Series: Summer Shorts

Length: ~12 minutes

Host: Beth Friesen – Executive Coach | Midlife Ride-or-Die | Hormone & Healing Truth-Teller

💡 Episode Summary:

In this bite-sized Summer Shorts episode, we’re talking about real microdosing—not that “I’m on a low dose but still dropping 3 sizes” nonsense floating around TikTok.

Beth breaks down what true microdosing GLP-1 medications actually looks like, why it’s NOT about shrinking your body, and how this strategy can be a legit game-changer for metabolic support, mood, brain health, and gut healing—especially for midlife women.

You’ll also hear about:

• The science behind GLP-1s and why the dose matters
• How microdosing fits into a long game strategy—not a quick fix
• Insights from Dr. Tyna Moore, who calls it “metabolic scaffolding”
• Why this may be a missing link for women navigating perimenopause or burnout
• And a reality check about “doing the work” no matter what size your shot is

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• What defines true GLP-1 microdosing
• How to know if your symptoms match the need
• The difference between microdosing and underdosing
• Why using GLPs for support (not shortcutting) is the real revolution
• How this approach impacts your brain, inflammation, nervous system, and hormones

🧬 Sources & Expert Voices:

• Dr. Tyna Moore, ND, DC
• On GLP microdosing as “scaffolding” for the nervous system
• Strong advocacy for stacking with lifting, gut repair, and real food
• www.drtyna.com

• GLP-1 Research Round-Up
• The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (2022) – GLP-1s and neurological benefits
• Nature Reviews Endocrinology (2023) – Anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects
• Frontiers in Endocrinology (2021) – GLP-1 receptor expression in brain and GI system

✨ Quote Worth Sharing:“True microdosing isn’t about shrinking your body. It’s about supporting it—your metabolism, your mitochondria, your mind.”