{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"235 Ozempic, Wegovy and Understanding Weight Science with Ragen Chastain","description":"Today I\u2019m joined by Ragen Chastain - a remarkable speaker, writer, and thought leader in weight science, weight stigma, and health.&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;nbsp; And Ragen 100% delivered on both fronts.&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;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;nbsp; So enjoy today\u2019s episode with Ragen Chastain! You\u2019ll 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\u2019s NOT swayed by marketing dollars  All the links:  Dances with Fat - Ragen\u2019s 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\u2019ve 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\u2019s 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\u2019re 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;nbsp;     ","author_name":"The Body Nerd Show","author_url":"http:\/\/www.aewellness.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/31306697\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/172056142"}