Fighting for GLP-1 Access: Advocacy with Amanda Bonello

Send us a text In this episode, Ana Reisdorf and Amanda Bonello discuss the challenges and advocacy surrounding GLP-1 medications. Amanda shares her personal journey as a GLP-1 patient and the need for affordable access to these life-changing medications. They explore the role of pharmaceutical companies, the gray market for medications, and the importance of community support and advocacy in fighting for patient rights. Amanda also outlines her plans for a nonprofit organization aimed at improving access to GLP-1 medications and how listeners can get involved in the movement. About Amanda: Amanda Bonello is the Founder and CEO of the GLP-1 Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to making GLP-1 medications affordable and accessible for all who need them. As a patient, advocate, and host of the GLP-1 Studio Podcast, she blends personal experience with powerful advocacy, leading initiatives that challenge stigma, push for policy change, and build supportive communities for those on a GLP-1 journey. Sway petition: https://www.sway.co/p/opf2gcv6/t/affordable-access-to-glp-1s?utm_source=shareQRCode Website : https://www.glp1collective.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glp1memoir Podcast: https://glp1studio.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/glp1collective Thank you to our sponsors: Visit ⁠Calocurb.com ⁠ and use the code ANA10 for 10% off Visit ⁠Gruns.co ⁠ and use the code GLP1HUB for up to 52% off Visit ⁠Hero.co⁠ and use the code GLP1HUB for 10% off Visit our GLP-1 Hub store: https://www.glp-1hub.com Get our FREE 7-day meal plans for GLP-1: 7-Day Meal Plan Plant-based 7-Day Meal Plan Want to connect more with GLP-1 Hub? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glp1hub Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glp1hub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@glp-1hub Weekly newsletter with weight loss tips and podcast updates: https://glp1hub.myflodesk.com/rn9j3lxjpp *Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show. * The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.