The Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast
Episodes
Episode 79: 1 Year Post Bariatric Surgery: The Mental Health Changes Nobody Warns You About - Taylor’s Story
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid patient interview, Taylor Hultquist shares her complete bariatric surgery journey one year post-op, revealing the physical, mental, and...
Episode 78: Why We STOPPED Prescribing This $200 Weight Loss Pill (Wegovy Oral vs. Injectable Truth)
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After getting completely hacked and losing our entire social media presence, we're pivoting HARD - and it might be exactly what we needed.In this...
Episode 77: The Future of Weight Loss: 2026 Predictions on GLP-1s, Nutrition & Obesity Care
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does the future of weight loss and obesity care really look like?In this special annual predictions episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podc...
Episode 76: What Finally Worked After Decades of Dieting: The Truth About Food Noise & Sustainable Weight Loss
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful patient interview, Ray and Lisa open up about more than 25 years of weight management struggles, even while “eating like a mouse”...
Episode 75: The Truth About Alcohol and Bariatric Surgery
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner breaks down the surprising connection between gastric bypass surgery and ...
Episode 74: Dr. Weiner’s Take on The Real Fix for Our Broken Healthcare System
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Weiner takes a bold look at the future of healthcare — predicting that by 2030, the current U.S. healthcare payment s...
Episode 73: Heartburn, Hypoglycemia & Muscle Loss: Solving the Post-Bariatric Puzzle
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and long-time surgical partner Deidre Schodroski dive deep into the real-...
Episode 72: Eating with Purpose with Chef Healthy Henry
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Chef Healthy Henry shares his journey from a culinary background to becoming a nutrition adv...
Episode 71: The Protein Myth: Are We Being Scammed by the Food Industry?
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and registered dietitian Zoë dive into some of the most talked-about top...
Episode 70: Cravings, Hunger & Set Points: Real Answers to Your Weight Loss Questions
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and registered dietitian Zoë answer listener questions covering some of ...
Episode 69: GLP-1 Medications, Muscle Loss, and Strength Training: What the Science Really Says
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and registered dietitian Zoë dive deep into the latest research on GLP-1...
Episode 68: Post-Surgery Pitfalls, GLP-1 Plateaus, and How to Get Back on Track
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoë discuss the recent updates to their podcast, including a new app...
Episode 67: Reclaiming Health: Julie’s GLP-1 Journey Beyond the Scale
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Julie shares her transformative journey with weight loss, detailing her struggles with insur...
Episode 66: Your Insurance Company Doesn’t Want You to Lose Weight
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoë discuss various topics related to weight loss, including the cha...
Epidose 65: The Real Reason You're Gaining Weight Back After Surgery
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure weight loss podcast, Zoë and Dr. Matthew Weiner address various listener questions regarding weight loss strateg...
Episode 64: GLP-1s Without the Side Effects? This Might Be the Answer
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Pure Weight Loss Podcast, hosts Zoë and Dr. Matthew Weiner discuss the evolving landscape of weight loss medications,...
Episode 63: From Struggle to Strength: Kelly's Bariatric Success Story
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelly shares her transformative journey through weight loss and bariatric surgery. Starting from her struggles with weight since chil...
Episode 62: To Zepbound or Not to Zepbound, that is the question!
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, hosts Matthew Weiner, MD, and Zoë engage in a Q&A session addressing listener-submitted...
Episode 61: 2024 Weight Loss Predictions Recap
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoë discuss their predictions for weight loss trends in 2024, including the rise of ZepBound over Ozempic, th...
Episode 60: The End of Compounded GLP-1s: What’s Next?
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Zoë and Dr. Weiner discuss significant updates in the weight loss medication landscape, inc...
Coach Dart: Interview With A Vegan Body Builder
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoe Schroeder, RD, chat with Coach Dart—a seasoned fitness coach an...
A Cut Above - Surgery Outperforms GLP-1 Meds for Durable Weight Loss
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 58 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, where Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoe Schroeder dive into cutting-edge obesity treatments l...
Thirst Trap: Why It's Okay to Drink After You Eat
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A-packed episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast, Dr. Weiner and Zoe answer listener questions about navigating post-surgery ch...
Bless the Pound of Cure?
