The Refined Hippie

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GLP-1, the Microbiome, and Finding Balance: A Holistic Look at Weight and Wellness with Carly Foley
Episode 127
Wednesday, 12 November, 2025

Ep 127: In this episode, I'm joined by Carly Foley for a deep dive into all things GLP-1, from the science behind popular medications to their natural counterparts within the body. We explore the rise of microdosing, the powerful role of the gut microbiome in weight regulation, and what Ayurveda teaches us about root causes of imbalance. We share foods, supplements, and lifestyle shifts that may help support the body's own GLP-1 production, probiotics, and more! Topics Include: different types of GLP-1 medications growing trend of microdosing gut microbiome's influence on weight FMT (fecal microbiota transplant) Ayurveda and what dosha is more prone to sluggish metabolism how GLP-1 is produced in the body foods and nutrients that support natural GLP-1 the role of Akkermansia and other probiotic species supplements to enhance gut health can a person safely transition off synthetic GLP-1 drugs hydroponic vegetables gardening and more! Carly's IG: @wholisiticwellnessworks www.wholisticwellnessworks.com Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie