WEIGHT BEARING BODIES

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Welcome to Depaor24's Weight Bearing Bodies. Weight Bearing Bodies explores the lived experience of life on GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro, beginning with host Depaor’s own journey. With a mix of personal stories, candid conversations, and cultural reflections, the podcast looks at the real-life impact of GLP-1s in treating chronic obesity. Note: This podcast is for entertainment and discussion purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

Episodes

  1. 09/06/2025

    S1EP1 - What Brought Me To This Point?

    In this introductory episode, I open up about hitting a low point in my personal well-being—physically, emotionally, and especially with my weight. I share how discovering Mounjaro sparked a turning point and became the catalyst for a six-month journey of transformation (....and many more to go). This episode sets the stage for what's to come: honest reflections, lessons learned, and everything in between. Follow my Journey here on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/depaor2024/⁠

    28 min

  2. 09/04/2025

    S1EP5 - Mindful & Choiceful

    In this reflective episode of Weight Bearing Bodies, I share insights from my recent time away exploring travel, life shifts, and the positive changes that continue to unfold on this journey. We dive into the realities of accessing medication, including the rising costs of Mounjaro, and what that means for those navigating treatment. At the heart of the conversation is how GLP-1 medication has given me the space to be truly mindful and choiceful, not just with food, but in everyday life. I also answer some of the questions that have been been sent to me over the past while.

    1h 2m

  3. 07/26/2025

    S1EP4 - Will I Fit?

    This week’s episode explores how everyday activities like grabbing dinner with friends or visiting a local restaurant can feel anything but simple for people in weight-bearing bodies. What might seem like a casual social event to some can bring up feelings of anxiety, exclusion, or discomfort for others. We take a closer look at how something as routine as eating out can highlight deeper issues of accessibility, accommodation, and self-worth. We also dive into the challenges around travel, from plane seats to hotel stays and how what should be exciting experiences often become stressful or even avoided altogether. These aren’t just inconveniences; they can impact quality of life, relationships, and personal freedom. So tune in to today’s episode of Weight Bearing Bodies, where we unpack these hidden barriers and open up the conversation around making space physically and emotionally for everyone to belong.

    37 min
  4. S1EP3.5 - BONUS EPISODE

    07/15/2025

    S1EP3.5 - BONUS EPISODE

    This bonus episode delves deeper into the conversation of weight loss plateau as well as giving a shout out to the GLP-1 community.

    13 min

  5. 07/14/2025

    S1EP3 - Introducing Exercise and The Weight Loss Plateau

    In this week's episode, Depaor explores his journey of introducing exercise into his GLP-1 journey and how sometimes we really have to go back to the basics to establish a baseline. The episode further goes onto explore the weight loss plateau and how it really in our power to view it as a real opportunity.

    24 min
  6. S1EP2 - Emotional Bandwidth

    07/07/2025

    S1EP2 - Emotional Bandwidth

    In this episode, Depaor explores the importance of emotional bandwidth when beginning your GLP-1 journey. It’s not just about the decision to start, it’s about preparing yourself mentally and emotionally for what comes next. From the excitement of anticipated change to the unexpected challenges that arise, this conversation encourages you to create space for reflection, self-compassion, and new habits. Depaor dives into the internal shifts that often accompany physical transformation, reminding listeners that sustainable change isn’t just about willpower it’s about having the emotional capacity to navigate the highs, lows, and everything in between.

    19 min
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Welcome to Depaor24's Weight Bearing Bodies. Weight Bearing Bodies explores the lived experience of life on GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro, beginning with host Depaor’s own journey. With a mix of personal stories, candid conversations, and cultural reflections, the podcast looks at the real-life impact of GLP-1s in treating chronic obesity. Note: This podcast is for entertainment and discussion purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

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