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoë explore Raquel’s inspiring story of transformation. ...
The Future of Weight Loss: Multimodal Therapy
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 55 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner explores the complex causes of obesity and shares innovative strategies for...
Lipedema and Body Contouring Surgery with Dr. Larson
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 54 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoë Schroeder sit down with Dr. Ethan Larson, a plastic surgeon specia...
Profits Over Patients
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 53 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Weiner and Zoe dive into meaningful topics, from celebrating non-scale victories to unders...
Choose Your Hard
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 52 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, we delve into Vanessa Ruiz’s (@myvanety) personal and transformative journey with sleeve gas...
When A Sleeve Isn’t Enough
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 51 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and dietitian Zoe Schroeder tackle listener questions on NAION vision, mock...
A Conversation with the Crunchy Sleever
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast follows Denise’s inspiring journey through bariatric surgery, bodybuilding, and discovering th...
Novo Nordisk’s Weekend at Bernie’s
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 49 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Weiner and Zoe examine the steep costs of obesity medications like Wegovy, the influence o...
Is this the end of GLP-1 Compounded meds? Part 2
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 48 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoe Schroeder explore the future of compounded GLP-1 medications, the d...
Is this the End of Compounding?
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 47 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoe Schroeder, RD dive into weight loss topics like compounded GLP-1 me...
Protein or Produce for Weight Loss
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast, Dr. Weiner and Zoe explore the key strategies and medical options available for weight loss,...
Bariatric Surgery with a Low BMI
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, we sit down with BethAnn, whose journey through bariatric surgery has completely transformed...
Gut Instincts: Can an Endoscopy Fix Weight Regain After Stopping GLP-1 meds?
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 44 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast offers a deep dive into cutting-edge treatments and strategies for long-term weight management, fo...
Bariatric Secrets: What Really Influences Weight Loss after surgery?
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 43 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoe Schroeder, RD, explore key bariatric surgery weight loss factors, t...
Emotional Wellness: Lora’s Guide to Bariatric Mental Health
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode we explore one of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of bariatric surgery—the emotional journey. While many focus ...
The Great GLP-1 Compounding Dilemma
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 41 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast, we explore the growing use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, particularly focusing on comp...
GLP-1’s or Bust? Will all VSG patients need GLP-1 meds?
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics related to diabetes, weight loss, and bariatric surgery. We kick things off by talking about the unde...
Motivation, Laughter and Support with Laura Coppedge
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura, a previous guest on the podcast, returns to share more about her successful peer support group for those who have undergone we...
Prep & Prosper: Meal Prep Secrets with Kristen Willard
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this discussion about bariatric meal prep and bariatric meal plans, Kristen Willard shares valuable tips for both patients who have undergone baria...
A Dose of Dilemma: Which Antidepressants Cause the Most Weight Gain?
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can psychiatric medications really lead to dramatic weight gain? Does your socioeconomic status really determine if you’ll end up obese? And is ther...
Wegovy: I'm Baaaaack!
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack some fascinating insights from an NBC News article that highlights why most people stop using Wegovy after two years. Dr. W...
It Pays to be Thin
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tackle some hot topics and share inspiring stories. We start with a big piece of news: the CEO of Novo Nordisk being brought befor...
Happiness in a Syringe?
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, we dive into the surprising mental health benefits of GLP-1 medications. We discuss recent s...
Will Ozempic Make You Go Blind?
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 34 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast is titled, Will Ozempic Make You Go Blind? The title comes from our In the News segment, where we ...
Do You Have the Obesity Gene?
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 33 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast is titled, Do You Have the Obesity Gene? The title comes from our In the News segment, where we di...
Why We Hate Keto
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 32 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast is titled, Why We Hate Keto. We cover a lot of material in this episode, including Pharmacy Benefi...
Obesity Discrimination is Alive and Well, Just Ask Chris
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 31 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast is titled, Obesity Discrimination is Alive and Well, Just Ask Chris. The title comes from our In t...
GLP-1 Supplement Scams
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 30 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast is titled, GLP-1 Supplement Scams. In our In the News segment, we cover an article in Today ti...
