Are GLP-1s the miracle fix or are we just masking bigger issues?

In this episode of the Functionally Speaking podcast, we’re diving deep into one of the hottest and most polarizing topics in wellness right now: GLP-1s. As practitioners, we’ve seen both the incredible potential and the very real pitfalls of these medications. We talk about who they're actually meant for, why they're being overprescribed and under-supported, and how conventional and functional medicine are clashing over the conversation.

If you’ve been overwhelmed by the hype and unsure where you land on GLP-1s, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• What are GLP-1s and how do they actually work?
• The real problem with GLP-1s
• 04:04 Why dosing matters and how insurance complicates it
• 05:01 Weighing the risks, benefits, and ethics
• 10:20 Who are GLP-1s really for?
• 15:03 Microdosing, provider red flags, and smarter navigation
• 17:39 Who shouldn’t be on these meds (at least not yet)
• 20:36 What practitioners need to know about GLP-1s

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