Starting a GLP-1 in 2026? Listen to This BEFORE You Start

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So many women are confused about GLP-1 medications like Zepbound, Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro, and unsure how they work, how to start, how to avoid side effects, or whether they are safe. The opinions are loud, the misinformation is everywhere, and it can feel impossible to know what is true. This is exactly why Tamsen turned to Dr. Rocío Salas-Whalen, one of the country’s leading GLP-1 experts and a triple board-certified endocrinologist who has guided thousands of women through this process. She is also the author of ‘Weightless: A Doctor's Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve,’ a trusted clinician for decades, and one of the clearest voices in the conversation about weight, hormones, and metabolic health. In this episode, Dr. Rocío Salas-Whalen answers the questions you submitted, including: -What is the safest way to start a GLP-1 -What dose to begin with, and how slowly to increase -How to prevent nausea and other side effects -Whether GLP-1s help with perimenopause belly fat, PCOS, or Hashimoto’s -Whether microdosing is effective or just a trend -What to do when weight loss plateaus or when the medication is stopped -What new GLP-1s are expected in 2026 This conversation cuts through the noise and brings real understanding to a topic that affects millions of women. CONNECT WITH TAMSEN 🧡 The Tamsen Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetamsenshow 🧡 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsenfadal 🧡 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tamsenfadal CONNECT WITH DR. SALAS-WHALEN 🧡 Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsalaswhalen/?hl=en 🧡 Visit her website: https://www.nyendocrinology.com/ 🧡 Read her book, Weightless: A Doctor's Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve: https://www.amazon.com/Weightless-Doctors-Medications-Sustainable-Deserve/dp/0593981200 🧡 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-tamsen-show/id1799976761 Timestamp: 00:00 Intro 03:49 Why Weight Loss Isn’t Just Physical, It’s Emotional Too 06:03 Obesity is Not a Willpower Problem 07:57 How Long Should You Stay on a GLP-1? 09:20 How GLP-1s Change Hunger, Cravings, and Reward Behavior 13:31 Who Should Be Prescribing These Medications? 15:45 Why Body Composition Matters More Than Weight 20:23 The New GLP-1s Coming Soon 24:49 What Microdosing GLP-1s Really Means 30:17 Is It Cheating to Use a GLP-1 in Perimenopause? 32:21 GLP-1s, Hashimoto’s, and Hormone Therapy 35:04 Can GLP-1s Help with Inflammation, PCOS, or IBS? 35:31 Thinking About Pregnancy? What You Should Know First 39:00 How to Avoid Nausea, Bone Loss, and "Ozempic Face" 43:52 Do Natural Alternatives Really Work? 45:23 The Psychological Side of Weight Loss Nobody Talks About This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. About Tamsen Fadal: Tamsen is a journalist, NYT best-selling author, podcast host, filmmaker and menopause advocate. As host of The Tamsen Show Podcast, she’s become a powerful voice in the conversation about midlife. She is the creator and producer of The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause and The (M) Factor 2: Before The Pause, groundbreaking documentaries calling for change in how we approach women’s health. Tamsen is also the author of the New York Times Bestseller How To Menopause, the ultimate guide to navigating midlife with confidence. From SXSW to Capitol Hill, Tamsen champions policies that break the stigma around menopause and empower women at work and beyond. After 30 years as a TV anchor, she now leads the charge in midlife health advocacy. Featured in Oprah Daily, GMA, The Today Show, NYT, and more. #perimenopause #glps1s #thetamsenshow