Ep. 588 The GLP-1 Masterclass: The Science of Midlife Metabolic Resilience | Menopause & GLP-1s

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

Cynthia Thurlow

Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Alternative Health

4.7 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 2 May 2026

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Welcome to today’s masterclass episode featuring metabolic health and GLP-1 experts Dr. Nick Norwitz, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Dr. Alexandra Sowa, PA-C, McCall McPherson, and registered dietitian, Ashley Koff, sharing their expert perspectives. In today’s masterclass, our experts share insights into appetite regulation and satiety, the importance of digestion, the impact of statins on insulin sensitivity, and key limitations in the research. We take a closer look at GLP-1 medications, proper prescribing practices, personalized dosing, and the value of targeted, individualized nutrition strategies. We also separate fact from fiction when complications arise. Join our experts as they break down how to safely and effectively maximize the benefits of GLP-1 therapy. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: The value of combining GLP-1s with other medications and lifestyle tools for optimal results How taking time to pause helps women reconnect with their bodies and shift from mindless eating to mindful nourishment Dr. Nick Norwitz highlights that patients are often not given the information needed for proper informed consent around statins. How statins can reduce natural GLP-1 levels and negatively impact metabolic health How GLP-1 medications work to reduce hunger and prevent snacking between meals Common side-effects of GLP-1 medications, and how they can be mitigated How hair loss can occur with weight loss, and how that can be managed The importance of clinical guidance for monitoring the side effects of GLP-1 use The benefits of microdosing with GLP-1s Why it’s essential for hunger not to be entirely suppressed when taking GLP-1s Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now! Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Alexandra Sowa On her website On all social media: @dralexandrasowa Purchase a copy of Dr. Sowa’s book, The Ozempic Revolution Connect with McCall McPherson Modern Thyroid Clinic On Instagram and TikTok Modern Thyroid and Wellness Podcast Thyroid Lab Guide Connect with Dr. Nick Norwitz On YouTube, X, and Instagram Substack Connect with Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen On her website On social media: @drsalaswhalen Dr. Rocio’s Book, Weightless Connect with Ashley Koff The Better Nutrition Program On Instagram and Substack Social media: @Ashley Koff Podcast Links: Ep. 438 The Rise of GLP-1s: Key to Weight Loss & Metabolic Health with Dr. Alexandra Sowa Ep. 478 Thyroid Truths: Labs, Adrenals & Appetite Explained with McCall McPherson Ep. 525 We’ve Been Misled About Metabolic Health – The Shocking Truth About Cholesterol, GLP-1 & Aging with Dr. Nick Norwitz Ep. 534 The Hidden Forces Making Women Gain Weight – The Shocking Truth About Hormones, Trauma & GLP-1s with Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen Ep. 562 “It’s Not a Willpower Problem” – Why Women’s Bodies Resist Weight Loss in Midlife with Ashley Koff, RD

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast.
0:04.0	I'm your host, Nurse Practitioner Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.0	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:13.0	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week and impact
0:22.0	over a million lives.
0:29.0	Today I have a compilation of metabolic health and GLP1 experts with Dr. Nick Norwitz, Dr. Rochio Salas Whalen, Dr. Alexandra Soa, P.A. McCall McPherson, and registered
0:43.9	dietitian Ashley Koff. Today we spoke about appetite regulation and satiety as well as the
0:50.2	importance of digestion, the impact of statins on insulin sensitivity and limitations
0:55.6	to research, the role of GLP1 meds and proper prescribing practices, real talk on complications,
1:04.2	fact versus fiction, last but not least, personalized GLP1 dosing and the value of targeted
1:10.7	nutrition. This is going to the value of targeted nutrition.
1:12.0	This is going to be one of these podcasts you will probably want to listen to more than once.
1:16.1	I so enjoyed these conversations.
1:18.4	I think it'll be a really valuable compilation of discussions that you'll probably take a great
1:24.6	deal away from.
1:28.3	What has been your clinical experience? someone's not taking a GLP1?
1:33.3	What are some of the ways that you like to help your patients naturally support
1:37.3	appetite regulation and feeling satiated?
1:40.3	Because I think this is a really important point.
1:42.3	I think in many ways, we are so disconnected
1:45.5	from our bodies. Like truly, we just eat to eat. Like I watch my teenage or young adult male children
1:52.3	eat. And it's like sometimes I'll say, do you slow down enough to even register what you're
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