In this episode of Healthier Ever After, Dr. Rick Sorensen and Greg Camp break down one of the most talked-about topics in modern health and wellness: GLP-1 medications for weight loss and metabolic health. With decades of combined clinical experience, they explain what GLP-1s actually are, how they work in the body, and why they’ve become such a powerful tool for people who have struggled with weight despite years of effort.

The conversation walks through the science behind medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide, including how they slow gastric emptying, reduce appetite and cravings, and improve insulin timing and metabolic efficiency. Rick and Greg also discuss why these medications were originally developed for diabetes, how they evolved into anti-obesity medications, and why their effectiveness stands apart from older weight-loss drugs and supplements.

Beyond weight loss, the episode explores emerging evidence and real-world observations showing additional benefits—such as improved cardiovascular health, reduced inflammation, better joint pain, increased energy, and improved quality of life. Greg and Rick share patient stories and personal experiences that highlight how these medications can help “level the playing field” for people who have already been doing the right things but weren’t seeing results.

Most importantly, they emphasize that GLP-1s are not a shortcut or a crutch, but a tool that works best alongside sustainable lifestyle changes like better sleep, movement, meal timing, and nutrition. The episode closes with a reminder that this content is educational—not medical advice—and a preview of upcoming episodes that will dive deeper into side effects, cost, compounding pharmacies, and other anti-obesity medication options.

Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or already on a GLP-1 journey, this episode offers a clear, balanced, and compassionate introduction to a topic that’s reshaping modern wellness.