I didn't need to lose weight. I took the drug anyway.

From Brave New Us: Choosing Human in the Age of Biotechnology · 01:00:00

Show by Samantha N Stephenson

What happens when technology stops serving humanity and begins redefining it?I What GLP-1s Did to My Autoimmune Disease…My breath caught as I stilled my hand, letting the needle hover just above the surface of my abdomen. My chest was tight. My doctor assured me this drug promised healing and hope. Instead, I felt trepidation…FULL Episode at www.choosinghuman.org/In this episode for paid subscribers, I share:My experience with GLP-1’s and what I think about them nowBefore and after photosHow I now think about the risks and benefits of GLP-1s—for people with obesity, and for people like me who don’t medically need to lose weight (as a completely unqualified non-physician whose babbling should never be mistaken for genuine medical advice)Whether GLP-1s help or enable a sick societyIf you value my work, I hope you will consider becoming a paid subscriber. I am committed to keeping dignity-centered bioethics research free and available to all. Paid subscribers help make that possible. In gratitude for your support, I share this column, Off the Record, a monthly audio essay—a little more personal, a little less polished, along with a handwritten “thank you” from me. Pretty good for $1/week. If you agree, I hope you’ll join me in choosing human.Connect with Samantha🌿 Newsletter: Choosing Human🎙️ Podcast: Brave New Us📚 Books:Reclaiming Motherhood from a Culture Gone MadThe Bellbind LettersGrow Where You're PlantedThank you for listening.

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