Understanding Ozempic

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are now part of everyday conversations about health and weight. They are often discussed in extremes, as a solution, a shortcut, a failure, or a threat.

We are collaborating to offer this webinar because real experiences and the research are more complex than the headlines.This conversation is shaped by the combined perspectives of Rachael Wilson (The Food Tree), Dr Morgan Edwards and Dr Beth Shore, and their expertise across nutrition, medicine, and the psychology of eating and appetite.

GLP-1 medications have moved rapidly from niche diabetes treatments into widespread use for weight loss. Alongside this has come confusion, pressure, hope and anxiety, often without enough space to explore what these medications do, what they do not do, and how they fit into the broader picture of health and wellbeing.

This webinar offers a calm, evidence-based and non-stigmatising space to understand Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications beyond the noise.

Using a Health at Every Size informed approach, we explore how GLP-1 medications work in the body, how they affect hunger, fullness and cravings, and what the research shows about weight loss, plateaus and regain. We also look closely at the limits of the evidence, including the differences between clinical trial conditions and real-world use.

Importantly, this conversation goes beyond weight and beyond food. We examine commonly discussed side effects such as nausea, reflux and constipation, alongside less visible but clinically significant impacts, including nutritional compromise, muscle loss, changes in food enjoyment, emotional wellbeing and eating disorder risk.

For those who choose to use GLP-1 medications, we share practical, harm-reduction strategies to support nutrition, protect muscle mass and metabolism and manage side effects. For those who do not, we explore ways to understand and manage food noise, appetite and health without medication. This webinar is not about promoting or discouraging Ozempic use. It is about supporting informed consent, autonomy and choice, with evidence, nuance and care.

What we will cover

• How Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications work, and how they can affect hunger, fullness, cravings, and “food noise”

• What the research shows about weight loss, plateaus, and regain, and what we still do not know

• Why weight alone is a poor measure of health, and why weight cycling matters

• Common side effects and less talked-about impacts, including nausea, reflux, constipation, nutrition concerns, muscle loss, mood changes, and changes in food enjoyment

• The relationship between GLP-1 medications, food noise, and eating disorder risk, including who may be more vulnerable

• How to support your health if medication is used, including protecting nutrition, muscle mass, energy, and mental wellbeing

• Ways to manage appetite and food noise without medication

• Planning safely for dose changes or stopping medication, and how to navigate conversations with health professionals

  
  

Who this webinar is for

This webinar is designed for:

• People considering Ozempic or other GLP-1 medications and wanting balanced, non-judgemental information

• People currently using GLP-1 medications who want to better understand side effects, food changes and longer-term considerations

• People thinking about reducing or stopping medication and unsure what comes next

• People with a history of disordered eating or concerns about food noise who want a cautious, informed discussion

• Carers or support people wanting to better understand these medications and their broader impacts

You do not need to be pursuing weight loss or have made any decisions about medication to attend. This webinar is about understanding and having the information needed to make decisions that are right for you.

About Dr Morgan Edwards

Dr Morgan Edwards is a New Zealand specialist anaesthetist and clinical educator, widely respected for her commitment to evidence-based medicine and improving health literacy. She is known for her ability to explain complex medical information in clear, calm, and accessible ways, supporting people to understand risk, evidence, and choice. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Morgan became a trusted public voice through her work countering medical misinformation and advocating for informed, science-based health decision-making.

Driven by a firm belief that people should have access to accurate, unbiased health information, Dr Edwards founded Your Labour Your Way, a widely used resource offering factual, non-judgemental guidance on pain relief and childbirth options. Recognising both the power and pitfalls of digital communication, she uses social media to debunk misinformation and explain complex health topics for lay audiences. Her work emphasises health literacy and informed choice, empowering people to make decisions aligned with reliable science rather than fear or speculation.

About Dr Beth Shore

Dr Beth Shore is a specialist GP and Breastfeeding Medicine doctor. She is passionate about sharing evidence based advice and guidance, to ensure that patients can make truly informed decisions about their healthcare. Dr Beth takes a health at every size approach, she recognises the importance of holistic care, and supporting patients to make healthcare decisions which reflect their values and priorities.

Tiered Pricing

We’re offering tiered pricing to make this event accessible to all families.Please select the tier that best reflects your current circumstances:

Tier 1: Overseas Holiday Pricing

For individuals or families who have taken or are planning to take an overseas holiday this year. By choosing Tier 1, you help subsidise the costs for those in less financially stable situations — ensuring more families can access this important workshop.

Tier 2: Domestic Holiday Pricing

For individuals or families who have taken or are planning a holiday within their home country this year.This mid-tier option reflects moderate financial flexibility while keeping the event affordable for others.

Tier 3: No Holiday Pricing

For individuals or families who haven’t been able to take a holiday this year due to financial constraints.This lower-cost ticket is designed to ensure everyone can attend, regardless of their financial situation.