{"podcast":{"title":"Peak Performance Life Podcast","slug":"peak-performance-life-podcast-72032","podcast_index_feed_id":72032,"rss_url":"https://peakperformancelife.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://livepeakperformance.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/1/a/e/51aec7679683b2db88c4a68c3ddbc4f2/IMG_5346.jpeg","author":"Peak Performance","episode_count":259,"summary":"We answer the big question: how can YOU optimize your health, energy and mind so that you can perform at your highest levels every day. If you're the busy professional, mom on-the-go, the entrepreneur, or the avid health conscious individual, then tune in every week for a new episode. Topics include biohacking, detoxification, superfoods, gut health, brain health, nootropics, mobility, exercise, fat burning, ketosis, paleo, intermittent fasting, sleep optimization, stress relief, balanced living, meditation, immune health, inflammation reduction, habit building, productivity hacks and more!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T06:17:53.084635+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/peak-performance-life-podcast-72032"},"episode":{"title":"EPI 254: The Pros & Cons Of Taking GLP-1 Medication For Weight Loss + The RIGHT &  WRONG Way To Take It. With Nutrition & Hormone Expert Ashley Koff, RD","slug":"epi-254-the-pros-cons-of-taking-glp-1-medication-for-weight-loss-the-right-wrong-way-to-take-it-with-nutrition-hormone-expert-ashley-koff-rd","published_at":"2026-06-02T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/peak-performance-life-podcast-72032/epi-254-the-pros-cons-of-taking-glp-1-medication-for-weight-loss-the-right-wrong-way-to-take-it-with-nutrition-hormone-expert-ashley-koff-rd","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/peak-performance-life-podcast-72032","url":"https://peakperformancelife.libsyn.com/epi-254-the-pros-cons-of-taking-glp-1-medication-for-weight-loss-the-right-wrong-way-to-take-it-with-nutrition-hormone-expert-ashley-koff-rd","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/peakperformancelife/EPI_254_The_Pros__Cons_Of_Taking_GLP-1_Medication_For_Weight_Loss__The_RIGHT___WRONG_Way_To_Take_It._With_Nutrition__Hormone_Expert_Ashley_Koff_RD.mp3?dest-id=766312","summary":"Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:07) Why weight loss is not the same as weight health (7:07) Antibiotics, gut health, and long-term repair (9:28) A real patient story: pizza, digestion, and hope (20:33) Gut assessment, testing, and healing basics (26:56) GLP-1s as hormone support, not a quick fix (37:43) Who should and should not use GLP-1s (42:11) New oral GLP-1 options and concerns (46:23) Why expert guidance matters (48:40) Where to find Ashley and her resources (53:14) Outro Who is Ashley Koff, RD? Ashley Koff, RD, is a USA Today bestselling author, registered dietitian, and founder of The Better Nutrition Program. With more than 25 years of experience, she has helped reshape the conversation around sustainable weight health by moving beyond traditional dieting and focusing on digestion, hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, and personalized nutrition. In her book Your Best Shot, Ashley introduces a practical system for understanding and supporting weight health hormones, including GLP-1s, whether someone is using medication or not. Her work helps people feel more informed, hopeful, and empowered in their health journey. Connect with Ashley: Website: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-koff/ Grab a copy: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/your-best-shot/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram","meta_description":"Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:07) Why weight loss is not the same as weight health (7:07) Antibiotics, gut health, and long-term repair (9:28) A real patien…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3366,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/peak-performance-life-podcast-72032/episodes/epi-254-the-pros-cons-of-taking-glp-1-medication-for-weight-loss-the-right-wrong-way-to-take-it-with-nutrition-hormone-expert-ashley-koff-rd/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/peak-performance-life-podcast-72032/epi-254-the-pros-cons-of-taking-glp-1-medication-for-weight-loss-the-right-wrong-way-to-take-it-with-nutrition-hormone-expert-ashley-koff-rd.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}