Your GLP-1 Bestie

Gianna Beasley
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Your GLP-1 Bestie is a science-backed podcast and community for people navigating GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, Zepbound®, and compounded GLP-1s- without fear, shame, or misinformation. Hosted by Gianna Beasley, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer who takes a GLP-1 herself, this podcast breaks down what’s actually happening in your body on a GLP-1 and how to support it with nutrition, movement, mindset, and real-life strategies. Each episode covers topics like: How to eat on a GLP-1, including protein, carbohydrates, fiber, hydration, and managing side effectsWeight loss, plateaus, and metabolic healthNavigating food noise, appetite changes, and social pressureInsurance coverage, access, and long-term sustainabilitySeparating evidence-based guidance from viral GLP-1 misinformation and more! Whether you’re just starting a GLP-1, currently on one, or supporting someone who is, Your GLP-1 Bestie is here to help you feel informed, supported, and confident advocating for your health.

  1. 58m ago

    Just Started a GLP-1? Your First 30 Days, Week by Week

    Starting a GLP-1 medication can bring a lot of questions. What should you eat? What if your appetite changes? How do you manage meals, recognize concerning symptoms, and know when to ask for help? In this episode, we walk through a practical framework for your first month on a GLP-1 medication, including semaglutide or tirzepatide. Each week offers a few priorities to help you build manageable routines and prepare for conversations with your healthcare team. This is a guide to what to focus on—not a prediction of how quickly your appetite, symptoms, or weight should change. In this episode, we cover: Week one: Understanding your prescription, knowing whom to contact, and keeping easy meals available.Week two: Supporting adequate nutrition when appetite changes, including protein, food variety, and regular eating opportunities.Week three: Troubleshooting practical obstacles, managing common gastrointestinal symptoms, and recognizing when to seek medical attention.Week four: Reviewing your experience, discussing movement, and preparing useful questions for follow-up.We also discuss why someone else’s medication instructions, protein target, or first-month experience may not apply to you. Your next step Choose one action that would help you right now: clarify a medication instruction, plan an easy lunch, stock a backup meal, or contact your healthcare team about a concern. Save this episode to revisit during your first month, and share it with someone who’s getting started. Coming next: A realistic day of meals, with ideas you can adapt to your preferences, schedule, and nutritional needs. 💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight… ✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community ✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount) FREE: Labs to Request Annually  Connect with Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/ Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/  **Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

  2. Oct 26

    How to Enjoy Halloween Candy on a GLP-1 (Without Food Guilt)

    Can you eat Halloween candy while taking a GLP-1? Or should you be avoiding sweets altogether? Bestie, we’re not turning a fun-size Reese’s into a moral dilemma. 😂🍫 In this short and sweet episode of Your GLP-1 Bestie, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 user Gianna Beasley is talking about how to enjoy Halloween candy while taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound—without guilt, restriction, or feeling like you’ve ruined your progress. We’re talking about navigating cravings, listening to your changing appetite and fullness cues, ditching the all-or-nothing mindset, and why enjoying your favorite treats can absolutely coexist with prioritizing your health. Because bestie, your GLP-1 is a tool to support your health—not a set of food rules. In This Episode, You’ll Learn Whether you can eat candy and sweets while taking a GLP-1Why you don’t need to eliminate your favorite foods to make progressHow GLP-1 medications may change your appetite, cravings, and fullnessWhy certain foods may feel different on your stomach while taking a GLP-1How to enjoy Halloween treats without guilt or food rulesWhy you don’t need to earn your candy or compensate for eating itWhat to do if you eat more candy than you intendedHow to practice flexibility while still prioritizing nutrition and your health goals 💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight… ✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community ✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount) FREE: Labs to Request Annually  Connect with Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/ Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/  **Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

  3. Oct 19

    Your GLP-1 Journey Doesn't Have to Be Perfect to Be Successful

    Ever have one of those weeks where absolutely NOTHING goes according to plan? You miss your workouts, your meals look nothing like what you planned, your schedule is chaotic, and suddenly you’re thinking, “Well, I’ll just start fresh on Monday.” Bestie, we need to talk. 💗 In this shorter, heart-to-heart episode of Your GLP-1 Bestie, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 user Gianna Beasley is reminding you why consistency doesn’t mean perfection, especially when life gets messy. We’re talking about navigating unexpected challenges, letting go of all-or-nothing thinking, adjusting your routines, and learning how to take care of yourself even when things don’t go according to plan. Because the goal isn’t to build a perfect routine. It’s to build habits that can make room for your actual life. ❤️‍🩹 This episode is slightly out of the norm as I recorded from the hospital so we didn’t miss a week together.  💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight… ✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community ✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount) FREE: Labs to Request Annually  Connect with Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/ Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/  **Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

