, focusing on nourishment rather than restriction, and practicing self compassion after years of dieting. Over time, many patients discover that when they support their body's needs instead of fighting against them, sustainable weight loss and improved health become much more achievable.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
If you’re looking for support during your GLP journey, check out The GLP Guide. This on-demand video program will give you answers to the questions you have! Get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
For years, we've been told that weight loss is simply a matter of calories in versus calories out. While calories do matter, the reality is far more complex. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores why your body is not a simple calculator and why two people eating the same number of calories can experience very different results. You'll learn how food provides not only energy but also important signals that influence hunger, fullness, metabolism, and fat storage.
We discuss the powerful role of macronutrients and how protein, carbohydrates, and fat each send different messages to the body. Dr. Stombaugh explains why some foods keep you satisfied longer, why blood sugar and insulin levels matter, and how food quality can affect your ability to lose weight. Understanding these signals can help you make more informed choices without becoming obsessed with calorie counting alone.
The episode also dives into metabolic adaptation, insulin resistance, and why chronic dieting can make weight loss feel harder over time. If you've ever felt frustrated that you're eating less but not seeing the results you expect, this conversation will help you understand what's happening beneath the surface. You'll walk away with a more complete understanding of weight loss and practical strategies for working with your body rather than against it.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
If you’re looking for support during your GLP journey, check out The GLP Guide. This on-demand video program will give you answers to the questions you have! Get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
Many people start their weight loss journey believing there’s a specific number on the scale that will finally make them feel healthy, confident, and happy. But what happens when you reach that number and still don’t feel “done”? Or when your health and quality of life have already improved long before getting there?
In this week’s episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh discusses how to think about “goal weight” in a healthier and more sustainable way. She explores the difference between health goals and aesthetic goals, why the scale doesn’t tell the whole story, and how to recognize when weight loss is helping you build a better life versus becoming an endless pursuit of perfection. Dr. Stombaugh also discusses the transition into maintenance and the importance of creating a lifestyle that feels sustainable long term.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
If you’re looking for support during your GLP journey, check out The GLP Guide. This on-demand video program will give you answers to the questions you have! Get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores an important idea that many people overlook during their weight loss journey. The number on the scale is only one piece of information, and it does not always reflect the meaningful progress happening in your body and your health. While the scale can be a helpful tool, it measures total body weight and cannot distinguish between fat, muscle, water, and many other factors that naturally fluctuate from day to day.
Dr. Stombaugh introduces the concept of non scale victories, which are the many ways your body and health can improve even when the scale is not moving as quickly as you would like. These victories may include clothes fitting more comfortably, improved energy and stamina, quieter food noise, better mobility, and improvements in important health markers such as blood pressure or blood sugar. For many patients, especially those using GLP medications, these changes can be some of the most meaningful signs that their health is moving in the right direction.
During the episode, Dr. Stombaugh explains why focusing only on the scale can sometimes lead to frustration or discouragement, even when real progress is happening. She encourages listeners to start paying attention to the broader picture of their health and to recognize the habits and lifestyle changes that support long term success. Celebrating non scale victories can help shift the focus away from daily weight fluctuations and toward sustainable improvements in health and quality of life.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
If you’re looking for support during your GLP journey, check out The GLP Guide. This on-demand video program will give you answers to the questions you have! Get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
Maintenance is the phase of weight loss that most people spend the majority of their lives in, yet it is rarely discussed. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores what it actually takes to keep weight off after losing it. She explains why weight regain is so common and how biology, appetite hormones, and metabolic changes can make long term maintenance challenging. Most importantly, she introduces a key principle that shapes successful maintenance: how you lose weight is how you keep it off.
Dr. Stombaugh discusses why sustainable strategies matter and why extreme or restrictive approaches often lead to weight regain. She explores the importance of building a healthy relationship with food, moving away from all or nothing thinking, and learning how to enjoy food while still supporting your health goals. Maintenance is not about perfection or rigid control. Instead, it is about developing habits that are realistic, repeatable, and supportive of your long term wellbeing.
The episode also highlights the value of intentional planning, ongoing awareness, and continued support during the maintenance phase. Dr. Stombaugh shares practical ways to prevent gradual weight regain through small habits such as thoughtful meal planning, monitoring progress without becoming obsessive, and maintaining accountability. If you have ever wondered what life looks like after weight loss, this episode offers a clear and encouraging roadmap for building a sustainable approach to long term success.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
If you’re looking for support during your GLP journey, check out The GLP Guide. This on-demand video program will give you answers to the questions you have! Get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh answers a question many patients ask as they progress through treatment with GLP medications: what happens when you reach the maximum dose? Because these medications are gradually increased over several months, many people worry that once they reach the highest dose, they have reached the end of their weight loss journey. In reality, reaching the maximum dose is often just another step in the process rather than the end of treatment.
Dr. Stombaugh explains how GLP medications are titrated and why the maximum dose simply represents the highest dose that has been studied and approved for safety and effectiveness. For many patients, appetite regulation becomes more stable at this stage, and weight loss may continue even after reaching the highest dose. At the same time, it is normal for weight loss to slow as the body adapts to a lower weight and changing metabolic needs.
During the episode, Dr. Stombaugh discusses common concerns patients have at this stage, including worries about plateaus, questions about whether the medication will stop working, and uncertainty about what comes next. She explains how clinicians evaluate progress and when adjustments to lifestyle or treatment may be helpful. For many people, reaching the maximum dose is also the point where the focus begins to shift toward maintaining weight loss and supporting long term health.
This episode helps listeners understand that obesity care is a long term process and that reaching the maximum dose does not mean options have run out. Instead, it is often a sign that treatment has reached a stable phase where patients can continue building sustainable habits and protecting the progress they have made.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
If you’re looking for support during your GLP journey, check out The GLP Guide. This on-demand video program will give you answers to the questions you have! Get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh discusses the newly approved higher-dose version of semaglutide, Wegovy HD (7.2 mg). She reviews the latest clinical trial data showing how effective the higher dose is for weight loss and how it compares to the standard 2.4 mg Wegovy dose.
Dr. Stombaugh also explains the side effect profile of the higher dose, what patients can expect during treatment, and how clinicians help manage common GLP-1 side effects.
Finally, she compares Wegovy HD to Zepbound (tirzepatide) and discusses how to think about choosing the right medication based on effectiveness, tolerability, and individual goals.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia, and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
If you’re looking for support during your GLP journey, check out The GLP Guide. This on-demand video program will give you answers to the questions you have! Get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week’s episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh reviews the newest GLP medication: Foundayo. Foundayo (orforglipron) is a once-daily oral GLP medication, offering a potentially more convenient option for patients seeking medical support for weight loss.
Dr. Stombaugh breaks down the latest data from the ATTAIN clinical trials, explaining how effective this medication appears to be for weight loss and how it compares with existing GLP medications. She also reviews the most common side effects seen in the trials and what patients should realistically expect if they start treatment.
Finally, she discusses who may be a good candidate for this medication, situations where it may be particularly helpful, and what we currently know about cost and access. If you have been curious about new options for weight loss medications, this episode provides a clear and practical overview of what this new oral GLP may offer.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
If you’re looking for support during your GLP journey, check out The GLP Guide. This on-demand video program will give you answers to the questions you have! Get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores a question many patients ask during their weight loss journey: should I switch GLP medications? With several effective options now available, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, it is common for people to wonder whether a different medication might lead to better results. Some patients consider switching because their weight loss has slowed, while others are dealing with side effects, insurance coverage changes, or curiosity about newer medications.
Dr. Stombaugh explains how these medications work and reviews the differences between commonly prescribed options. She discusses why some patients respond differently to one medication compared with another and why switching can sometimes make sense. Situations such as inadequate response to a medication, persistent side effects, or changes in insurance coverage may lead a clinician to consider trying a different option.
At the same time, Dr. Stombaugh emphasizes that switching medications is not always the solution. Many patients are still early in treatment or have not yet reached the most effective dose of their current medication. In other cases, weight loss may slow because of normal metabolic changes, lifestyle factors, or expectations that do not reflect the reality of long term weight management. Understanding these factors can help patients make thoughtful decisions rather than assuming a new medication will automatically lead to faster results.
This episode also walks through what typically happens when patients transition from one medication to another, including how doses are adjusted and what to expect during the transition period. Dr. Stombaugh encourages listeners to work closely with a knowledgeable clinician who can help evaluate whether switching medications is the right choice for their individual situation.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
If you’re looking for support during your GLP journey, check out The GLP Guide. This on-demand video program will give you answers to the questions you have! Get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh addresses one of the most common and frustrating experiences in a weight loss journey: when progress slows down. Many people begin GLP medications such as Zepbound and Wegovy and see encouraging results in the first few months, only to feel discouraged when the scale starts moving more slowly. If this has happened to you, you are not alone. Slowing weight loss is a normal and expected part of the process, and it does not mean that the medication has stopped working or that you are doing something wrong.
Dr. Stombaugh explains the biology behind why weight loss naturally slows over time. As the body becomes smaller, it requires fewer calories to function, which means the same habits that led to early weight loss may no longer produce the same results. She also discusses how normal fluctuations from hormones, salt intake, travel, or the menstrual cycle can make it seem like weight loss has stalled even when overall progress is still happening.
In this conversation, Dr. Stombaugh walks through some of the most common reasons weight loss slows down while taking GLP medications, including changes in appetite, gradual increases in portion sizes, loss of muscle mass, inconsistent medication use, and the effects of stress and sleep. She also shares practical strategies that can help patients restart progress, from focusing on protein intake and strength training to reviewing medication dosing with a physician.
Most importantly, this episode reframes the idea of a plateau. Sustainable weight loss is rarely linear, and slower progress often reflects the body adapting in healthy ways. With the right adjustments and continued support, patients can keep moving toward their long term goals.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
If you’re looking for support during your GLP journey, check out The GLP Guide. This on-demand video program will give you answers to the questions you have! Get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
Planning a spring break or upcoming vacation? This episode was inspired by an email from Dr. Nikita Shah, an obesity medicine physician and close friend of Dr. Stombaugh. In this episode, Dr. Stombaugh discusses how to travel with weight loss medications safely and effectively, set clear intentions before vacation, such as maintaining or losing weight, how to manage alcohol and desserts intentionally to avoid overindulgence, and strategies for proper sleep and relaxation to prevent vacation fatigue.
If you want to set up your spring break for success, this episode is for you!
