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The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

The Dark Side of GLP-1 Weight Loss: Lawsuits, Side Effects, and Ethics - 1246

The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

Chalene Johnson

Wellness, Health & Fitness, Chalenejohnson, Personalgrowth, Fitness, Lifecoaching, Health, Personaldevelopment, Family, Mental Health, Organization, Nutrition, Diet, Goals, Relationships, Focus, Faith, Productivity, Advice

4.8 • 7.2K Ratings

🗓️ 14 November 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Tirzepatide are being promoted everywhere but what's missing is the full story. This episode breaks down the hidden GLP-1 side effects most women never hear about, from anxiety and dehydration to vision problems, muscle loss, and disordered eating risks. Chalene exposes how influencer affiliate programs and compounding pharmacies are fueling the hype while lawsuits and safety questions grow. You'll learn what informed consent should actually include, how to protect your metabolism, and why women over 40 need to question what's really behind this weight loss craze.

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💡 What You Will Learn

  • Hidden GLP-1 side effects most women aren't told about
  • How influencer marketing and compounding pharmacies drive the hype
  • Why fast GLP-1 weight loss can lead to muscle loss and fatigue
  • Warning signs of eating disorder relapse or new risk
  • Key questions to ask before starting or continuing a GLP-1
  • What current lawsuits and vision risks (NAION) reveal
  • How to lose fat safely without damaging your metabolism

 

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Transcript

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0:00.0

There are some very disturbing things you need to know about GLP-1s.

0:06.1

And there's some very positive things you should probably be aware of when it comes to this class of drugs.

0:12.9

I want to share with you some of the less common side effects that just aren't being talked about when it comes to these weight loss medications. Because it's important,

0:22.6

I think everyone deserves to make an informed decision, but that informed decision isn't well

0:29.1

informed if the only thing you're hearing is all of the positives. Now, I know you've likely heard

0:36.1

that some of the side effects include vomiting, diarrhea,

0:40.9

constipation, abdominal pain, gastroporesis, obviously loss of appetite.

0:46.8

You've probably even heard some of the most negative side effects like pancreatitis,

0:52.0

gallbladder problems, an increased risk of thyroid cancer.

0:56.5

And you've probably heard the term ozempic face or ozempic butt.

1:01.0

Likely, you've heard many people talking about the fact that when they're on a gLP1,

1:05.7

they tend to lose muscle.

1:07.8

These are some of the more commonly known side effects of taking a GLP1. And most people,

1:14.0

despite that, now that they are approved for weight loss medication, even though it's originally

1:20.2

a drug that was developed for people who are type 2 diabetics, we're seeing an onslaught of people

1:25.4

who are really excited about taking a gLP one for relatively

1:31.2

minor weight loss.

1:32.8

But it goes much further than that.

1:34.7

And today I want to talk about something.

1:38.0

I just feel like there's danger on the horizon.

1:40.9

I feel like this is potentially a powder keg that could be just as

1:46.3

dangerous and deadly as the opiate epidemic in our country if it's left unchecked. Hey, my name

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