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Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health | Weight Loss, Energy, Natural Medicine, HormonesAuthor: Rekishia L. McMillan, MSW, CINHC
Are you struggling with various health issues that are keeping you from experiencing a life overflowing with vibrant health? Have low energy, excessive weight, chronic fatigue, imbalanced hormones or body aches and pains robbed you of doing the things that you enjoy the most? Hi, Im Rekishia. Im a mom, honorably retired Air Force veteran, award-winning author, social worker and Christian Alternative Medicine provider. This show helps Christian women experience undeniable results like: more energy, reverse illness, weight and fat loss, regulated hormones, better sleep and improved mood. Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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306 | Weight Loss Stalled in Menopause? 4 Natural Ways to Help Women Boost GLP-1
Episode 306
Sunday, 11 October, 2026
Weight Loss Stalled in Menopause? 4 Natural Ways to Boost Your GLP-1 Welcome to Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health! The Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Seeking to Boost Their Energy and Overall Well-Being! Blubrry Nominated as a Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Top Christian Health Podcasts! Is your weight loss stalled in menopause, even though you're eating well and moving your body? If you're wondering how to lose weight in menopause when nothing you used to do is working, there may be a root cause worth understanding — and it isn't willpower. In this episode of Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health, Dr. Rekishia McMillan shares her own story: she never struggled with her weight through her years in the military, and even lost her baby weight within six months of having her son. Then, as she moved from perimenopause into menopause, weight started settling in her midsection, and she had no idea her hormones were behind it. She breaks down GLP-1, the natural gut hormone at the center of today's biggest weight loss conversation, why its signaling may weaken during menopause, an honest look at GLP-1 medications, and the natural ways she learned to support her body's own GLP-1. In this episode you'll learn: What GLP-1 is and the four jobs it does: releasing insulin, blocking glucagon, slowing stomach emptying, and signaling fullness to your brain Why GLP-1 signaling may be less effective during menopause, and how insulin resistance fits in What GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy actually are, why they're so powerful, and why so many people stop taking them 4 natural ways to support your own GLP-1: protein first, soluble fiber, regular movement, and sleep and stress management Why eating protein and vegetables before carbs matters, and what the research does and doesn't show What the 4-4-12 meal timing pattern is, and the honest state of the research on fasting and GLP-1 Episode Timestamps 0:00 — Teaser: The hormone behind Ozempic is one your body already makes 0:50 — Opening & my story: from never struggling with weight to menopause weight gain 2:20 — What is GLP-1? 3:20 — The menopause connection: why you're "doing everything right" and it's not working 4:30 — An honest look at GLP-1 medications 6:45 — 4 natural ways to boost your GLP-1 9:45 — What about meal timing and fasting? (4-4-12) 11:10 — Living Well Challenge: your 4-Day GLP-1 Support Check-In 11:40 — Wrap-up, Wellness Assessment, 90-Day Wellness Reset & closing scripture Join Dr. Rekishia 🌿 Free 5-Minute Wellness Assessment — A simple, no-pressure way to get clarity on what your body may be communicating. Start your assessment at wellness-check.us 💫 90-Day Wellness Reset — And if you're ready for deeper support after completing your assessment, you'll also have an opportunity to learn about my 90-Day Wellness Reset, where I help women turn what they're learning into practical, sustainable wellness habits with structure, support, and accountability. Recommended Resources 🌿 Free 5-Minute Wellness Assessment — A simple, no-pressure way to get clarity on what your body may be communicating. Start your assessment at wellness-check.us 💫 90-Day Wellness Reset — The same framework that's helped women address the root cause behind stalled weight loss, not just the symptom. Details available after completing your assessment. 🥩 Good Ranchers => hormone- and antibiotic-free meat 🌿 My Book Rock Your World Naturally: 7 Divine Keys to Unlock Extraordinary Health "For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things." Psalm 107:9 Love, Health & Blessings, Dr. Rekishia L. McMillan Integrative Medicine Provider | Wellness Educator | Certified Social Worker Listen to Related Episodes: 285 | The Overlooked Cause of Allergies in Women: Gut Health, Hormones & Immune System Connection 256 | Shrink Your Menopause Belly: Strategies for Women to Balance Hormones, Lose Belly Fat, and Restore Their Waistline 212 | Busting Menopause Belly in Women: How Intermittent Fasting Can Help 172 | Your Diet Is Wreaking Havoc on Your Hormones: Discover Nutrient-Rich Foods to Achieve Hormonal Balance Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced resources is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding your personal health concerns before making changes to your healthcare plan. Some of the links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you choose to purchase through them.
