If you or someone you know is considering taking one of the semaglutide weight loss medications, today's episode is for you. Host Amelia Phillips and endocrinologist Prof. Katherine Samaras discuss the pros and cons, taking an open minded, balanced view, trying to leave harsh judgement at the door. The goal of the episode is to help Healthy Her listeners decide if this is a valid path forward for them or a loved one. They also discuss the best ways to set things up for long term success, and if weaning off the drug without weight gain is possible. About the guest: Prof. Katherine Samaras is a clinical endocrinologist and researcher, with over 140 publications plus a TEDx talk under her belt. She is so well respected that her portrait was painted by artist Sinaed Davies and made it into the 2019 Archibald finals.  About the host: Amelia Phillips is a registered exercise scientist and nutritionist with a career spanning 26 years in health. She's a registered exercise scientist, nutritionist and researcher (with a Masters of Human Nutrition). She was the co-founder of health tech company 12WBT which grew from start-up and more recently Inner Vitality, an 8 week online program using biomarkers and personalised health that she runs with an Integrative GP.  Amelia also consults to health companies, presents and appears in the media, most recently on the Ch9 show Do You Want to Live Forever. Amelia had four kids in five years and is dedicated to empowering women to build a life after kids on the foundation of health (mental and physical), connection and purpose.  If you have a question for Amelia, reach out via Insta @_amelia_phillips, email [email protected]  Find out more at www.ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more about Inner Vitality, a new approach to your health: https://innervitality.ameliaphillips.com.au/pages/  CREDITSHost: Amelia Phillips                                                                                                        Guest:  Katherine Samaras                                                                                                      Audio Producer: Darren RothMusic: Matt Nicholich                                                                                                      Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.