GLP-1 and the Psychology of Change: Beyond Willpower and Weight Loss EP 200 — with Jo Groves & Dr. Lou Atkinson

In this episode of The Self-Help Antidote, I sit down with Jo Groves and Behavioral Scientist and Exercise Professional Dr. Lou Atkinson to explore one of the most talked-about topics in health and fitness today, GLP-1. From its medical origins and biological mechanisms to the behavioral implications of satiety and self-control, this conversation pulls no punches on what GLP-1 can (and can’t) do.

Dr. Atkinson unpacks the myths about obesity, the oversimplified “eat less, move more” narrative, and the cognitive distortions that still run rampant in the fitness industry. Together, we explore whether GLP-1 can serve as a keystone habit, building confidence and creating the psychological foundation for lasting change, and whether data supports its role in reducing other cravings beyond food.

The discussion expands into the importance of individualized programming, adaptive gym memberships, and how small wins, community, and empathy-based coaching can drive sustainable progress. Ultimately, this episode challenges the industry to move beyond stigma and towards genuine human understanding, because change doesn’t start in the mirror; it starts in the mind.

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