{"podcast":{"title":"HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS","slug":"hot-flashes-cool-topics-696264","podcast_index_feed_id":696264,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/hotflashescooltopics/feed.xml","website_url":"https://hotflashescooltopics.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/6272262/HFCTimage.jpg","author":"Hot Flashes & Cool Topics","episode_count":432,"summary":"As the weekly podcast voice for women in midlife and beyond, we talk about everything from menopause to relationships, women’s health and wellness to career and travel. We also talk to incredible celebrities who are redefining this time of life. Join the conversation!","last_synced_at":"2026-09-24T06:27:02.868179+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-flashes-cool-topics-696264"},"episode":{"title":"Ozempic, Wegovy & GLP-1 Medications Explained: Cost, Side Effects, Insurance Coverage & Long-Term Weight Loss: REPLAY","slug":"ozempic-wegovy-glp-1-medications-explained-cost-side-effects-insurance-coverage-long-term-weight-loss-replay","published_at":"2026-07-29T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-flashes-cool-topics-696264/ozempic-wegovy-glp-1-medications-explained-cost-side-effects-insurance-coverage-long-term-weight-loss-replay","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-flashes-cool-topics-696264","url":"https://hotflashescooltopics.podbean.com/e/ozempic-wegovy-glp-1-medications-explained-cost-side-effects-insurance-coverage-long-term-weight-loss-replay/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dsy72szcshpafbjc/ReplayASfinal_-_7_27_26_904_AM8k17z.mp3","summary":"In this replay episode, we interview obesity medicine specialist Dr. Alexandra Sowa, author of The Ozempic Revolution. The discussion demystifies GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, explaining how they work, who they are designed for, and why they represent a major shift in the treatment of obesity and metabolic disease. Dr. Sowa emphasizes that obesity is not a failure of willpower, but a complex chronic disease driven by genetics, hormones, metabolism, and environmental factors. Our discussion moves beyond the basics of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and semaglutide to explore practical questions many patients have: *How much do these medications cost? * Will insurance cover them? * What are the side effects? * How long do you need to stay on treatment? * And what lifestyle changes are essential for lasting success? Dr. Sowa explains that GLP-1 medications are powerful tool, but they are not a magic solution. Sustainable weight loss and improved metabolic health require proper nutrition, strength training, medical supervision, and a long-term commitment to healthy habits. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com JOIN THE HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS PODCAST COMMUNITY: Website: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Newsletter: Link Mail: hotflashescooltopics@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics Facebook : www.facebook.com/hotflashescooltopics YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics","meta_description":"In this replay episode, we interview obesity medicine specialist Dr. Alexandra Sowa, author of The Ozempic Revolution. The discussion demystifies GLP-1 me…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2799,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hot-flashes-cool-topics-696264/episodes/ozempic-wegovy-glp-1-medications-explained-cost-side-effects-insurance-coverage-long-term-weight-loss-replay/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-flashes-cool-topics-696264/ozempic-wegovy-glp-1-medications-explained-cost-side-effects-insurance-coverage-long-term-weight-loss-replay.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}