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How People Treat You Differently After Weight Loss | The Oprah Podcast

Jan 21, 2025

Dr. Ania Jastreboff, an expert in obesity treatments from Yale, and Dr. Rachel Goldman, a clinical psychologist from NYU, discuss the transformative effects of GLP-1 medications on both physical health and mental well-being. They dive into personal stories of individuals who experienced significant weight loss and the stark shift in how they're treated socially. The conversation sheds light on the emotional complexities tied to body image and identity, as well as the need for greater understanding of obesity as a disease impacting both healthcare and societal perceptions.

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Dr. Rachel Goldman

Dr. Ania Jastreboff

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Quick takeaways

GLP-1 medications significantly improve self-image and social interactions for individuals post-weight loss, altering how they are treated by others.

Weight loss brings a complex emotional experience, requiring individuals to mourn past relationships with food while embracing healthier habits.

Addressing the stigma surrounding obesity and promoting open discussions about medical treatments like GLP-1 is crucial for societal acceptance and patient outcomes.

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Impact of GLP-1 Medications on Self-Image

GLP-1 medications have significantly changed the self-image of individuals who have experienced dramatic weight loss. People report feeling treated differently in social interactions post-weight loss, as they are often greeted with more kindness and eye contact. For instance, one participant noted that strangers were more likely to engage in conversation, reflecting a shift in societal attitudes towards them. This newfound attention can be empowering, although it also brings challenges as individuals navigate their changing identities.

Intro

3min

Transformative Journeys: The Emotional Landscape of Weight Loss

6min

The Transformative Power of Weight Loss on Identity and Interactions

2min

The Obesity Conversation: Medications and Misconceptions

4min

Transformative Journeys of Weight Loss

3min

Emotional Journeys of Transformation

9min

The Changing Landscape of Weight Perception After Weight Loss

2min

Dating and Self-Image Struggles

6min

Navigating Weight Loss Journeys

18min

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Addressing the Psychosocial Aspects of Weight Loss Treatment

2min

In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, Oprah continues her conversation with Dr. Ania Jastreboff, an endocrinologist and associate professor at the Yale School of Medicine, about the anti-obesity GLP-1 medications that are changing the world of weight loss. Oprah and Dr. Ania talk about what happens to a person’s mental health, body image and how the world treats them after losing a significant amount of weight. Joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldman, assistant professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Oprah and Dr. Ania speak to people using the GLP-1 medications like long-time Harpo producer, Brian Piotrowicz, who reveals how people treat him differently now that he’s lost a significant amount of weight in a short period of time. Several other guests from across the country also share how their lives have changed after GLP-1 weight loss including a woman who lost over 160 pounds. Finally, we will get an update from several guests that appeared on the ABC Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution including high school student Maggie who lost over 100 pounds.

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Watch Part 1 Here.