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia, and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
For patients in the Orlando, Florida area, check out Dr. Nikita Shah at https://weight-sense.com/
If you’re looking for support during your GLP journey, check out The GLP Guide. This on-demand video program will give you answers to the questions you have! Get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk with your personal physician.
One of the most common questions people ask after starting a GLP medication like Wegovy or Zepbound is: What should I be eating now?
Between social media advice, rigid “GLP meal plans,” and fear of side effects, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or to think you need to eat as little as possible for the medication to work.
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh walks through how to eat in a way that supports your body while taking a GLP medication, without extreme rules, guilt, or diet culture. This is a practical, flexible guide to fueling your body, reducing side effects, and setting yourself up for sustainable success.
The goal of eating on a GLP isn’t to eat as little as possible; it’s to eat enough of the right things to support your metabolism, muscle, and energy. When you fuel your body well, GLP medications work better and feel better.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
If you’re looking for support during your GLP journey, check out The GLP Guide. This on-demand video program will give you answers to the questions you have! Get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk with your personal physician.
GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, but finding the right provider to prescribe and support you on them can make all the difference. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh breaks down what you should look for when choosing a clinician for medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, and Saxenda.
You’ll learn why these medications, originally developed for type 2 diabetes, are now used for many other conditions, including obesity, cardiovascular risk reduction, metabolic liver disease, and even sleep apnea. With more specialists prescribing them than ever before, the key question isn’t who prescribes them, it’s whether they can truly support you through the process.
Dr. Stombaugh explains the biggest green flags and RED flags to watch for, including why regular follow-ups, dose adjustments, and accessible communication with your care team are essential for both safety and long-term success. She also shares why it’s important that you consider how well a clinic helps with prior authorizations and cost-savings options.
You’ll also hear why many people struggle on these medications. Often people struggle not because the treatment is wrong for them, but because they weren’t given the guidance or support they needed.
If you’ve had a difficult experience with GLP-1 medications before, or you’re considering starting them, this episode will help you understand what good care should actually look like.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia, and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
If you’re looking for support during your GLP journey, check out The GLP Guide. This on-demand video program will give you answers to the questions you have! Get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk with your personal physician.
Starting a GLP medication like Wegovy or Zepbound can feel equal parts hopeful and overwhelming. Many people wonder: Am I doing this right? Should I be losing more weight by now? What should I be focusing on?
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh shares exactly what she tells her patients during the first 30 days on a GLP medication: what to expect, what to prioritize, and what not to stress about.
This is a compassionate, practical guide to navigating the early weeks without panic, perfectionism, or unnecessary side effects, so you can build a foundation for long-term success.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
You’ve been doing everything “right.” You’re taking your medication, trying to eat well, moving your body, and suddenly, the scale just stops.
If you’ve hit a weight loss plateau and are wondering What did I do wrong? or Is this medication still working? This episode is for you.
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh breaks down why weight loss plateaus are normal, especially when using GLP medications like Wegovy and Zepbound, and what actually helps you move forward without panic, punishment, or drastic changes.
Weight loss is not linear, and plateaus don’t mean your body is broken or that your medication has stopped working. With the right adjustments, and the right support, plateaus are a normal, temporary part of sustainable weight loss.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
GLP medications like Wegovy and Zepbound have completely changed the landscape of obesity treatment. But with that shift has come a flood of misinformation, fear, and judgment.
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh breaks down the 10 most common myths she hears from patients, social media, and even other healthcare professionals—and explains what the science actually says. Whether you’re considering a GLP medication, already taking one, or simply trying to make sense of the headlines, this episode will help you separate fact from fiction, without shame or hype.
This is a compassionate, evidence-based conversation about what GLP medications can do, what they can’t do, and why they’re a legitimate, powerful tool in the treatment of obesity.
The Top 10 GLP Myths — Debunked:
- Taking a GLP is cheating
- You’ll stop being hungry and forget to eat
- The more you take, the more weight you’ll lose
- Everyone loses weight quickly on GLPs
- GLPs cause eating disorders
- GLPs ruin your metabolism or cause muscle loss
- These medications are dangerous and not meant for long-term use
- If it worked, you wouldn’t need to stay on it
- GLPs are only for people who haven’t tried hard enough
- GLPs fix everything without lifestyle changes
GLP medications are not shortcuts or magic wands—they are evidence-based medical treatments that help address the biological drivers of obesity. When used thoughtfully, with proper support, they can make sustainable health changes finally feel possible.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
For so many people, the hardest part of weight loss isn’t willpower, it’s the constant mental battle with food. The cravings. The guilt. The feeling that food is always “too loud.”
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores how GLP medications like Wegovy and Zepbound can do more than support weight loss. They can help quiet the noise around food and create space for a healthier, more peaceful relationship with eating.
We’ll talk about how these medications work in the brain and gut, why they can reduce obsessive thoughts about food, and how that mental relief can allow you to reconnect with hunger, fullness, and satisfaction.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why so many people struggle with food thoughts, cravings, and guilt, even when “doing everything right”
- How GLP-1 medications affect hunger hormones, cravings, and food noise
- How GLPs can create the mental space needed to build sustainable habits
- Why using medication is not a failure, but a tool that supports your biology
- How healing your relationship with food can improve long-term weight maintenance
If you’ve ever felt like food controls your thoughts, your emotions, or your day, this episode will help you understand why that happens and how medical support can help you move forward with less struggle and more trust in your body.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
GLP medications like Wegovy and Zepbound have completely changed the landscape of obesity treatment. For many people, the biggest barrier isn’t whether they work. It’s whether they can afford them.
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh walks through the real-world costs of GLP medications and explains why insurance coverage can feel so confusing, inconsistent, and frustrating. You’ll learn what these medications actually cost, why two people with “good insurance” can have wildly different coverage outcomes, and what steps can improve your chances of getting a medication approved.
We also break down the difference between list price and what patients often end up paying, how insurance formularies and prior authorizations work, and why weight-loss medications are treated differently than medications for other chronic conditions. Dr. Stombaugh also shares practical strategies patients can use to navigate denials, understand savings programs, and decide when a cash-pay option may make sense.
This episode is designed to empower you with knowledge, not just about medications, but about the insurance system itself, so you can advocate for your health with clarity and confidence.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What GLP medications typically cost and why prices vary so much
- How insurance companies decide whether to cover weight-loss medications
- What a prior authorization really is and why it matters
- When self-pay options may be appropriate
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is this medication so expensive?” or “Why won’t my insurance cover something my doctor recommends?” — this episode is for you.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
With so many GLP-1 medications available today, it’s no wonder people feel overwhelmed. Ozempic or Wegovy? The weekly injection or the daily pill? Zepbound? And how do you know which option actually fits your body, goals, lifestyle, and budget?
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh breaks down the most commonly prescribed GLP-1 medications in a clear, practical, and judgment-free way. Instead of hype or headlines, you’ll get real-world guidance to help you understand what matters when choosing a medication and why there’s no single “best” option for everyone.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The key differences between popular GLP-1 medications, including Ozempic, Wegovy (injection vs pill), Zepbound, and more
- How effectiveness, side effects, dosing, and cost compare — and what those differences actually mean for you
- Why the “right” medication depends on your medical history, preferences, and long-term goals
- How to think about GLP-1s as part of a comprehensive, sustainable weight-management plan — not a one-size-fits-all solution
If you’ve ever wondered, “Which medication would be best for me?” — this episode is for you.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this episode of the Conquer Your Weight podcast, you’re going to learn everything you need to know about the new Wegovy pill.
We’ll talk about:
- What is the Wegovy pill and how does it compare to the injection
- What are the expected benefits and side effects of the Wegovy pill
- Who is a good fit for this medication
- What can you expect in terms of cost and coverage
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
If you’ve ever felt like your weight gain, rising blood sugar, or hormone issues are somehow all connected — you’re not imagining it.
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, I sit down with endocrinologist, Dr Chhaya Makhija at Unified Endocrine Care to break down insulin resistance, the common thread linking weight gain, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes. We explore how metabolic disease exists on a spectrum, why many people struggle for years before getting answers, and what you can do to intervene earlier.
This conversation moves beyond “eat less and move more” to explain the physiology driving metabolic dysfunction and why addressing insulin resistance can be a turning point for long-term health.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What insulin resistance actually is (and what it isn’t)
- The role of insulin as both a blood sugar and fat-storage hormone
- How genetics, lifestyle, and hormones intersect in metabolic disease
- Labs and clinical markers used to identify insulin resistance
- Evidence-based strategies to improve insulin sensitivity
- Whether insulin resistance and prediabetes are reversible
If you’ve been frustrated by stalled weight loss, confusing labs, or conflicting advice, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening inside your body.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Food journaling can be an incredibly powerful tool for weight management—but only when it’s used the right way. For many people, tracking food brings up perfectionism, guilt, or an all-or-nothing mindset that actually works against long-term success.
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh breaks down how to use food journals as a tool for awareness, curiosity, and understanding your body—not control or self-punishment. You’ll learn how to get the benefits of food journaling without turning it into an obsession, especially if you’ve struggled with tracking in the past or are using GLP-1 medications.
In This Episode, We Cover:
- Why food journaling works for weight loss—and why it often backfires
- Common mistakes that turn food journals into a source of stress
- How to shift from judgment to curiosity when tracking food
- How to use food journals to identify patterns—not micromanage meals
- How food journaling can support appetite awareness on GLP-1 medications
- Practical tips to keep journaling simple, sustainable, and mentally healthy
Who This Episode Is For:
- Anyone who has tried tracking food and felt overwhelmed or obsessive
- People pursuing weight loss who want a healthier relationship with food
- Those using GLP-1 medications like Wegovy or Zepbound
- Anyone who wants to understand hunger, fullness, and cravings more clearly
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Would you take a medication long term if it truly improved your health and quality of life? In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores the role of GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound in the long-term treatment of obesity. We discuss why obesity is a chronic, biologically driven condition, not a failure of willpower—and why long-term treatment is common in medicine.
You’ll learn what research shows about weight regain after stopping GLP medications, why this happens, and why it doesn’t mean the medication “failed.” We also talk through common reasons people feel resistant to long-term medication use—fear of dependency, stigma, diet culture, cost, and safety concerns—and how to reframe those thoughts with compassion and evidence.
Finally, we discuss how “forever” isn’t the goal. The goal is ongoing, informed reassessment—using the right tools, for the right person, at the right time.
