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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2025 · 6 MIN

They Said I Cheated-Because I Lost Weight? The Truth About Ozempic and Black Shame

from Daily Brief Podcast · host Albert Takem M.D

You finally found something that works. The weight is coming off. Your blood sugar is better. Butinstead of support, you're being judged-even by your own community.In this episode of the AfroFit Podcast, Dr. Takem confronts the shame, guilt, and misinformationsurrounding GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro-especially in Blackcommunities where "struggle culture" runs deep.We break down:- What GLP-1s actually do (and what they don't)- Why Black people are being shamed for getting healthy- The real reason fitness influencers, doctors, and even family are attacking these meds- How to separate cultural guilt from medical facts- Why shame is the heaviest weight of allThis episode is not about pills. It's about truth, healing, and freedom.Ready to stop hiding and start healing?Watch now. Then share this with someone who needs to WAKE UP.Subscribe to the AfroFit Podcast for unfiltered truth about Black wellness, weight loss, and mentalhealth.Download our free African and American Diet Guides here: https://afrofit.btsdrtakem.comFollow @AfroFitPodcast on all platformsQuestions for Dr. Takem and the team💡 Start your journey today with Maryland Primary Care & WellnessBook your consultation: https://www.maryland-primarycare.com/

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You finally found something that works. The weight is coming off. Your blood sugar is better. But instead of support, you're being judged-even by your own community. In this episode of the AfroFit Podcast, Dr. Takem confronts the shame, guilt, and misinformation surrounding GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro-especially in Black communities where "struggle culture" runs deep. We break down: - What GLP-1s actually do (and what they don't) - Why Black people are being shamed ...

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