February 24, 2026
Love You More
Ep 78: A Compassionate Conversation About GLP-1s
Episode summary:
Jen steps into a nuanced and compassionate conversation about GLP-1 medications and the very real complexity surrounding weight, health, and body image. With honesty and care, she explores the different experiences she’s seen in her practice, from clients who have found meaningful metabolic improvements to those who struggled with side effects, strength loss, or a muted relationship with food and life. Rather than taking a pro or anti stance, she centers the discussion on neutrality, evidence, and deep respect for individual choice.
She also unpacks the concept of “food noise,” inviting listeners to consider where mental chatter about food and body might be coming from and whether medication is the only path to relief. Jen offers thoughtful guidance on what to look for in a provider, the importance of strength training and adequate nourishment, and how to tune out messaging that creates fear or shame. It’s an empowering reminder that your body is not a problem to fix, and that support should always feel safe, informed, and aligned with your values.
Favorite Quotes:
“We are not pro-diet by any stretch of the imagination. But what we are, we are pro-people.”
“If your doctor tells you just to stop eating, I think I'd get the hell out of her office.”
“There are a lot of things that go into the size, the shape of a body and it’s not just diet and exercise.”
“You are not going to do well from a health span perspective if you take the medication but you don’t move your body in terms of strength training.”
Resources
Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
Sober Sisters in St Louis Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
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