Weight Is Not Willpower: A Clear Look at GLP One Therapy with Dr. Alexandra Sowa
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GLP one medications are everywhere right now, but most of the conversation is missing context, nuance, and science.
In this episode, Dr. Jila sits down with Dr. Alexandra Sowa, a dual board-certified physician in internal medicine and obesity medicine, to break down what these medications actually do, who they are for, and how they fit into long-term metabolic health for women.
They discuss why weight is a chronic disease rooted in biology rather than willpower, how hormonal shifts in midlife complicate weight and metabolic health, and why shame and misinformation have shaped so many women's experiences with their bodies. Dr. Sowa explains how GLP one medications work in the body, what side effects to expect, how to manage them, and why these medications are not a short-term fix but a potential long-term tool.
The conversation also covers lab testing, body composition, muscle preservation, nutrition, fiber, hydration, supplements, and the realities of maintenance, microdosing, and stopping treatment. This episode offers a clear, evidence-based look at GLP one therapy without hype, fear, or oversimplification.
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Instagram: @alexandrasowamd
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