GLP-1s are everywhere these days! From injectables to the new oral medication, GLP-1s seem to be all anyone is talking about. We’ve written about GLP-1s on the blog before, but with the latest hype and research, we had to do a podcast episode. 

In the episode, we dive deep into the complex relationship between o*esity as a disease, eating disorders, and the medical community's ever-evolving perspectives. We bring clinical insights, research around weight cycling, the mental health impacts of GLP-1s, and discuss if it’s actually the ‘wonder drug’ it claims to be. 

We’ve talked about OCD on the blog before, but we just released a podcast episode with therapist Lauren Harding, LCSW, talking all about OCD and some of the nuances that are often missed. 

The reality of OCD is much more than we are often taught. OCD is really about intrusive, unwanted thoughts and the anxiety-driven behaviors people use to try to feel safe from them. And the reality is that many people experience OCD almost entirely in their head through mental checking and reassurance-seeking, also called Pure-O. This conversation is so important because of the significant overlap OCD has with eating disorders, including repetitive behaviors, rigid rules, and attempts to reduce anxiety or feel safe.

Eating disorders don’t discriminate. But our systems, our healthcare, and even our cultural understanding of eating disorders often do. So, let’s talk about the reality: LGBTQIA+ folks are disproportionately affected by eating disorders, and yet they’re also more likely to fall through the cracks when it comes to diagnosis and support.