GLP-1 Collective Podcast

GLP-1 Collective Podcast

The GLP-1 Collective is a charitable nonprofit committed to advocating for affordable access to GLP-1 medications, breaking stigma through community-driven storytelling, and empowering individuals with support groups and educational tools. This podcast focuses on the heart of the GLP-1 community, providing a platform for people to share their voices and put a human face to this movement because it’s not just about the medications; it’s about the people who need them. Welcome to the GLP-1 Collective Podcast, where 📢 your voice matters. 💛

Episodes

August 5, 2025 54 mins

In this episode, I talk with Sharna Braucks (@norcalgal), who opens up about her life-long struggle with weight. She started dieting at just 8 years old and went through two separate gastric bypass surgeries. It wasn’t until she started a GLP-1 that she finally found hope.

Sharna shares what’s helped her be successful on the medication, how her mindset has shifted, and why gratitude plays a key role in her journey. This interview wa...

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In this episode, I sit down with Erica Koffler, the visionary founder and CEO of sPiLLRx, a unique community platform dedicated to supporting GLP-1 users.

We explore how sPiLLRx is creating a safe and supportive space for individuals to share their experiences, connect with others, and find valuable resources in a way cuts out the noise.

For anyone who needs answers, you may find them here in stories that mirror your own.


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In this episode of The Plus Sidez Podcast, I had the privilege of guest hosting a conversation with Tahir Amin, co-founder of I-MAK.

Tahir’s work is changing lives. He’s leading the fight to break pharma monopolies and make essential medications, including GLP-1s, more affordable for everyone.

I’m deeply grateful for the chance to be part of this conversation.
Here’s our recent article on I-MAK’s work: How I-MAK Is Fighting for Af...

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Once 650 pounds, Jamie has completely transformed his life and now uses his experience to inspire others and advocate for access, so everyone who needs a second chance has one.


He walks over 12,000 steps a day, lifts weights four days a week, and shows up, out loud, for a future where GLP-1 medications are within reach for everyone who needs them.


But he’s not just talking about change, he’s leading it. Jamie serves as...

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June 2, 2025 57 mins

Beth Laf joins us for a candid conversation about the shifting economic landscape, the end of the GLP-1 shortage, and how to get involved in local advocacy.We’re excited to share two upcoming resources from the GLP-1 Collective to help people feel prepared to push back against stigma with facts:🌐 Our GLP-1 Facts vs. Myths webpage/handouts📚 Our GLP-1 Certification Courses—built to help people feel confident, credible, and equipped...

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May 24, 2025 41 mins

Sarah Baker is a force of nature: vibrant, outspoken, and full of life. In this episode, she shares her weight loss journey, her experience with Mochi Health, what the upcoming FDA deadlines mean for compounded meds, and the growing GLP-1 grey market. It’s a high-energy, honest conversation and it’s impossible not to smile when you’re listening to her.


🎧 Follow Sarah:

Instagram – @sarahbakerliveslife

TikTok – @sarahbaker_glp1

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In this special episode, I sit down with the President/Co-Founder, CEO, and Marketing Specialist of PureWay Compliance, our very first company donor and an incredible partner in this mission.

They’ve generously supported the GLP-1 Collective with:💸 Direct funding📦 Free sharps containers for live demos🔗 QR codes for our New GLP-1 Patient Welcome Kits🏷️ A discount code for all members (check the Resources page at glp1collective.or...

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We’re talking with Kristi Turner about food noise, self-worth, and body positivity on a GLP-1 journey. For Kristi, it’s never been about weight, it’s about health.

She’s living proof that confidence and joy don’t come from a number on the scale. This conversation is real, insightful, and fun as heck.


Follow Kristi:TikTok: @kristiturner735Instagram: @kjturner01

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May 1, 2025 52 mins

Dancer. Singer. Face painter. Professional clown. Taekwondo black belt. And a next-level, self-sacrificing mother whose love knows no bounds.

Ruth Ceretto wears more hats than most can imagine—but the one she never expected to fight for is that of a patient battling for affordable access to life saving GLP-1 medications.