  4. Oct 12

    Why Am I Not Losing Weight on a GLP-1? 7 Things to Look At

    You’re taking your GLP-1, doing all the things, and watching everyone else share their incredible weight-loss results…but your scale? Barely moving. So what gives?! If you’ve been wondering why you’re not losing weight on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound, this episode is for you. In this episode of Your GLP-1 Bestie, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 user Gianna Beasley breaks down 7 things to look at when your GLP-1 weight loss isn’t happening the way you expected. We’re talking about realistic timelines, medication dosing, nutrition, movement, underlying health factors, and why comparing your progress to someone else’s can make you feel like you’re failing when you’re not. Because bestie, slower progress doesn’t automatically mean failed progress. In This Episode, You’ll Learn Why you might not be losing weight on your GLP-1 yetHow long it can take to see meaningful weight-loss resultsWhy starting doses aren’t necessarily intended to produce your full treatment responseWhy comparing your weight loss to other GLP-1 users isn’t helpfulHow to tell the difference between slow progress and no progressWhy eating less and less isn’t always the answerHow nutrition and resistance training support your long-term resultsWhat other health and lifestyle factors may affect your responseWhether slow weight loss means you need a higher doseWhy progress beyond the scale matters, too 💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight… ✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community ✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount) FREE: Labs to Request Annually  Connect with Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/ Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/  **Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

  5. Oct 5

    Why Am I Still Struggling With Body Image After GLP-1 Weight Loss?

    You've lost the weight. Your clothes fit differently. Other people are noticing your body changing. So...why don't you feel the way you thought you would? In this episode of Your GLP-1 Bestie, we're talking about the part of weight loss that doesn't get discussed enough: your body can change without your relationship with your body automatically changing with it. We're getting into why confidence doesn't magically appear at a certain number on the scale, adjusting to a changing body, loose skin, navigating comments about your weight loss, body neutrality, and learning to appreciate your body for more than what it looks like. Because bestie, weight loss can change your body. It doesn't automatically heal your relationship with it. In This Episode, You'll Learn Why losing weight doesn't automatically improve your body imageWhy it can take time to adjust to seeing your changing bodyHow weight loss can sometimes give you new things to criticizeHow to navigate comments and compliments about your changing bodyWhy you don't owe anyone an explanation for how you lost weightHow to stop moving the finish line on when you're "allowed" to enjoy your lifeWhy buying clothes that fit your body now mattersHow body neutrality can help when body positivity feels unrealisticWhen body image struggles may deserve additional professional support 💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight… ✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community ✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount) FREE: Labs to Request Annually  Connect with Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/ Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/  **Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

  6. Sep 28

    Why Do I Feel Hungrier Right Before My Next GLP-1 Shot?

    Does your GLP-1 feel like it's working great for the first few days after your injection...only for your hunger to suddenly come roaring back right before your next shot? If you've ever reached day five, six, or seven and thought, "Wait—is my GLP-1 wearing off?" you're definitely not the only one who's wondered. In this episode of Your GLP-1 Bestie, Registered Dietitian and GLP-1 user Gianna Beasley breaks down why your appetite may feel different throughout your injection week, why feeling hungry doesn't automatically mean your medication stopped working, and what to actually do when your appetite gets louder. We're also talking about one BIG mistake that can make those hungrier days feel even more dramatic: barely eating during the days when your appetite is lowest. Because bestie, hunger is not proof that your GLP-1 isn't working. In This Episode, You'll Learn Why you may feel hungrier before your next GLP-1 injectionWhether your weekly GLP-1 actually "wears off" before your next doseWhy appetite can feel different throughout your injection weekHow eating too little earlier in the week may affect how hungry you feel laterWhy hunger isn't a side effect we need to completely eliminateThe difference between manageable hunger and feeling consumed by hunger or food noiseWhy you shouldn't "save calories" on your low-appetite daysWhat to eat when your appetite increasesWhy eating more on a hungrier day doesn't mean you've done something wrongWhether increased hunger automatically means you need a higher doseHow to track your hunger patterns throughout the weekWhen changes in hunger, fullness, or food noise are worth discussing with your prescriber 💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight… ✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community ✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount) FREE: Labs to Request Annually  Connect with Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/ Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/  **Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

