Show Notes
In this episode of Life During and After GLP-1, I’m speaking directly to the men navigating weight loss medication, body image, identity shifts, and the emotional side of trying to improve their health.
There’s a lot of messaging aimed at men around discipline, grit, toughness, pushing through, and tying self-worth to being ultra fit or constantly hustling.
Because of that, many men can end up feeling conflicted about using a GLP-1, even if it’s helping them improve their health and quality of life.
I talk about why asking for help is not weakness, why choosing a path with your doctor is actually a sign of self-awareness and strength, and how the mental and emotional side of weight loss deserves just as much attention as the physical side.
This episode also connects heavily to conversations around body image, vulnerability, self-worth, and emotional health for men.
I also share more about The Men’s Mental Health Series podcast, where I’ve spent years having conversations with men about emotions, vulnerability, body image, identity, and mental health.
If you want to explore more conversations around men’s mental health, vulnerability, and body image: https://mensmentalhealthseries.com
If you want to start building your forever active lifestyle at your own pace: https://yourlevelfitness.com
If you want more guidance while building your forever active lifestyle: https://yourlevelfitness.com/community
Journal prompts that will help you navigate life during and after using your GLP-1: https://yourlevelfitness.com/email
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