Rich sits down with Johann Hari, New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and speaker, to talk about his yearlong personal experience taking the controversial weight loss drug Ozempic, the drug’s potential to curb obesity, the downsides like cancer risks, gastrointestinal issues, mental health impacts, and more. To read more about Johann and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll834 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Brought To You By... SQUARESPACE Get 10% OFF with code RichRoll 👉 https://bit.ly/squarespace2024 ON Use code RICHROLL10 at the checkout to get 10% OFF 👉 https://bit.ly/on2024 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:14 Johann Hari's personal experience with Ozempic 00:03:08 Discussion on the effectiveness of weight loss drugs 00:06:01 Johann Hari's decision to try Ozempic 00:07:41 Mechanism of action of weight loss drugs 00:09:59 Debate on the long-term effects of weight loss drugs 00:11:32 Consideration of weight loss drugs in the context of the obesity epidemic 00:12:39 Johann Hari's personal history with food and obesity 00:14:29 Risks of weight loss drugs vs. risks of obesity 00:15:21 The impact of diabetes 00:16:14 Obesity and the use of weight loss drugs 00:17:28 Weight measurement and drug decision 00:18:59 Benefits of weight loss drugs 00:21:04 Comparison of drug and lifestyle medicine 00:23:51 Drug's artificial solution to obesity 00:26:21 Impact of processed foods on obesity 00:31:29 Balancing environmental causes and drug use 00:32:18 Sponsor Break 00:33:24 Willpower and personal responsibility 00:39:19 Effects of processed food 00:41:26 Fast food and unhealthy food environment 00:47:58 Biological setpoint theory and weight gain 00:51:30 Effects of weight loss drugs on the brain 00:53:23 Long-term risks of weight loss drugs 00:54:36 Concerns about giving Ozempic to children 00:56:06 Negative effects and side effects of Ozempic 00:56:40 Psychological impact and emotional eating patterns 01:02:09 Challenges in changing eating habits 01:06:12 Sponsor Break 01:07:22 Potential long-term use of weight loss drugs 01:11:51 The pregnant friend encounter 01:12:28 Exercise and fitness relationship 01:13:17 Risks and potential negatives 01:15:05 Motivations and aesthetic benefits 01:17:23 Risks for individuals with lower BMI 01:19:15 Impact on people with eating disorders 01:22:03 Regulatory oversight and prescription practices 01:23:41 Corporate interests and societal impact 01:26:11 Personal stories and ethical dilemmas 01:29:33 The potential risks of weight loss drugs 01:30:54 Unforeseen consequences of new technologies 01:31:51 Unpredictable effects of weight loss drugs 01:33:09 The potential widespread use of weight loss drugs 01:34:03 The impact of weight loss drugs on addressing root causes 01:38:07 The potential transformative impact of weight loss drugs on addiction 01:42:43 The implications of pharmaceutical solutions for addiction 01:47:55 The role of emotional signals in personal growth 01:48:53 Rob and Paul's Charitable Work 01:49:53 The Tragic Death of Pickett 01:50:38 The Growth from Pain 01:52:08 The Value of Earned Experience 01:53:40 The Concept of Suffering and Growth 01:55:49 The Cultural Stigma of Obesity and Cheating 02:00:12 The Responsibility for Personal Choices 02:04:04 Closing Remarks 02:05:27 Credits * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast