Apocalypse Fatigue: Finding Spiritual Stamina in Chaotic Times (with Harshada Wagner)
The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann
Release Date: 12/01/2023
GLP-1 Side Effects Aren’t Inevitable: How to Avoid Them (with Dr. Matthea Rentea)
The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann
What if I told you that the side effects of nausea, constipation, muscle loss AND burnout on GLP-1s are not inevitable? That in many cases, they’re simply a sign the medication is being used the wrong way? In this week’s episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Matthea Rentea—a double board-certified obesity medicine physician who is quietly revolutionizing how GLP-1s are used in clinical practice. This is one of the most nuanced, compassionate and empowering conversations we’ve had about how using GLP-1 medications can be part of a true healing journey—not a...
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Stop Plateauing on GLP-1s: The Metabolic Reset (with Dr. Dean Jones)
The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann
Why is it that nearly every woman hitting a GLP-1 weight-loss plateau thinks she needs more medication? And what if the real solution is actually… more metabolic health? I hear this all the time when I’m coaching clients inside our Finally F**king Free program. And the truth is—your body isn’t failing you. It’s signaling it needs deeper support. That’s why I brought on today’s guest, Dr. Dean Jones. He’s a holistic obesity specialist who understands metabolic repair because he’s lived this journey himself. And what I love is how aligned his...
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Eat Like a GLP-1 Super Responder (with Erin Palinski-Wade)
The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann
Welcome back to The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast— where we elevate your GLP-1 journey and your whole life: body, mind, and soul. One question I get asked constantly when I start working with a new client in our practice is: 'Why am I doing everything right but still not seeing results?'—If you’re feeling stuck, I want you to know you are not broken. There’s just some things you need to learn. And that’s why I brought on our guest today Erin Palinski-Wade —she’s a serious badass - a powerhouse registered dietitian, certified diabetes specialist (this women understand blood sugar...
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The Future of GLP-1: Retatrutide, Revita & Rejuva (with David Knapp)
The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann
Sometimes the breakthrough isn’t in doing more — it’s in letting go. In this week’s episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we sit down with David Knapp, creator of On The Pen and author of Decoding GLP-1 — two of the most influential sources of news, science and soul in the GLP-1 conversation. Together, we explore: ● What’s coming next — from gene-therapy-based weight loss drugs to Retatrutide, the most powerful GLP-1 yet; ● the evolving FDA position on compounding and access ● David’s inspiring personal journey — how giving up alcohol reignited his...
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How GLP-1s Transform Obesity into a Treatable Disease (with Kim Carlos)
The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann
In one of the most emotionally raw and empowering conversations yet, we sit down with Kim Carlos—host of the award-winning Plus Sidez Podcast— for an unforgettable deep dive into how GLP-1 medications are changing the way the world understands obesity. Kim’s journey began with a lifetime of diets, shame and self-blame, until a single prescription flipped the switch. The “food noise” that had dominated her thoughts since childhood finally went silent. What followed was nothing short of transformational: 110 pounds lost, mental clarity restored, and a mission to educate millions...
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How GLP-1s Are Changing the Future for Breast Cancer Patients (with Dr. Andrew Shapiro)
The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann
Welcome back to The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast—the number-one show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts exploring a healthy and mindful approach to GLP-1 technologies, before, during and after the use of the actual medication. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Andrew Shapiro, a leading breast-cancer surgeon and Medical Director of Advanced Surgical Physicians in Palm Beach County, Florida. Dr. Shapiro shares how GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are transforming life after breast cancer—helping women regain metabolic balance, body confidence and a renewed sense of health. ...
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Hypnosis, GLP-1s and the Hidden Traps that Prevent Lasting Weight Loss (with Rita Black)
The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann
In this episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we delve into the fascinating intersection between hypnosis, mindset and GLP-1 technology with our guest Rita Black. Rita is a renowned hypnotherapist and cognitive coach who has spent nearly two decades helping people rewire their subconscious minds to break free from the patterns that keep them stuck. Together we explore why so many people unknowingly sabotage their weight-loss journeys, the three hidden traps of the subconscious that can derail success, and how to transform the inner critic into an inner coach. We also talk about the power of...
