Weight Health, Not Weight Loss: What Kids Need to Know About Hormones, Gut Health & Growing Strong

Timestamps : 00:00 — Intro — Welcome to the Holistic Kids Show 00:20 —  The Childhood Obesity Crisis: The Numbers 01:14 — Guest Introduction: Ashley Koff, RD 02:12 — Ashley's Personal Story & What Drove Her Mission 04:34 — Rethinking Weight: It's a Signal, Not a Sentence 05:15 — Introducing Your Best Shot & Weight Health 06:07 — Understanding Hormones: GLP-1, GIP, CCK & PYY Explained Simply 08:15 — How Gut Hormones Control Blood Sugar, Appetite & Bone Health 10:16 — The Gut-Hormone Connection: Why Your Microbiome Matters 11:05 — Can Kids Take GLP-1 Hormones? 11:25 — Ozempic, Wegovy & GLP-1 Medications Explained 13:40 — GLP-1 Medications Approved for Kids 10+ — What Parents Must Know 15:28 — 3 Daily Habits to Naturally Balance Your Hormones 17:21 — Habit #2: Eat Like a Race Car — Fueling at the Right Times 18:04 — Habit #3: Move After Every Meal — Why 7 Minutes Matters 22:03 — "Better, Not Perfect" — What That Really Means for Teens 25:00 — The One Nutrition Rule Every Kid Should Know 29:49 — Where to Find Ashley Koff & Her Resources One in five US children lives with obesity — but are we asking the right questions? In this powerful episode, the Holistic Kids crew sits down with Ashley Koff, RD, USA Today bestselling author of Your Best Shot and a leading weight health practitioner with over 25 years of experience. Ashley flips the script on how we talk about weight with kids — moving away from diets, BMI, and body shame, and toward understanding what the body is actually telling us. She explains how hormones like GLP-1, GIP, and PYY are made in the gut lining, why antibiotics and medications can disrupt them for years, and what that means for growing bodies. The conversation also tackles the rising use of GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic and Wegovy) in kids as young as 10 — what the research says, what parents and teens should know, and why these medications are a tool, not a solution on their own. In this episode, you'll learn: Why weight is a signal, not a sentence What GLP-1, GIP, and gut hormones actually do — explained simply How antibiotics and medications affect your hormones for years The truth about GLP-1 medications for kids and teens 3 daily habits to naturally support hormone balance Why BMI is a flawed measure — and what to look at instead The "race car" nutrition approach that keeps your body running better What "better, not perfect" really means for teenagers Guest: Ashley Koff, RD — Founder of The Better Nutrition Program, author of Your Best Shot, recognized by CNN as one of the Top 100 Health Makers. 🔗 Find Ashley: thebetternutritionprogram.com 📖 Book: Your Best Shot (includes free access to Ashley's coaching community) --- Follow us on social: @holistickidshow | @holisticmomd Subscribe, rate & review so more families can find us!This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.   --- Learn more about Dr. Madiha Saeed at https://holisticmommd.com, or follow her on social media @HolisticMomMD