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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 1H 8M

BV #27: GLP-1: The Metabolic 'Credit Card' You Can't Pay Back?

from The Energy Balance Podcast · host Jay Feldman Wellness

In this episode we discuss: 
-The truth about GLP-1 receptor agonist weight loss drugs: benefits vs side effects   
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide 
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ 
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/   
Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:39 – unpacking Super Bowl ads for GLP-1 weight loss drugs  5:15 – why GLP-1 marketing is falling flat: are people waking up?  10:26 – are pharmaceuticals the solution for the modern food system?  14:40 – GLP-1 commercial downplays potential serious side effects  18:22 – the benefits of GLP-1 agonists for glucose metabolism  19:45 – the major difference between GLP-1 drugs and our own natural GLP-1 hormone  21:49 – GLP-1 drugs lead to increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal behavior  23:37 – gut problems, muscle loss, and 4x faster weight regain (additional side effects from GLP-1 drugs)  25:26 – risk vs. reward for GLP-1 drugs  29:53 –are GLP-1 drugs safe and effective long-term?  33:37 – GLP-1 drugs vs. diet and exercise  38:40 – using GLP-1 drugs for losing the stubborn weight and taking willpower out of the equation  43:13 – the “metabolic benefits” of GLP-1 medications  45:21 – whether it ever makes sense to take GLP-1 drugs for weight loss or improved health  48:31 – weight regain on GLP-1 drugs: are they a sustainable solution?  50:58 – severe undereating leads to faster weight regain, especially body fat  56:14 – weighing the convenience of taking weight loss drugs vs the side effects and long-term costs  58:23 – “food noise” vs. hunger and cravings  1:02:03 – how to get rid of “food noise” and chronic hunger and cravings  1:05:08 – sharing a listener success story: from carnivore and sad to crushing life with a bioenergetic approach

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