091. The Ozempic Craze: The Truth About GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs with Kirsten Morrisson, MS, RD, CDN

Oh oh oh… Ozempic! As much as I hate that the catchy commercial jingle is forever stuck in my head, let’s chat about Ozempic. Really, let’s chat about the weight loss drug (aka. semaglutides & GLP-1 medications) craze that’s been going on the past year or so.  Our guest, Kirsten Morrisson, is an Anti-Diet Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She is the Host of Intuitive Bites Podcast and runs her own virtual private practice helping women heal their relationships to food and body. Kirsten also previously worked in a bariatric clinic (weight loss surgery) and understands all the nuances of what people go through when pursuing intentional weight loss.  In this episode, we chat about:  Kirsten’s background working as a bariatric dietitian in a weight loss clinic  The unrealistic expectations that are place upon folks looking to lose weight  What Ozempic and other similar drugs really are  The side effects that come along with the use of Ozempic or similar drugs How Ozempic really works, and why it's not so glamorous  The long term effects and consequences of taking something like Ozempic  How you can stay grounded in your food freedom journey during the Ozempic craze  Links: 🍪 Join the Food Freedom Circle Membership (⭐ 50% OFF Founding Member Pricing ends September 30th, 2024)  💗 Details about 1:1 private food freedom coaching support  🍦 Take the Free ‘Why Do You Binge Eat’ Quiz  📱 Connect with Jenn on Instagram (@the.intuitive.nutritionist) 🎧 Podcast Show Notes Our Guest’s Links:  📱 Connect with Kirsten on Instagram (@theintuitive_rd) 🎙️ Check out Kirsten’s podcast, Intuitive Bites Podcast If you’re enjoying the Intuitively You Podcast, please be sure to leave a rating or review! This helps us spread these important messages to more lovely humans. Grateful for you, keep on living intuitively you!