This episode will help you decide whether long-term medication support is a helpful part of your weight and metabolic health journey—without shame or pressure.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
If you're taking a GLP-1 medication like Wegovy, Zepbound, or Ozempic, protein becomes non-negotiable. In this video, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh—Obesity Medicine Physician and weight-loss expert—breaks down exactly how much protein you need, why protein protection matters during weight loss, and how to easily hit your goals even when appetite is low.
You’ll learn:
✔ Why GLP-1s increase your protein needs
✔ The exact grams YOU should aim for
✔ How to prevent muscle loss on a GLP
✔ Easy protein-rich foods (even if you have nausea)
✔ Common signs you’re not getting enough
✔ The best way to structure meals for satiety + metabolic health
This video is perfect for anyone on Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or other GLP-1 medications—and for anyone who wants to lose weight safely and keep it off.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this episode, Dr. Sarah breaks down one of the most common emotional struggles people face when considering GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound: the belief that taking medication is “cheating.”
If you’ve ever felt guilty for needing medical help to lose weight—or worried that others will judge you—you’re not alone. Cultural messages about willpower, discipline, and doing things “the hard way” have shaped the way many of us think about weight loss. But obesity is a medical condition, and using an evidence-based treatment is not only appropriate—it’s empowering. Today’s conversation will help you understand the science behind GLP-1s, reframe unhelpful beliefs, and step into your journey with confidence, clarity, and compassion.
You’ll learn:
- Why many people feel shame or guilt when considering weight-loss medication
- How internalized obesity bias and cultural pressure shape beliefs about “willpower”
- The physiology of hunger, satiety, metabolism, and set point regulation
- What GLP-1 medications actually do in the body
- Why using medication is not a shortcut or moral failure
- The difference between physiologic support and “cheating”
- How medication creates the stability needed to build sustainable habits
- Why the real work still happens off the medication—through skills, routines, and mindset
- Practical reframes to help you embrace your treatment plan without guilt
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh—Family Medicine & Obesity Medicine physician—breaks down the most common side effects of GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and shares simple, effective strategies to help you feel your best.
You’ll learn:
- Why GLP-1 meds cause nausea, constipation, reflux, and more
- Physician-approved techniques to reduce symptoms
- How to know if your dose is too high
- What to do when side effects don’t improve
If you want to understand your body, manage your symptoms, and get the most benefit from your medication, this podcast is for you.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk with your personal physician.
GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, and Mounjaro have changed the conversation around weight loss. But with so much noise online, how do you know if these medications are actually right for you?
In today’s episode, I break down the science, the safety, and the real-world factors that determine whether GLP-1 medications could be a helpful tool on your weight-loss journey.
In this video, you’ll learn:
- What GLP-1 hormones do in your body
- How these medications help with appetite and metabolic regulation
- Who is a good candidate—and who isn’t
- Why GLP-1s work incredibly well for some people but not for others
- How to avoid going on a dose that’s too high for your body
- The essential habits you still need even with medication
- How to know if the medication is working for you
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We’re now enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode of the Conquer Your Weight podcast, you'll hear from Dr. Amanda Adkins. She is a internal medicine and lifestyle medicine physician who teaches how a plant-based diet can help with improving health and wellness.
You will learn:
- What is a plant based diet and how it can improve your health
- Common misconceptions, like fears about not getting enough protein
- Easy ways to get started with a plant-based diet
If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Amanda Adkins or working with her to introduce a plant-based diet into your own life, you can visit her website https://www.dramandamd.com/
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? Dr. Sarah Stombaugh is enrolling patients now for in-person visits at her Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine visits for patients in the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today!
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode of the Conquer Your Weight podcast, Dr. Stombaugh sits down to talk with Lili Gill, a certified lymphedema therapist and massage therapist about the management of lipedema.
Lili Gill is trained in advanced manual lymphatic drainage techniques, lymphedema and complete decongestive therapy, oncology support, neuro-lymphatic therapy, and lipedema therapy. She specializes in working with clients with lymphedema, lipedema as well as those undergoing oncological or pre/post operative treatments. Besides doing manual lymphatic drainage, she helps her clients find and order viable compression garments, develop and stay on top of their home maintenance routines. She has been a massage therapist, instructor and continuing education provider since 2000. Lili sees clients in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Want to learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of lipedema? Visit the Lipedema Foundation at www.lipedema.org to learn more and get the resources you need.
Ready to get started in your weight loss journey? We are enrolling patients now for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week’s episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh dives into one of the most common questions she hears from patients: Can exercise actually hurt your weight loss goals?
While movement is essential for health, the type, amount, and fueling of your exercise can make all the difference. In this episode, Dr. Stombaugh breaks down the science behind how different kinds of exercise affect your metabolism, your hunger, and your long-term results.
What you’ll learn:
- Cardio vs. resistance training: How these two forms of exercise affect your body differently—and why strength training is key to preserving muscle and metabolism.
- When cardio backfires: How long or intense cardio sessions can trigger hunger hormones and make it harder to stay in control of your appetite.
- Fueling your body: Why under-eating (especially on GLP-1 medications) can sabotage your performance, recovery, and weight loss progress.
- Medication awareness: How to know if your GLP-1 or other appetite-suppressing medication dose is too high to support healthy exercise and nutrition.
- Finding your sweet spot: How to choose movement that feels good physically and mentally—so you can stay consistent for the long haul.
Exercise should support your weight loss—not fight against it. The best routine is one that helps you build strength, manage hunger, and feel good in your body, both inside and out.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We'd love to support you! We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine visits throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today!
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week’s episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh dives into why liraglutide may be an excellent option for your weight loss journey—especially now that it’s available as a generic medication.
We explore:
- The clinical data behind liraglutide and how it compares to newer GLP-1 receptor agonists.
- Affordability and access: How the availability of generic liraglutide in 2024 has made it a more cost-effective option for many patients.
- Who it’s best for: Why liraglutide can be a great choice for individuals with less metabolic disease, modest weight loss goals, or those planning pregnancy in the near future.
- Dosing and delivery: What to expect when using a daily injectable GLP-1, including practical tips for success.
Whether you’re new to GLP-1 medications or looking for the right fit for your goals, this episode will help you understand where liraglutide shines in the weight loss landscape.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We'd love to help. We're now enrolling patients to be seen in-person at our Charlottesville, Virginia office or by telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
Protein is everywhere these days — in bars, shakes, cereals, and even pasta. But how did we get here? In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores our collective fascination with protein and what science actually says about it.
You’ll learn why protein is an essential part of a healthy diet — from preserving muscle and boosting metabolism to improving satiety — and how much you really need each day. Dr. Stombaugh breaks down the difference between hype and evidence, explaining how to choose high-quality, balanced sources without falling into the trap of all-or-nothing thinking or “macro perfectionism.”
Whether you’re wondering if you should add more protein to your meals or questioning if you’ve taken it too far, this episode will help you find the middle ground — using protein to nourish your body, support your goals, and create sustainable, long-term health.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? I'd love to support you. We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today!
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh sits down with one of her patients, Marci, to share a personal perspective on what it’s really like to go through a weight-loss journey. Together, they explore the motivations that led her to take the first step, how her expectations compared with reality, and the key supports that helped her stay on track.
You’ll hear about the tools and strategies she found most useful, her wins on the scale and in her health, and the powerful non-scale victories that changed her daily life. She also reflects on the mindset shifts she’s experienced along the way, from overcoming unexpected challenges to celebrating surprising positives.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking for encouragement to continue, this candid conversation offers practical insights and heartfelt advice. You’ll walk away inspired by her progress, her resilience, and her excitement about the future of her health and life.
Are you ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We're enrolling patients now for telemedicine visits throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia and for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today!
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode of the Conquer Your Weight podcast, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh talks about maintaining weight loss. And even if you're still in the middle of your weight loss journey, this episode will be helpful for you too! This episode will discuss how we lose weight. You'll learn why building a weight loss plan will be highly individualized. We'll focus on concepts like protein, fiber, and learning to choose foods that create satiety. You'll learn how to intentionally incorporate sweets and alcohol, so that you're practicing building habits you can stick with for the long haul.
We'll also discuss the role of monitoring yourself, whether it's regular weigh-ins or utilizing tools like food logging to keep yourself on track.
Ready to lose weight or need help transitioning to a weight maintenance plan? We'd love to help you. We're enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine visits throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores a reality that almost everyone on a weight loss journey experiences—other people noticing and commenting on your body. Sometimes it’s a compliment that feels awkward, sometimes it’s curiosity that crosses boundaries, and sometimes it’s outright criticism.
Dr. Stombaugh breaks down:
- Why people feel compelled to comment on your weight (and why it often says more about them than about you).
- How to protect your emotional well-being when faced with unsolicited remarks.
- Practical responses you can use—from gracious acceptance to boundary-setting.
- The importance of remembering that your body and your journey are yours alone.
Whether you’ve already experienced these interactions or want to prepare for them, this episode will help you navigate weight-related comments with confidence, compassion, and a strong sense of self.
You’ll Learn:
- The difference between compliments that empower and ones that sting.
- Why even “positive” weight loss comments can feel uncomfortable.
- Strategies to shift the focus away from your body and back to what matters to you.
- Scripts and responses you can use in real-life situations.
Listen now to learn how to handle comments about your weight in a way that supports your journey—and keeps the power in your hands.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We're enrolling patients now for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explains why focusing solely on the scale can be misleading—and why body composition is the real measure of health.
You’ll learn:
- The difference between body weight and body composition.
- Why muscle mass is crucial for metabolism, strength, and longevity.
- How fat distribution affects your health more than total weight.
- Practical ways to measure progress beyond the scale.
- How to celebrate non-scale victories and shift your mindset.
Whether you’re just starting your weight loss journey or frustrated by the number on the scale, this episode will help you see progress in a whole new way.
Listen now to discover why the scale is just one small piece of your health story—and how body composition can give you a clearer, more empowering picture of success.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We're enrolling patients now at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and by telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh shares her thoughts on The Biggest Loser Documentary. The hit TV show drew millions of viewers with its dramatic weight loss transformations, but the documentary revealed the lasting struggles many contestants faced.
Dr. Stombaugh discusses:
- What the documentary portrayed accurately about weight loss and metabolic adaptation.
- The misleading messages about willpower, dieting, and sustainability
- Why extreme approaches like those on the show can do more harm than good.
- The lessons we can all take away for long-term, healthy, and realistic weight management.
