GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now—but the real conversation isn’t just whether they work. It’s how to use them wisely, especially for women navigating perimenopause, hormone shifts, and burnout.
In part two of my conversation with clinical pharmacist Dr. Katashia, we slow things down and get honest about the side effects women are actually experiencing on GLP-1s—and, more importantly, what you can do before and during treatment to protect your health, hormones, and muscle mass.
This episode isn’t about quick fixes or chasing smaller numbers on the scale. It’s about using GLP-1s as a supportive tool. If you’ve been curious about GLP-1s but worried about constipation, fatigue, muscle loss, or “doing it wrong,” this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.
In this episode we explore:
The most common GLP-1 side effects women experience—and which ones are actually preventable
Why muscle loss, constipation, and nutrient deficiencies matter more in midlife
The non-negotiables for optimizing GLP-1 outcomes: protein, hydration, fiber, and strength training
The labs, baseline testing, and prep work women should consider before starting a GLP-1
Guest Bio:Dr. Katashia Partee Kendrick is the founder of Dr. Katashia Wellness Kollective, an empowering space for women to heal, grow and thrive through sound therapy meditation, holistic fertility and hormonal harmony. As a Clinical Pharmacist, Women's Hormones Expert, Integrative Health Practitioner, and Certified Sound Healer, her journey reflects resilience and determination, shaped by her own struggles with infertility, endometriosis and fibroids and the stress that comes with it. Through her work, Dr. Katashia empowers women and couples on their journey to parenthood while supporting women through the transitions of womanhood. Her approach focuses on three pillars: sound therapy meditation, preconception/fertility coaching, and perimenopause/menopause support, with an emphasis on mental and emotional wellness. Join her for this transformative experience focused on holistic wellness, vitality, and optimal well-being.
Resources:
Dr Katashia’s Website - drkatashia.com
Follow Dr. Katashia on Instagram: @drkatashia
Check her out on Facebook: Dr. Katashia Wellness Collective
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About Kate
Kate Nguy is the founder of Shee Revival and a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner and Cycle-Syncing Strategist who helps busy women in their 30s and 40s balance their hormones and reclaim their energy. Specializing in the hormonal ups and downs of midlife—from PMS and perimenopause to burnout and cortisol overload—Kate guides women to feel at home in their bodies and live in sync with their natural cycles.. Through cycle syncing, hormone hacks, and nervous system regulation, Kate empowers women to rebalance their hormones, reconnect to their bodies, and revive the vibrant, grounded version of themselves underneath the overwhelm.
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