GLP-1 Effects: Brain, Stomach, and Rarity of Severe Risks

Welcome to today’s masterclass episode featuring metabolic health and GLP-1 experts Dr. Nick Norwitz, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Dr. Alexandra Sowa, PA-C, McCall McPherson, and registered dietitian, Ashley Koff, sharing their expert perspectives.

In today’s masterclass, our experts share insights into appetite regulation and satiety, the importance of digestion, the impact of statins on insulin sensitivity, and key limitations in the research. We take a closer look at GLP-1 medications, proper prescribing practices, personalized dosing, and the value of targeted, individualized nutrition strategies. We also separate fact from fiction when complications arise.

Join our experts as they break down how to safely and effectively maximize the benefits of GLP-1 therapy.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

• The value of combining GLP-1s with other medications and lifestyle tools for optimal results

• How taking time to pause helps women reconnect with their bodies and shift from mindless eating to mindful nourishment 

• Dr. Nick Norwitz highlights that patients are often not given the information needed for proper informed consent around statins.

• How statins can reduce natural GLP-1 levels and negatively impact metabolic health 

• How GLP-1 medications work to reduce hunger and prevent snacking between meals

• Common side-effects of GLP-1 medications, and how they can be mitigated

• How hair loss can occur with weight loss, and how that can be managed

• The importance of clinical guidance for monitoring the side effects of GLP-1 use 

• The benefits of microdosing with GLP-1s

• Why it’s essential for hunger not to be entirely suppressed when taking GLP-1s 

Connect with Cynthia Thurlow  

• Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn

• Check out Cynthia’s website

• Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com

• Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow 

• Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now!

• Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book

• The Midlife Pause Supplement Line

Connect with Dr. Alexandra Sowa

• On her website

• On all social media: @dralexandrasowa

• Purchase a copy of Dr. Sowa’s book, The Ozempic Revolution

Connect with McCall McPherson

• Modern Thyroid Clinic

• On Instagram and TikTok

• Modern Thyroid and Wellness Podcast

• Thyroid Lab Guide

Connect with Dr. Nick Norwitz

• On YouTube, X, and Instagram

• Substack

Connect with Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen

• On her website

• On social media: @drsalaswhalen

• Dr. Rocio’s Book, Weightless

Connect with Ashley Koff

• The Better Nutrition Program

• On Instagram and Substack

• Social media: @Ashley Koff

Podcast Links:

Ep. 438 The Rise of GLP-1s: Key to Weight Loss & Metabolic Health with Dr. Alexandra Sowa

Ep. 478 Thyroid Truths: Labs, Adrenals & Appetite Explained with McCall McPherson

Ep. 525 We’ve Been Misled About Metabolic Health – The Shocking Truth About Cholesterol, GLP-1 & Aging with Dr. Nick Norwitz

Ep. 534 The Hidden Forces Making Women Gain Weight – The Shocking Truth About Hormones, Trauma & GLP-1s with Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen

Ep. 562 “It’s Not a Willpower Problem” – Why Women’s Bodies Resist Weight Loss in Midlife with Ashley Koff, RD