10% Happier with Dan Harris Weighing The Extraordinary Benefits And Disturbing Risks Of The New Weight Loss Drugs | Johann Hari
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Jun 12, 2024 
Johann Hari, a renowned journalist and best-selling author, discusses the transformative potential and troubling implications of new weight loss drugs like Ozempic. He likens their societal impact to that of the iPhone, emphasizing their controversial nature. The conversation navigates personal challenges with weight, the intricacies of body image, and the complex interplay between societal pressures and health. Hari also explores the risks and benefits, urging a compassionate understanding of obesity beyond mere medication.
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Ozempic Discovery
- Johann Hari felt self-conscious about his weight gain at a Hollywood party.
- He learned about Ozempic when a friend showed him a picture of the pen.
Initial Ozempic Conflicts
- Johann Hari felt conflicted about Ozempic's potential benefits and risks.
- He worried about health benefits, past diet drug failures, and body positivity.
Niece's Ozempic Request
- Johann Hari's niece asked him for Ozempic after he lost weight on the drug.
- This made him question if he'd undermined his message about not valuing thinness.
