The GLP-1 Memoirs

In this episode of The GLP-1 Memoirs, we’re breaking down the different types of GLP-1 medications—including Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, compounded versions, and the new GLP-1 pill (Rybelsus)—and what makes them similar, different, and sometimes confusing. If you’ve ever wondered: • What’s the difference between semaglutide and tirzepatide? • Are compounded GLP-1s the same as brand-name m...

In this episode, I talk about the real ripple effect inside a family when one parent begins this journey — from struggling to cook while nauseous, to navigating bone-deep fatigue at 5pm, to figuring out how to explain the shot to curious children without creating shame around bodies. I also respond to a viral TikTok criticizing parents who use GLP-1s, claiming it’s “the easy way out” and a poor ex...

Is this sustainable? It’s the question so many people on GLP-1s ask quietly — often without panic at first, but with fear close behind. In this episode of The GLP-1 Memoirs, we slow that question down. We talk honestly about what sustainability actually means when you’re using medication for chronic weight management, how long people typically stay on GLP-1s, and why stopping can sometimes lead to...

In this episode, we dive into something so many people live with but rarely talk about out loud: food noise. If you’ve ever felt like your brain was constantly thinking about snacks, meals, cravings, and what you “should” or “shouldn’t” eat — even when you weren’t physically hungry — this episode is for you. I talk honestly about what food noise sounds like in real life, how it shows up in daily r...

This week on The GLP-1 Memoirs, we’re having the conversation everyone thinks about—but rarely says out loud: the cost. From insurance denials and prior authorizations to paying out of pocket and navigating guilt, this episode explores the real financial and emotional weight of GLP-1 medications. I’m also sharing my personal journey—starting out paying through an online provider, eventually gettin...

Starting a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound can feel overwhelming. Where do you inject? When should you take the shot? How much protein do you actually need? What’s normal when it comes to side effects — and what’s not? In this beginner-friendly episode, I walk you through everything I wish someone had told me before my first injection. We cover: • Shot locations and how to rotate...

Microdosing GLP-1 is everywhere — but what does it actually mean? In this episode, we break down what “microdosing” really is, why it’s become such a buzzword, who it may benefit, and where expectations don’t always match reality. We talk weight loss, food noise, psychology, side effects, and the difference between a low-dose approach and a full GLP-1 journey — with honesty, nuance, and no panic....

In this episode of GLP-1 Memoirs, we talk about the quiet confusion that comes with appetite loss on GLP-1 medications — and how easily it can slide into accidental restriction without anyone meaning for it to. We unpack: • Why loss of appetite can feel unsettling instead of freeing • How fear and control sneak back in under the disguise of “doing it right” • Why under-eating can actually make sid...

What happens when the scale stops moving—but you’re still doing everything “right”? In this episode of The GLP-1 Memoirs, we’re talking about weight-loss plateaus on GLP-1 medications—why they happen, how long they can last, and why they don’t mean you’ve failed. I share my own experience with plateaus, the emotional spiral that can come with them, and what actually helped me move forward. We’ll b...

In this episode of The GLP-1 Memoirs, we talk honestly about body changes on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and semaglutide — including the much-discussed “Ozempic face.” We break down what’s actually happening during rapid weight loss, why facial and skin changes are not unique to GLP-1s, and how factors like speed, muscle loss, and protein intake play a role. I also share my personal experience...

What happens when the scale starts going down… but everything else starts acting up? In this episode of The GLP-1 Memoirs, we’re talking about the part of weight-loss medications nobody puts in the highlight reel — the side effects. The nausea. The migraines. The sudden, urgent need to know where every bathroom is. The embarrassment. The exhaustion. The fear of wondering, “Is this normal?” I share...

In this first episode of The GLP-1 Memoirs, I’m opening up about the very real, very human side of starting GLP-1 medication. As a mom in my early 40s with three daughters, a husband, and years of struggling with my weight after motherhood, I finally turned to Ozempic/semaglutide hoping for a miracle… and instead found myself dealing with side effects, fear, disappointment, and zero results at fir...