Despite it all, she shows up with humor and resilience. Ruth reminds us that no matter what life throws your way,...

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Amanda’s journey is not just difficult—it’s agonizing. In this episode, she shares how the system has failed her again and again, leaving her in a constant battle just to get the medication her health depends on.


What began with hope has turned into a nightmare of blocked access, mounting fear, and a sense of being forgotten. Her story is a raw, unfiltered look at what it feels like to be trapped in a healthcare maze with no clear ...

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Jennifer Sansabrino is a fearless mother, a bold advocate, and a powerful voice for change. In this episode, she shares her journey fighting the stigma around GLP-1s for children, advocating for her daughter, her employees, and herself. This is about more than one family—it’s about rewriting the future for the next generation.


The GLP-1 Collective stands with the mothers. 👩‍👦💕


Follow Jenn on TikTok: @the1andonlyjenn2

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We sit down with Dana Greene—the movement motivation community’s most motivating member!


She’s constantly lifting people up, cheering them on, and kicking their butts at the gym, all in the sweetest, most encouraging way. If you need a push to get moving, Dana’s the one to give it!


TikTok: 117_dana_elizabeth

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We sit down with Liz Chalmers—a mother, business owner, and fitness baddy with a super positive attitude!

Tune in for real talk as as we discuss all things life on a GLP-1, the end of compounded access, what it means for those who rely on these medications, and staying positive through it all.


📌 TikTok: @loseitwithliz_

📌 Instagram: @loseitwithliz_

🌸 Website: Blooming Babe Collective

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Lindsay Ogle, MD, a compassionate and brilliant obesity medicine specialist dedicated to helping patients live healthier, fuller lives. As the founder of Missouri Metabolic Health, she shares her expertise on GLP-1 medications.

Don’t miss this must-listen episode from a doctor who truly cares! 💙


🔗 Learn more & connect with Dr. Ogle:
🌐 Website
📸 Instagram
🎵 TikTok

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February 23, 2025 28 mins

In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth Walker—a nurse with a heart of gold who’s spent her life caring for others.

She’s always been the one people turn to, but now she’s finally learning to put herself first.


Her story is real, relatable, and a reminder that even caregivers need care.


TikTok: @ely.phant_

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Today, we’re sharing the incredible story of KeriLeigh Parker-Mast—a cancer survivor and type 2 diabetic who was once preparing for her own funeral.


After years of struggling with her health and feeling like nothing would ever work, she found GLP-1 medications—and everything changed. Her journey is one of strength, resilience, and hope, and we’re honored to share it with you.


Join us for this heartfelt conversation about second cha...

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In this episode my dear friend Shawn gives me the opportunity to share the story of how a petition turned into a podcast, a movement, and eventually a charitable nonprofit dedicated to advocating for affordable access to GLP-1 medications, normalizing their use through community-driven storytelling, and empowering individuals through support groups and educational tools.

📢 If you are interested in getting involved visit: GLP1Collec...

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Today, we’ve got Jackson Lemay—the GLP-1 Community sweetheart, an incredible advocate, and someone who knows how to make us laugh while fighting for change.

He’s touched so many lives, and if you don’t know him yet, you’re in for a treat.

Click this link for Jackson's socials 🔗

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January 23, 2025 64 mins

Kim Carlos from The Plus Sidez Podcast is one of the original GLP-1 advocates and arguably one of the most successful to date. In this episode, she shares her inspiring story—how her journey began, why she started her advocacy efforts, and what continues to fuel her passion for change. The GLP-1 community would not be where it is today without her relentless dedication and impactful work. 💖

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January 6, 2025 39 mins

We interview Tappey Squires, who shares his journey on Zepbound as an avid cyclist.

Tappey opens up about his initial anxieties around starting this medication, his experience with his 150lb weight loss, and how he gained so much more—in confidence, improved health, and the ability to enjoy the sport he loves without pain.

His story is a testament to the transformative power of GLP-1 medications and the importance of finding freedo...

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