{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Hormone Therapy + GLP-1: The New Midlife Rx (with Dr. Suzanne Lenz)","description":"In this action-packed episode, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz to unpack the biggest misconceptions surrounding menopause, and introduce the concept of using GLP-1 medications in chorus with hormone replacement therapy for positive health (and weight-release) outcomes. An OB\/GYN, Integrative Health Practitioner and author of Menopause Bootcamp, Dr. Suzanne\u2019s insights sound like a battle cry for women to optimize their health and empower themselves and flourish as they age. Throughout the high-energy discussion, Elizabeth and Dr. Suzanne discuss the biggest myths about menopause, and dive into the real deal about HRT\u2014what works, what doesn\u2019t, and what you need to know if you\u2019re thinking about adding it to your GLP-1 journey. If you\u2019re interested in a holistic approach to GLP-1s, this combo could be a game changer\u2014not just for weight loss, but for inflammation, energy and even long-term brain health. As Dr. Suzanne says, we seem to have entered the Wild West of discovering the full potential of GLP-1 agonist medications. So if you\u2019ve been wondering how to feel better, think clearer, and actually release weight\u2014body, mind, and soul\u2014you\u2019re going to want to give this one a listen! *** CLICK HERE TO GET ==>  FREE MASTERCLASS - "Freedom From Food Noise": https:\/\/go.elizabethmcgann.com\/start *** SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Meet Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, OB\/GYN, integrative health pioneer, menopause educator and fierce truth-teller. [ 01:50 ] Not a pathology or a disease: breaking the biggest myths surrounding menopause [ 03:00 ] Hormone Therapy as an effective tool for menopause-age women, but not for everyone [ 05:00 ] About Menopause Bootcamp, the book and the women\u2019s health movement [ 08:50 ] Hormone Therapy, bioidenticals, and taking a nutritional vs. HRT approach: what\u2019s safe, what\u2019s hype, and what every woman needs to know before choosing. [ 13:00 ] \u201cI\u2019m Doing Everything Right, But Still Struggling\u2014Now What?\u201d When lifestyle isn't enough and when to consider HRT [ 17:40 ] Why You Can\u2019t Find a Good Menopause Doctor [ 23:00 ] Why Women Gain Belly Fat in Midlife (It\u2019s Not Your Fault): the old dieting tricks no longer work when you are shifting into a new metabolism [ 27:00 ] Using GLP-1 medications and Hormone Therapy synergistically: What Dr. Suzanne thinks about semaglutide, longevity and the \u201cwild west\u201d of peptides. [ 30:15 ] Natural GLP-1 Support & the Role of Botanicals: how herbs and plants can support the journey\u2014but aren\u2019t always a replacement. [ 32:34 ] What Dr. Suzanne Really Thinks About the Politics of Healthcare and Women\u2019s Health: a fiery take on the current cabinet picks, deregulation and reproductive rights. [ 36:00 ] The next 18 months: what\u2019s next for Dr. Suzanne, her new practice launch, upcoming retreats and where to follow her online. *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: CLICK HERE TO GET ==>  FREE MASTERCLASS - "Freedom From Food Noise": https:\/\/go.elizabethmcgann.com\/start Coaching Website: http:\/\/www.ElizabethMcGann.com Instagram: http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/elizabethmcgann X\/Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/ElizabethMcGann     Learn more about Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz: Website: https:\/\/thedrsuzanne.com\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/askdrsuzanne\/ Menopause Bootcamp on Amazon: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Menopause-Bootcamp-Optimize-Empower-Flourish\/dp\/0063143186 ","author_name":"The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGann","author_url":"https:\/\/elizabethmcgann.com\/my-podcast\/","html":"