Ozempic, Body Image & Financial Toxicity: What We’re Not Talking About Enough

In this episode of Party’s Over, Sandra Silverman sits down with Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Jacqueline Kirschen to unpack the national rise of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications. Jacqueline explains how these medications work, why they help diabetic patients, and how they evolved into a major weight-loss trend — along with the emotional and physical realities most people don’t fully understand. Sandra and Jacqueline discuss muscle depletion, collagen loss, metabolism shifts, protein intake, strength training, and why responsible medical supervision is essential. They also explore the risks that come with quick fixes, unsupervised telehealth prescriptions, and weight regain when lifestyle habits aren’t addressed. Later in the episode, Sandra transitions into a crucial emotional topic: financial toxicity and money-based abuse in relationships — how financial control, fear, or manipulation can erode confidence, personal safety, and emotional well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices