Conversations
Discussion guides for the conversations that matter — your doctor, your insurer, your family, your employer.
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Talking to a mental health provider about body image or disordered eating history before treatment
If you have a history of body image struggles or disordered eating, bringing it up before or during GLP-1 treatment can help you approach it more safely. This guide covers when to raise it, what to share, and what to ask.
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Talking to coworkers when they notice your weight loss
Visible weight loss tends to invite comments and questions at work. This guide covers how to handle them on your own terms, from a quick deflection to a fuller answer, and what to do if a comment crosses a line.
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Talking to family members with a history of disordered eating about your treatment
If someone close to you has a history of disordered eating, discussing your GLP-1 treatment calls for extra care. This guide covers how to prepare, what to lead with, and how to respond if they're worried.
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Talking to your kids about your GLP-1 treatment and body changes
Kids notice body changes and often ask direct questions. This guide covers how to talk about your treatment honestly and at the right level for their age, without passing on unhelpful ideas about weight and worth.
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Talking to a new partner about being on a GLP-1 medication
Whether and when to mention a GLP-1 medication to someone you're newly dating is your call. This guide helps you think through the decision and handle the conversation if you choose to have it.
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Talking to your partner about body changes and intimacy during treatment
Significant weight loss changes more than a number on the scale. It can shift the dynamics of a relationship, and it helps to name those shifts directly instead of leaving them unspoken.
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Talking to a dietitian or trainer about building a plan around GLP-1 treatment
A dietitian or trainer can turn general advice about protein and strength training into a plan built around your appetite, your dose, and your goals. What to bring and what to ask so the first appointment is worth it.
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Talking to a pharmacist about compounded medications and sourcing
If you're considering or already using a compounded GLP-1, your pharmacist can help you check whether a source is legitimate and safe. Here are six questions to ask and what a good answer sounds like.
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Talking to your doctor about side effects that aren't improving
Some GI side effects fade with time and others don't. How to tell the difference, and how to bring the stubborn ones up with your prescriber instead of toughing them out.
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Talking to your doctor about stopping or tapering off treatment
Thinking about stopping because of cost, side effects, or reaching your goal? Have that conversation with your prescriber on purpose, instead of quietly not refilling.
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Talking to your doctor about switching GLP-1 medications
Not every GLP-1 works equally well for every person. How to raise a switch to a different drug, dose, or formulation with your prescriber, and what to ask about titration and coverage.
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Talking to your employer about GLP-1 coverage
Many plans are designed by your employer, not the insurer. This guide covers how to raise GLP-1 coverage with HR or benefits: who to ask, what to ask for, and how to make the case.
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Talking to your doctor about GLP-1 medications
How to prepare for the appointment and the questions worth asking, so you get a productive conversation.