Dive into GLP-1 drugs, how weight ties to hormones and mental health, and why emotional and physical factors matter when considering them.
If youve ever felt frustrated or confused by the conflicting messages around diet, GLP-1 medications, metabolism, or weight-loss strategies, this episode is an essential listen. It offers clarity, compassion, and a science-based path toward truly optimal health.
In contrast, adaptive weight loss behaviors (e.g., healthy eating) were negatively associated with both GLP-1 interest and tolerance to side effects. Weight concerns were the strongest predictor of willingness to accept side effects.
I'm Marni Riffkin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience, specializing in the emotional and psychological dimensions of weight management and GLP-1 journeys.
For Thomas, using GLP-1 was never about its weight-loss promise, given his latent autoimmune diabetes in adults diagnosis. In addition to insulin medication, Thomas was prescribed Mounjaro to manage his blood sugar and he has found greater success with the combination.
Oprah Winfrey came on the show to discuss her experience with taking a GLP-1 weight loss drug. GLP-1 weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, aid in weight loss by helping to reduce appetite and create the feeling of being full.
Prescription weight loss meds like GLP-1 can help address binge eating. Learn more about overcoming the emotional and physical cycle.
Weight-loss plateaus are extremely common, normal, and a necessary part of the weight-loss process. Being on Mounjaro doesnt prevent us from experiencing weight-loss plateaus. Graph showing typical weight loss progress with plateaus.
