GLP-1s & Peptide Therapy: Weight Loss, Food Noise, Metabolic Health & Longevity | Laura Young

GLP-1 medications and peptide therapy are everywhere right now, but are they simply weight loss tools, or is there more to the conversation? In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast, Michele Scarlet sits down with holistic health practitioner Laura Young to discuss GLP-1s, peptide therapy, metabolic health, food noise, inflammation, healthy aging, and the importance of building strong health foundations first. Laura shares her own experience using GLP-1 peptides after struggling with metabolic changes following pregnancy, including how reducing food noise changed her relationship with hunger and helped support her weight loss goals. They discuss: How GLP-1s work alongside nutrition, movement, sleep, and lifestyle Food noise, cravings, hunger, and metabolic health Why GLP-1s should not be viewed as a magic fix Potential GLP-1 side effects Muscle loss and the importance of strength training and protein Peptide therapy beyond weight loss Inflammation, recovery, mitochondrial health, and healthy aging Why bioindividuality matters when considering any health intervention How to become a more informed advocate for your own health Whether you're curious about Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, GLP-1 medications, peptide therapy, weight loss, insulin resistance, or longevity, this conversation explores the bigger picture behind one of the fastest-growing areas in health and wellness. GLP-1 Practitioner Week | September 14–18 Your clients are already asking about GLP-1s. Make sure you’re equipped to support them knowledgeably, responsibly, and within your scope. Join GLP-1 Practitioner Week FREE: http://www.fdntraining.com/glp1 Use code 'GLP1' at checkout CONNECT WITH LAURA [email protected] https://www.totalwellnessolutions.com MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice or to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Discussion of medications, peptides, supplements, or other therapies does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, peptide, supplement, or treatment.