Food Noise, GLP-1s & the Emotional Side of Weight Loss

In Episode 2 of The Art of Ageing Well, Ara Wiseman and Sara Stalker dive deeper into the emotional and psychological side of GLP-1 medications, food addiction, body image, and the changing relationship many people experience with food. This honest and vulnerable conversation explores “food noise,” emotional eating, dopamine, sugar addiction, body dysmorphia, chronic dieting, childhood conditioning around food, and the shame many people carry around weight and eating habits. Sara also shares her personal experience with GLP-1 use and the relief she experienced from lifelong food noise and compulsive thoughts around food. Together, Ara and Sara discuss: • Food addiction and emotional eating • The psychological impact of GLP-1 medications • Dopamine, reward pathways, and addictive behaviors • Why weight loss is not just physical • Blood sugar balance and sugar cravings • Fiber, gut health, mood, and neurotransmitters • Body image, shame, and perfectionism • Relationships and identity shifts during weight loss • Chronic stress, emotional coping, and self-soothing behaviors • Nourishment, healthy aging, and metabolic health Hosted by nutritionist Ara Wiseman, with over 25 years of clinical experience, and wellness coach Sara Stalker, with over 20 years of experience supporting personal growth and emotional wellbeing, The Art of Ageing Well explores healthy aging, hormones, metabolism, GLP-1s, brain health, caregiving, emotional resilience, and modern wellness through compassionate and intelligent conversations. This episode is for anyone who has ever struggled with food noise, emotional eating, body image, or the emotional complexity of trying to feel healthier in today’s world. www.theartofageingwell.com [email protected] @artofageingwell