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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 33 MIN

How Your Nervous System Affects Weight Loss w/ Jon Hacker

from GLP-1 Hub: Support, Community, and Weight Loss · host Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD

Send us Fan MailGet your Zenbud: https://zenbud.health/glp1hubIn this episode, Ana Reisdorf interviews Jon Hacker, a biomedical engineer and neuroscientist, about the nervous system's role in weight loss. Jon explains how stress, cortisol, and your autonomic nervous system can directly impact your ability to lose weight and maintain healthy habits while on GLP-1 medications. He shares practical strategies for retraining your nervous system, building self-trust, and breaking harmful habit loops that sabotage weight loss efforts. About Jon Hacker:Jon Hacker is a biomedical engineer, neuroscientist, and entrepreneur who founded NeurGear, the company behind ZenBud. Since age 11, Jon has studied the nervous system, driven by his personal struggles with OCD and mental health. He holds a degree in biomedical engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and specializes in ultrasound neuromodulation and vagus nerve stimulation. A big thank you to Berry Street for sponsoring this episode.If you’re on a GLP-1 and want support beyond medication, Berry Street connects you with registered dietitians who can rebuild your relationship with food all 100% covered by insurance.Visit Dietitians Covered by Insurance | Book Nutrition Therapy Online  to check your coverage and connect with a dietitian today!📬 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.

Send us Fan Mail Get your Zenbud: https://zenbud.health/glp1hub In this episode, Ana Reisdorf interviews Jon Hacker, a biomedical engineer and neuroscientist, about the nervous system's role in weight loss. Jon explains how stress, cortisol, and your autonomic nervous system can directly impact your ability to lose weight and maintain healthy habits while on GLP-1 medications. He shares practical strategies for retraining your nervous system, building self-trust, and breaking harmful habit lo...

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