This week on Shirts in the Pool, we sit down with comedian Hillary R. Heath to take a deep dive into the world of weight loss medications, specifically GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro. Hillary shares her personal experience with compounded Tirzepatide, explains how these meds actually work, and gives us an exclusive look behind the curtain at the booming industry driving them. As a marketing professional for the telemedicine company Orderly Meds, Hillary also sheds light on how these medications are prescribed, the role of compounding pharmacies, and the pushback from big pharmaceutical companies. We explore the stigma around medical weight loss, the current shortage crisis, and whether fast-food corporations are secretly sabotaging our health. Along the way, we talk food noise, binge eating, sleep apnea, and how weight loss meds are reshaping the conversation around obesity.

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West End Comedy Festival - March 7-8th, 2025

Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli