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#504: Adult Eating Disorders in the GLP-1 Era

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

Nov 10, 2025

1h 8m

Description

Explore how GLP-1 meds can help or harm eating disorders with Dr. Laura Bridge

When weight-loss meds meet eating disorders: GLP-1 drugs are reshaping medicine, but could they also be fueling disordered eating? Join Dr. Laura Bridge as we unpack the risks, red flags, and how to keep “healthy” from turning harmful. Also, how to approach restrictive eating disorders, bulimia, and binge eating disorder as a PCP.

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Show Segments

Introduction

Defining Eating Disorders

Screening & Permission to Discuss

Clinical Approach & History Gathering

Treatment Framework

GLP-1 Contraindications

Dr. Bridge’s Take-Home Points

Credits

Producer, writer, show notes, cover art and infographics: Isabel Valdez, PA-C

Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Reviewer: Molly Heublein MD

Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Technical Production: PodPaste

Guest: Laura Bridge MD, FACP

Disclosures

Dr. Laura Bridge no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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