From Stigma to Support: Reframing the GLP-1 Conversation

August 1, 2025

Over the past few years, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, and Saxenda have exploded in popularity for weight management. Many now refer to them as “magic shots” or “game changers” in their weight loss journey. But with this rise in visibility has also come a wave of stigma, confusion, and dangerous myths. Let’s be clear—these medications are not the problem. The problem is the way we talk about them, the way we use them, and the way we judge those who need them.