GLP-1s & Body Autonomy - A Conversation with Bruce Sturgell of Chubstr | The Dose, Ep. 1

Описание: In this episode, Tyler sits down with Bruce Sturgell, founder of Chubstr, a fashion and lifestyle site for big and tall men, to talk about body autonomy, plus-size style, and his honest six-month experience with GLP-1 medication.
Bruce shares how a frustrating moment in front of the White House fence led to the creation of Chubstr, why the platform has intentionally stayed away from diet culture, and what happened when he decided to try GLP-1s—not as a “before and after” story, but as a way to better understand and serve his community.
They dive into what food noise really is, the non-scale victories that mattered most, how body image can shift when your clothes suddenly don’t fit, and why progress isn’t just a number on the scale. Bruce also talks about going through the process alongside his wife, mental health and ADHD, and how this experience has nudged him toward a more active lifestyle on his own terms.
💬 In this episode, we cover:
Why Chubstr was created and who it’s for
The tension between body positivity and health goals
Bruce’s real-life experience using GLP-1s (beyond the scale)
Food noise, cravings, and changing your relationship with food
Navigating clothing, confidence, and identity when your body changes
Bruce’s experience using GobyMeds for his medication

🔗 Learn more:
Chubstr: https://chubstr.com
GobyMeds: https://www.gobymeds.com

⏱ Timestamps
00:00 Why Chubstr Rejects Diet Culture & Focuses on Body Autonomy
00:29 Meet Bruce Sturgell: Founder of Chubstr (Plus-Size Lifestyle Expert)
00:42 How a Bad Photo Sparked Chubstr + The Big & Tall Style Problem
05:18 Why GLP-1 Conversations Matter for Plus-Size People
06:10 Overlooked Lifestyle Needs GLP-1 Users Face (Chairs, Clothes & More)
07:00 Why Chubstr Doesn’t Promote Weight Loss or Diet Messaging
07:59 Bruce’s First Impressions of the GLP-1 Industry
10:29 Why Bruce Tried GLP-1s: A Full Transparency Review
14:28 The Biggest Non-Scale Victory: What “Food Noise” Really Is
20:39 GLP-1 Body Changes: Confidence, Clothing, and Self-Image
24:28 Mindset Shifts, Mood, Energy & ADHD: GLP-1 Effects You Don’t Hear About
27:08 Using GLP-1s With a Partner: What Bruce & His Wife Experienced
28:32 What Plus-Size People Should Know Before Starting GLP-1 Medication
30:39 Balancing Body Positivity With Health Goals on GLP-1 Therapy
32:48 Bruce’s Advice to the Chubstr Community Considering GLP-1s
38:28 Redefining Progress: Bruce’s GLP-1 Results Beyond Weight Loss
41:04 Bruce’s Honest GobyMeds Review — Ordering, Dosing & Support
42:58 Final Thoughts: GLP-1s, GobyMeds, and the Future of Chubstr

If this episode resonates with you or someone you love who’s navigating weight, body image, or GLP-1s, share it with them. 💚