“It’s not cheating, it’s medicine”: Doctor Robyn talks Ozempic hype, myths and the hard truths no one says out loud

Get ready for our most controversial episode to date! Dr Robyn Milton, a GP with a special interest in hormonal health, drops truth bombs about the Ozempic phenomenon and how it’s reshaping our eating habits. From her own eye-opening experience with GLP-1 medications to the surprising science behind "food noise", this conversation will challenge everything you think you know about weight loss, willpower, and the future of food. Plus, Marli Roberts, Woolworths Food Head of Product: Central Sensory Quality and Innovation, gives insights into how Woolies thinks about health when coming up with new products. Warning: this episode contains frank discussions about weight, medical interventions and body autonomy that some listeners may find challenging. Note that Dr Robyn Milton’s comments are general in nature and are not a substitute for medical advice. Sources: Shop the Snack & Yap products: ⁠https://www.woolworths.co.za/cat/_/N-o3pw8w?Exact=true ⁠ Read the transcript here: ⁠https://www.woolworths.co.za/corporate/cmp216000 ⁠ Disclaimer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.woolworths.co.za/corporate/cmp215994 ⁠ Sources for 45:08 Read about Woolies’ food security efforts here:  ⁠https://www.woolworthsholdings.co.za/woolworths-marks-world-food-day-by-strengthening-its-commitment-to-food-security/⁠  And more about the Good Business Journey as a whole:  ⁠https://www.woolworthsholdings.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-Good-Business-Journey-Report.pdf⁠ Source for 46:45 Take a look at Woolworths’ purpose, vision and values:  ⁠https://www.woolworthsholdings.co.za/overview/our-purpose-vision-and-values/⁠ Source for 47:04A recent Woolies food innovation: ⁠https://www.woolworthsholdings.co.za/woolies-champions-a-holistic-approach-to-everyday-eating-at-the-good-life-show/⁠ Find out more about Dr Robyn Milton here: ⁠https://www.docrobyn.co.za/⁠  And read her deep-dive blog post about GLP-1 agonists here: ⁠https://docrobyn.co.za/health-uncensored-blog-item/glp1-agonists-uncensored-guide/⁠