I start by answering all the questions people asked about my own personal journey with using GLP-1s to quit vaping (including the specific type and dosage and effects), and I try my hardest to put into the words the intangible changes I experienced to my non-vape-related mental chatter and what I’m calling “coping noise," and "signal clarity."

Then I go through the emerging non-weight-loss related benefits, and where the research is with regard to each one currently—including around addiction, compulsive behaviors, inflammation and chronic pain, and more—as well as how to understand the contradictory information we’re seeing around how GLP-1s impact libido, energy, pleasure, and other motivational “drives.”

Finally I dive deep into the massive alarming risks and concerns that I think we should all have about GLP-1s, in particular for people who are using it to lose weight. including malnutrition, the triggering of old (or new) disordered eating thoughts and feelings, the rise of GLP-1 abuse and increased fatality among people with eating disorders, and the mental health catastrophe that a lot of people face if they need to stop taking them for any reason.

Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body!

This week I'm discussing the recent phenomenon of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives through the lens of the Body Image Avatars. I really enjoyed doing that for the Bachelorette and I'm exploring different avenues of content and tying in popular culture moments with aspects of my work. Again, no worries if you haven't watched or actively don't watch these kind of shows, this is more an analysis of how they can tie into the Avatars with no prior knowledge needed.

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My book, "Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues" is OUT NOW! Pick up a copy from your favorite retailer today! I've also released a new course which pairs nicely with the book which you can purchase from my site: The Body Neutrality Blueprint https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/BodyNeutralityBlueprint

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My e-book is out! Grab a copy of Sustainable Movement here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/sustainable-movement-a-body-neutral-guide-to-health-fitness

Intro to the 4 Body Image Avatars: https://youtu.be/SsxQ9qO0-a4

Get my full Body Image Avatar Guide here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/the-avatar-guide

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Welcome back to This Is Not About Your Body!

This week I'm discussing the recent Bachelorette season and particularly the finale through the lens of the Body Image Avatars. Don't worry if you haven't watched or actively don't watch these kind of shows, this is more an analysis of how they can tie into the Avatars with no prior knowledge needed.

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My book, "Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues" is OUT NOW! Pick up a copy from your favorite retailer today! I've also released a new course which pairs nicely with the book which you can purchase from my site: The Body Neutrality Blueprint https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/BodyNeutralityBlueprint

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My e-book is out! Grab a copy of Sustainable Movement here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/sustainable-movement-a-body-neutral-guide-to-health-fitness

Intro to the 4 Body Image Avatars: https://youtu.be/SsxQ9qO0-a4

Get my full Body Image Avatar Guide here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/the-avatar-guide

Find more resources here: https://jessikneeland.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessikneeland/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessikneeland

Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dgrRFaBYO