In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most charged topics in modern health: the World Health Organization’s new recognition of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. This isn’t a conversation about being “for” or “against” them—it’s about something much bigger than a simple yes or no.
With GLP-1 sales skyrocketing 500% in five years and an annual $71-billion market emerging almost overnight, we have to ask: Why now? Why is this the moment the global medical system is stepping in? And more importantly… how did we get here in the first place?
This episode unpacks the uncomfortable truth that our health crisis didn’t begin with GLP-1s, and it won’t end with them. We explore:
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The difference between treating symptoms and addressing root causes
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Why obesity is less about “overfat” and more about undermuscled bodies
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The widening gap between conventional medical advice and effective lifestyle change
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How rapid-weight-loss approaches (including GLP-1s) impact muscle mass and long-term health
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The influence of a profit-driven food industry, an overwhelmed medical system, and a toxic environment
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Why lasting change is still built on the unsexy fundamentals: strength, real food, sleep, stress, and consistency
This episode is vulnerable, a little fiery, and deeply honest—because talking about weight in today’s culture can feel like walking a tightrope. But avoiding the conversation hasn’t made us healthier. In fact, we’re sicker than ever.
My goal isn’t to shame anyone or tell you what to choose. It’s to give you the full picture so you can make choices based on clarity—not marketing, fear, or quick-fix promises.
If you’ve been overwhelmed, confused, frustrated, or just exhausted by the state of health in our world—this episode is for you. You are not alone, you are not broken, and your body is absolutely worth caring for.
Let’s think before we consume. Let’s take back our choices. Let’s start with what we can control.
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