GLP-1 Mental Health: What Weight Loss Can't Fix w/ Tracey Yokas

Send us Fan MailA GLP-1 can quiet food noise, but it may not quiet the voice saying you’re lazy, failing, or still not good enough. Ana talks with author, artist, mental health advocate, and fellow GLP-1 user Tracey Yokas about how decades of dieting, body shame, and learned family patterns can follow us even when the medication is working. You’ll learn how to recognize action driven by shame, build a more compassionate response through therapy, journaling, art, and support, and understand why the discomfort you expect weight loss to erase may need a different kind of healing.**IN THIS EPISODE**- How being placed on a diet at age 11 shaped Tracey’s relationship with food and her body- How unhealthy patterns around food and self-worth can pass through families- What her family’s experience with disordered eating taught her about healing- How therapy helped Tracey recognize the role of trauma and self-blame- Why awareness is only the first step toward changing an old pattern- How to tell the difference between action driven by shame and action rooted in care- Why rest does not have to be earned- What changed when GLP-1 medication quieted Tracey’s food noise- Why frustration, urgency, and old self-criticism resurfaced even while the medication was working- How therapy, journaling, meditation, art, and trusted relationships can provide a safe place to begin**ABOUT THE GUEST**Tracey Yokas creates stuff. When she isn’t writing about mental health and wellness, she can be found playing with paint, glitter, and glue. Her first book, Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing, won an IBPA silver award. Tracey earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology from California Lutheran University and lives in Newbury Park, CA, with her family.**CONNECT WITH TRACEY**Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traceyyokasWebsite: https://www.traceyyokascreates.comBloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing: https://traceyyokascreates.com/bloodlines-a-memoir/**SPONSORS**CaloCurb is a plant-based supplement designed to support appetite control. It is not a replacement for medical care, but it may be one tool to discuss with your healthcare provider. Learn more at https://calocurb.com and use code ANA10 for 10% off.Tyde Wellness offers GLP-1 programs with licensed providers, personalized dosing support, nutrition guidance, and access to a care team. Visit https://tydewellness.com/GLP1Hub and use code GLP1Hub50 for $50 off your first month.**CHAPTERS**00:00 Why losing weight does not erase discomfort00:25 What a GLP-1 can—and cannot—quiet01:42 Meet Tracey Yokas02:34 One year on a GLP-1 and managing fatigue04:21 Decades of dieting, bullying, and body-image struggles07:05 How unhealthy patterns can pass through families09:48 Therapy, awareness, and understanding trauma13:30 Recognizing coping patterns and negative self-talk14:56 The stories underneath repeated diets15:54 Naming emotions and practicing self-compassion17:25 Taking action from care instead of shame18:57 Exercise, rest, and the intention behind a habit22:28 When old patterns resurface on a GLP-128:07 Why medication is a tool, not the whole solution30:49 Safe places to begin the emotional work32:37 Tracey’s book and where to find her33:23 Final thoughtsMORE FROM GLP-1 HUB📬 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.