GLP-1 Microdosing: Can You Take Less and Keep the Weight Off? w/ Dr. Stephanie Redmond

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Send us Fan Mail You've reached your goal weight on a GLP-1. Now what: stay on it, lower the dose, or take a break? Ana Reisdorf, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 user, joins pharmacist Dr. Stephanie Redmond to explore microdosing, cycling on and off medication, and the questions coming up around perimenopause and menopause. You'll hear where clinical experience meets unanswered questions—and why a smaller dose can still bring surprises. Stephanie shares her own experience with low-dose side effects and returning hunger. Together, they discuss concerns about weight regain and muscle loss, telehealth screening, and why your long-term plan deserves as much attention as getting started. **IN THIS EPISODE** - What people mean by GLP-1 "microdosing" and why the term can be confusing - Emerging uses beyond weight loss and diabetes, and where evidence is still limited - Stephanie's experience with constipation, bloating, and returning hunger - Questions about cycling, stopping treatment, and maintaining weight loss - Perimenopause, menopause, insulin resistance, and individualized care - The role of muscle preservation, nutrition, movement, and ongoing clinical support **ABOUT THE GUEST** Dr. Stephanie Redmond, PharmD, CDE, BC-ADM, is a pharmacist specializing in hormone health and diabetes management. She founded the Medication Therapy Management practice at Ridgeview Clinic System in Minnesota and has educated clinicians nationally on GLP-1 therapies. She is also the founder of Dr. Stephanie's®, a clinician-led supplement brand focused on GLP-1 support, hormone health, and women's wellness. **CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE** Website: https://drstephanies.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephanies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drstephanies **SPONSORS** Svalto Cooler Pro is a portable, battery-powered cooler for refrigerated medication. Use code GLP1HUB for 15% off. https://svalto.com Velogenix's Project Aeterna offers at-home assessments of strength, balance, and mobility. Take the free baseline test, or use code OFF for $50 off your first year of Pro. https://velogenix.com **CHAPTERS** 00:00 GLP-1 maintenance: What happens next? 01:34 Meet Dr. Stephanie Redmond 04:08 Emerging uses and gaps in the evidence 07:46 What does "microdosing" actually mean? 11:08 Telehealth screening and questions about inflammation 14:24 Sponsor: Svalto 15:20 Weighing the risks of low-dose use 17:05 Stephanie's personal experience with side effects 18:43 Cycling, returning hunger, and weight regain 22:39 GLP-1s, perimenopause, and menopause 26:59 Sponsor: Velogenix 27:58 The future of GLP-1 use and long-term planning 32:24 Connect with Dr. Stephanie Redmond 34:19 Stay connected with GLP-1 Hub MORE FROM GLP-1 HUB 📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com 🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com 📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. *The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.