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In this episode, Ana Reisdorf (Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 user) sits down with Laraine and Christopher from The Downsized to unpack what happens when GLP-1s change more than the scale. They share their combined 150+ lb loss, what maintenance really looks like (including dose decisions), and the mental shift of unlearning decades of “diet brain.”

You’ll hear the unfiltered realities: food noise returning when dosing changes, side effects that can be unpredictable, access anxiety, and the non-scale victories that matter most - less inflammation, less pain, and getting your life back. They also cover what their audience asks every day: plateaus, fear of the first shot, “what do I eat?”, and how to advocate for yourself when you’re not getting enough guidance.

More About Laraine and Christopher:

Christopher and Laraine Durham are the husband-and-wife team behind The Downsized, a daily YouTube channel for people who want honest, real-world conversations about GLP-1 medications and the medical treatment of obesity.

They have been married for 22 years and live in Charlotte, North Carolina, with their three kids. Together, they have lost more than 150 pounds using GLP-1 therapies, including tirzepatide (Mounjaro) and Zepbound. They started this channel in September 2023 after realizing how confusing, lonely, and overwhelming this process can feel.

The Downsized website: https://thedownsized.org/

The Downsized Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thedownsized

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Your GLP-1 Reality Check https://lp.brghealth.com/glp1-realitycheck/

Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD sits down with Bonnie Giller, RD, a certified intuitive eating counselor, to explore GLP-1 medications through an intuitive eating, weight-neutral lens. If you’re on Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro and still feel stuck in diet rules and food guilt, Bonnie explains why GLP-1s can quiet food noise but don’t change the mindset and how to rebuild trust with hunger/fullness cues, stop “forbidden food” spirals, and shift focus off the scale for more sustainable results.

About Bonnie Giller, RD:

Join Bonnie's free masterclass on Feb 3rd, 2026 "Finding Peace with Food on GLP-1s: When appetite changes, your relationship with food has to change too."

Masterclass signup link: https://brghealth.com/glp1masterclass

Bonnie R. Giller is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor with over 37 years of experience in medical nutrition therapy and counseling. She empowers high-achieving women who excel in all areas of life—except their relationship with food—to break free from the endless cycle of dieting and the shame of emotional eating, so they can achieve lasting health and inner peace.

Through her signature program, WholeBody Trust: Intuitive Eating for a Peaceful Life™, Bonnie helps her clients reconnect with their bodies and build trust in their own instincts. Her compassionate, evidence-based approach guides adults to transform their relationship with food and their bodies, resulting in peace with food, guilt-free eating, and a life of true well-being.

Bonnie’s passion lies in helping women shed diet culture’s harmful influence and reclaim their inner wisdom. She’s known for her caring support and empowering guidance, leading her clients to finally trust their hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues without fear or guilt.

Bonnie is an author; her most recent book is Enjoying Food Peace: Recipes and Intuitive Eating Wisdom to Nourish Your Body and Mind.

Discover more about Bonnie’s approach to intuitive eating at DietFreeRadiantMe.com.

For information about medical nutrition therapy and Bonnie’s Living Well with GLP-1s Program, visit BRGHealth.com.

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*The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.

GLP-1 medications are changing more than appetite - they’re changing how people shop, eat, and relate to food. In this episode, Ana sits down with Dr. Maha Tahiri, PhD in Human Nutrition, who spent over 20 years inside the food industry and now advises companies on how GLP-1s are reshaping the food landscape.

They talk about why grocery shopping feels different on GLP-1s, how consumer behavior shifts over time, what food companies are getting right and wrong, and why nutrition on GLP-1s requires more than eating less. The conversation also explores hydration, timing, and food design as overlooked factors that can influence long-term success.

This episode is for anyone using Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or similar GLP-1 medications who wants a clearer understanding of what these changes actually mean in everyday life.

About Maha Tahiri:

Maha Tahiri, PhD is a veteran health and wellness executive, board advisor, and global thought leader in food innovation. As CEO of Nutrition Sustainability Strategies LLC, she guides Fortune 300 companies and startups at the intersection of science, regulation, and consumer insight. A pioneer in GLP-1 nutrition and companion food innovation, she leads global industry collaborations setting new nutrition standards. Formerly Chief Health & Wellness Officer at General Mills and Global Innovation Director at Danone, Maha is an adjunct professor at Tufts and a recognized voice translating science into strategy and strategy into trust.

Email Maha at Maha@nutritionsustainability.com

Maha's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahatahiri/

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*The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.