GLP-1 Studio Podcast

GLP-1 Studio Podcast – Studio Special Host: Amanda Bonello In this Studio Special, I'm sharing advocacy work I originally created through the GLP-1 Collective, where I serve as founder and executive director. This statement was part of our ongoing effort to ensure patient voices are heard in federal decision-making around the GLP-1 medication shortage. The shortage crisis has forced patients into...

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...

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 Ti...

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 Get full access to GLP-1 Studio at glp1studio.substack.com/subscribe

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 Get full...

Dr. Lindsay Ogle, DO: Why “Eat Less, Move More” Doesn’t Work Dr. Lindsay Ogle joins Amanda Bonello on the GLP-1 Studio Podcast to break down the biology of obesity, explain set point theory, and talk about why shame-based advice like “eat less, move more” has never worked. They cover how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing what care can look like for people living with obesity,...

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_ Get full access to GLP-1 Studio at glp1studio.substack.com/subscribe

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 hear...

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 i...

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 🔗 Get full access to GLP-1 Studio at glp1studio.substack.com/subscribe

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. 💖 Get...

Tappey Squires is an avid cyclist from North Carolina who lost 150 pounds on Zepbound (tirzepatide) — and got his life back on two wheels. In this episode, Tappey shares his honest before-and-after story: the weight that made cycling painful, the anxiety he felt before his first injection, the emotional meltdowns through dose increases, and how he ultimately transformed not just his body, but his...

In this first episode of the GLP-1 Studio Podcast , we introduce the mission behind the show and how it began. What started as a petition to protect affordable access to GLP-1 medications grew into the GLP-1 Collective nonprofit and a movement powered by patients, advocates, and community voices who refused to stay quiet. This podcast is produced by GLP-1 Studio and centers real people, real stori...