The Vital Link

Everyone's talking about "the shot" — semaglutide, tirzepatide, Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound. The miracle stories and the horror stories dominate social media, but somewhere in between is the actual medicine.Skinny on the Shot is hosted by Dr. Michelle Gilliatte, physician and owner of SomaVie Wellness Center & Med Spa in Indiana, where she runs a medically supervised weight management program. The podcast cuts through the noise with the evidence-based, doctor's-office version of the GLP-1 conversation — no jargon, no hype, no agenda.Upcoming episodes will cover how these medications actually work, who they're for and who they aren't, what the side effects really look like, the difference between compounded and brand-name formulations, how to protect muscle mass and facial volume, what happens when patients stop, and the questions that come up most often in clinical practice.This introductory episode lays the groundwork: who Dr. Gilliatte is, why she started the show, what listeners can expect from the series, and the one thing every patient should understand before their first injection.

In this episode of The Vital Link, Dr. Gilliatte tackles one of the most common and emotionally charged questions she has received in women’s health: Can you safely use hormone replacement therapy if you have a family history of breast cancer?For decades, women have been told that a family history is a hard stop when it comes to HRT. But is that actually supported by the science?Dr. Gilliatte breaks down the latest research, including insights from the Women’s Health Initiative and new data presented in late 2025 on BRCA gene mutations. She explains the difference between perceived risk and actual risk, challenges the myth of an “additive effect,” and puts HRT-related risks into real-world perspective by comparing them to everyday lifestyle factors.If you are new here, don't forget to follow so you never miss a discussion! For more information about SomaVie, check out our website: somaviewellness.comFollow SomaVie Wellness on SocialInstagram: @somaviewellness*Tik Tok: @somaviewellness*Facebook: @somaviewellness*Linktree: @somaviewellness