The conversation around GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy is everywhere right now. As non-diet professionals, we often feel uncertain or even conflicted about how to approach these discussions with clients. In this episode of It’s Beyond The Food, I share a clear, ethical, and client-centered way to coach around GLP-1 without stepping into the weight-loss narrative we’ve worked so hard to move beyond.
Instead of avoiding these conversations or feeling attacked by them, I show you how to use them as powerful coaching moments. This episode offers a comprehensive framework rooted in autonomy, anti-oppression, and informed consent. I walk you through how to hold space for your clients, provide unbiased resources, and coach from a neutral place—even when GLP-1 drugs are part of the conversation.
We also take a look at the long history of weight-loss drugs and the patterns of harm that tend to follow them. I introduce you to reliable, bias-free sources of research, including a must-have informed consent tool created by weight-inclusive medical students. You’ll also hear a real-life coaching example that brings this approach to life—showing you exactly how to help your clients reflect, decide, and move forward with clarity.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- How to coach around GLP-1 without reinforcing diet culture
- Ways to support client autonomy in decision-making
- A framework for guiding deeper conversations about body image and health
- Tools and questions to help clients make informed, empowered choices
Mentioned in the show:
Ragen Chastain- Analyzing Claims of GLP-1 Health Benefits
Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist
Non-Diet Coaching Client Assessment Tool
