Show Notes
You've seen the reels. The before-and-afters. The influencer who says DM me to find out more, and then sends you a link to buy a peptide stack. This episode is about Retatrutide, known as Reta, and what's actually going on behind the content you're seeing. I'm not here to lecture you or tell you what to do with your body. But I do want to make sure you have the full picture before you make any decisions. Because there are some things those reels are not telling you. I'm a registered counsellor and recovered binge eater, and I've watched this trend hit my community hard. I've had Australian women I work with bringing it up constantly. And here in New Zealand, while access is tight right now, the content is already everywhere. This episode is for anyone who's curious, considering it, or just trying to understand what all the noise is about. In this episode: What Retatrutide actually is and where the science is at right now
Why anything sold online as Reta is unregulated and what that means practically
The difference between doctor-supervised GLP-1s and buying off a bio link
What you're not seeing in those influencer reels
Why I think this conversation goes deeper than just the peptide itself
What lasting food freedom actually looks like and why it doesn't require risking your health
For my NZ and Australian listeners: I looked into this specifically for us. The content is already in our feeds. This is your heads up before the wave hits harder. Referenced in this episode: Episodes 61 and 14 on GLP-1s and doing the mindset and behavioural work alongside them
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction 04:07 Why Peptide Weight Loss Trends Are Getting Dangerous 04:46 The “Reta” Peptide Wave Coming For Your Feed 06:44 What Is Retatrutide 07:13 What The Research Actually Says 08:32 I Tested The Peptide Sales Funnel So You Don’t Have To 10:59 GLP-1s, Body Autonomy & Doing The Mindset Work 12:47 The Real Danger Of Buying Peptides From Influencers 13:20 The Body Image Trap 16:48 Retatrutide Side Effects 19:06 What’s Really Driving The Desire To Risk Your Health 21:38 Talk To A Real Doctor, Not A Wellness Influencer 23:12 The Breakup: Food Freedom Without The Next Quick Fix 24:06 Final Thoughts
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