Fighting for GLP-1 Access: Advocacy with Amanda Bonello

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ana Reisdorf and Amanda Bonello discuss the challenges and advocacy surrounding GLP-1 medications. Amanda shares her personal journey as a GLP-1 patient and the need for affordable access to these life-changing medications. They explore the role of pharmaceutical companies, the gray market for medications, and the importance of community support and advocacy in fighting for patient rights. Amanda also outlines her plans for a nonprofit organization aimed at improving access to GLP-1 medications and how listeners can get involved in the movement.About Amanda:Amanda Bonello is the Founder and CEO of the GLP-1 Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to making GLP-1 medications affordable and accessible for all who need them. As a patient, advocate, and host of the GLP-1 Studio Podcast, she blends personal experience with powerful advocacy, leading initiatives that challenge stigma, push for policy change, and build supportive communities for those on a GLP-1 journey.Sway petition: https://www.sway.co/p/opf2gcv6/t/affordable-access-to-glp-1s?utm_source=shareQRCodeWebsite: https://www.glp1collective.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/glp1memoirPodcast: https://glp1studio.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/glp1collectiveThank you to our sponsors: Visit ⁠Calocurb.com ⁠and use the code ANA10 for 10% offVisit ⁠Gruns.co ⁠and use the code GLP1HUB for up to 52% offVisit ⁠Hero.co⁠ and use the code GLP1HUB for 10% off📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show.🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub*Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show.*The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.