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In an industry that rarely shifts quickly—especially for those with obesity, facing stigma and barriers—so much has changed in just three years. How did we see GLP-1 prices drop, and how did we break stigma? We did it together—through community, social media, and podcasts. This episode is my piece of that story. The GLP-1 Holistic Podcast invited me to share how my personal journey evolved into leading a movement. If you’ve ever wondered how we got here—this is how.

Holistic GLP-1 Podcast Links:

Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-holistic-glp-1-podcast-with-elizabeth-mcgann/id1502491952

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1zUjNm1hGwV4gYR7utRBiN

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https://youtu.be/Nx180HxdT28
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This isn’t medical advice — always talk to your doctor before making any health decisions

What happens after weight loss, when biology pushes back and maintenance becomes the hardest part?

In this episode of The Plus SideZ Podcast, we explore weight loss maintenance on GLP-1s through the lived experience of Ro patient and fitness instructor CeCe, who lost over 100 pounds through diet and exercise before turning to a GLP-1 to help sustain her progress. CeCe shares what it’s like navigating hunger, identity, and bias in the fitness industry while living in a changing body, and why weight maintenance often requires more than willpower alone.

Ro Chief Medical Officer Dr. Melynda Barnes joins the conversation to ground CeCe’s experience in science, explaining obesity as a chronic metabolic disease, how GLP-1 medications support long-term weight maintenance, and why movement and nutrition matter regardless of body size. Together, they unpack the impact of weight stigma in healthcare and fitness spaces, and what compassionate, evidence-based obesity care should actually look like.

This episode is for anyone questioning why keeping weight off is so difficult, feeling judged for their body while prioritizing health, or seeking a clearer, stigma-free understanding of GLP-1s and long-term care.

Community Guest:

CeCe’s - Socials https://www.instagram.com/ceceolisa/?hl=en

Professional Guest:

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Melynda Barnes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melyndabarnes/

Bio - https://ro.co/weight-loss/dr-melynda-barnes/

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This is a live, so it's scrappy, but the sound should be good! :)

We are joined by our GLP-1 social media news correspondents, Maria Rising and Sabina Hemmi from GLP Winner, to get the latest updates on GLP-1, from the big pharma lawsuits to the states trying to reduce access or ban compound GLP-1.

Washington HB 2613 (going to committee on Jan 30th - you can sign up to testify or submit written testimony)
Mississippi SB 2544:

Other bills I mentioned:
Indiana SB 282:
Florida SB 877, HB 860
Virginia HB 917

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