Food Noise, Weight Loss & GLP-1s?! Let’s Break It Down

GLP-1s — Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro — they are everywhere right now. Your group chat’s talking about them, they’re all over TikTok, and maybe even your doctor’s mentioned them. You’ve probably heard that they help with weight loss or that they ‘quiet food noise’ — but what’s really going on inside your body when you’re on these meds? And more importantly what should we, as women, actually know when it comes to our hormones, metabolism, and long-term health? Because let’s be real our bodies are not one-size-fits-all, and wellness isn’t just about shrinking down a size. So today, we’re getting into the real talk: what GLP-1s do, the benefits, the downsides, and how nutrition still plays a major role — whether you’re on them, thinking about them, or just trying to make sense of all the hype. Listen up!  Her Side by Flourish Heights was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, a women’s health dietitian and journalist as she explores overlooked women’s health conversations, blending expert insight with real stories around periods, hormones, nutrition, and body awareness.  Stay Connected: A research review on GLP-1's: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10972401/ Follow us on social media: Instagram: @flourishheights / @valerieagyeman / Women's Health Hub: @flourishvulva Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to [email protected] Say hello! Email us at [email protected] Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter Visit our website: www.flourishheights.com Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!