Ep 25: GLP-1 Update: Food Noise, Weight Loss, and the Illusion of Control

✨ Episode Summary: Buckle up, because we are diving into all things GLP-1s in today’s episode! We take a critical look at GLP-1 medications—cutting through the hype to examine their mental health impacts, weight-loss marketing, and lack of long-term data. We unpack “food noise” as a mental health concern, the systemic pressures driving weight-centric care, and why GLP-1s can pose real risks for people with eating disorders. This episode emphasizes informed consent, self-advocacy, and the need for more nuance in conversations about health, weight, and well-being.Content note: This episode includes discussion of weight loss medications, eating disorders, and diet culture. There are brief mentions of calorie numbers.🧰 Takeaways: GLP-1s impact mental and emotional health—not just appetiteLong-term data on GLP-1 medications is still limited“Food noise” is often rooted in mental health and contextWeight loss is not the same as well-beingGLP-1s may increase risk for people with eating disordersInformed consent requires more than marketing claimsSelf-advocacy matters in weight-centric healthcare systems📚 Resources & Mentions:Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina StringsBelly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness by Da’Shaun L. HarrisonGLP-1 Informed Consent Resource from Medical Students for Size InclusivityAll About BMI blog post🎧 Rate & Review:If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and leave us a 5-star review — it really helps us reach more folks!🔗 Connect With Us:Website: https://www.collab-counseling.com/IG: @collab.counseling