Stop Plateauing on GLP-1s: The Metabolic Reset (with Dr. Dean Jones)
The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGannShow Notes
Why is it that nearly every woman hitting a GLP-1 weight-loss plateau thinks she needs more medication? And what if the real solution is actually… more metabolic health? I hear this all the time when I'm coaching clients inside our Finally F**king Free program. And the truth is—your body isn't failing you. It's signaling it needs deeper support. That's why I brought on today's guest, Dr. Dean Jones. He's a holistic obesity specialist who understands metabolic repair because he's lived this journey himself. And what I love is how aligned his philosophy is with what we teach here—using GLP-1s as a tool, not a crutch. Today we're diving into what actually causes plateaus, how to get unstuck without starving or losing muscle, and why lower doses combined with a holistic approach create the most sustainable transformation. So let's get into it! ***
SHOW NOTES
[ 00:00 ] Introduction
[ 02:05 ] Meet Dr. Dean Jones
[ 04:35 ] Emotional Eating, Food Noise & GLP-1s
[ 06:40 ] Fasting Before GLP-1s
[ 09:40 ] Discovering Intermittent & Extended Fasting
[ 10:40 ] Using GLP-1s for Maintenance (Not Dependence)
[ 11:00 ] The FLOA Method: "Fasting Like Our Ancestors"
[ 12:20 ] Muscle Loss, GLP-1s & Fasting Myths
[ 14:10 ] Weekly Therapeutic Fasting Explained
[ 16:30 ] Why GLP-1s "Stop Working"
[ 17:05 ] Are Most People Using GLP-1s Wrong?
[ 19:05 ] Metabolic Health > More Medication
[ 20:35 ] What You Can Do Today
[ 22:10 ] The Metabolic Reset Phase
[ 22:40 ] How Many Calories Are "Right" on GLP-1s?
[ 26:15 ] Relearning Hunger Without Fear
[ 28:30 ] The Mindset Behind Sustainable Weight Loss
[ 31:20 ] Complementary Peptides & GLP-1s
[ 35:30 ] Why Lower GLP-1 Doses Are a Strategic Advantage
[ 39:40 ] Coaching, Accountability & Long-Term Success
[ 42:10 ] What Dr. Jones Is Most Excited About Next
[ 44:15 ] Final Reflections & Closing
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Learn more about Dr. Dean Jones: Website: https://coloradomedicalsolutions.com/about-us/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJonesDC
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