Whether you watched The Biggest Loser back in the day or you’re just curious about what the documentary uncovered, this episode will give you a physician’s perspective on what we can learn—and what we should leave behind.
Listen now to discover how to break free from unrealistic expectations and focus on compassionate, sustainable weight loss.
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We're enrolling patients now for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh tackles one of the most common nutrition myths: that eating fruit leads to weight gain.
You’ll learn:
- Why fruit is packed with essential nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants.
- How fruit fits into a balanced diet—and why it’s different from added sugars.
- The truth about fructose in fruit versus processed foods.
- Practical ways to include fruit in your meals and snacks for satiety and satisfaction.
- How much fruit is “enough,” and whether you should worry about eating too much.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your morning banana or afternoon apple is sabotaging your weight loss goals, this episode will set the record straight. Fruit isn’t the enemy—in fact, it may be one of your best allies on your health journey.
Listen now and find out how to enjoy fruit with confidence while staying on track with your goals!
Ready to get started on your weight loss journey? We're enrolling patients now at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and by telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh sits down with Dr. Nikita Shah, a family and obesity medicine physician in Orlando, Florida, to explore the “4 C’s” of effective obesity treatment: Commitment, Courage, Capability, and Confidence.
Dr. Shah shares how these four pillars can transform the treatment of obesity and metabolic disease by shifting the focus from short-term fixes to sustainable, empowering care. In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why commitment is the essential first step in any weight loss journey
- How to foster courage to face challenges and overcome setbacks
- What capability really means—and how it grows with support and practice
- Why building confidence is key to long-term success
Whether you're navigating your own weight loss journey or supporting others in theirs, this episode offers a powerful, practical framework for lasting change.
Tune in now to learn how the 4 C’s can reshape your approach to obesity care.
Are you in Orlando, Florida? Visit http://weight-sense.com to learn more about Dr. Nikita Shah and get started with your weight loss journey.
Dr. Sarah Stombaugh is enrolling patients now for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine visits for patients in Illinois, Tennessee, or Virginia. Learn more and get started today at www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
Menopause often brings weight gain, especially around the abdomen—but can hormone replacement therapy (HRT) help?
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh reviews what real clinical trials say about HRT and weight. HRT isn’t a weight-loss drug, but it may slow fat gain, help maintain muscle, and possibly enhance results with GLP-1 medications. Always discuss risks and benefits with your healthcare provider.
Are you looking for a doctor who can help you with menopausal weight gain? Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
What if you had a 24/7 weight loss companion that could help you plan meals, stay motivated, and troubleshoot challenges—all at your fingertips?
In this episode of Conquer Your Weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh explores how ChatGPT, an AI conversation tool, can support you on your weight loss journey. From meal planning to mindset coaching, ChatGPT can act as an accountability partner and source of personalized ideas whenever you need it.
You’ll learn:
- Practical ways to use ChatGPT for meal planning, journaling, and motivation.
- How to leverage AI to troubleshoot weight loss barriers and stay consistent.
- The limitations of AI—and why it’s a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional care.
Whether you’re curious about AI or looking for new ways to stay on track, this episode will give you simple, actionable ways to use technology as an ally in your health journey.
Listen now and discover how to make ChatGPT a powerful tool for your weight loss success!
Ready to lose weight? We're enrolling patients now for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
On this week’s podcast episode, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Rashmi Schramm to dive into a topic that impacts every single one of us: nervous system safety and regulation.
Dr. Schramm is a family medicine physician, meditation teacher, and retreat leader who blends science and mindfulness to help people heal from the inside out. In this episode, she explains the fascinating connection between your nervous system and your overall health—including your metabolic health and weight.
We talk about what happens to your body when you’re under acute or chronic stress, why that stress can make weight loss so much harder, and most importantly, what you can do about it. Dr. Schramm shares practical ways to bring awareness to what your body is experiencing and tools to help you regulate your nervous system so you can support your health and weight loss journey.
This conversation is equal parts science, mindfulness, and actionable takeaways. You do not want to miss this one!
Want to learn more about Dr. Rashmi Schramm? Find her at https://www.rashmischramm.com/ and her podcast, Inner Peace and Power.
Ready to lose weight? Dr. Sarah Stombaugh is enrolling patients now at her Charlottesville, Virginia office, or by telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In today's episode, we are addressing a question we get asked all the time: Can I stop taking my GLP medication? The answer is: It depends. These medications are designed for long term use, but there are patients who stop the medications, for various reasons. In this episode, we'll address how these medications work, what happens if you stop them, and what factors might predict which patients may be able to stop their GLP medication. Please note we are addressing general patient factors, and individual health care decisions should be made between a patient and their own treating physician.
Are you ready to lose weight? We are enrolling new patients now for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and telemedicine visits throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more and get started today at www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we're talking about the real reason weight regain happens: metabolic adaptation. During a weight loss journey, your body often decreases its metabolism as a survival mechanism. Unfortunately, this commonly leads to weight regain. In today's episode, we'll explain what metabolic adaptation is and how you can treat it.
Want to work with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our office in Charlottesville, Virginia or by telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. You can learn more and get started today at www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Email us at any time at info@sarahstombaughmd.com. We'd love to hear your feedback and record an episode to answer the questions YOU have!
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we are addressing a question I've been asked many times: Are there actually any good supplements for weight loss? Dr. Pooja Saigal, family medicine and integrative medicine physician, joins us to talk about supplements to support your weight loss goals.
This episode is full of the answers you need to understand which supplements are worth considering vs. which ones are just the newest and trendiest fads.
Want to work with Dr. Pooja Saigal? You can find her at https://www.lifetransformationintegrativemedicine.com/
Ready to lose weight? Dr. Sarah Stombaugh is enrolling patients for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia or by telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today!
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, you're going to learn about what it looks like to work with an obesity medicine physician to support your weight loss goals. You'll hear how a comprehensive approach which includes medication, nutrition, movement, sleep management, and behavioral support, can help you achieve your goals.
Want to work with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh? You can learn more and get started today at www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Email us at any time at info@sarahstombaughmd.com. We'd love to hear your feedback and record an episode to answer the questions YOU have!
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Tracy Zvenyach, to learn more about policy and advocacy in the obesity and weight care space. Dr. Tracy Zvenyach is Director of Policy Strategy and Alliances at the Obesity Action Coalition.
To learn more about the Obesity Action Coalition and their upcoming conference, please visit https://www.obesityaction.org/. Thinking about attending the Obesity Action Coalition conference in Washington DC on July 24-26 2025? Registration for the conference ends on July 4th, 2025!
Are you ready to lose weight? Dr. Sarah Stombaugh is enrolling patients in her medical weight loss membership now. Visit us in person in Charlottesville, Virginia or by telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today!
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's podcast episode, we're joined by Dr. Stephen Cook, as we talk about the role of supporting children and families during a weight and health journey.
Dr. Cook is Director for the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Children's Hospital at the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
To learn more about the Obesity Action Coalition and their upcoming conference, please visit https://www.obesityaction.org/. Thinking about attending the Obesity Action Coalition conference in Washington DC on July 24-26 2025? Registration for the conference ends on July 4th, 2025!
Are you ready to lose weight? Dr. Sarah Stombaugh is enrolling patients in her medical weight loss membership now. Visit us in person in Charlottesville, Virginia or by telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today!
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's podcast episode, we're joined by health psychologist, Dr. Robyn Pashby, as we explore the relationship between mental health disorders and weight management.
Want to learn more or work with Dr. Robyn Pashby? Visit https://www.healthpsychologypartners.com/
To learn more about the Obesity Action Coalition and their upcoming conference, please visit https://www.obesityaction.org/. Thinking about attending the Obesity Action Coalition conference in Washington DC on July 24-26 2025? Registration for the conference ends on July 4th, 2025!
Are you ready to lose weight? Dr. Sarah Stombaugh is enrolling patients in her medical weight loss membership now. Visit us in person in Charlottesville, Virginia or by telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today!
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we are talking about microdosing GLPs. This has been a popular topic of conversation over the last few months, and we want to make sure you get the answers you need. We'll explain what microdosing is, what are the pros and cons, and who may benefit from microdosing.
Have questions? Email us any time at info@sarahstombaughmd.com
Want to work with Dr. Stombaugh? We're enrolling patients now for in-person visits in Charlottesville, Virginia and for telemedicine visits for patients throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we're talking about how to read a nutrition label. You'll learn some principles for what components should make up your diet during your weight loss journey. You'll also learn some simple tricks, like understanding the ideal carbohydrate: fiber ratio. Finally, you'll learn about things to look for, like added sugars vs. natural sugars, so you can make the best decisions to achieve your weight loss goals.
Ready to lose weight? We're enrolling patients now. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we're going to talk about the GLP medications currently available on the market - Wegovy (semaglutide), Zepbound (tirzepatide), and Saxenda (liraglutide). We'll discuss the clinical trial data, so you can understand which medication may be right for you. We'll also spend a couple of minutes talking about the weight management medications coming down the pike.
Ready to lose weight? We're enrolling patients now for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office or for telemedicine for patients in Illinois, Tennessee, or Virginia. To learn more and get started today, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we're tackling an important mindset shift that must occur in order for us to find long term success with our weight and health goals. Our progress in both life and our weight loss journey is often not linear, but rather filled with ups and downs. When we start to celebrate progress, not perfection, we're often able to break the cycle of "all in" or "all out."
Ready to lose weight? We're enrolling patients from Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia now. If you're interested in learning more or working with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we are talking about the recent announcement from CVS Caremark that they will no longer be covering Zepbound starting July 1, 2025. If you're affected by this change, listen in to today's episode to understand what happened and what are practical steps you can take over the next couple of months to continue to support your health and weight goals.
If you're interested in working with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh to achieve your weight loss goals, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today!
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we're discussing the condition PCOS - polycystic ovarian syndrome. You'll learn what it is, why it happens, and what tools you can use to help treat PCOS.
If you're interested in working with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh to achieve your weight loss goals, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today!
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we are talking about the earliest signs of metabolic disease. We'll talk about early changes that happen with glucose, cholesterol, and liver enzymes, and what to look for on your annual labs to see if you have markers for metabolic disease. More importantly, we'll talk about the steps you can take to reverse metabolic disease.
Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week’s episode, we are talking about a popular concept called "no naked carbohydrates." You'll learn about the science behind why dressing up your carbohydrates with protein and/or fat can help with satiety, energy levels, and support your weight loss goals.
Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week’s episode, we are addressing a controversial, but common question: "How do I wean off of my GLP medication?" We'll talk about some of the data behind this question, as well as address what factors determine who may have success weaning off of their medication.
Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week’s episode, we are joined by guest, Dr. Uchenna Agbim, to discuss fatty liver disease. Did you know that fatty liver disease is one of the most common co-morbid conditions related to obesity and also a major cause of liver failure and need for liver transplantation? Dr. Agbim is a gastroenterologist who focuses on transplant hepatology, and she is going to share with us what we need to understand to optimize our liver health.
Interested in learning more or working with Dr Uchenna Agbim? She sees patients at St. Louis University, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week’s episode, we are joined by guest, internal medicine and functional medicine physician, Dr. Ruth Odoi, to learn about functional medicine. Over the last few years, functional medicine has gained more and more popularity. Dr. Ruth Odoi explains what functional medicine is and how it differs from traditional Western medicine.
Interested in learning more or working with Dr Ruth Odoi? She is enrolling patients now in her practice, Oasis Functional Medicine in Canandaigua, New York.
Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we're talking about the role of social support during the weight loss journey. Whether we like it or not, others can play a significant role in our weight loss journey. There are those who encourage us and those who sabotage us, and everything in between. We’ll talk about how you can handle these exchanges as well as what to expect and how relationships can evolve over time.
Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week’s episode, we are joined by guest, infectious disease physician Dr. Katrina Coulter, to learn about the gut microbiome. You’ll learn what the microbiome is, what influences our microbiome, and how our microbiome plays a role in weight as well as other health conditions. Our understanding of the role of the gut microbiome is evolving rapidly, and this is an episode you’re not going to want to miss!
Interested in learning more about the human microbiome? You can follow Dr. Katrina Coulter on social media and her YouTube channel to learn more!
Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we're talking about the difference between health and weight. While our height and our weight may be linked, weight is rarely the ultimate indicator of one's health. You'll learn the difference between health and weight, so you can make the best goals for yourself and your journey.
Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
An often unexpected consequence of weight loss is dealing with loose or excess skin. In today’s episode, we are joined by plastic surgeon, Dr. Eric Anderson, who discusses the options patients have for dealing with excess skin. We’ll also discuss the health of our skin and how to make sure you are getting adequate nutrition to support, not just a lower number on the scale, but also healthy skin.
Would you like to discuss body contouring procedures with an experienced plastic surgeon? Dr. Eric Anderson sees patients in downtown Chicago, Illinois. You can learn more about him and his practice at Impressions Chicago.
Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, you’ll hear a summary from one of my favorite books, “The Gap and The Gain” by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. This book helps us to understand our mindset as we work towards goals in our lives. So often we find ourselves looking to a future that feels impossible. But when we step back, we realize how many changes we have already created. And we can use that momentum to continue driving us forward. You’ll hear how I apply principles from “The Gap and The Gain” in my work with patients during their weight loss journeys.
Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we are joined by guest, Dr. Caissa Troutman, as we discuss the intersection between weight gain, perimenopause, and insomnia. Perimenopause brings many unexpected changes in a woman’s life, and tackling weight gain during those years can be challenging! You’ll hear about why the hormonal shifts of menopause contribute to weight gain and what you can do about it!
Frustrated with perimenopausal weight gain? We’d love to help! We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.
You can also learn more about our guest, Dr. Caissa Troutman, at www.weightremdy.com
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we are talking about considerations for weight loss before pregnancy, including IVF. We’ll talk about the role of weight in fertility, and talk about how losing weight may support your fertility goals. We’ll also discuss recommendations for when to stop weight loss medications and the rationale behind the current guidelines.
Have a podcast topic you'd love to hear about? Email us at info@sarahstombaughmd.com
Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we are talking about how to support your weight loss goals during times of stress. We'll talk about tips for how to manage emotional eating as well as how to simplify your routine, to make it as easy as possible to meet your goals.
Have a podcast topic you'd love to hear about? Email us at info@sarahstombaughmd.com
Are you ready to lose weight? We're now enrolling patients for in-person visits at our Charlottesville, Virginia office and for telemedicine throughout the states of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we're talking about GLP medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro. Are they just the newest trend in the weight loss industry? I'll share why no - I think these medications actually represent a huge paradigm shift in our understanding of the treatment of obesity as a disease process.
Ready to get started in your weight loss journey? Dr. Sarah Stombaugh is enrolling patients now in her Charlottesville, Virginia office or by telemedicine throughout Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Get started today at www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Live outside of Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia? Find a board certified obesity medicine physician near you with the ABOM Provider Finder Tool.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, you'll hear from Dr. Catherine Varney, as she shares updates from this year's annual conference, with updates about both new medications coming down the pike, as well as exciting updates about medications already on the market.
Dr. Catherine Varney is a family medicine and obesity medicine physician at the University of Virginia, and works to both educate and advocate for the treatment of obesity. You can learn more about her at https://uvahealth.com/locations/UVA-Metabolic-&-Bariatric-Surgery-Clinic-5597366
If you are interested in learning more about how you can advocate for yourself or your patients with obesity, you can learn more at the Obesity Action Coalition.
Ready to get started with your health and weight goals? Dr. Sarah Stombaugh is enrolling patients now for her private practice in Charlottesville, Virginia. She also accepts patients by telemedicine in Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. To get started, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, Katie George, Nurse Practitioner from the University of Virginia Obesity Medicine Clinic joins me to talk about medications for the treatment of obesity. While everyone is excited about GLP medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro, those are not always an option due to coverage, cost, or other reasons. In this episode, you'll learn about other medications to consider.
To learn more about Katie George and the University of Virginia Obesity Medicine Clinic, visit: https://uvahealth.com
Ready to lose weight? We are enrolling new patients now! Visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today!
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, guest Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani and I talk about optimizing your mindset during weight loss, so you can stick to your goals and overcome set-backs.
Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani, MD DABFM DABOM, is a physician and certified NLP coach who blends evidence-based medical care with mindset coaching to help women achieve sustainable weight wellness. With expertise in addressing emotional eating, stress, and limiting beliefs, she empowers her clients to transform their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. Through a holistic approach that integrates NLP, lifestyle management, and behavioral science, Dr. Aalia supports women in creating lasting, individualized change. To learn more about Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani, you can visit her website at www.albidayawellness.com. Her new course is at https://get.albidayawellness.com/hee-a
You can find Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani on social media at https://www.instagram.com/albidaya_wellness/ and https://www.youtube.com/@albidayawellness
Happy New Year! If you're ready to lose weight, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh is enrolling patients now! We accept patients by telemedicine in Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. To learn more and get started, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, you'll hear from guest Dr. Kristina Kratovil, a board certified internal medicine and obesity medicine physician, as we discuss insurance coverage of obesity medications. You'll learn what to ask your insurance to understand if you have coverage for medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro. You'll also learn about other medications which may be more affordable, but are still great options for the treatment of obesity.
Dr. Kristina Kratovil practices obesity medicine at Sentara in Norfolk. To learn more and to work with her, visit: https://sentaraweightloss.com
If you live in Illinois, Tennessee, or Virginia, and you're looking for support with weight loss, Dr. Sarah Stombaugh would love to help. Please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today!
Outside of Illinois, Tennessee, or Virginia? No worries! We recommend you connect with an obesity medicine physician close to you. You can find one at: ABOM Diplomate Finder
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we're talking about how to choose foods that will fuel your needs, your goals, your preferences. We'll talk about when and why you might choose to incorporate carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into your diet.
For more information or to work with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we're bringing another bariatric surgeon, Dr. Jennifer Salluzzo, on the podcast to talk about life after bariatric surgery. We'll talk a bit about what to expect after surgery, including complications and long term changes.
Dr. Salluzzo is a general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University and the President of the Virginia Bariatric Society. To learn more about Dr. Salluzzo and to work with her, you can visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/find-a-provider/jennifer-salluzzo.
Are you ready to start your weight loss journey? To work with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today!
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we're talking about dietary fiber. You'll learn what it is, how much we should be getting, and what role it plays in both our overall health and in our weight loss goals.
For more information or to work with Dr. Stombaugh, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com.
Have a podcast topic suggestion? We'd love to hear it! Email us at info@sarahstombaughmd.com
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we're going to talk about how to navigate your upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Traveling for the holiday? Worried about being ravenous by the time the meal rolls around? Wondering what to do with your leftovers? We'll talk about strategies you can employ both for the Thanksgiving holiday and throughout the holiday season.
Have you listened to our previous Thanksgiving episodes? Be sure to check those out as well!
To learn more about Dr. Sarah Stombaugh and to work with us, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Happy Holidays!
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
Today we are celebrating 100 episodes of the Conquer Your Weight podcast! Thank you so much for being a listener. Today we're going to talk about the most important lessons we've addressed during this journey.
To learn more and to work with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Do you have a question you'd like us to address on an upcoming podcast episode? Email us at info@sarahstombaughmd.com, and we'd love to record an episode for you!
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's podcast, we're discussing an important topic which is not talked about frequently. How can we support patients with a history of eating disorder, particular restrictive eating disorder, in achieving their health and weight goals?
To learn more and to work with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Have a podcast episode suggestion? Please email us at info@sarahstombaughmd.com
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we are addressing a listener question, "How do I simplify meal planning and prep to make it more sustainable?" You'll hear about recommendations like having go-to recipes, doubling/tripling batches, and buying pre-cooked, pre-cut, and/or pre-washed foods.
Do you have a question you'd like us to address? Send us an email at info@sarahstombaughmd.com. We'd love to make a podcast episode just for you.
To learn more about Dr. Sarah Stombaugh or to work with us, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we're discussing weight loss before orthopedic surgery, particularly before knee replacement or hip replacement. We'll talk about the guidelines which recommend that a patient have a BMI of less than 40 before having joint replacement surgery. We'll talk about why those guidelines are in place, why they matter, and how we can support patients in losing weight in a way that improves outcomes during and after surgery.
For more information or to work with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we're talking about developing our relationship with food. We'll discuss acknowledging our hunger and fullness signals, building meals that nourish our bodies, and understanding when we are eating for reasons beyond physical hunger.
For more information and to work with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we'll talk about compounded GLP-1 medications. We'll talk about why they are being made, what to consider in terms of safety and efficacy, and why everyone has been talking about tirzepatide so much over the last two weeks.
