Cut The Crap With Beth And Matt

203 - The GLP-1 Grift: When Wellness Meets Commission


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Microdosing. Discount codes. Diet culture rebranded as self-care.


In this episode, we unpack the latest "wellness" trend flooding your feed: microdosing GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide , and the influencers cashing in on it.


GLP-1s were originally developed for diabetes and obesity, but now they’re being sold as “longevity hacks,” and “tools for metabolic optimization”, often through affiliate links, telehealth loopholes, and wellness influencers promising everything but the moon.


But here's the truth: this isn’t health care. It’s diet culture with a prescription pad and a commission check.

We dive deep into:

  • The rise of influencer-driven GLP-1 marketing
  • How GLP-1 telehealth companies are paying up to 40% commission per sale
  • Why this trend targets vulnerable women under the guise of wellness
  • The ethical and regulatory mess brewing behind the scenes
  • FDA/FTC concerns in the U.S.
  • How this is 90's diet culture all over again


As always, if you are considering a GLP-1, please consult with your doctor and receive the guidance and support necessary - not an online pill mill that pays wellness influencers a commission on your health.


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