Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications aren’t just changing bodies. They’re changing brains too.
In this episode, I unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface when you take medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro. Not from a place of hype or fear-mongering, but from curiosity, neuroscience, and compassion.
We talk about how GLP-1s influence hunger, motivation, emotional balance, and even your sense of self, and why so many people are surprised by the mental and emotional shifts that come along with physical weight loss.
You’ll learn:
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How GLP-1s interact with dopamine and reward pathways in the brain
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Why some people experience emotional blunting, reduced motivation, or changes in desire
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What actually happens when you stop taking them, and why hunger returning isn’t failure, weakness, or a lack of discipline
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The neuroscience behind craving, self-control, and identity
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What hunger really does for emotional regulation and psychological resilience
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And just as important, this isn’t an episode telling you what you should do.
Whether a GLP-1 medication is right for you is a deeply personal decision, one that only you and your doctor can make together based on your body, your health history, and your life. There is no moral hierarchy here. Using a GLP-1 is not cheating, not taking shortcuts, and not something that requires justification or shame.
This conversation is about understanding what these medications do to the brain so you can make informed, self-respecting choices, whatever those choices end up being.
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