Episodes
**Click Here to join the 21 Day Quick Start and jump start your weight loss journey!** In this insightful episode, host Marcelle Pick, an OB GYN, pediatric nurse practitioner, and best-selling author, explores the complex world of weight loss drugs, specifically focusing on Semaglutide under the brand name Ozempic. Marcelle discusses the stark realities of healthcare spending in the United States, emphasizing the financial and health implications of chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes....
Published 04/22/24
**Click Here to join the 21 Day Quick Start and jump start your weight loss journey!** In today's episode, I delve into the latest buzz surrounding new weight loss medications, a topic that's been all over the media and notably discussed in Oprah Winfrey's special. As a pediatric and OBGYN nurse practitioner, my aim is to provide a deeper understanding of these developments and their implications. Through years of experience, I've observed the challenges many face with constant food cravings,...
Published 04/01/24
**Click Here to join the 21 Day Quick Start and jump start your weight loss journey!** Join Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP, in this illuminating episode as she explores the ins and outs of semaglutide, a revolutionary weight loss medication. Marcelle breaks down the science behind semaglutide, explaining its mechanisms of action and how it affects the body's hunger and cravings. From its origins as a diabetes treatment to its newfound role in weight management, Marcelle provides listeners with a...
Published 03/25/24
**Click Here to join the 21 Day Quick Start and jump start your weight loss journey!** In this enlightening episode of Women, Weight Loss, and Semaglutide, host Marcelle Pick, an OB/GYN and pediatric nurse practitioner, embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the latest craze in weight loss drugs, focusing on the significant drawbacks that have emerged. Marcelle delves deep into the real issues faced by millions of Americans who are currently using or considering medications like Ozempic,...
Published 03/18/24
**Click Here to join the 21 Day Quick Start and jump start your weight loss journey!** In this episode, we delve into the complex world of weight loss medications. My passion for discussing these topics stems from a personal journey that began when I moved to America at 11. Thrust into an environment where dieting was the norm, I struggled with my weight despite following popular diet plans. This struggle continued into adulthood, where conventional weight loss methods failed me, leading to a...
Published 03/11/24
**Click Here to join the 21 Day Quick Start and jump start your weight loss journey!** In this episode, Marcelle navigates through the craze, the science, and the societal impact of these medications, armed with insights from a Pew Research survey on American perceptions and the broader conversation on weight management. With a critical eye, she examines the dual role of GLP-1 agonists in regulating blood sugar and suppressing appetite, their initial use for diabetes, and the recent shift...
Published 03/04/24
**Click Here to join the 21 Day Quick Start and jump start your weight loss journey!** In this insightful episode, host Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP, delves into the increasingly popular but controversial concept of taking breaks from Ozempic, a medication initially approved for managing diabetes and later for weight loss. With a balanced approach that respects both the scientific evidence and holistic wellness perspectives, Marcelle raises important concerns about the intermittent use of a drug...
Published 02/26/24
**Click Here to join the 21 Day Quick Start and jump start your weight loss journey!** In this episode, host Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP, ventures into the intriguing intersection of weight loss drugs and addiction treatment, specifically examining the potential of Ozempic in addressing alcohol dependence. This episode sheds light on emerging research and clinical observations that suggest a possible role for semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic) in mitigating alcohol cravings and...
Published 02/26/24
**Click Here to join the 21 Day Quick Start and jump start your weight loss journey!** Today, Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP, takes listeners on an educational journey through the landscape of modern weight loss medications. With an emphasis on providing clear, accurate, and actionable information, this episode is dedicated to exploring the nuances, mechanisms, and clinical uses of various weight loss drugs, including the widely discussed Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, and the lesser-known ZepBound,...
Published 02/26/24