Nutrition For Mortals Non-Diet Hormone Health (with Gregory Dodell, MD)
Jan 7, 2026
Dr. Gregory Dodell, an endocrinologist specializing in hormone health, dives deep into the misconceptions surrounding diets and hormones. He highlights weight-inclusive care and discusses the risks of routine patient weighing, especially for those with disordered eating histories. The conversation explores the benefits of GLP-1 medications for conditions like diabetes and PCOS while emphasizing the need for individualized treatment plans. Dodell also sheds light on insulin resistance and offers practical, compassionate advice for managing hormonal health.
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Focus On Metabolic Metrics Not Weight
- Weight-inclusive care focuses on metabolic metrics and behaviors rather than weight alone.
- Gregory Dodell emphasizes that BMI is correlational and often misleads individual clinical decisions.
Weigh Only When Medically Necessary
- Don't weigh every patient by default; reserve weighing for clear medical reasons like fluid status or unexplained weight loss.
- Ask about eating disorder history and patient preferences before making scale measurements.
How His Wife Changed His Practice
- Gregory credits his wife, psychologist Alexis Connison, for teaching him about mindful and intuitive eating.
- Reading her work shifted him from a weight-focused model to a weight-inclusive approach.