Wegovy for the Long Run
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 29 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast is titled, Wegovy for the Long Run. The title comes from our In the News segment where we discuss ...
How a Gastric Bypass Could Ruin Your Life
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 28 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast is titled, How a Gastric Bypass Could Ruin Your Life. The title comes from our In the News segmen...
Ozempic, baby!
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive in on our most recent episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast titled, Ozempic, baby! Episode 27 kicks off with our In the...
Ablation Conflation and Healthcare Inflation
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 26 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast is titled, Ablation Conflation and Healthcare Inflation. The title comes from our In the news segm...
From 369.5 to 19,341: Lynsey’s journey to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 25 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast is titled, From 369.5 to 19,341: Lynsey’s journey to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. The title com...
Zepbound to Happen: More Drug Shortages
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 24 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast is titled, Zepbound to happen: More Drug Shortages. The title comes from our Economics of Obesity ...
Big Food, Big Pharma, Big Lies
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 23 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast is titled, Big Food, Big Pharma, Big Lies. The title comes from our In the News segment where we d...
Hot Diggity Dog - Costco’s New Weight Loss Program
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast is titled, Hot Diggity Dog - Costco’s New Weight Loss Program. The name comes from our In the ...
Vial Denial and the GLP-1 Shortage
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 21 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast is titled, Vial Denial and the GLP-1 Shortage. The name comes from our Economics of Obesity segmen...
Here Wegovy! Medicare Coverage for Heart Disease
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 20 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast is titled, Here Wegovy: Medicare Coverage for Heart Disease. We called it that because of the NPR ...
Zepbound Prime
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever lifted weights and felt a surge of accomplishment that goes beyond physical strength? Uncover the transformative power of weightlifting,...
Everyone Gets Ozempic!
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the emotional toll of weight bias, the promise of medications like Ozempic, and the urgent need for accessibility and affo...
How to Quiet the Food Noise
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how to silence that incessant chatter in your brain that's always talking about food? This episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss p...
Click, Click, Click. The Sound of Lower Cost Ozempic!
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a journey with us as we explore a new weight loss medication by Viking Therapeutics. We delve into a comparison between it and established d...
How to End Obesity Bias
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how the convoluted marketing strategies of Medicare Disadvantaged Plans influence our healthcare choices? Join us as we unravel the comp...
No-Zempic? No Thank You!
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 14 kicks off with a Kohlrabi recipe from Dr. Weiner and continues with tales of variable reactions to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, the conu...
What Your Doctor Really Thinks About Your Weight
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how setting smart goals could redefine your health journey? Prepare to be inspired as we unveil a revolutionary goal tracker. In our nut...
Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 12 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and dietitian Zoe Schroeder tackle essential topics for anyone on a weight ...
Mounjaro, Second Time’s the Charm
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 11 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast, Dr. Weiner and co-host Zoe cover the essentials of weight loss medications, with a focus on Mo...
Why Your Meds Cost So Much
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast! In this episode, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoe Schroeder tackle some pres...
A Better Version of Me
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 9 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoe Schroeder dive into some of the most exciting developments in the fi...
Paging Dr. Lilly
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoe Schroeder, RD, dive into key issues surrounding weight loss, incl...
Mounjaro, eh!
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and co-host Zoe Schroeder, RD, dive into the latest developments in weight l...
10 Predictions for 2024
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 is set to be a transformative year in the world of weight loss. With new GLP-1 weight loss medications gaining attention, the decline of restrict...
The Economics of Obesity
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 5 of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoe Schroeder discuss the latest developments in weight loss treatments,...
Meat Snack!
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 4 of the Pound of Cure podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner, a bariatric surgeon and weight loss specialist, and Zoe Schroeder, a registered dietiti...
The First Rule of the Pound of Cure Program
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast, bariatric surgeon Dr. Matthew Weiner and registered dietitian Zoe Schroeder dive into key to...
How to Find Weight Loss Success when You Can't Find Wegovy
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoe Schroeder, RD discuss the key components of achieving sustainable...
Clickbait! Why do we only want to hear the bad things about the new GLP-1 medications?
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of weight loss, there’s no shortage of buzzwords, fad diets, and conflicting advice. But the reality is that sustainable weight loss is...