Shows
GLP-1 Studio PodcastThe Shotsy App: A GLP-1 Tool For Self-AdvocacyIn this episode of the GLP-1 Studio Podcast, host Amanda Bonello sits down with Aja Beckett, founder of Shotsy, to talk about GLP-1 self-advocacy, personalized dosing, and the moment everything changes when food noise finally goes quiet.Aja shares her personal GLP-1 journey, including navigating insurance barriers, prior authorizations, and paying hundreds of dollars a month just to access care. Together, Amanda and Aja unpack why obesity is a chronic disease, not a willpower problem, and why “eat less, move more” has failed so many people.They also explore how tracking symptoms, side effects, and dosi...
2026-01-1045 min
GLP-1 Studio PodcastWhat BioCare & Robard Are Getting Right About GLP-1 Nutrition and SupportIn this episode of the GLP-1 Studio Podcast, host Amanda Bonello speaks with Caroline Colavita of BioCare Nutrition and Mario Testa of Robard Corporation about nutrition support for GLP-1 patients and the realities of modern weight loss care.This conversation covers protein intake on GLP-1 medications, muscle preservation, body composition data, and how companies like BioCare and Robard are adapting clinical nutrition support for today’s GLP-1 and obesity-care landscape.Topics discussed:- Nutrition support for GLP-1 patients- Protein intake and muscle preservation during weight loss- Body composition scans and data-driven reassurance- Lead co...
2025-12-2356 min
The Plus SideZ: A GLP-1 Guide to Metabolic HealthGLP-1’s at ObesityWeek: Medicare News, New Medications, and Advocacy InsightsResources for the Community:___________________________________________________________________https://linktr.ee/theplussidezpodcast Ro - Telehealth for GLP1 weight management https://ro.co/weight-loss/?utm_source=plussidez&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=comms_yt&utm_content=45497&utm_term=55Find Your US Representatives https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials ______________________________________________________________________Join Our Special Obesity Week Recap Live!We’re hosting a must-watch live event on YouTube featuring top obesity care advocates to break down...
2025-11-112h 14
GLP-1 Studio PodcastThe Biggest Announcement in GLP-1 Patient HistoryGLP-1 Studio Podcast – Studio SpecialHost: Amanda BonelloOn November 6th, 2025, the White House announced pricing agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk that could reshape GLP-1 access for millions of Americans.For the first time ever, Medicare and Medicaid will cover GLP-1 medications for obesity—with just a $50 copay. Brand name medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are coming down to Most-Favored-Nation pricing, finally putting Americans on par with what other countries pay.Discounted cash pay prices through TrumpRx are expected by the end of 2025. The full Medicare and Medicaid roll...
2025-11-1106 min
In The Know With NinaEp. 065: Finding Freedom with GLP-1sHow can GLP-1 therapies offer more than weight loss—and become a pathway to freedom, healing, and hope?In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley sits down with Amanda Bonello, founder of the GLP-1 Collective nonprofit. Amanda shares her deeply personal journey through obesity, eating disorders, and recovery—and how GLP-1 medications brought her freedom from food noise, nicotine addiction, and years of shame. Together, Nina and Amanda explore how lived experience can fuel advocacy, why access and affordability matter, and what it means to create a more compassionate system for people usin...
2025-10-2134 min
GLP-1 Hub: Support, Community, and Weight LossFighting for GLP-1 Access: Advocacy with Amanda BonelloIn this episode, Ana Reisdorf and Amanda Bonello discuss the challenges and advocacy surrounding GLP-1 medications. Amanda shares her personal journey as a GLP-1 patient and the need for affordable access to these life-changing medications. They explore the role of pharmaceutical companies, the gray market for medications, and the importance of community support and advocacy in fighting for patient rights. Amanda also outlines her plans for a nonprofit organization aimed at improving access to GLP-1 medications and how listeners can get involved in the movement.About Amanda:Amanda Bonello is the F...
2025-09-0136 minThe Plus SideZ: A GLP-1 Guide to Metabolic HealthWhy GLP-1s are So Expensive: i-MAKResources for the Community___________________________________________________________________https://linktr.ee/theplussidezpodcast Ro - Telehealth for GLP1 weight management https://ro.co/weight-loss/?utm_source=plussidez&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=comms_yt&utm_content=45497&utm_term=55Find Your US Representatives https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials United States Patent & Trademark Office Website and Email https://www.uspto.gov/usptoinfo@uspto.gov...
2025-07-081h 18
GLP-1 Studio Podcast2025 GLP-1 Insurance Crisis: Why We're Contacting CongressGLP-1 Studio Podcast – Studio SpecialHost: Amanda BonelloIn this Studio Special, I'm sharing work I originally created through the GLP-1 Collective, where I serve as founder and executive director.2025 brought a wave of insurance cutbacks that left millions of patients scrambling. Coverage restrictions tightened. Prior authorizations piled up. And real people—people who had finally found something that worked—were suddenly cut off.This piece tells one of those stories. Kristi Turner is a licensed mental health therapist, a mother, a wife, and someone who lost 116 pounds under the care of an...
2025-05-3019 min
GLP-1 Studio Podcast2025 FDA GLP-1 Shortage ResponseGLP-1 Studio Podcast – Studio SpecialHost: Amanda BonelloIn this Studio Special, I'm sharing advocacy work I originally created through the GLP-1 Collective, where I serve as founder and executive director. This statement was part of our ongoing effort to ensure patient voices are heard in federal decision-making around the GLP-1 medication shortage.The shortage crisis has forced patients into impossible situations—choosing between financial devastation and leaving a chronic disease untreated, or turning to unsafe alternatives when every legitimate access point fails them. This isn't acceptable, and it isn't something patients should navi...
2025-04-2016 min
GLP-1 Studio PodcastRedefining “Eat Less, Move More”Dr. Lindsay Ogle, DO: Why “Eat Less, Move More” Doesn’t WorkDr. Lindsay Ogle joins Amanda Bonello on the GLP-1 Studio Podcast to break down the biology of obesity, explain set point theory, and talk about why shame-based advice like “eat less, move more” has never worked.They cover how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing what care can look like for people living with obesity, and why real, sustainable treatment goes beyond willpower.Dr. Ogle is a board-certified obesity medicine physician and the host of the Modern Metabolic Health podcast. S...
2025-03-0344 min
GLP-1 Studio PodcastAmanda Bonello: The Voice Behind the GLP-1 Collective PodcastIn this episode my dear friend Shawn gives me the opportunity to share the story of how a petition turned into a podcast, a movement, and eventually a charitable nonprofit dedicated to advocating for affordable access to GLP-1 medications, normalizing their use through community-driven storytelling, and empowering individuals through support groups and educational tools.📢 If you are interested in getting involved visit: GLP1Collective.org 💪 Get full access to GLP-1 Studio at glp1studio.substack.com/subscribe
2025-02-0952 min