To learn more and to work with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we are joined by Jessica Reed, registered dietician and founder of Balance Health. We talk about principles of building a health nutrition plan to support your weight loss goals. To learn more about Jessica and her practice, please visit https://balancehealthforlife.com/
To learn more about Dr. Sarah Stombaugh and to join our medical weight loss practice, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
This week we celebrated the launch of my online course, The GLP Guide. We had a launch party, and it was so much fun! After teaching, I got the chance to answer a handful of questions from the audience. And the result was a webinar that was too good not to share. So we bumped our planned episodes back a week, so we could share the recording with our podcast listeners. Enjoy!
To learn more and to work with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we are joined again by guest, Caryn Ranney. Caryn is the health coach at Sarah Stombaugh, MD - Personalized Weight Loss, and she also works to support people with personal training. Her biggest passion is supporting people with pain that limits their movement and exercise goals.
For more information about Caryn, please visit: www.ranneycoaching.co. You can also find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
At Sarah Stombaugh, MD - Personalized Weight Loss you'll work together with Dr. Stombaugh and Caryn to support your health and weight goals. Please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and enroll as a patient in our practice.
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, I'll share a funny story about seeing a patient while I was eating pizza and ice cream. We'll talk about how we can consume foods like these. How can we intentionally plan foods into our health and weight loss journey?
For more information and to work with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we are addressing a common question we get asked all the time: "How quickly should I lose weight?" There are a lot of factors to consider here, and we'll talk about what to expect, how you can make adjustments to your lifestyle to best support your weight goals, and what you should do if you feel like you need to increase or decrease your dose of medication.
For more information or to work with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com. We are enrolling patients in Illinois and Virginia now!
Are you taking a GLP medication? We are thrilled to share we are offering an online course, The GLP Guide, to answer the most common questions people have while taking GLP medications.
To sign up, please visit: www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp
In this week's episode, we're joined by bariatric surgeon, Dr. Timothy Snow. He and I are talking all about bariatric surgery. You'll learn about the different types of bariatric surgery and who may or may not be a good candidate for those procedures.
Dr. Timothy Snow currently serves as the Bariatric Program Director and Robotic Surgery Director at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. He completed his surgical residency at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital in New York and then Bariatric and Minimally Invasive surgery fellowship at Duke University in North Carolina. Additionally, he has performed bariatric proctoring at Sentara Rockingham where he also functions as the Bariatric Program Director. Dr. Snow is an active committee member of his national surgical societies of ASMBS and SAGES and was recently a session co-chair at this year's annual SAGES meeting discussing SADI bariatric surgery. He also serves as a board member and frequent speaker for the Virginia Bariatric Society. Dr. Snow performs numerous bariatric operations including Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Single Anastomosis Duodenal Switch, and Revision procedures. He also performs medical weight loss management as well as Lap Band access and management.
If you'd like to schedule a visit with Dr. Snow, you can learn more about the bariatric surgery program below: https://sentaraweightloss.com/sentara-martha-jefferson-hospital/
Email: SMJHBariatric@sentara.com
Phone: 434-654-5254
If you're interested in working with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh for medical weight loss, we're enrolling patients in Illinois and Virginia. You can visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and get started today.
In this week's episode, we're going to introduce the newest member of our team, our health coach Caryn Ranney, and learn a bit about what health coaching is and how it can help support your health goals.
Caryn is a certified health coach and personal trainer. Originally from Missouri, her education and career have taken her all over the country, including Illinois and Colorado. She currently resides in Charlottesville, Virginia where she practices health coaching, personal training, and pain management.
For more information about Caryn, please visit: www.ranneycoaching.co. You can also find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
At Sarah Stombaugh, MD - Personalized Weight Loss you'll work together with Dr. Stombaugh and Caryn to support your health and weight goals. Please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to learn more and enroll as a patient in our practice.
In this week's episode, we're going to talk about using medications to support your weight loss goals. We'll talk about some of the different medications which are available and considerations before deciding if a medication may be right for you.
You can find a board certified obesity medicine physician at the ABOM Physician Finder.
If you live in Illinois or Virginia, we'd love to support your health and weight goals. Please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today!
In this week's podcast episode, we're talking about a topic that is near and dear to my heart - weight loss for mothers of young children. As the mother of young children myself, I know just how hard it can be to lose weight during this hectic time in life. We'll talk about addressing nutrition, sleep, movement, and stress management, so that you can achieve your optimal health and weight during this busy season of life!
If you live in Illinois or Virginia, I'd love to see you as a patient in my medical weight loss practice. You can visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com for more information and to get started today!
My husband and I recently took a two-week trip to Europe, and in this week's episode I'm sharing my favorite tips and observations from the trip. You'll hear about how to match your hunger with food choices and how to manage travel concerns like leg swelling or constipation.
For more information, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, you'll learn about alcohol. You'll learn about how your body processes alcohol for energy and how it can slow your weight loss goals. You'll get tips for how to reduce your alcohol intake.
We'd love to have you as a patient in our practice. To learn more and enroll, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com today!
In this week's episode, you'll learn about intermittent fasting. You'll hear about different intermittent fasting techniques and how it can support your weight loss journey. You'll learn if intermittent fasting might be right for you and how you can get started!
If you live in Illinois or Virginia, we'd love to have you as a patient in our practice! Please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today!
In this week's episode, we're talking about weight lifting. We'll discuss why lifting weights can support your muscle mass, metabolism, and overall health. You'll get advice for how to get started today!
If you're interested in working with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh and our medical team, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started!
In this week's episode, you'll hear from board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Brenda Dintiman, as we talk about skin and hair health during weight loss. You'll hear advice for how you can stay looking your best during your weight loss journey.
For more information about Dr. Brenda Dintiman, you can visit her website at https://dermutopia.com/
If you're ready to get started on your weight loss goals, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com to get started today!
In this week's episode, we have guest, Dr. Megan Melo, joining us to talk about binging and overeating. She and I discuss how common it is to eat in response to different triggers and how to acknowledge and reduce those episodes.
Dr. Megan Melo is a board certified Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine medicine, who is also a Certified Life Coach through The Life Coach School and
Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator. She practices primary care and obesity medicine in Seattle, Washington, and she helps Women Physicians and Allied Health Professionals get unstuck from burnout by unlearning the habits of perfectionism and people-pleasing and cultivating healthy boundaries and self-compassion.
To learn more about Dr. Melo, visit https://www.healthierforgood.com/.
To join Dr. Sarah Stombaugh's medical weight loss practice, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, we're talking about binge eating disorder. In our society, we often talk about binging casually, but many people struggle with feeling out of control with their eating or eating in response to an emotion or trigger beyond hunger. Today's episode will teach you what to look for to understand if you may be dealing with binge eating disorder.
In next week's episode, we'll continue the conversation, talking about emotional eating.
For more information, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com.
Summertime is here, and in this week's episode, we're talking about why summer is the perfect time to lose weight! With warm weather inspiring us to go outdoors and fresh produce that is so delicious to eat, there is no better time to get started with your weight loss journey!
For more information or to visit our medical practice, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, we're discussing carbohydrates. You learn what carbohydrates are, and are they good for you? Bad for you? You'll learn how fiber helps slow absorption and how other macronutrients like protein and fat can be used together with carbohydrates to create a more balanced meal that provides lasting satiety.
For more information or to work with Dr. Stombaugh to lose weight for the last time, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com.
In this's week's episode, you'll hear from Dr. Chinyelu E. Oraedu, also known as Dr. Yel'Ora. She is a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician and the CEO and founder of Dr. Yel'Ora Lifestyle & Obesity Coaching for Night Workers.
For more information about Dr. Yel'Ora:
The Night Shift Lifestyle Show: https://www.dryelora.com/nightshift-lifestyle-show/
Dr. Yel'Ora, Lifestyle & Obesity Coaching Program for Night Workers: https://www.dryelora.com/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chinyelu-oraedu-m-d-a4a01b87
Instagram (Dr. Yel'Ora-dusktodawnmd): https://www.instagram.com/dusktodawnmd/
Facebook (Dr. Yel'Ora, MD)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066781772391&mibextid=kFxxJD
If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Sarah Stombaugh or are interested in joining our weight loss practice, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's podcast, you'll hear about the important topic - how to lose weight during menopause. Menopause brings many changes in a woman's life, and losing weight can look a lot different than it did when you were in your 20's. Join us as we discuss tips you can implement today to start achieving your weight loss goals!
Heather Awad, MD is a family doctor and certified coach who helps professional women over age 50 lose weight for the last time through 1:1 coaching, and groups. She hosts the Vibrant Menopause podcast where she discusses weight loss, women’s health, and food.
Family Medicine Doctor and CEO Vibrant Weight Loss for professional women https://www.heatherawadmd.com/
Host of Vibrant-MD podcast on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts. https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147488988/feed
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherawadmd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherawadmd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathervibrantmd
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ksjIG1j7eIRttczBE1o2Q
For more information about Dr. Sarah Stombaugh or to work with her as a patient, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, you'll hear from OB/Gyne and REI specialist, Dr. Erica Bove. We discuss the relationship between weight and fertility and discuss how to set goals to improve your health and fertility.
Erica Bove, MD, is a double board certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician at the University of Vermont, as well as a certified life coach through The Life Coach School. She is also the founder of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility. She has a keen interest in marrying an evidence-based approach with intuitive knowing in the context of a trusting relationship. She empowers professional women to build their families with confidence and self compassion. Her mission is to heal and support the healers and to create a legacy she is proud of.
Website: loveandsciencefertility.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/erica-bove-0701a0173
IG: https://www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183
For more information or to work with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
Urogynecologist, Dr. Nabila Noor, joins us in this week's episode of the Conquer Your Weight podcast to talk about common conditions that impact the pelvic floor. In this episode, we talk about diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence, pelvic floor prolapse, and more. You'll feel empowered to ask your doctor for help and learn what to expect when you visit your doctor.
Dr. Nabila Noor is a practicing, board certified and fellowship trained Urogynecologist
and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgeon. In her practice, Dr. Noor takes care of women with a variety of pelvic floor disorders such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, fecal incontinence, fistulas to name just a few which can significantly affect a women’s quality of life. She is passionate about education and practicing evidence-based medicine and offering the most cutting edge minimally invasive surgical techniques to her patients to help them recover faster and get back their quality of life.
She pursued her undergraduate studies at Smith College, which is an all-women’s
college that first sparked her interest in women’s health. She then continued her educational journey at Duke University School of Medicine, where she honed her clinical skills and knowledge. Following medical school, she completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. To further specialize in Urogynecology, she completed her fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Mount Auburn Hospital affiliated with Harvard University, equipping her with advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques and patient management skills.
