E256: GLP-1s, Weight Hormones, and the Future of Health: A Conversation with Ashley Koff, RD

This episode covers:In this episode, we discuss the truth about GLP-1 weight hormones, why these medications may be overprescribed, how to naturally optimize your own hormone function, and so much more.Ashley Koff, RD, is the founder of the The Better Nutrition Program (BNP), the nutrition course director for UC Irvine’s Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute’s Integrative and Functional Medicine Fellowship, and a faculty member at the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA), where she teaches “An Integrative and Functional Nutrition Approach to Obesity and Weight Management.” She is also the author of the upcoming book Your Best Shot (HarperOne, Jan. 6, 2026). A 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 health outcomes. Through patient stories and personal experience, she shows that optimal health is not just possible — it’s essential to living your fullest life. Koff has been recognized as one of CNN’s Top 100 Health Makers, featured in InStyle as “Hollywood’s Leading Dietitian,” and selected as Westin’s global nutrition ambassador.Links mentioned during this episode:*ENROLL in Reignite Your Metabolism!! https://l.bttr.to/j5wLoAshley's GLP-1 Assessment: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/glp1-weight-health-hormone-assessment/?utm_source=wellnessyourway&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ybsAshley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleykoffapproved/Ashley's Book (preorder): https://amzn.to/4n8hsjTLyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshareJoin Megan's Newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter