# "GLP-1 Marketing is Scorched Earth": On Culture, Ethics, and Starvation States with Virgie Tovar

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Podcast: [The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-full-plate-podcast-with-abbie-attwood-ms-4886102)
Published: 2026-04-27T09:16:00+00:00
Episode link: https://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/p/unpacking-glp-1-culture-ethics-marketing
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## Resource

There’s a lot of noise right now around GLP-1 medications—conflicting advice, emotional stories, and a cultural shift that feels hard to name. Abbie sits down with Virgie Tovar—author, activist, and leading voice on weight stigma—to slow things down and ask a deeper question: what is actually happening here? They talk about how GLP-1s work, how they’re being marketed, what ethics have to do with this, and why so many people are feeling confused, overwhelmed, and even destabilized—especially those with a history of dieting or eating disorders. As you listen, please remember: this episode zooms out and looks at the big picture and the culture around these medications. Body autonomy is not up for debate. Tune in for more on: What GLP-1s are—and how they drive appetite suppression and restriction Is this really “new”? (dieting, weight loss, and long-term outcomes) The marketing machine: confusion and co-opting body positivity The concept of “food noise” Virgie’s brilliant perspective on the big picture and why this feels so intense right now Weight stigma vs. the promise of empowerment Hunger explained: objective vs. subjective Is there true “peace with food” through this medication? The cultural shift: weight loss as expectation, not choice The business behind it all: profit, scalability, and the GLP-1 “gold rush” The core ethical question: is intentional starvation, at an industry and cultural level, ever justified? Staying grounded: navigating conversations, protecting recovery, and finding support This episode is available for free for everyone. To support the show, please consider upgrading to paid on Substack for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe ​Virgie Tovar is a plus-size Latina author, l…

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