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The Truth on Food Noise, Artificial Sweeteners and GLP-1 Muscle Loss (with Dr. Michael Greger)
The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann
In this episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we welcome world-renowned physician, bestselling author, and founder of , Dr. Michael Greger. Known for his evidence-based, straight-shooting approach to nutrition and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Greger provides a clear look at the most pressing questions surrounding GLP-1 medications, their promises and pitfalls in a 2025 context and beyond. Key topics here include: the truth about food noise, the metabolic downsides of artificial sweeteners, and the very real concern of disproportionate lean muscle loss while taking these drugs. We...
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Next-Gen GLP-1 Stack: CGM, Peptides & Psilocybin (w/Lauren Sambataro)
The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann
In today's installment of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we’re celebrating a milestone—Episode # 50—with a very special returning guest, functional health expert and Biohacker Babes co-host Lauren Sambataro. Some of you may remember Lauren from way back in December 2022, when she joined us for a masterclass on biohacking metabolism with continuous glucose monitors. Almost three years later, she’s back—and this time, we’re going even further… In today’s episode, we explore the cutting edge of metabolic health: how CGMs can guide a personalized approach to GLP-1s, why...
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Keto + GLP-1s: The Secret to Microdosing? (with Maria Emmerich)
The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann
In this powerful and practical episode, host Elizabeth McGann welcomes Maria Emmerich, a 22x bestselling author, nutritionist and renowned voice in the keto and carnivore community. Together, they unpack how to eat in a way that supports GLP-1 hormone signaling, muscle preservation and sustainable fat loss—whether you're taking GLP-1 peptides or not. Maria shares science-backed strategies that have helped thousands reclaim their health, overcome food noise, and lose hundreds of pounds—without drugs. *** CLICK HERE TO GET ==> FREE "Freedom From Food Noise" Masterclass:...
info_outlineHello and welcome to today’s episode of Drop the Weight, where we talk about state of the world and what to do about it in these spiritually embattled times with highly sought-after meditation teacher, spiritual coach, author and classical Tantra instructor, Harshada David Wagner
With the conflict between Israel and Hamas looming in the background of the discussion, we cover a mind-blowing range of topics, including: Harshada’s pandemic-inspired paintings, Julia Cameron’s The Artist Way, the evolution of consciousness, the necessity of becoming spiritually “omnivorous” today, the dangers of being world-oblivious when an active war is going on, the Beatles’ clash with Maharishi Yogi and other scandals that have compromised the legacies of influential spiritual leaders of the past half century.
And so much more!
SHOW NOTES
[ 00:00 ] Intro
[ 00:30 ] Harshada's post-pandemic painting
[ 02:00 ] Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way: Creativity as a spiritual practice
[ 05:00 ] Art as a balm of healing
[ 05:40 ] Israel and Hamas; How does one maintain calm and still be a part of the world?
[ 07:00 ] How to embrace the horror and ugliness in the world with integrity
[ 08:15 ] Irony of spiritual teachers as entrepreneurs/marketers driven by capitalism
[ 09:15 ] Problem of being “world-oblivious,” not watching the news
[ 10:30 ] Evolving “post-patriarchal” era requires sincere seekers to be more omnivorous
[ 12:45 ] A lack of luminary leaders right now
[ 14:45 ] Scandal of recent spiritual leaders Yogi Bhajan, Bikram Choudery, Guru Jugat, John of God
[ 16:00 ] A shift away from a crumbling patriarchal “guru on a throne” model
[ 17:00 ] Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Transcendental Meditation, The Beatles & Rishikesh
[ 18:15 ] Many of the spiritual gurus unprepared for sexual revolution of 1960s
[ 19:20 ] Spiritual teachers these days need a good therapist “who calls them on their shit”
[ 20:00 ] The wild west of spirituality where energy release comes before wisdom
[ 21:15 ] Translating the Shiva Sutra
[ 23:00 ] Distinction between the teaching and the teacher; example of Chogram Trungpa Rimpoche
[ 24:30 ] What does yoga mean? Discovering, owning, then expressing our innate magnificence.
[ 26:00 ] How Christians can relate to yoga
[ 29:00 ] Apocalypse fatigue for real!
[ 29:30 ] Inspired and horrified by images coming out of Gaza, people crying out to God
[ 30:45 ] What do we put at the center of our life to cling to when there is nothing else to grasp?
[ 32:00 ] Love as an action verb
[ 32:50 ] Harshada’s first teacher: “Don’t talk to me about Jesus, unless…”
[ 33:30 ] Meditation needed now more than ever, detoxing from the “digital colonization” of the mind
[ 36:15 ] You might need to meditate a lot. You might need to dance. You might need a therapist or two.
[ 37:30 ] What’s up, and the next 18 months
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