The Ozempic Revolution: Weight, Mind, and the Messy Truth - with Dr. Alexandra Sowa

American Glutton

Health & Fitness

4.9 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 7 April 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

Ethan Suplee welcomes Dr. Alexandra Sowa, author of The Ozempic Revolution, to explore the transformative yet complex world of GLP-1 agonists. They dive into the emotional and mental challenges of weight loss, the pitfalls of yo-yo dieting, and the revolutionary potential of these medications beyond mere thinness. From personal struggles to societal shifts, this candid conversation unpacks the science, the stigma, and the hope for lasting health—offering nuance in a polarized debate.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:51 - The Polarizing Debate on GLP-1 Agonists
03:10 - The Dangers of Yo-Yo Dieting
05:50 - Chronic Disease and Long-Term Medication
10:55 - Reframing Weight Loss Motivation
14:10 - The Mental Side of Eating
19:22 - Social Contracts and Lifestyle Changes
24:46 - Weight Loss Isn’t the Cure
32:44 - When to Stop the Medication
43:38 - Cost and Access Challenges
51:13 - How GLP-1 Medications Work
55:44 - Final Thoughts and Hope

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0:57.9	Hi, I'm Ethan Soply.
1:00.1	Welcome to American Glutton.
1:02.0	Outside of acting, my two favorite things to do are diet and eat.
1:05.9	I have a very complicated relationship with food,
1:08.3	and on this podcast, we're going to talk about all of it.
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