Everything You Need To Know About GLP-1's

In today’s episode of My Verbal Journal, we’re diving into the GLP-1 era : Ozempic, tirzepatide, and the cultural explosion surrounding them.From type 2 diabetes treatment to 20% weight loss trials, these medications have completely changed the obesity conversation. But with that shift has come celebrity/influencer culture, telehealth prescriptions, college girls using it cosmetically, and a lot of misinformation.In this episode, I break down:What GLP-1 medications actually do in the body (brain, gut, pancreas)Why they lead to weight loss The real benefits for metabolic health The overlooked risks: muscle loss, nutrient deficiencies, metabolic adaptation Why strength training and protein are non-negotiable Who is an appropriate candidate and who isn’tThe psychological side of shrinking your body Why these drugs are tools, not shortcutsWe also talk about the bigger picture: how obesity is now recognized as a chronic disease, how media shaped the “Ozempic trend,” and why the smallest body possible should never be the goal.⁠Personal IG: @macileejones⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast IG: @myverbaljournal.letschat