If habits never seem to stick, this episode explains why it’s not a personal failure. I break down why most habits are designed for ideal conditions instead of real life and how intensity undermines sustainability.

I talk about stress, decision fatigue, and capacity, and share what elevated habits actually look like when life gets messy. This episode is for anyone tired of starting over and ready to build habits that survive real days.

Health advice often focuses on discipline, restriction, and pushing through discomfort. In this episode, I talk about why control-based health frameworks fail long term and how support creates consistency.

I explore the relationship between health, safety, and the nervous system, why control erodes trust with the body, and how elevated health prioritizes nourishment, rest, and sustainable care. If health has felt like a constant battle, this episode offers a different approach.

In this episode, I reframe productivity through the lens of energy instead of time. Traditional work models assume unlimited capacity, and that’s why so many of us end up exhausted.

I talk about why planning by hours creates burnout, how energy-aware work supports long-term output, and what elevated work actually looks like inside a real life. This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed or drained by work despite putting in the effort.

Why Eating on a GLP-1 Feels So Confusing and How to Stop Fighting Your BodyIf you’re on a GLP-1 and eating suddenly feels weird, stressful, or confusing, this episode is for you.Hunger is quieter. Appetite is different. Food noise isn’t running the show anymore but now you’re stuck wondering what to eat, how much to eat, and whether you’re doing something wrong.In this episode of The Elevated Dose, I break down what GLP-1 medications actually do in the body, how they change hunger signaling and appetite, and why so many people accidentally under-eat, under-fuel, or panic when things don’t feel the way they expected.We talk about why calories still matter (these medications are not fat burners), how obesity, insulin resistance, PCOS, and type 2 diabetes impact caloric needs, and why muscle mass plays a huge role in long-term fat loss and maintenance.I also dig into the real harm diet culture caused, not just emotionally, but biologically and why unlearning it doesn’t mean ignoring calories or structure. It means learning how to eat with education instead of fear.We cover why dietitians are a critical part of GLP-1 care, how strength training and proper fueling protect muscle and metabolism, and what your body is actually asking for when appetite is quiet but energy feels off.If you’ve ever thought:• “I’m not hungry, but I know I should eat”• “Am I eating too little on a GLP-1?”• “Why does exercise feel harder now?”• “How do I lose weight without destroying my metabolism?”This episode is for you.If you want trusted GLP-1 care with access to registered dietitians, you can find my recommended resources at www.theelevateddose.com.Subscribe to The Elevated Dose for weekly conversations about GLP-1s, metabolic health, and long-term success without diet culture.And if this episode helped, leaving a 5-star review helps more people find it.

Most of us try to change our lives by optimizing routines, habits, or systems. In this episode, I explain why that approach often leads to burnout instead of progress.

I break down what orientation actually means, why lack of clarity creates exhaustion, and how knowing what you’re protecting makes decisions easier. If you feel overwhelmed despite trying to “do better,” this episode will help you understand why clarity has to come before optimization.

In this bonus episode of The Elevated Dose, I talk about why so many of us feel burned out, scattered, or stuck even when we’re doing all the “right” things. Goals alone don’t create stability, orientation does.

I share why I chose the word elevated as my guiding standard, how choosing a grounding word can reduce decision fatigue, and why intentional living works better than chasing outcomes. This episode is an invitation to choose a word that reflects how you want your life to feel, not who you think you should be.

Weight loss plateaus are one of the most confusing and emotionally triggering parts of being on a GLP-1.

If the scale hasn’t moved and your brain immediately jumped to “it stopped working” or “this is where I mess it all up,” this episode is for you.

In this episode, I break down why plateaus happen on GLP-1 medications, what your body is actually doing during a stall, and how to tell the difference between normal metabolic regulation and the rare true metabolic plateau without panic, restriction, or shame.

I dive into:

• Why plateaus are regulation signals, not failure

• The emotional trauma dieting wires into weight stalls

• The different types of GLP-1 plateaus including water retention, digestion-related stalls, set point plateaus, NEAT adaptation, under-fueling, and metabolic plateaus

• A clear explanation of set point theory and how the brain defends weight

• How plateaus quietly prepare your body for long-term maintenance

• How to identify which plateau you’re in using time, body signals, and response to pressure

• Why restriction, over-exercising, and scale obsession make plateaus last longer

This episode is grounded, science-informed, and rooted in lived experience. No diet culture urgency. No fear-based advice.

If you’re on a GLP-1 and feeling stuck, this episode will help you zoom out, calm the spiral, and understand what your body is doing instead of fighting it.

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In this Between The Dose bonus episode of The Elevated Dose, I break down the new World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on GLP-1 medications for obesity and what they mean for people actively using or considering GLP-1 therapy.

This episode explains, in plain language, how the WHO now formally recognizes obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease and endorses GLP-1 receptor agonists as legitimate long-term medical treatment for obesity, not shortcuts or failures of willpower.

We cover:

• ​ What the WHO guidelines actually say about GLP-1 medications for obesity
• ​ Why obesity is now classified as a chronic disease requiring ongoing care
• ​ How GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide fit into long-term obesity treatment
• ​ Why weight regain after stopping GLP-1 medication is expected biology, not personal failure
• ​ The role of structure, routine, and behavioral support alongside GLP-1 therapy
• ​ The real barriers to GLP-1 access, including cost, insurance, and health-system limitations
• ​ What these guidelines mean for plateaus, slow progress, maintenance, and medication changes

This episode is especially relevant if you are:

• ​ On a GLP-1 and feeling stalled or discouraged
• ​ Navigating maintenance or worried about weight regain
• ​ Considering starting a GLP-1 medication for obesity
• ​ Recovering from years of dieting, medical gaslighting, or shame-based weight loss care

The WHO guidance validates what many people on GLP-1s already know from lived experience: obesity treatment is not about willpower; it’s about biology, access, and sustained medical support.

This episode is educational and based on lived experience. It is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding GLP-1 medications and obesity treatment.

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