Are GLP-1 medications the breakthrough solution for weight health—or are we missing the bigger picture?

In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, I sit down with Ashley Koff, RD, an internationally recognized registered dietitian and integrative nutrition expert, to unpack the real conversation around GLP-1s, food noise, blood sugar, hormones, and sustainable weight health.

If you’ve ever wondered why calorie counting stopped working, why food noise feels relentless, or how GLP-1s actually work in the body, this episode will completely change how you think about weight, health, and metabolism.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• What GLP-1 medications actually do (and what they don’t)
• Why food noise is often driven by hormones, trauma, and chronic dieting
• The difference between weight loss and weight health
• How blood sugar and weight health hormones are deeply connected
• Why calorie counting often backfires—especially for women
• Potential side effects of GLP-1s that are often misunderstood
• When GLP-1s can be helpful—and when they can create new problems
• How to support hormone health, digestion, and metabolism with or without medication
• Why personalized nutrition coaching matters more than ever

Whether you’re considering a GLP-1, already on one, or trying to improve your health without medication, this episode offers clarity, nuance, and a root-cause perspective every woman deserves.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to Functional Nutrition and GLP-1s
• 01:49 Understanding GLP-1 Medications and Their Role
• 04:32 The Impact of Hormones on Weight Health
• 10:29 Exploring the Big Picture of Weight Health
• 14:48 Concerns and Side Effects of GLP-1 Medications
• 23:16 Societal Implications of Weight and Thinness
• 31:16 Navigating Social Triggers and Body Image
• 34:27 Understanding Triggers in Society
• 39:45 The Complexity of Caloric Intake
• 47:19 Optimizing Hunger Hormones
• 56:29 The Interconnection of Blood Sugar and Hunger Hormones

Resources & Links:

+ Watch the full episode on YouTube

+ Brigid’s Website

+ Brigid’s Instagram

+ Ashley’s Instagram

+ Ashley’s Book

+ The Better Nutrition Program