  7. Sep 21

    Why Am I So Tired on a GLP-1? Causes of Fatigue + What to Do

    Feeling absolutely exhausted since starting your GLP-1? Maybe you're losing weight and your appetite is finally quieter…but suddenly you're dragging through the afternoon, struggling through workouts, or wondering why you could take a nap at literally any moment. So—is fatigue just a normal part of taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound? Or is something else going on? In this episode of Your GLP-1 Bestie, Registered Dietitian Gianna Beasley breaks down some of the reasons you may be feeling tired on a GLP-1—and what you can actually do about it. We're talking about eating too little, accidentally cutting out carbohydrates, dehydration, sleep, dose changes, and why persistent fatigue shouldn't automatically be blamed on your medication. Because feeling exhausted isn't something I want you to simply "push through" in the name of weight loss. In This Episode, You'll Learn Why fatigue can happen while taking a GLP-1Why "GLP-1 fatigue" isn't always caused by one thingHow eating significantly less can affect your energyWhy getting enough protein isn't the same as getting enough overall nutritionWhy carbohydrates still belong in your diet on a GLP-1How dehydration can contribute to feeling tired, weak, or lightheadedWhy sleep still matters—even when your nutrition is on pointWhy fatigue may become more noticeable around a dose changeWhy you shouldn't assume every new symptom is caused by your GLP-1Other reasons fatigue may need to be evaluated by your healthcare providerWhy you shouldn't automatically reach for iron, B12, or other supplements without knowing whether you actually need themWhen fatigue deserves a conversation with your healthcare team 💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight… ✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community ✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount) FREE: Labs to Request Annually  Connect with Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/ Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/  **Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

  8. Sep 14

    Just Started a GLP-1? Do These 7 Things First

    Just started a GLP-1 and wondering what you're actually supposed to do now? Maybe you just took your first dose of Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound. Maybe you're a few weeks in and wondering why you don't feel dramatically different yet. Or maybe your prescription is sitting in the refrigerator and you're trying to figure out how to do this "right" from day one. This episode is your GLP-1 beginner's guide. As both a Registered Dietitian who works with GLP-1 users and someone who has been taking a GLP-1 myself since 2022, I'm walking you through the seven things I want you to focus on when you're starting your medication. We're talking realistic expectations, nutrition, protein, hydration, constipation, strength training, tracking your progress, and why comparing your first month to someone else's TikTok transformation is one of the fastest ways to make yourself miserable. You do NOT need to have your entire GLP-1 journey figured out during your first week. Let's start with what actually matters. In This Episode, You'll Learn What to focus on when you first start a GLP-1Why you may not notice dramatic changes after your first injectionWhy your first few weeks don't determine whether your GLP-1 is "working"Why eating as little as possible should never be the goalHow to start prioritizing protein from the beginningWhy hydration, fiber, and bowel habits deserve your attention earlyWhy strength training matters during GLP-1 weight lossHow to think about preserving muscle while losing weightWhat to track besides the number on the scaleWhy food noise, hunger, energy, strength, digestion, and habits are all valuable informationHow social media can completely distort your expectations of GLP-1 weight lossWhy someone else's progress is not a benchmark for your bodyWhen to reach out to your healthcare team for additional support 💖 WAYS TO WORK WITH ME If you’re tired of guessing what to eat, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or trying to protect your muscle while losing weight… ✨ Join The GLP-1 Circle — my membership for support, strategy, and community ✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching for high touch, personalized nutrition and fitness guidance aka the ultimate bestie experience Book a one time consult with me here (Use code PODCAST for a discount) FREE: Labs to Request Annually  Connect with Me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.gianna/ Website: https://www.giannabeasley.com/  **Disclaimer: This episode and this podcast are not medical advice, consult with your own pr...

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Your GLP-1 Bestie is a science-backed podcast and community for people navigating GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, Zepbound®, and compounded GLP-1s- without fear, shame, or misinformation. Hosted by Gianna Beasley, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer who takes a GLP-1 herself, this podcast breaks down what’s actually happening in your body on a GLP-1 and how to support it with nutrition, movement, mindset, and real-life strategies. Each episode covers topics like: How to eat on a GLP-1, including protein, carbohydrates, fiber, hydration, and managing side effectsWeight loss, plateaus, and metabolic healthNavigating food noise, appetite changes, and social pressureInsurance coverage, access, and long-term sustainabilitySeparating evidence-based guidance from viral GLP-1 misinformation and more! Whether you’re just starting a GLP-1, currently on one, or supporting someone who is, Your GLP-1 Bestie is here to help you feel informed, supported, and confident advocating for your health.

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  • Creator
    Gianna Beasley
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    158
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    © 2026 Your GLP-1 Bestie
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