Ozempic Unfiltered: Chip’s Journey, Stigma, and the Emotional Side of Weight Loss (The Edge)

Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson

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Health & Fitness, Relationships, Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture, Fashion & Beauty, Arts

4.6 • 924 Ratings

🗓️ 17 January 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

In this follow-up to Kelly’s conversation with Dr. Alexandra Sowa, author of The Ozempic Revolution, Chip shares his personal experience with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. From the unexpected challenges to the ways it’s impacted his life, Chip offers an honest look at what being on this medication is really like.

Kelly and Chip also dive into the stigma surrounding weight loss medications, the shifting perspective on obesity as a disease, and how these conversations are reframing the way we think about health. They explore the emotional side of weight loss—how it ties into identity and self-worth—and reflect on the bigger picture: Is Ozempic just another quick fix, or can it be part of a meaningful, long-term approach to wellness?

This episode is a candid and relatable take on a complex topic, offering insights that go beyond the headlines.

HOSTS:

Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com

Chip Dorsch // @chipdorsch

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