Wellness for Real Life Podcast
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Here we empower high achieving women to reach their goals in all areas by providing practical and straightforward advice that takes the overwhelm out of wellness.
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While sharing relatable lessons and takeaways from our own real life. You deserve to be and feel like the best version of yourself, and we’re here to help make that a reality.
Wellness for Real Life Podcast
Real Talk on GLP-1s: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
In this episode, Lauren and Marci are diving into one of the most asked-about (and misunderstood) tools in the weight loss conversation right now: GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. From firsthand coaching insights to personal reflections, this episode is a refreshingly honest look at what these medications can do and what they absolutely can’t.
They break down the difference between quick-fix culture and long-term health outcomes, why muscle-preserving habits matter more than ever, and the nuanced reasons someone might consider GLP-1s beyond vanity weight loss. Whether you're on a medication, considering it, or simply confused by all the social media noise, this is the level-headed, habit-first perspective you've been craving.
Key Timestamps:
03:30 – Why the rise in GLP-1 usage needs more honest discussion
10:45 – Common misconceptions around who “should” be on medication
16:05 – Coaching insights on clients currently using GLP-1s
20:12 – What GLP-1s don't teach you (and why that matters)
25:30 – The real reasons for muscle loss. It’s not the med, it’s the method
33:00 – Who might be best supported
38:00 – Side effects: nausea, digestion, and how to set yourself up for success
41:10 – Why med spas ≠ medical supervision (and the risk of unqualified providers)
45:00 – Staying in your lane: The emotional toll of comparison and shame
49:00 – Microdosing, perimenopause, and personal POVs
52:00 – Why GLP-1 users actually need coaching more than ever
54:00 – The cost breakdown and what other factors to consider
Final Thoughts...Using a GLP-1 shouldn't involve shame or be seen as a shortcut. It could be a strategy for some, depending on their situation. And whether you’re on a GLP-1, thinking about it, or choosing not to, your body deserves more than just weight loss. It deserves support, strength, and stability.
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