đ¨ New Episode Alert â Ep 171 đ¨ GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs with Dr. Christle Guevarra
This week, weâre sitting down with someone whoâs making waves in medicine, performance, and innovation: Dr. Christle Guevarra, DO.
Dr. Guevarra is the Production Manager at RP Strength, a traveling team physician for U.S. Figure Skating, and the founder of her own telemedicine practice.Â
Today, sheâs at the forefront of integrating new technologies like semaglutide and AI into modern healthcareâwhile also teaching fitness professionals across North America how to bring these tools into their practice.
In this episode, Dr. G. shares her deeply personal journey with hunger, satiety, and GLP-1 medications. She opens up about the realities of hormonal changes, the stigma around womenâs health, and the power of community in the healing process.
⨠Here are 4 takeaways youâll get from this episode:
đ˝ď¸ Why hunger and satiety struggles are more complex than âwillpowerââand how GLP-1s can shift the game.
đ¤ How community and connection fuel both physical health and mental resilience.
đ¸ Why we need to break the silence around hormonal changes and womenâs health.
đ Why sustainable lifestyle changesânot quick fixesâare the real foundation of lasting results.
This conversation is equal parts educational and inspiring. If youâve ever struggled with food noise, hormonal shifts, or weight management, youâll walk away with perspective, encouragement, and a few âahaâ moments.
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Chapters
(00:00) Introduction to Dr. Crystal Guevara
(01:08) The Impact of GLP-1 Medications
(03:50) Personal Journey with Weight Management
(06:31) Transitioning from Clinical to Non-Clinical Work
(10:01) The Role of Community in Healthcare
(15:40) Navigating Personal and Professional Growth
(21:43) Experiencing Hormonal Changes and Their Effects
(23:01) Navigating Mental Health and Physical Challenges
(30:09) Understanding Hormonal Changes and Their Impact
(36:22) Breaking Stigmas Around Women's Health
(41:36) The Role of Medication in Health and Fitness
(46:21) Psychological Aspects of Weight Management
(47:40) The Struggles of Bulking and Weight Management
(48:36) Anhedonia and Its Impact on Life
(49:26) Diet Fatigue and Hunger Signals
(51:05) The Reality of Weight Regain
(51:57) Understanding Hunger and Body Signals
(53:00) The Psychology of Food and Eating
(55:45) Behavior Change and Lifestyle Adjustments
(57:09) The Importance of Community and Support
(58:57) Sustainable Weight Management Strategies
(01:04:18) Defining Food Noise and Its Effects
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About Dr. Christle Guevarra
Dr. Christle Guevarra, DO is the Production Manager at RP Strength, a traveling team physician for U.S. Figure Skating, and the founder of her own telemedicine practice.
Dr. Guevarra earned her B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics from San Francisco State University, her M.S. in Organic Chemistry from the University of WisconsinâMadison, and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences. While at Western, she was awarded a Pre-Doctoral Teaching Fellowship, teaching first- and second-year medical students.
During her Family Medicine residency at Crozer Health in Pennsylvania, she was named Resident of the Year, and she went on to complete a Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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Where you can find Dr. Christle Guevarra:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.christle/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpstrength/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christleg/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.christle
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