Today’s episode is all about something I know so many of you have struggled with: that constant chatter in your head around food. The “should I eat this?” … “why can’t I stop?” … “just one more bite” loop that feels like it never shuts off. This “food noise” can feel exhausting, overwhelming, and even isolating.

In this episode, I’m diving into how GLP-1 medications can quiet that food noise, shift the urge to binge, and create more freedom in your relationship with food. We’ll talk about the connection between dopamine, ADHD, and binge eating, and how microdosing GLP-1s can bring calm where there used to be chaos.

I’ll also share the flip side of this, because while reduced appetite and food noise can be a relief, some people find that eating loses its pleasure. That’s why it’s so important to reframe our relationship with food from an emotional tug-of-war into something more neutral, where food supports life instead of consuming your thoughts non stop.

Episode Recap:

• How GLP-1s can change your relationship with food {00:37}
• What “food noise” is and why it leaves so many women feeling exhausted and hopeless {01:36}
• The link between ADHD, dopamine-seeking, and impulsive eating or drinking {03:37}
• How GLP-1s quiet brain chatter, blunt binge urges, and soften dopamine hits {06:28}
• The freedom that comes with food taking up less mental space {08:49}
• The flip side: when eating feels less pleasurable and more neutral {09:28}
• Reframing neutrality around food as empowerment rather than loss {14:51}
• Why GLP-1s are about more than appetite—they reshape mindset, habits, and pleasure {16:11}

Links & References:

• Click here to order peptides with EllieMD, a US based telehealth provider.
• Book a peptide consult zoom call
• Download my GLP 1 Peptide Guide
• Join The Microdose Method GLP Coaching Group
• Ep. 68 | Microdosing GLP-1s / Semaglutides: A Tool for Reducing Inflammation, Weight Loss & Insulin Resistance
• Ep. 75 | My 6 month update on microdosing a GLP 1, how peptides impact cravings, blood sugar, and can be a tool for longevity

Connect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowell
Learn more about working with our team by visiting fueledandfree.com

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the guidance of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Today’s episode is a special one because we’re celebrating 75 episodes of the Fueled & Free Podcast! 🎉 In today's episode, I’m sharing my six-month update on microdosing a GLP-1 peptide, Tirzepatide.

This hasn’t been about chasing shortcuts or finding an “easy way out,” but rather giving my body the support it needed to finally respond again. Over the past six months, I’ve seen not just physical changes in body composition and cravings, but also shifts in my mental health and the way I view wellness as a whole.

I know this is not for everyone, and I’m not here to tell you what to do, but I am here to share openly about what has been a game changer for me and for so many women I’ve worked with. You are NOT broken. And you don’t have to white-knuckle your way through your health journey to create real change. If you’ve been curious about peptides, weight loss, or even the stigma around weight management, this episode will encourage you to explore your options without shame.

Episode Recap:

• My six-month update on microdosing GLP-1 {1:08}
• Physical changes, body composition, and reduced cravings {06:30}
• Exploring peptides and how they benefit in many ways {10:59}
• Cultural shifts in weight loss & public conversations (Serena Williams, etc.) {16:34}
• Why emotional health is just as important as physical health {22:19}
• The stigma around weight loss + how I worked through it {23:04}
• Long-term use of GLP-1 and who it may help {31:06}
• Why you deserve support and education in your journey {38:12}
• Letting go of shame and embracing your health choices {44:23}

Links & References:

• Click here to order peptides with EllieMD, a US based telehealth provider.
• Book a peptide consult zoom call
• Download my GLP 1 Peptide Guide
• Join The Microdose Method GLP Coaching Group
• Ep. 68 | Microdosing GLP-1s / Semaglutides: A Tool for Reducing Inflammation, Weight Loss & Insulin Resistance
• Ep. 74 | Feeling puffy, inflamed and stuck with your weight? Sharing my honest experience in microdosing a GLP 1.

Connect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowell
Learn more about working with our team by visiting fueledandfree.com

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the guidance of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Today’s episode is a vulnerable one, and honestly…not something I ever thought I would be sharing: my personal journey with microdosing a GLP-1 peptide. This wasn’t about chasing a shortcut or “cheating”, but about giving my body the support it needed to respond again!

I’m not saying you should do this, because I know it’s not for everyone. But…I’m also not here to gatekeep, and I will GLADLY share something that’s been a game changer for me (plus many of the women I’ve worked with)!

You’re NOT broken, and you don’t have to “white-knuckle” your way through your health to make progress. If you’re curious about using a GLP-1 in a safe and aligned way, you DESERVE the freedom to explore that - without shame. Our team would love to support you in doing so!

Episode Recap:

• The frustrating reality of doing #allthethings for your health, but still not seeing the changes you want {1:53}
• Why I chose to microdose a GLP-1 + how I knew it was the right next step {5:57}
• The positive shifts I’d made with my health, but still being being borderline insulin resistant {16:48}
• The internal judgment I had around using a GLP-1 + how I worked thru it {18:44}
• What I’ve learned since microdosing tirzepatide {22:06}
• What *actually* changed for me after microdosing + what it didn’t “fix” {24:14}
• My current health stats + why it’s okay to WANT to change your body {33:04}
• How your personal health story impacts how your body responds {31:06}
• The plan I followed & how I approached this process {38:12}
• Why we need to stop believing that struggle is the only path to healing {44:23}
• Why your body needs to be ready to respond to GLP-1s for them to work effectively {47:44}
• Amazing results our clients are seeing with solid foundations already in place {51:12}
• My honest reflections on this experience {53:46}

Links & References:

• The GLP-1 Peptide Episode Everyone’s Been Waiting for w/Dr. Gus Vickery
• Stelo continuous glucose monitor (CGM)
• How peptides are being used to reverse NA fatty liver disease, kidney disease, high BP, etc.
• Telehealth platform to get microdose GLP 1 peptide prescription
• Ep. 68 | Microdosing GLP-1s / Semaglutides: A Tool for Reducing Inflammation, Weight Loss & Insulin Resistance
• Ep. 71 | The Overlooked Signs of Insulin Resistance in Women 35+
• Connect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowell
• Learn more about working with our team by visiting our website
• Book a free clarity call HERE

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.