The rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic has sparked a new conversation — not just about weight loss, but about who we become in the process.
Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, was recently featured in The Indian Express to weigh in on this conversation. She highlights a dimension that often goes overlooked in clinical discussions: the emotional and cultural role that food plays in our lives.
"Food and daily rituals are deeply tied to emotional memory, cultural identity, and interpersonal bonding," says Cadabam. When someone abruptly loses interest in these experiences — as many Ozempic users report — it can create a subtle but significant sense of emotional disconnect, both from oneself and from others.
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