The GLP-1 Podcast Show - Dr. Michelle Gordon: GLP-1 Care for Women in Midlife | Ep. 15

In this episode of The GLP-1 Podcast Show, Dr. Michelle Gordon, a physician board-certified in obesity medicine and CEO of Thrive Span Medical, speaks with Stefan Trapp about GLP-1 care for women in midlife. The conversation examines muscle preservation during weight reduction, the combined role of adequate protein and resistance training, hydration and fiber, hormonal and metabolic changes during menopause, and the long-term management of obesity. They also discuss the limits of current evidence, access barriers, treatment continuity, and when bariatric surgery may remain appropriate for patients whose mobility or health is deteriorating.

What you’ll learn: 

• GLP-1 care in midlife
• Muscle preservation during weight loss
• Protein and resistance training
• Hormonal and metabolic changes
• Medication and bariatric surgery

Meet the guest:

Dr. Michelle Gordon is a physician board-certified in obesity medicine, lifestyle medicine, and general surgery. She is CEO of Thrive Span Medical, a physician-led telehealth clinic focused on midlife weight gain, menopause, and chronic disease. Her clinical work combines obesity medicine, hormone replacement when indicated, evidence-based lifestyle interventions, and personalized long-term care. Listen to Dr. Michelle Gordon on The GLP-1 Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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