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  <title>235 Ozempic, Wegovy and Understanding Weight Science with Ragen Chastain</title>
  <description>Today I’m joined by Ragen Chastain - a remarkable speaker, writer, and thought leader in weight science, weight stigma, and health.&amp;amp;nbsp; With all the talk about Ozempic and Wegovy, I knew we needed to do a deep dive here on the Body Nerd Show Podcast and have an expert to guide us through.&amp;amp;nbsp; And Ragen 100% delivered on both fronts.&amp;amp;nbsp; Whether you're curious about these medications, interested in weight science, or simply looking to expand your knowledge, this episode offers valuable insights and perspectives.&amp;amp;nbsp; As I've said on the show time and time again - my goal is to provide you with as much information as possible so you can make an informed decision for yourself.&amp;amp;nbsp; So enjoy today’s episode with Ragen Chastain! You’ll learn:  How Ozempic and Wegovy (Semaglutide a GLP-1 receptor agonist) work The intersection of weight science, weight stigma, and healthcare How Big Pharma manipulates language and research And why we need a shift towards informed-consent healthcare that’s NOT swayed by marketing dollars  All the links:  Dances with Fat - Ragen’s Website Weight and Healthcare Newsletter (Ragen's Substack) @Ragenchastain on Instagram Join me for the next Movement Mavens Retreat! www.aewellness.com/retreat/ 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more. Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/ TikTok @ aewellness Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!  Today’s episode is brought to you by Mobility Mastery Toolkit. Forget icing and stretching - and get a simple program you can do on your own that actually works. The Toolkit includes 30-days of exercises so you know exactly what to do to improve the mobility of your hips, lower back, feet, neck and shoulders. With video demos and a full-body mobility workout calendar, you’re just 15-mins a day from feeling stronger and more flexible. Get $20 off when you use the code MASTERY at www.mobilitytoolkit.co &amp;amp;nbsp;     </description>
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