The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

Matthea Rentea MD leads discussions on obesity and chronic weight management. Her guests range from experts in the fields that intersect with obesity and wellness, to individuals successful in their weight journey. She is a Board certified Internal Medicine and Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and founder of the Rentea Metabolic Clinic, a Telehealth clinic for residents of the state of Indiana and Illinois that helps comprehensively with weight management. This podcast is for information and education purposes only. No medical advice is being given. Please talk to your physician for what is right for you.

The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD is a health podcast hosted by Matthea Rentea MD, with 236 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Matthea Rentea MD hosts The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD, a health show with 236 episodes published.

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  Episode #186

  Why Stepping Back Might Be the Best Thing You Do for Your Health This Year

  Aug 17, 202623 minS1

  Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. When was the last time you slowed down long enough to just... think? Most of us move from one task to the next, filling every quiet moment with work, scrolling, or chores around the house. We stay so busy we never stop to ask: what do I actually want right now? In this episode, I share how a week of stepping away gave me unexpected clarity about my health, my fitness, my business, and the person I want to become. We'll talk about why rest can feel so uncomfortable, how constant productivity keeps us disconnected from ourselves, and why doing less might be the first step toward real change. References Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy: The Simple Art of Taking Back Your Life by Matthew Kelly Secure your spot for the September round of The 30/30 Program now (spaces limited). Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Join the Fill Your Clinic Bootcamp Aug 18th-20th. Replays available until Aug 31st 2026. Support the show

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  Episode #185

  How to Rewire Your Cravings: Physiology, Habits, and the Thoughts That Help

  Aug 10, 202618 minS1

  Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. Have you ever found yourself negotiating with a pint of ice cream at 9 p.m., even though you ate dinner just two hours ago? You tell yourself you’ll have “just one bite.” Then maybe one more. Suddenly, you’re standing in front of the freezer wondering why this feels so hard. Cravings aren’t simply a willpower problem. Blood sugar swings, stress, poor sleep, old habits, and an overly convenient pantry can all make certain foods feel almost impossible to ignore. But you can learn to pause, understand what’s driving the urge, and respond without shame or rigid food rules. In this episode, I'm sharing the strategies I journaled about back in 2020 when I was working through my own urges and cravings, which I still use today. References Secure your spot for the September round of The 30/30 Program now (spaces limited). Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Join the Fill Your Clinic Bootcamp Aug 18th-20th. Replays available until Aug 31st 2026. Support the show

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  Episode #182

  Stick to the Plan, Not Your Mood: Building Healthy Habits That Survive a Bad Week

  Jul 20, 202612 minS1

  Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. That 45-minute workout plan feels completely doable when you’re making it on a Sunday. Same with the meal prep, the protein goals, the whole “this is the week I get it together” plan. And then Tuesday hits… Your sleep is off, work is a lot, someone in the house gets sick, and suddenly the routine that looked so reasonable a few days ago has completely crumbled. Then comes the “why can’t I stick with anything?” feeling that you failed. But what if the plan was just never built to survive a hard week? In this episode, we’re talking about why the health routines that look best on paper often fall apart the second life gets messy. Plus, we’ll get into the “survival test” every routine needs to pass, and how to make the healthy choice the easy choice before your mood has a chance to talk you out of it. References Amy’s Kitchen Secure your spot for the September round of The 30/30 Program now (spaces limited). Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You. Get my free Podcast Roadmap —a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you. Support the show

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  Episode #181

  Finding Your Floor: How to Maintain Healthy Habits in a Busy Season

  Jul 13, 202643 minS1

  Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. You know you should move your body, eat well, and take care of yourself… but what happens when life is so busy that even the basics feel impossible? In this episode, I’m joined by Maggie, the creator behind @pump.med and a medical student who knows exactly what it’s like to protect your health in a high-pressure season. We talk about why perfection is not the goal, how to find your “floor” with fitness, how to simplify meals without overthinking everything, and why your mental, social, and creative wellbeing matter just as much as protein and steps. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, off track, or stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset, this conversation will help you make healthy living feel doable again. References Food chopper Connect with Maggie: Instagram: @pump.med TikTok: @pump.med_ Secure your spot for the September round of The 30/30 Program now (spaces limited). Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You. Get my free Podcast Roadmap —a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you. Support the show

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  Episode #180

  "I Feel Like I've Been Teleported Into Someone Else's Body": Adjusting After Body Change

  Jul 6, 202624 minS1

  Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. What happens when your body changes, but your brain hasn’t caught up yet? A listener wrote in after skin removal surgery and said, “I feel like I’ve been teleported into someone else’s body.” Honestly, I don’t think there’s a better way to describe it. In this episode, I’m talking about the messy middle of body change: healing, swelling, cravings, food noise, new clothes, scale spirals, and that uncomfortable feeling of not quite feeling like yourself yet. We’ll talk about why your body isn’t betraying you, why healing can feel so unsettling, and how to meet yourself with less panic and more curiosity. References Secure your spot for the September round of The 30/30 Program now (spaces limited). Get the free podcast roadmap for The Obesity Guide Subscribe to my Youtube channel All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You. Get my free Podcast Roadmap —a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you. Support the show

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