Episode 77: Optimizing Weight Health: Ashley Koff, RD on GLP-1, Hormones, and Personalized Solutions

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Nutritious Life Podcast

In this timely episode of the Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Ashley Koff, RD, a nationally recognized dietitian, author, and nutrition expert.

About Our Guest:

Ashley Koff, RD, is the founder of The Better Nutrition Program (BNP) and the author of the newly released book, Your Best Shot. An acclaimed weight-health expert and practitioner for more than 25 years, Koff is leading a transformative movement in personalized nutrition, turning “better, not perfect” choices into practical, sustainable strategies that deliver real outcomes.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

– The critical role of “weight health hormones” (including GLP-1, PYY, CCK, and GIP) in metabolism, appetite, and overall well-being.

– Why weight loss and health have long been separated—and how to finally bridge them for lifelong results.

– How optimizing your own hormones is essential, whether or not you use GLP-1 agonist medications.

– Why personalized assessment and nutrition matter more than any fad diet, supplement, or one-size-fits-all approach.

Episode Highlights:

– The science behind the GLP-1 hormone, how GLP-1 agonists work, and why they’re reshaping weight health (and medicine!).

– Ashley’s signature “pizza analogy” to make customizing your nutrition plan simple and sustainable.

– The most overlooked nutrients and habits that support your body’s own hormonal balance and weight regulation.

– A candid discussion about medication, teens, and why every individual needs a personalized approach—plus how Ashley’s own story shaped this movement.

About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast:

Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.

On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.

Based on Keri’s whole-person approach to healthy living, each impactful episode extends far beyond the simplistic “get more sleep” and “eat your greens” advice. She connects the dots like no one else – like how morning yoga can make it easier to choose a healthy lunch, leading to better sleep at night.

Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn’t work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you’ve been looking for.

Thank you for listening in to this episode of Living a Nutritious Life. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.

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Connect with Ashley on social:

IG: www.instagram.com/ashleykoffapproved

Website: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/

Your Best Shot: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/your-best-shot/#Order

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