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The Pleasure Principles with Dr Jordin Wiggins

#123 - When Ozempic And Antidepressants Aren’t Getting To The Root Of What You Really Desire To Feel Fulfilled

Feb 2, 2024
This podcast explores the use of medications like Ozempic and Antidepressants for women, discussing the outcomes and underlying desires. It delves into the disconnect between achieving goals and true happiness, and the impact of gaslighting women through the healthcare system. The importance of recognizing genuine desires and avoiding quick fixes is emphasized, offering personalized guidance for fulfillment.
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Quick takeaways

  • The pursuit of weight loss through medications like Ozempic may not lead to happiness, as many women experience side effects and still feel unfulfilled.
  • Reliance on antidepressants to cope with a hectic lifestyle may hinder personal growth and prevent true happiness.

Deep dives

The Misalignment of Desires: Weight Loss Medication and Superwomen

The host explores the misalignment between desires and the pursuit of weight loss through medication like Ozempic. She discusses how many superwomen seek weight loss as a quick fix but often end up feeling nauseous, constipated, and depressed as side effects. She questions whether the desire for weight loss is truly what will make them happy and suggests that addressing underlying issues like hormone imbalance and adrenal dysfunction through naturopathic or functional medicine approaches may provide better long-term results.

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