Natural GLP-1 Activation & Avoiding the "Seven Cs" (with Dr. Stan Guberman)
The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann
Release Date: 03/01/2025
The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann
If you’ve been hearing about GLP-1 medications and wondering whether they might help you—but you feel nervous, skeptical, or unsure—this episode is a powerful place to begin. In this deeply personal conversation, Elizabeth sits down with GLP-1 advocate and content creator Rachael Gullette, who has lost more than 160 pounds on a GLP-1 medication. Rachael shares what life felt like before treatment, how food noise ruled her inner world, and how discovering that obesity is a disease—not a character flaw—changed everything. This is a raw, hopeful, eye-opening episode about food noise,...
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In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Elizabeth sits down with her dear friend, former co-host, and creative collaborator Shelley Carling for a raw, honest conversation about what actually creates lasting weight release. Shelley shares her remarkable journey of releasing 140 pounds—not through willpower or dieting, but through medical support, low-dose GLP-1s, bariatric surgery, emotional healing, mindset shifts and a truly holistic approach to change. This is not just a weight-loss story. It’s a freedom story about identity, self-trust, healing emotional eating, releasing shame...
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If you've been doing everything “right” and your body still feels stuck…This episode is for you. Low energy. Weight that won’t budge. Bloating, joint pain, inflammation. Food noise that feels louder than ever. That was me too. I’m a 52-year-old holistic nutritionist & Life Coach—and I was deeply skeptical of GLP-1s. The side effects? Muscle loss? Ozempic-face? Dependence? Hard pass. But then something kept happening. More than a few of my forward-thinking clients quietly shared the same story. They were microdosing GLP-1s with progressive doctors — and their bodies were...
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In this episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, Elizabeth sits down with McCall McPherson, PA—founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic and Modern Weight Loss—for a conversation that completely reframes what GLP-1 therapies actually do for the body. McCall explains why GLP-1s may be one of the most important medical breakthroughs of our time—not simply because of weight loss, but because of their powerful impact on inflammation, metabolism, hormones, chronic disease and even longevity. Together, they explore how GLP-1s affect thyroid health, insulin and leptin resistance, cardiovascular risk,...
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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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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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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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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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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...
info_outlineIn this episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, we are joined by the wonderful Dr. Stan Guberman, a licensed Chiropractic Physician and Certified Acupuncturist who holds two Diplomas in Nutrition that he’s put to excellent use over a 40-year career.
I first discovered Dr. Guberman about a year ago when I was dealing with a health challenge and was looking for holistic solutions. I was so impressed by his wealth of naturopathic knowledge I just knew I had to share him with you.
Throughout the discussion, Dr. G helps us consider natural alternatives to GLP-1 medications for weight loss purposes—including gems like Berberine and Yerba Mate tea. We also explore the optimal kind of diet and dietary supplements one could strongly consider when following a holistic GLP-1 program. As well as the so-called “Seven Cs” to avoid.
Guberman wisely cautions against the notion of viewing GLP-1 treatments as a panacea to America’s obesity epidemic—reminding us that without a strong focus on the four pillars of sensible nutrition, most of the weight loss achieved by GLP-1 patients is likely to be fleeting and therefore unsuccessful.
We cover some amazing ground on this podcast, including the very hot topic of micro-dosing GLP-1’s—that is utilizing only a “minimum effective dose” of these peptides for the healthiest and most long-term, sustainable benefits.
So let’s get into it!
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SHOW NOTES
00:00 – Intro: The “7 Cs” to Avoid While Taking GLP-1 Medications
02:52 – Big Pharma vs. Natural Medicine: Will RFK Jr. be a game-changer to the toxic food industry? The battle against processed food and chemical additives.
04:48 – The Truth About Our Food Supply: Why U.S. food is laced with harmful chemicals & how Europe is leading the way in banning toxic additives.
06:44 – How to Choose the Right Supplements: Why blindly buying supplements at Whole Foods could be a mistake.
08:03 – Are You Addicted to Food? The truth about "food noise" and how to naturally rebalance hunger hormones like GLP-1.
10:53 – Why Big Pharma Fears Nutrition: How natural alternatives like berberine and Yerba Mate could replace prescription drugs.
13:45 – The Hidden Dangers of Organic Foods: What you should know before buying organic & why hydroponics might be a better option.
16:05 – GLP-1 Medications & America’s Obesity Crisis: The shocking truth about how much money is
spent on weight loss drugs with an ongoing obesity epidemic.
19:18 – The Case for Microdosing GLP-1: Why smaller doses, combined with lifestyle changes, may be the key to sustainable weight loss.
21:36 – Natural GLP-1 Boosters: How to enhance weight loss with supplements like berberine, Yerba Mate, and fiber.
24:07 – What Your Bloodwork Says About Your Health: The key markers to watch for metabolic health, inflammation and vitamin deficiencies.
29:08 – The Menopause & Perimenopause Puzzle: Why hormone balancing has become unnecessarily complicated & nutritional recommendations
32:36 – The Best Natural Hormone Balancers: Should you microdose bioidentical hormones? A look at Phyto B, Siberian rhubarb, and natural alternatives.
35:25 – Ideal progression of treatment from “What are your symptoms?” to “What were your symptoms?”
39:51 – The Future of Cancer & Functional Medicine: Exciting research on alternative therapies, including venus fly trap extract & infrared therapy.
42:21 – Should Dr. Guberman start a podcast? He considers launching his own show & Elizabeth shares tips on getting started.
44:16 – Dr. Guberman’s Supplements for top-rated holistic health solutions.
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