GLP-1 & Peptides, The Balanced Truth with Dr Josh Helman | The Gaslit Truth Podcast with Dr Teralyn Sell and Therapist Jenn Schmitz

Send us Fan MailGLP-1 drugs are being sold like a clean shortcut, but the body is not a simple math problem. We sit down with returning guest Dr. Josh Hellman, MD (Harvard-trained physician and lifestyle medicine expert), to get painfully honest about peptides, GLP-1 agonists, and what patients often do not hear before starting semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) or tirzepatide.We break down what peptides actually are, why dose and delivery can change everything, and how GLP-1 medications can push signaling to extreme levels compared to normal physiology. Then we get into the stuff that gets minimized: nausea and vomiting from slowed gastric emptying, gallbladder disease and pancreatitis risk, and why “weight loss” can quietly include meaningful muscle loss. We also talk about reward pathways and the reports of reduced pleasure, low drive, and even suicidality concerns, plus why early post-market reporting and pharma incentives can leave the public with an incomplete picture.We don’t land on fear or fandom. We talk “low and slow,” the importance of nutrition and resistance training, and why lifestyle medicine still matters the moment the weekly shot stops. Dr. Hellman also shares where he sees cautious promise for brain health and Alzheimer’s prevention research, and why he pushes glutathione support as toxin exposure rises. If you’re considering a GLP-1 medication, this gives you better questions to ask before you start.Subscribe for more conversations that challenge medical marketing, share this with someone considering GLP-1 weight loss drugs, and leave a review if you want more deep dives like this. What’s the one risk or trade-off you wish every prescriber would say out loud?We're recruiting for a first-of-its-kind psychiatric medication withdrawal research study. If you've experienced psychiatric medication withdrawal, you may be eligible to participate.  Email [email protected] to learn more.  Savorista Coffee is offering our listeners 25% off their premium craft decaf and half caf blends with bold flavors, ethically sourced beans, and natural decaffeination. Small-batch roasted for exceptional taste. EUse promo code GASLIT at checkout! https://savorista.com/discount/GASLIT 💊 Ready to Deprescribe Your Psych Meds?Psych meds have harmed us—and we’re not just survivors, we’re deeply educated in psychopharmacology, psychology, and nutrition. As hosts of The Gaslit Truth Podcast, we guide people safely off psychiatric medications with strategies grounded in science and brain health🔥 You’ve been harmed. You’ve been dismissed. It’s time to take your brain back—with guidance from people who’ve been there and know their stuff.Support the showAre you tired of being gaslit and want to DEEP THROAT some more truth? We want to hear from you!  Message us your gaslit stories at [email protected] you are at it, Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube @thegaslittruthpodcast.  Be sure to Hit that subscribe button and get alerts for more episodes! Thanks for listening!Follow Us individually atDr. Teralyn:Instagram @Dr_TeralynFacebook  @DrTeralynTik Tok @Dr_TeralynTherapist Jenn: Instagram @TherapistJenTikTok @Jenn.Schmitz