Just a heads up, this is the third episode of a three-part series. 'The young Aussies using Ozempic', here. You can listen to part two, 'Ozempic & the business of telehealth' here.

In a new three-part series, TDA is investigating the complex world of medicated weight-loss. In part three, we examine how social media is reshaping the Ozempic conversation, from influencer endorsements to rising tensions around body image, shame, and access. We explore the cultural divide that’s emerging on and offline, and what it reveals about diet culture in 2025.

Note: We've changed the names of some of the people you'll hear from in this episode. These sources are known to TDA, but we've kept some of their personal details private to protect their identity.

Support resources: For 24/7 crisis support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For eating disorder support, help is available through the Butterfly Foundation online or over the phone on 1800 ED HOPE.

Host and producer: Emma Gillespie
Guests: Dr Michael Bonning, Dr Emma Beckett, and Varsha Yajman

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Part Three: Diet culture in the age of Ozempic

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Part Three: Diet culture in the age of Ozempic