123: GLP-1 Drugs Explained: Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Muscle Loss Myths & The Future of Weight Loss | Dr. Spencer Nadolsky

Are GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound really the breakthrough everyone says they are? What happens when you stop taking them? Do they cause muscle loss? In this evidence-based episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerrinterview obesity medicine specialist Spencer Nadolsky, DO, ABOM, ABCL — a board-certified expert in obesity medicine and lipidology. Dr. Nadolsky breaks down the science behind GLP-1 receptor agonists including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound and explains: How GLP-1 medications reduce hunger, cravings, and calorie intake What happens to your appetite and fullness signals What really happens if you stop the medication The truth about muscle loss (and why strength training matters) The 10-year evolution of weight loss medications What the next decade of obesity treatment looks like The danger of "natural GLP-1 booster" supplements (why they're scams) Dr. Nadolsky also explains how obesity treatment has dramatically changed healthcare delivery — and why having a knowledgeable medical provider matters when navigating insurance changes, side effects, or compounded versions of these drugs. He now treats patients nationwide through his online obesity clinic, Vineyard, where patients receive access to both a physician and a dietitian for comprehensive support while using GLP-1 medications. If you're considering GLP-1 drugs, currently taking semaglutide or tirzepatide, or want clear, science-backed answers about modern weight loss medications — this episode delivers clarity without hype. Learn more about Dr. Spencer Nadolsky: 🌐 https://joinvineyard.com Follow Dr. Nadolsky: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnadolsky X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/drnadolsky TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drnadolsky _______________________________________________________________________ *Subscribe, Share, & Rate our Show. And follow us on social media:**   📷 Instagram: @GirlsTalkHealthyAging   Facebook Group: Girls Talk Healthy Aging: https://www.facebook.com/groups/330434366004030 🌐 Website: GirlsTalkHealthyAging.com   📧 Email: [email protected] Follow & Message Shawna on Instagram: @shawnakaminski Grab Shawna's book 'Lose Your Menopause Belly' and other freebies here: https://shawnakworkouts.com Follow & Message Alli on Facebook & Instagram: Alli Kerr and @allikerrfitness (respectively).  Train with Alli at The Pink Physique in person in Macon, Georgia or Online here: https://www.thepinkphysique.com