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Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist, filmmaker, and New York Times best-selling author Tamsen Fadal, The Tamsen Show is where real talk meets real solutions. Each week, Tamsen sits down with top doctors, leading voices, and women rewriting the rules—from hormones and health to reinvention, relationships, and everything in between. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, deep in menopause, or facing the questions that come with midlife, this show is for you.
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You deserve a roadmap. Consider this your starting point.
Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist, filmmaker, and New York Times best-selling author Tamsen Fadal, The Tamsen Show is where real talk meets real solutions. Each week, Tamsen sits down with top doctors, leading voices, and women rewriting the rules—from hormones and health to reinvention, relationships, and everything in between. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, deep in menopause, or facing the questions that come with midlife, this show is for you.
It's time to take charge of your health, reclaim your life, and feel even better than before.
New episodes every Wednesday.
Follow @thetamsenshow for updates and behind-the-scenes.
GLP-1s For Menopause Belly Fat: What the Science Says and Why It Matters
The Tamsen Show
39 minutes
3 months ago
GLP-1s For Menopause Belly Fat: What the Science Says and Why It Matters
You’ve heard the headlines. Ozempic, Wegovy, GLP-1s. But what is actually happening inside your body when you take them?
In this episode, Tamsen sits back down with Triple Board-Certified Endocrinologist and Belly Fat Expert Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen to get real, science-backed answers. They break down how these medications work, why muscle loss is a real risk, and how hormone therapy plays a role in your overall metabolic health.
This conversation goes beyond quick fixes and tackles what sustainable, medically informed weight loss really looks like. It’s about body composition, long-term health, and understanding the emotional impact of a changing body.
This episode will cover:
-How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy work in the gut, brain, and pancreas
-The connection between GLP-1s, visceral fat, and insulin resistance
-Why you may be losing muscle instead of fat if not monitored properly
-What "Ozempic butt" really means and how to prevent it
-The truth about hair loss, protein intake, and rapid weight loss
-When to combine GLP-1s with hormone therapy and how to approach it safely
-Why weight loss isn't just physical and the emotional impact many women aren't prepared for
Dr. Rocio is the founder of New York Endocrinology and a leading voice in obesity medicine. Her upcoming book, Weightless: A Doctor's Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve will cover everything she shares in her practice and more.
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The Tamsen Show
You deserve a roadmap. Consider this your starting point.
Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist, filmmaker, and New York Times best-selling author Tamsen Fadal, The Tamsen Show is where real talk meets real solutions. Each week, Tamsen sits down with top doctors, leading voices, and women rewriting the rules—from hormones and health to reinvention, relationships, and everything in between. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, deep in menopause, or facing the questions that come with midlife, this show is for you.
It's time to take charge of your health, reclaim your life, and feel even better than before.
New episodes every Wednesday.
Follow @thetamsenshow for updates and behind-the-scenes.
