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#66: GLP-1: The Hype, the Hope, and the Real Talk

January 10, 2026

If you’ve ever wondered whether GLP-1 stands for “Girls Love Popcorn,” this episode’s for you. In this lively, no-nonsense episode, Dr. Cindy and pharmacist-turned-root-cause-whisperer Dr. Amanda Yue break down what GLP-1 meds actually do, who really needs them, and why your cravings might calm down long before your prescription runs out. They dive into smarter ways to support your body, the side effects no one wants to talk about, and the deliciously simple habits that help you stay healthy without losing your mind (or your muscle). It’s honest, hopeful, and hilariously human.

In this episode, we cover:

(4:00) What is GLP-1?
(7:00) Learning how to rest your body during fasting periods.
(16:00) Dr. Cindy’s longest fast of 105 hours.
(17:00) GLP-1 is not going away, so let’s address these medications from all angles.
(27:00) Addressing your lifestyle and how you can make small adjustments to improve your health.
(40:00) Rapid-Fire question

Episode Extras

Meet Our Guest

Amanda is a functional medicine practitioner, pharmacist, MELT and yoga instructor, and an Insulin IQ-certified coach. She is known as the Root Cause Pharmacist.

She is passionate about healing the whole body—not just addressing symptoms.

As a retail pharmacist for over 30 years, Amanda grew increasingly frustrated with how our conventional healthcare system focuses on treating symptoms rather than addressing the root cause. When she became unwell, she turned to holistic approaches outside the conventional system to restore her health.

Through these holistic modalities, she transformed her own health. Her mission now is to help others achieve sustainable health outcomes by addressing the root cause of their conditions.

She discovered a simple protocol that often works better than medication for chronic health issues. Along the way, she learned that insulin resistance is at the root of most chronic health conditions, yet it is rarely addressed (or tested for) in conventional care.

It’s time to shift the focus toward prevention and root-cause solutions.

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