The Weight Medicine Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Nyk — a teacher and online creator who has been documenting her GLP-1 journey for quite some time. Nyk shares how she went from years of dieting (Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, calorie restriction) to finally seeing long-term change after starting semaglutide and later tirzepatide.Together they talk about side effects, stalls, appetite changes, switching medications, and the surprising emotional work that’s needed when food noise disappears. Nyk also opens up about losing 75 pounds without rigid dieting, navigating social media as a weight-loss influencer, and how GLP-1s helped her build confidence, community, and a healthier relationship with food.A grounded and relatable conversation for anyone curious about what GLP-1 weight loss really looks like in real life.

In this episode, I talk with Aliza and Kellie, the powerhouse duo behind GLP-1 Enhanced, whose coaching has helped thousands navigate weight loss medication with confidence and clarity. We dive into how they met, how their own experiences with semaglutide and tirzepatide shaped their work, and why they believe slow, intentional weight loss is the key to protecting both muscle and mental health.They share the real challenges they faced on medication — from protein aversion to side effects to the emotional shifts that happen when food noise suddenly disappears — and how those experiences inspired their approach to sustainable nutrition and support. We also explore the stigma around GLP-1s, the differences between healthcare in the U.S. and Sweden, and the misunderstandings that still shape how people talk about these medications.Aliza and Kellie explain their philosophy behind Master Your Taper, their method for transitioning off medication through reverse dieting and mindful calorie increases — a process designed to help people keep their results without fear or rebound.This is an open, encouraging conversation about what real, healthy weight loss looks like with GLP-1s — and why no one should have to figure it out alone.📱 Follow them on Instagram: @glp1enhanced

In this episode, I’m joined by Melissa Gibson — known as @thegibbyup — for an honest and eye-opening conversation about tirzepatide, microdosing, and what it really means to take control of your own health in a system that often misunderstands you.Melissa shares her personal journey with autoimmune issues, weight gain, and inflammation — and how microdosing tirzepatide helped her improve mobility, reduce pain, and rebuild her sense of well-being.We talk about the misconceptions surrounding GLP-1 medications, the importance of individualized dosing, and why self-advocacy and research are crucial for anyone exploring these treatments.Our discussion also dives into societal stigma, the cost of access, and how GLP-1s are reshaping conversations about body image, health, and value.This is a grounded, stigma-free conversation about empowerment, biology, and the freedom that comes with understanding your body.

In this episode, Emma talks with Shelbi from @thethinnerside — an American content creator, teacher and advocate who has lost nearly 140 pounds in 17 months through medical treatment for obesity.Together, we explore what it’s really like to live through such a profound transformation — from the emotional highs and identity shifts to the quiet, everyday realities of life after weight loss. Shelbi shares her journey through pregnancy, weight gain, and multiple sclerosis, and how discovering GLP-1 medication (tirzepatide) changed her relationship with food, hunger, and self-worth.Shelbi’s story isn’t about perfection — it’s about honesty, courage, and what happens when you finally stop fighting your body and start working with it.🎙️ Hosted by Emma, founder of the Swedish podcast Viktmedicinpodden as well as The Weight Medicine Podcast, where real people and experts share the untold stories behind GLP-1, obesity, and modern health.📱 Follow Shelbi on Instagram: @thethinnerside

This week, I’m talking to Frida (from @fridatakescontrol on Instagram) — about life on Mounjaro and what it feels like when the food noise finally quiets down.Frida has been on Mounjaro for 17 weeks and has lost 12.5 kilos (more than 27 pounds) in a steady, sustainable way. But more than that, she talks about the freedom of not thinking about food all the time — of being able to live normally again. She shares openly about paying out-of-pocket for her medication, how obesity is a chronic disease, and why she plans to stay on treatment long-term, despite the stigma and opinions that come with it.We also talk about childhood food rules, secret eating, and the way those early experiences follow us into adulthood. Frida shares stories from her own family, while I reflect on how similar patterns showed up in mine. We both agree — healing your relationship with food takes time, honesty, and compassion.We end up in a broader conversation about body image, fashion, motherhood, and how public scrutiny has shifted from judging women’s bodies to judging their choices. Still, the pressure remains.A warm and open-hearted talk about Mounjaro, food freedom, and the long road to self-acceptance.

In this first episode of The Weight Medicine Podcast, I share why I started this journey — and why it still provokes people when fat people want to get thin.This isn’t a debate; it’s a conversation about stigma, lived experience, and how GLP-1 medications are reshaping the way we talk about weight and health.I open up about my own story and what led me to create this podcast — from years of trying to manage weight and food noise, to discovering GLP-1 medication and realizing how misunderstood obesity still is.We’ll talk about why wanting to lose weight can feel like a taboo topic, why it triggers such strong reactions, and how compassion and science can finally meet in the middle in this podcast.You’ll also hear what GLP-1s actually are, how they work, and why they’re not an “easy way out,” but a medical treatment that gives people with obesity a fair chance at long-term health.The Weight Medicine Podcast is a stigma-free space where real stories and expert insight come together, because obesity isn’t about willpower, it’s about biology, and it’s time we start treating it that way.Follow to join the conversation — new episodes every week.