This week on the You Are Not Broken podcast, I'm joined by the incredible Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, an expert in obesity medicine who breaks down the real science behind GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Spoiler: they’ve actually been around since 2005 for diabetes, and only now are we waking up to their potential in treating obesity as the complex disease it is—not a failure of willpower.

We talk about how COVID changed the national conversation on obesity, shifting it from “personal choice” to a serious health risk that deserves real medical treatment. We get into how GLP-1s work, why maintaining muscle is critical during weight loss, and the often-ignored psychological shifts that happen when your body changes rapidly.

Dr. Salas-Waelin also clears up the noise: Are GLP-1s safe? Are they just for the ultra-rich? Will they be lifelong meds or stepping stones? And what’s next in hormone-based obesity treatment?

This is a must-listen if you’re using—or considering—GLP-1s, working in healthcare, or just want to understand what’s really going on behind the headlines.

In this episode, we cover:

Why GLP-1s aren’t actually new—and why that matters

How COVID helped the world reframe obesity as a disease

The importance of muscle preservation during weight loss

How to make sure your protein intake supports your body

What happens to your brain when your body changes fast

Myths and misconceptions about the safety and use of GLP-1s

The future of GLP-1s: personalized care, better formulations, and smarter dosing

Why body composition (not just weight) should be part of the conversation

This episode is about science, empowerment, and getting real with the tools we have to help people feel better in their bodies—inside and out.

🎧 Tune in and share with someone who's navigating weight, health, or hormones.

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