Show Notes
Jennie’s story begins long before GLP-1. She grew up in the shadow of divorce, bullying, and childhood abuse. Food became comfort. Protection. Control. By her teenage years, she was living with binge eating disorder and bulimia, while navigating the toxic diet culture of the 80s and 90s. For decades, she carried not just weight — but shame.
In this conversation, Jennie speaks openly about trauma, depression, food addiction, and what it’s like to live in a body that society constantly judges. She talks about the professional and social consequences of weight stigma, and the quiet humiliation of eating in public when you already feel watched.
GLP-1 helped her lose 30 pounds. But more importantly, it quieted the obsession. She’s clear about one thing: medication is not magic. It requires mental work, emotional honesty, and ongoing healing. This episode is about understanding obesity as a disease. About separating coping from character. About realizing that survival strategies aren’t moral failures. And about what happens when shame finally loosens its grip. This podcast shares lived experiences and opinions. It’s for informational purposes only and not medical advice. Always talk to your healthcare provider for personal medical guidance.
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