DR. Noor currently practices in Allentown PA where she has a busy and thriving practice.
Youtube: @drnabilanoor
IG: @drnabilanoor
Facebook: Dr. Nabila Noor
Linked in: Dr. Nabila Noor
Email: drnabilanoormd@gmail.com
For more information or to join Dr. Stombaugh's medical practice, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In today's episode, we are discussing setting and achieving your exercise goals with our guest, family medicine physician Dr. Sara Ionescu.
Dr. Sara Ionescu is a board certified family medicine physician, wife, mom of 4, and exercise enthusiast. She is passionate about wellness, preventative care, and exercise and loves to inspire others to move. She strives to stay physically active daily as she sees massive physical and mental health benefits with this and wants to help, inspire and encourage others to do the same!
You can find her at:
Instagram: @drsaraionescu
YouTube: @DrSaraIonescu
Facebook: facebook.com/drsaraionescu
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drsaraionescu
Website: drsaraionescu.com
For more information about Dr. Sarah Stombaugh or to join her medical practice, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com.
In this week's podcast episode, you'll hear from coach, Andrea Johnson. She'll share her own journey with health and weight, and how she's used those experiences to shape her career and help others.
Andrea Johnson empowers executives and founders to lead with authenticity, conviction and confidence so they can make a positive impact on their lives, organizations and communities.
As an adoptive parent, who grew up internationally, navigating mental and physical wellness, she learned that emotional resilience must be earned. The process of uncovering and understanding the significance of her Core Values became the key to the process that allows her clients to do the same. Andrea works with leaders who feel stifled, and have grown unsatisfied with their current level of influence. She facilitates
improved communication and corporate culture within teams and organizations as a Maxwell Certified DISC Consultant, speaker, trainer and coach. Her passion is equipping female leaders to define a new culture by trusting their own ability to think critically, create imaginatively and lead effectively.
Her personal story of overcoming childhood obesity, bulimia and depression, early menopause, gastric bypass surgery and private adoption, are all threads in the lovely tapestry of a journey leading to a personal growth lifestyle, Intentional Optimism. It provides the framework for how we do what we do. It’s the attitudes and mindsets we employ and embody to live out our own values, goals and dreams with excellence.
Her podcast, Stand Tall & Own It, is for high performing female leaders who are ready to make an impact by discovering the safety that comes from understanding their own value and exercising their authority. It’s time to truly “be you,” to Stand Tall & Own It. She’s a certified Maxwell Leadership Speaker, Trainer, Coach, and DISC Behavioral Analysis Consultant.
● Website: www.theintentionaloptimist.com
● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIntentionalOptimist
● Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-johnson-the-intentional-optimist/
● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theintentionaloptimist/
● Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stand-tall-own-it/id1529018466
● YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbUQ47fVQzItvM2NEAtLZ2Q
In this week's episode we're talking about protein. You're constantly hearing people going on and on about protein. Today we'll talk about what it is, why it's important, how to estimate your protein needs, and easy sources of protein in the diet.
For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
While some people are obsessed with counting every calorie or macronutrient or "point" that they eat, I find that these methods are not the best fit for a majority of people. In today's episode, we'll discuss why I recommend using the Notes App on your phone or a good ole notebook to record your food log.
For more information, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, we're discussing the relationship between asthma and obesity with Allergist and Immunologist, Dr. Gina Dapul.
Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo is a board-certified pediatric and adult allergy and immunology specialist in the Washington DC metropolitan area. She is the founder and owner of Family Center for Allergy and Asthma in Rockville, Maryland, and her mission is to provide the highest quality, personalized, and compassionate care for patients and families affected by allergies and asthma in her local community.
For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, we're talking about plateaus. We'll discuss how to know if you've hit a weight loss plateau and what to do to break through the plateau so you can achieve your weight loss goals.
For more information and to work with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com.
In this week's episode, I'm sharing one of my favorite assignments, which is to take a field trip to your grocery store. Take your time walking around the store to see 1) What is easy? 2) What do I like? 3) What is in line with my health goals? You'll be surprised to see how many great options are available, that you've overlooked during previous quick grocery store runs!
For more information or to work with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com.
In this week's episode, we're addressing an important topic. We live in a society that causes weight gain and obesity, yet we blame the individual when they struggle with their weight. In today's episode, I invite you to let go of the shame and the blame and the guilt, so you can start to explore how permanent weight loss could be possible for you.
For more information, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues, rheumatologist, joins us to talk about inflammatory arthritis and the role obesity can play in these conditions.
Isabelle Amigues, MD, is a rheumatologist. She trained both in Paris as well as Columbia University, in New York City. She is based in Denver, CO where she sees patients. She is the author of multiple book chapters and scientific articles.
At age 40 she was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. A timely meeting with a non-traditionally trained practitioner taught her a different approach to disease. She experienced the power of meditation, visualization, energy healing and love. Her journey through cancer inspired her to learn more about these alternative techniques, and now that she has studied many of them she has integrated them into her own practice of medicine.
Website: www.UnabridgedMD.com
Podcast: UnabridgedMD
IG, Facebook and Twitter: UnabridgedMD
For more information, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, we're talking about what you should eat while you're taking GLP-1 receptor agonist medications like Zepbound or Wegovy. You'll learn about getting plenty of protein, fiber, and micronutrients.
For more information, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com.
In this week's episode, we're talking about pelvic floor health. We'll talk about common issues like urinary incontinence, constipation, and what you can do to improve them!
For more information, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, we're talking about the common and frequently undiagnosed medical condition, lipedema. We'll talk about the features that distinguish lipedema from "regular" obesity and from lymphedema. We'll also discuss treatment options available.
To learn more about lipedema, please visit the Lipedema Foundation and the Fat Disorders Resource Society.
To connect with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh to discuss medical weight loss, including evaluation and treatment for lipedema, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com.
In this week's episode, we bring OB/Gyne Dr. LaToya Luces-Sampson onto the show to talk about postpartum weight loss.
Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson, affectionately known as Dr. Toya on social media, is a wife,
mother, board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Physician Coach. Born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, she journeyed to the United States where she earned both her Bachelors and Medical Degrees from Howard University in an accelerated 6-year BS/MD program. She completed her residency training at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia and has lived and practiced in Northern California since graduating from that program.
She uses her social media platform, Dr. Toya OBGYN, to empower women to take charge of their reproductive health and advocate for themselves. She is also a Coach for Physician Moms who are postpartum and beyond, helping them go from overwhelmed and disconnected to confident and fulfilled.
https://drtoyaobgyn.com/
In today's episode, we are discussing medications for the treatment of obesity. We'll review all of the medications which are currently FDA approved for the treatment of obesity, including the newest medication, Zepbound (tirzepatide).
If you're trying to lose weight, medications may be one of the tools we can use in order to best support your weight and your overall health.
If you are interested in learning more, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, we have a special guest, Laura (pseudonym), a long time patient coming to share her weight loss journey with us. She will share her favorite tools from working together and some changes she's adopted. She'll also discuss how she has used medications to support both her mental health and her weight.
If you are interested in learning more about working with Dr. Stombaugh, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com for more information.
In today's episode, we're talking about the importance of sleep for your health and weight with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown.
Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a triple board-certified sleep medicine physician and pediatric pulmonologist. She is the founder of RestfulSleepMD, where she helps high-achieving women and their children change their relationship with sleep so they can move from being drained and exhausted to thriving in their families, careers, and relationships.
She achieves this through clinical practice (The Restful Sleep Place), coaching, speaking, and organization consultation.
She is a best-selling author and has been featured on various media outlets, including ABC.
She obtained her sleep medicine training at the University of Pennsylvania.
Website: https://www.therestfulsleepplace.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restfulsleepmd/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfunkebrown/
Facebook: restfulsleepmd
In this week's episode, we're discussing how to lose weight while breastfeeding. While some women feel like the weight just falls off, many women have the opposite experience. They feel like no matter what they do, they gain weight during breastfeeding. And worse, if they do start to lose weight, they feel their breastmilk supply tank!
If you don't feel like this episode is relevant to you, please share it with someone you know who would be interested to learn more about weight loss while breastfeeding.
For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, we're celebrating Thanksgiving and talking about the role gratitude can have in your weight loss success. Learning to focus on the positives in your life can be such an important tool in reducing the urge to stress eat.
For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, we'll discuss tips you can use to continue to focus on your weight loss goals during the holidays.
For more information, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
I've just returned from the Fall 2023 Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) conference, and I'm excited to share some updates on today's podcast.
For more information, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, Dr. Dana Gibbs joins us to talk about management of thyroid and other hormones and how these are critical to supporting our health and weight.
Dr. Dana Gibbs is a speaker, educator, hormone expert, board-certified ENT and allergist. She maintains an online education platform where she shares her knowledge of Hormone Management and Allergy treatment methods with other interested physicians.
Dr. Gibbs also presents virtual or in person workshops and other content that introduces the general public to integrative Hormone Management methods. Her course for the general public Take Control of your Hormones, wrapped up in October 2023 and is available online at www.danagibbsmd.com/course
In 2023, she retired from her ENT private practice after 22 years, and opened Consultants in Metabolism. CIM is a direct care practice for thyroid, metabolic and hormone management, that treats Men, Women, and Teens. The practice is located in North Texas and offers live and virtual visits, at www.danagibbsmd.com
In today's episode, we are discussing planning for the future. We'll discuss why it is so important to have a clear vision of your goals and your ideal future so that you can start taking steps towards your goals today!
For more information, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, we are discussing the Health at Every Size (HAES) movement. We'll discuss the principles of HAES, and I'll discuss the ways in which my practice both does and doesn't align with their framework.
For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, we're going to talk about how you can continue to have weight loss success while you travel.
For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, we'll discuss satiety, or fullness. We'll discuss the different satiety pathways as well as what you can do to help feel full longer and support your healthy weight loss journey.
For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com.
In this week's episode, we'll discuss how to calibrate your hunger scale over time. Your hunger scale can and should evolve as you hone in on your hunger and fullness sensations, as you lose weight, and if you take weight loss medications.
For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com.
In this week's episode, we'll discuss the role other people play in your weight loss journey. Whether it is family, or friends, or a casual acquaintance, you will be in situations in which other people will have thoughts, opinions, and questions about your journey. We'll discuss how you can be prepared to handle these situations.
For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In today's episode, you'll meet guest, Dr. Alicia Shelly. She will share her personal weight loss journey, and discuss what tools you can use to also achieve long term weight loss.
Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014. In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Primary Care Douglasville and Wellstar Centers of Best Health Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss, where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicles 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, “Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms”.
Website:drshellymd.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCk_jXPTVHuYWD4d_Ri6ce5A
Twitter/Instagram: drshellymd
linkedin.com/in/alicia-shelly-535685175
https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Shelly-MD-109288878073798
Instagram: www.instagram.com/drshellymd
https://linktr.ee/drshellymd
In this week's episode, we'll work to answer the question "Why am I sabotaging myself?" It's common that these types of thoughts come up, and working through them is going to be one of the most powerful tools to find long term weight loss success.
For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, we're talking about pediatric obesity with Dr. Rinku Mehra. We'll discuss medical conditions associated pediatric obesity, as well as some suggestions to help a child achieve a healthy weight.
Dr. Rinku Mehra is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist and an obesity medicine physician. Dr. Mehra is dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life of pediatric patients with diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2, and with concerns about weight. She founded the Mehra Clinic, a pediatric endocrinology and weight management program for children in an effort to deliver science-based medicine and personalized treatment. Dr. Mehra currently sees patients virtually in Virginia, Maryland, Iowa, and Florida and has in person appointments in Virginia and Iowa.
She practices at the Mehra Clinic, www.themehraclinic.com. You can find her on social media on Instagram @drrmehra and on Facebook at The Mehra Clinic
For more information about Dr. Sarah Stombaugh and the Conquer Your Weight podcast, please visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com.
In this week's episode, we'll talk about how to process and manage your cravings.
For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, you'll hear Dr. Sarah Stombaugh interview Dr. Lisa Oldson about how weight loss is different for women over 40. The answer might surprise you!
Lisa Oldson, MD is a board certified Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine specialist. She's also a certified life and weight loss coach. Dr. Lisa has run her own weight loss program for over a decade, and she's SO EXCITED to share some of that experience with you today!
If you are interested in connecting with Dr. Oldson, check out the links below:
Website: www.OldsonMedical.com
Website: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaoldsonmd/
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In this week's episode, we are going to talk about weighing yourself daily. Stepping on the scale can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Learn how you can starting thinking about the scale differently, and use daily weights as data to help support your weight loss journey.
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In this week's episode, we'll talk about hunger. Hunger is a physiological signal, yet we often have a lot of drama that comes up when we are feeling hungry. We'll discuss how to recognize if hunger creates negative feelings for you and how to adjust your thought patterns so hunger doesn't have to feel so scary!
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In this week's episode, you'll hear from guest, Dr. Carolynn Francavilla. Dr. Francavilla is a family physician and obesity medicine specialist in Denver, Colorado and owner of the practice Green Mountain Partners for Health. Physicians looking to help their patients with weight can check out her site www.helpyourpatientsloseweight.com, and anyone is welcome to check out her podcast The Doctor Francavilla Show- a podcast about weight and health.
For more information, visit www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, we will discuss food morality. So often we describe foods as good or bad, or worse, we describe ourselves as good or bad based on the food choices we make. Talking to ourselves this way can be really damaging psychologically. We will talk about how to reframe our thoughts to think about food in a more objective way.
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In this week's episode we'll discuss making time for things that are a priority. So often we say, "I don't have time," and it can feel really disempowering. I'll teach you how to take a close look at your schedule so you can decide how you want to spend your time and start saying "yes" to the things that matter most.
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In this week’s episode, you’ll hear from guest Dr. Manzur Moidunny. Dr. Moidunny is an obesity medicine and lifestyle medicine physician in Ohio and Michigan. We’ll discuss how exercise can play a role in your weight loss journey, specifically setting step goals and emphasizing resistance training to build muscle mass and reduce fat mass.
To learn more about Dr. Moidunny, check him out on social media or at his website:
Facebook: Manzur Moidunny, MD
Instagram: @WeightLossDocMD
TikTok: @WeightLossDocMD
ManzurMoidunnyMD.com
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In this week's episode, we'll discuss how our thoughts create our desire for food. The good news is that bringing awareness to these thoughts can help us to intentionally choose foods that serve us and our goals.
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In this week's episode, we will discuss choosing foods we love! So often different diet plans tell us what we should eat, and those foods may not be aligned with our preferences at all! I want to give you permission to choose foods that you like and foods that help you meet your goals for yourself.
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In this week's episode we're going to talk about making decisions for "Now Me" vs. "Later Me." When faced with a situation, you can pause to ask yourself, "Does this choice align with what I want now and/or does it align with the long term goals I have for myself?" When you ask yourself this question, it allows you to make decisions from an intentional place.
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Today we are going to talk about a long-awaited topic: weight-loss medications. Medications may play an important role in your weight-loss journey. Listen to today's episode to learn more!
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In this week's episode, we're going to talk about building a Thanksgiving meal plan that fits your goals. The most important steps are:
1) Create a realistic plan
2) Feel confident that you will stick to your plan
3) Actually stick to the plan
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In this week's episode, we're going to talk about why you deserve a closet full of clothes that fit your body and fit your needs. If you don't have that right now, I'm going to help you question why not, so you can start making changes right away.
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This week's episode is the first episode in the Root Cause Series. Instead of focusing on fixing our over-eating (or over-drinking, over-spending, endlessly scrolling through social media, watching hours of TV at night, etc), what if we focused on the events that led up to it? What if our lives didn't suck so much, and we didn't feel like we needed to escape from them?
In this first episode of the Root Cause Series, we're going to discuss overworking. This is one of the most common problems I discuss with my patients, and it's an issue with which I've struggled. You're going to learn what questions to ask yourself to figure out if you're overworking and how to start letting it go.
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In this week's episode, we are going to discuss a long-awaited topic: exercise. You are going to learn the importance of setting and achieving exercise goals that allow you to build a plan for long term weight loss success.
In this week's episode, we're going to talk about increasing your water intake and cutting out sweetened beverages. Changes like these can lead to a significant weight loss over time.
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This week we're going to talk about the book, "Atomic Habits," by James Clear. We'll discuss both the WHY of setting habits and the HOW.
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This week we're going to talk about the most practical tips for getting started on your weight loss journey.
- Your big why. Get clear on why you want to lose weight.
- Write down your specific goals for weight loss.
- Make a food plan filled with foods that you enjoy and serve your body.
- Be intentional about your eating. Plan your meals. Log your food and hunger signals. Don't multitask while you eat.
- "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Let go of the mind drama that comes up when you want to lose weight faster. Your journey is your journey. If it's working, albeit slowly, let it be.
- Let go of unhelpful thoughts like, "I'm doing everything right." Thoughts like these keep you from having an open mind. Instead, can you think, "I’m learning what works for me and my body.”
- Find an obesity medicine physician or health coach or therapist to support you.
For more information, please visit my website, www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, we're going to talk about losing weight from a place of love. Weight loss is not about the end goal, it's about the process. You are going to learn how to understand your mind so you can learn how to lose weight from a place of love and achieve permanent weight loss. For more information, please visit my website www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In today's episode, we are going to finish discussing weight gain in pregnancy.
- What should a healthy diet look like in pregnancy
- How to manage cravings
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In today's episode, we are going to discuss weight gain in pregnancy. Over the next couple of episodes, we'll address:
- How much weight you should gain during pregnancy
- What are your caloric needs during pregnancy
- What should a healthy diet look like in pregnancy
- How to manage cravings
For more information, please visit my website at www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, we're going to talk about how we can support our children's eating behaviors. Whether you have children or not, you can use this information to best support yourself along your weight loss journey. For more information, visit my website www.sarahstombaughmd.com
In this week's episode, we're going to talk about home organization and how life coaching can impact every aspect of your life. Learning how to understand your thoughts and decide what thoughts serve you will help you conquer anything in your life, whether you want to conquer your weight or home organization or anything else.
This week I'm bringing on my first guest speaker - my husband, Dr. Keegan Stombaugh. Keegan is a cardiothoracic and critical care anesthesiologist, and this week, he will share his unique perspective on routines and recovery.
In this week's episode, we are going to talk about our beliefs around food. What are the beliefs you have and how are they keeping you from achieving your weight loss goals?
After the Fourth of July Parade Shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, we're going to talk about the importance of processing trauma.
If you need help processing a traumatic event in your life, please seek the help of a qualified mental health professional. If you ever feel that your circumstances are becoming too overwhelming and you start to have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please call 911 or seek care in the emergency room right away. You can also call 24/7 to the national suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Today we are going to continue talking about feelings, and today's episode is all about practicing feeling our positive emotions. Believe it or not, it may take some practice! As you learn to experience true joy, you will feel less need to escape with over-eating or other buffering behaviors.
Today we are going to talk about feelings. If our feelings drive all of the actions we take in our lives, then understanding your feelings may just be the key to understanding why you are overweight.
This week we're going to talk about sleep. Getting good sleep is one of the most important factors in weight loss, as well your overall physical and mental health.
This week we are going to talk about going on vacation! We are going to question common beliefs about vacation, so you can continue to lose weight on vacation, enjoy your vacation, and come home feeling great!
This week, you'll learn how to use your developed brain to make decisions ahead of time and make a daily food plan so you can achieve your weight loss goals.
Today we are going to talk about making a food plan. It will include both the foods you are going to eat, as well as the timeframe in which you are going to eat them. Creating your food plan is about you, your body, and your needs.
This week I'm going to tell you about my two-week experiment wearing a continuous glucose monitor. I'll share with you how sugar and flour cause a spike in blood sugar, where complex carbohydrates balanced with fats and proteins lead to a much more rounded response. There were a few foods that surprised me. Come learn about my experiment!
In this episode, I'm going to share the Life Coach School Model with you. The Model is a tool that allows you to explore the causal relationship between what we think and feel and how those thoughts and feelings create the actions and ultimately the results we get in our lives. What would you have to be thinking and feeling to take the actions that lead to the result of weight loss?
This week is my birthday, and I'm going to share with you the story of the time I threw away my birthday cake! Not the whole thing, but 90% of it. We're going to talk about the thoughts and beliefs you have about food and start to question how your thoughts and beliefs serve you and your weight loss goals.
Learn how to combat insulin resistance so you can have long term success with weight loss.
Learn how to develop your BIG WHY - the ultimate reason you want to lose weight and keep it off forever.
Learn to log your food and pay attention to your hunger and fullness signals. Bring awareness to the choices you are making. Choose foods that serve your body.