Get Well Institute

About Get Well Institute

Welcome to the Get Well Institute podcast, where we are dedicated to helping you achieve and maintain a healthier, happier you. Whether you're a patient of ours or someone eager to learn more about weight management, this podcast is your go-to resource for all things related to weight loss, weight maintenance, and overall well-being. Our mission is simple: to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to not only lose weight but also keep it off for good. We understand the challenges and frustrations that come with stubborn weight loss, and we're here to provide the guidance and support you need on your journey. Join us as we dive into a variety of topics that impact your weight and health, from nutrition and exercise to stress management and sleep. Our discussions are casual yet informative, making it easy for you to absorb and apply the insights we share. Tune in to Get Well Institute and take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle. Together, we can unlock the secrets to lasting weight loss and vibrant health.

Publisher

Functional Health Expert Matt Rayner

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jul 2024

Latest episode

15 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Apr 2025

   The Weight Gut Connection

   In this episode we touch on how the gut can contribute to weight gain, reviewing 5 to 6 different ways poor gut health can lead to stubborn weight gain. Weight loss peptides are a tool in the tool box but they do not resolve issues that are in the gut that have been helping contribute to weight gain and we go over various ways and how these mechanisms lead to weight gain. It is essential for long term to success to tap into all the ways that have negatively impacted your metabolism and contributed to weight gain, and address them head on. We all long term health and success and this episode is to open your eyes to the importance of gut health. #weightloss #functionalhealth #functionalmedicine #peptides

2. 

   30 Jul 2024

   Better Labs for Improved Weight Loss Success

   In this episode we touch on the limits of "routine" lab testing and advocate and make the case for much more expanded lab testing, especially as it relates to stubborn weight gain and effective weight loss strategies. When it comes to weight loss and doing weight loss peptides right, we want to make sure we find any reasons that might explain why the weight gain occurred in the first place and any potential areas that might lead to the weight coming back after one loses their weight goal. We touch on the role of thyroid hormone and its role in weight gain and metabolism as well as what we consider a comprehensive thyroid panel. We touch on the role of vitamin D in weight gain and metabolism and its importance and how it is essential regulator of over 1200 genes in our body. We look at fasting hormones like Insulin, Cortisol, Adiponectin, Leptin and Ghrelin and how these all serve vital functions in optimizing our bodies weight and metabolism. We touch on minerals like Zinc and Magnesium to shed light on how they also help contribute to the bigger picture of a healthy and optimal metabolism and how when they are not optimal can also contribute to metabolic dysfunction and weight gain. Lastly, we touch on inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein, ferritin and how they can impact and complicate hormones and lead them to be less effective and ultimately leading to increased weight gain and metabolic issues. Please be sure to use this presentation as educational support and not stand alone medical advice. Be sure to consult your primary provider if you are looking for any help with these markers if they are out of range. Please be sure to share and like our podcast and our page on instagram @getwellinstitute.com If you have any topics you would like covered in future episodes be sure to message us on instagram and let us know those topics. Until next time, The Team at Get Well Institute.

3. 

   15 Jul 2024

   Sleep and It's Role in Supporting Healthy Bodyweight

   In this episode, we delve into the critical connection between sleep and weight regulation, highlighting how sleep is far more than just a means to restore your restful state. It plays a significant role in hormonal balance and weight management. Sharing my personal experience of feeling well-rested after just 5 hours of sleep and juggling multiple responsibilities, I discovered firsthand the profound impact of a consistent sleep schedule. When I committed to around 7 hours of sleep, my weight and metabolism improved noticeably. A regular sleep schedule helps establish a healthy circadian rhythm, triggering a cascade of essential regulatory and metabolic hormones. I discuss how even one night of poor sleep can negatively impact these hormones, leading to weight-related issues. In this episode, I explore the role of melatonin in falling asleep, its optimal levels, and how research links it to weight gain. I also cover potential melatonin issues, related labs, and nutritional deficiencies that can be addressed for improvement. Next, we discuss the hormones insulin and cortisol, their normal nighttime and 24-hour patterns, and signs of signaling issues that can contribute to weight gain and stubborn body weight. Leptin and ghrelin, key hormones in hunger and appetite regulation, are examined, particularly how sleep disruption can cause these hormones to work against you, leading to increased hunger and weight gain. Lastly, we touch on adiponectin, a hormone that often becomes dysregulated in weight gain, and how sleep deprivation affects its proper function. The goal of this episode is to deepen your understanding of how essential proper sleep is for healthy weight and metabolism. We aim to empower our community to prioritize better sleep schedules and consider additional labs that offer a proactive approach to maintaining a healthy body weight and optimal health. Be sure to subscribe, like, and share! The Get Well Team

4. 

   3 Jul 2024

   Get Well Institute: Weight loss and beyond. Our Mission and Vision and Push for Better health care trends

   In this episode we welcome our listeners and share a brief introduction into what drives us to see change in our community. At GWI we want to not only help you lose weight but also make sure you keep the weight off and become aware of all your potential blinds spots when it comes to health. We touch on our mission and vision at Get Well Institute and share why we need to emphasize for this change at the community as well as national level. Please be sure to subscribe and like as well as comment with any questions or episode topics you would like us to touch on in the future. If videos are not your thing, you can find our podcast on all major streaming services as well as our website under the "resources tab", www.getwellinst.com

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

63

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

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Quality

10

Social presence

0

YouTube

63

Engagement

0

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