The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere right now. But what do they actually do? And who are they for?

Today we’re joined by Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, also known as “The Doc Who Lifts.” He’s an obesity and lipid specialist physician, founder of Vineyard and ChefRX, and co-host of the Docs Who Lift podcast.

Dr. Nadolsky breaks down the science, myths, and real-life impact of GLP-1s, including:

• What it feels like to be ...

Get ready to meet Bethany Robinson! She's incredibly relatable and refreshingly honest. In this episode, Beth joins us for a raw conversation about body image, eating disorders, internet trolls, and defining what it truly means to be healthy. From the moment she went viral for doing pull-ups in a larger body to navigating pregnancy, relapse, and her lifelong, non-linear relationship with food, we appreciate her willingness to s...

Good news! We’ve got some answers on the real science of muscle memory. You’re not starting over and you didn’t wreck it all again! You took some time off…and it’s O.K.

If you’ve ever said ‘I’m back to square one’ after time off…this episode is going to change the way you see your body forever. What if we told you your body never actually forgets the work you’ve done? Would you believe us? In today’s episode, we explain why “startin...

In this episode of the Thick Thighs Saves Lives Podcast, we’re calling out seven habits that may feel productive… but are secretly holding you back. We’re talking about the ones that drain your energy, kill your consistency, and keep you spinning your wheels.

From decision fatigue and doom scrolling to over-customizing your routine, we’re breaking down why these patterns backfire and what to do instead.

Because the goal isn’t to do m...

Today, we’re joined by nutrition coach and Cleanish founder Lacey Baier, who shares how losing 80 pounds the “hard way” (think: extreme restriction, constant hunger, and white-knuckling discipline) ultimately led to burnout and why she had to completely rebuild her approach to food from the ground up.

This conversation goes beyond macros and meal plans. It’s about why so many women feel stuck between “all-in” and “off the rails,” ho...

Does sleep feel like an old friend you desperately want to reconnect with?

In this episode, we sit down with behavioral sleep medicine specialist Dr. Jade Wu, author of Hello Sleep, to talk about what actually fixes sleep, especially for women.

We cover:

• Why women are more prone to insomnia 

• The real reason your mind won’t relax

• Sleep drive and arousal

• How anxiety about sleep makes it worse

• How lifting weights helps you sleep deeper

• Wh...

For decades we've been told the formula for fat loss is this:

Eat less. Move more.

But it’s JUST NOT THAT SIMPLE.

In this episode, we bust out the whiteboard and break down what your metabolism actually does all day long and why the classic calories-in vs. calories-out equation misses some of the biggest drivers of energy expenditure.

We walk you through the four major ways your body burns calories, including:

• Why 70% of your dail...

"Congratulations, you're still in the running for becoming America's Next Top Model." 

Sound familiar? The new Netflix documentary series, “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model” presents the idea that what went on in the show was ok at the time and we’ve come so far. But have we? 

Millions of us tuned in each week to watch ANTM contestants compete for a modeling career. At the time, it felt like entertainm...

There’s no one who can love yourself better than you and Panache Desai is here to show you how. This is your moment!

This episode invites you into a deeper understanding of your true self, encouraging you to know yourself from the heart.

So many of us carry the belief that we are "not enough" or "too much." Are you constantly meeting the needs of others, only to feel isolated and longing for the love you were prom...

Today’s guest is Maggie Winzeler, founder of Every Woman Is Worthy, a global social impact brand dedicated to celebrating women and advancing gender equality.

In this powerful conversation, Maggie shares the data behind the global regression in women’s safety and equality and why we are at a pivotal turning point in history. We talk about internalized misogyny, comparison, scarcity mindset, body image, activism fatigue, and the role...

Have you checked under your bed for your motivation lately?

Well, you’re looking in the wrong place.

So many of us think motivation is something you “find.”You blame the loss on your schedule, your kids, your partner, your job.

But here’s the truth:

Motivation isn’t something you find. It’s something you build.

In this episode, we break down:

• Why external rewards and validation fail long-term

• The psychology behind intrinsic motivation

• ...

Is trying harder keeping you stuck? In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Cori Lefkowith to talk about why perfection, comparison, and “trying harder” keep people trapped in cycles of burnout.

We have some great news for you! Your body is resilient, and we'll show you how to leverage that strength. Forget waiting for motivation, it's something you actively build, and we’ll tell you how. Similarly, aging doesn...

Cold and flu season is brutal! If you feel like you’re catching everything, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, we break down what immunity actually is, why getting sick doesn’t mean your immune system is “weak,” and the real reasons so many people struggle to recover well during winter months.

This is not an episode about miracle supplements or biohacks. It’s about the everyday levers that actually build a resilient immun...

Sleep isn’t optional, and it’s not a luxury for “when life slows down.”

In this episode of The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast, we sit down with neuroscientist and sleep researcher Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib to unpack what actually happens in your brain and body when sleep gets pushed to the bottom of the priority list.

We talk about why chronic exhaustion shows up as anxiety, brain fog, stalled weight loss, mood swings, and burnout, and...

There’s a lot of advice out there. Much of it is well-intentioned but doesn’t actually help you feel better.

In this episode, we break down five wellness trends we are officially leaving behind as we move into 2026. These are the habits, mindsets, and messages that sound productive on the surface but often lead to stress, confusion, burnout, and paralysis.

We unpack how tracking everything can disconnect you from your body, how corti...

Women’s bodies are not a trend and they’re not up for public debate.

With the release of Wicked: Part Two, conversations about the bodies of its stars, including Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have flooded social media, framed as “concern,” “health,” or “what about our daughters?”

In this episode, we unpack why commenting on women’s bodies (even when it sounds caring) is still harmful, why women’s bodies keep getting treated as publ...

Friendship is often treated like an extra relationship, one that gets pushed aside once careers, partners, kids, or exhaustion take over. But what if friendship isn’t optional at all?

In this episode, we sit down with friendship expert and author Dr. Marisa G. Franco to unpack why platonic relationships are essential for our mental, emotional, and physical health, and why our culture has quietly taught us to deprioritize them.

We tal...

What if the most powerful mental health tool isn’t another app, supplement, or productivity hack, but movement? In this episode, we sit down with world-renowned researcher and clinical physiotherapist Dr. Brendon Stubbs to explore the science behind exercise as prevention, treatment, and recovery support for mental health. 

As the head scientist of the Amazon Prime documentary Mind Games: The Experiment, Dr. Stubbs explains how phys...

Why do New Year’s resolutions feel so motivating in January and completely fall apart by February?

In this episode we break down why “New Year, New You” doesn’t work, and what actually does.

We dive into the neuroscience of shame, motivation, and habit-building, explaining why extreme diets, punishment workouts, and all-or-nothing goals fail long-term. You’ll learn why motivation isn’t the problem, how shame shuts down the brain’s ab...