# GLP-1s: Why I Tried Them, What Really Happened

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Podcast: [The Paula Faris Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-paula-faris-show-6618781)
Published: 2026-03-10T07:02:00+00:00
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## Resource

GLP-1s—Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound—are everywhere right now. And so is the debate. Some people call it a breakthrough. Others say it’s cheating. So let’s talk about it. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience taking a GLP-1 as a 50-year-old woman navigating perimenopause, inflammation, and a body that suddenly stopped responding to all the things that used to work. My CARRY Media colleague Kristen White joins me to ask the questions so many women are asking privately: What are the side effects? Does it actually work? And what happens when you stop? It’s also Women’s History Month, and all March long, we’re talking about the issues that matter to women. No hype. No shame. Just an honest conversation about women’s health—and what I’ve learned so far. Life Happens. Let’s Talk About it. Listen in to learn more : [0:04:58] "GLP-1s Aren’t Cheating—They’re a Tool." [0:05:30] "Doing ‘All the Right Things’ but Still Struggling." [0:14:18] "Slow, Steady Weight Loss and Inflammation Down." [0:19:35] "Muscle Loss Is the Biggest GLP-1 Red Flag." [0:18:30] "Protein and Heavy Lifting Are Non‑Negotiable." In this episode, we are diving into my personal experience with GLP-1s, why I share my experiences publicly, the stigma associated with GLP-1 medications and other weight loss drugs, benefits of GLP-1s in addition to weight loss, negative side effects of GLP-1s, practical ways to balance the risks and benefits of GLP-1 medications, having healthy expectations about weight loss, and two habits to focus on if you use a GLP-1. LINKS Connect with Paula on Instagram Get Paula's personal newsletter THE CARRY™ ALL NEWSLETTER by and for working moms Paula’s Favorite Protein Powder 15% off Connect with Kristen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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