Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro… GLP-1 medications are everywhere. Your social feeds are flooded with transformation stories, celebrities are open about using them, and with summer approaching, the pressure to achieve that "perfect beach body" is at an all-time high. But what's actually true about these weight loss medications?
In this episode of It's Giving Health, Hot Seat Edition, host Donnae Ward puts Aries Hamlet, PA-C, a Physician Assistant at Advance Community Health, in the hot seat to get real answers about GLP-1s, weight management, and the toxic culture around "summer bodies." Through rapid-fire Q&A, myth-busting games, and straight talk, this episode cuts through the noise to give you science-backed facts without the judgment.
0:54 – Meet Aries Hamlet, PA-C
1:15 – Hot Seat
1:33 – What are GLP-1s & how do they work?
2:05 – Who qualifies? Can anyone just get Ozempic/Wegovy?
3:02 – Common & serious side effects of GLP-1s
3:34 – Do you gain all the weight back after stopping?
3:56 – Myth-busting Game
7:02 – Wellness Toolbox: Healthy snacks & hydration
7:51 – Why these snacks matter, especially on GLP-1s
8:50 – Giveaway reminder & where to watch/listen
