EP. 119 | GLP-1 and Menopause: Why I Finally Said Yes (And What's Happening So Far)

Jan 26

Today's episode is different. I'm sharing something I wasn't sure I'd talk about publicly, but transparency matters.

I'm on GLP-1.

I'm a functional nutrition practitioner with two holistic nutrition certifications, two macro nutrition certifications, and I'm menopause-certified. I've been doing this work for seven years.

I know what works for menopause. I know what doesn't. I teach nervous system regulation, blood sugar balance, hormone-supportive nutrition—all of it.

And I still needed help.

Why I'm Sharing This Story

If you've ever felt like you're doing everything "right" and your body still isn't responding, or if you've wondered whether GLP-1 is something you should consider, this episode is for you.

I'm walking you through my personal journey with gestational diabetes, Hashimoto's hypothyroidism, and why weight loss got progressively harder through perimenopause and menopause—even when I was doing all the "right" things.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

Why I finally said yes to GLP-1 after years of hesitation
The four specific reasons I made this decision
What I'm doing alongside GLP-1 (because it's not a replacement for root-cause work)
My honest week-three update
Why GLP-1 is a tool, not a shortcut
What I'm learning about insulin resistance, metabolism, and menopause

The Bottom Line

GLP-1 is a tool—not cheating, not a failure, not a shortcut. It's a support tool, just like bioidentical hormones or thyroid medication.

If you're doing everything "right" and your body still isn't responding, you're not broken. Sometimes our physiology needs extra support. And choosing that support doesn't mean you've failed.

I'm documenting this journey—the good, the hard, the honest truth—because I think you deserve transparency.