Food noise - those persistent thoughts about food that seem to run on an endless loop - has become a hot topic in weight management, especially with the rise of new medications. But what exactly is food noise, and why does it matter for your weight loss journey?

Join Holly and Jim as they dive deep into this topic with Dr. Corby Martin from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. As a leading expert in ingested behavior and weight management, Dr. Martin has developed the first scientific way to measure food noise - a breakthrough that could transform how we understand and treat problematic eating patterns.

• What food noise really is and why it's different from cravings or hunger
• Why your environment might be "speaking" to you more than you realize
• The unexpected relationship between what you eat and your food-related thoughts
• How lifestyle changes could quiet those persistent food thoughts (even without medication)
• The potential downsides of completely eliminating food noise
• Why your microbiome might be influencing your food choices more than you think
• Real answers to listener questions about sleep, fasting, and appetite
• Simple, actionable steps you can take today to manage food noise

• Development and validation of the Food Noise Questionnaire

Are you tired of feeling frustrated by failed weight loss attempts? Do you wonder why, despite having more information and tools than ever, obesity rates continue to climb? Get ready to transform your understanding of weight management.

Join Holly and Jim as they dive deep into the 10 hidden barriers preventing meaningful, lasting weight loss in our society. This podcast is not just another weight loss podcast but a revealing exploration of why our current approaches are falling short and what we can do differently.

• The surprising role physical activity plays that goes beyond simple exercise
• Why food restriction is a losing strategy (and what actually works long-term)
• The critical importance of the mindset that most weight loss programs miss
• How new weight loss medications are game-changers—but not a total solution
• Why your motivation for losing weight is personal and valid, no matter what anyone says
• The fundamental difference between losing weight and maintaining weight loss
• How to shift from blaming yourself to taking empowered action

With the rise of weight loss medications like GLP-1s producing dramatic results, many wonder if nutrition expertise is still relevant. But who can help you navigate side effects, maintain weight loss long-term, and ensure proper nutrition while eating less? Enter the registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN).

Join Holly and Jim as they sit down with Hope Warshaw, a nationally recognized registered dietitian and certified diabetes care specialist. With over 40 years of experience and several award-winning books under her belt, Hope brings clarity to the crucial role of RDNs in modern weight management – especially as new medications transform the field. You'll discover why working with a qualified nutrition expert could be the missing piece in your weight loss journey.

• What sets registered dietitians apart from self-proclaimed nutrition experts
• The truth about insurance coverage for nutrition counseling (and what needs to change)
• How to find the right RD specialist for your specific needs
• Hope's personal struggles with chips and sweets (yes, even experts have their challenges!)
• The surprising link between bariatric surgery protocols and weight loss medications
• Why the timing of seeing an RD matters (hint: don't wait until after starting medications)
• A powerful first step anyone can take toward better eating habits today

• eatright.org
• Incretin-Based Therapies and Lifestyle Intervention: The Evolving Role of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Obesity Care