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SoulSpring Wellness Journal™ · Volume 01 · Issue 04THE OTHER SIDE OF GLP-1Beyond Weight Loss and the Number on the Scale...
09/01/2026

SoulSpring Wellness Journal™ · Volume 01 · Issue 04

THE OTHER SIDE OF GLP-1
Beyond Weight Loss and the Number on the Scale

We all know about the common side effects by now.

Nausea. Constipation. Vomiting. Diarrhea. Digestive issues.

But that is not the whole story.

Because while the conversation around GLP-1 medications often centers around weight loss, there are other risks and side effects that deserve to be part of the conversation too.

Pancreatitis.

Gallbladder problems.

Severe gastrointestinal complications.

Dehydration and potential kidney problems.

Loss of muscle and lean mass.

Hair loss.

Changes in vision for some people with diabetes.

And then there are the questions that are still emerging.

Questions around desire.

Motivation.

Pleasure.

Libido.

And whether some people are experiencing changes that go far beyond their relationship with food.

Now, this is important.

Not everyone taking a GLP-1 medication will experience these side effects or complications. And some of the emerging conversations still need more research before we can fully understand what is happening.

But I don’t believe that means we should avoid talking about them.

People deserve the full picture.

Because the number on the scale doesn’t tell us what is happening to someone’s muscle.

Their pancreas.

Their gallbladder.

Their digestion.

Their kidneys.

Their hair.

Their energy.

Or their quality of life.

These medications may offer meaningful benefits for some people. And serious risks can also be part of the story.

Both things can be true.

This isn’t about telling anyone what they should do with their body.

It’s about making sure we’re asking better questions.

And making decisions with our eyes wide open.

Volume 01 · Issue 04 of the SoulSpring Wellness Journal™ is now live.

Read the full journal entry at SoulSpringOasis.com

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5 things that make me happy:1) this guy, his name is Pac (like Tupac), he’s an almost 10 yr old rescue from Chatsworth a...
08/30/2026

5 things that make me happy:

1) this guy, his name is Pac (like Tupac), he’s an almost 10 yr old rescue from Chatsworth animal shelter. He’s been my rider since he was 1. Caring for him + our daily walks + all our adventures helped pull me out of the deepest, darkest depressive episode in my life. He’s a true gift and one of my life’s soul mates.

2) the ocean, she’s Mother ~ container and source of life, she’s wild, deep, vast, nurturing, beautiful, salty, and sublime. Just like me. Low tide I dig in. I sift thru the sand, turn over rocks and explore the edges. Theirs and mine. High tide I swirl, sway and stomp to move the hard and heavy. Sunsets = love + gratitude. Sunrises = inspiration + intentions. She is my church and my therapist’s office.

3) the mountains, the formidable ones. Pushing us to new heights. Sometimes unreachable. Teaching us acceptance, revealing shadows and an understanding of darkness before the dawn. They’re like the spirit guides and ancestors, you don’t always have a view of them but they are always present. Holding strong. Influencing and protecting without a single ask from us.

4) good skincare, because it’s our barrier that protects everything within. Sunscreens, moisturizers, exfoliants, peels, masks, tonics, ampoules, sprays and oils - I love it all and I’m not going to surgically alter it without medical need. What’s mine is mine. I accept it fully and will care for it naturally, always. I’m an esthetician so this is my lane.

5) women, I’m a girls girl through and through. I will guide your spirit and nurture your body. I will protect your heart and balance your solar plexus. I will create space for safety, build your trust and confront what hurts you. We can walk straight thru the fire together. I got you. I believe you. And I believe in you. We are divine and I will never let you forget it.

My son, my friends and my family make me happy too. They’re always a given.

Enjoy this beautiful Sunday. I hope you find some happiness today.

🤍 Mel

There is a lot happening in this world that affects me. I would be lying if I said it didn’t.The injustice. The greed. T...
08/28/2026

There is a lot happening in this world that affects me. I would be lying if I said it didn’t.

The injustice. The greed. The corruption. The cruelty we are capable of inflicting on one another. There is often a rage burning inside of me because I see it, I feel it, I’ve experienced it and I care deeply.

I don’t want to become numb to it. But I have also learned that I cannot live in a constant state of emotional emergency over everything I cannot personally control.

I have a span of control.

My mindset is part of it. My movement is part of it. How I move through my day, how I care for my nervous system, where I put my attention, and how I respond are things within my hands.

And so, I am learning to slow down.

I can care deeply about the world and still experience joy. I can be angry about injustice and still be grateful for my morning coffee, a beautiful sky, the people I love, and a quiet moment alone.

The world may be chaotic. I do not have to create more chaos inside myself.

The older I get, the more intentional I am about how I live. I have spent enough years rushing, reacting, and feeling like everything needed my immediate attention.

These days, I want to be here for my own life.

Present. Deliberate. Grateful.

There is a lot I cannot control. But I can take a breath, choose my next step, and refuse to rush past this beautiful, complicated life while I am busy trying to survive it.

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Our bodies communicate with us in many ways.Through sensations and feelings. Through tension, fatigue, hunger, digestion...
08/27/2026

Our bodies communicate with us in many ways.

Through sensations and feelings. Through tension, fatigue, hunger, digestion, sleep, energy, emotion, pain, and even the way we breathe.

Sometimes the message is subtle. Other times, it asks us to slow down and pay closer attention.

Our bodies carry us through every chapter of our lives. They adapt. They protect. They hold the stories of our experiences while continually working to support us.

At SoulSpring, we honor the connection between the physical body and the deeper parts of ourselves. Through nourishing rituals, movement, therapeutic touch, and supportive therapies like colon hydrotherapy, massage, pelvic floor physical therapy, and fascia release, we create space to listen, release, restore, and reconnect.

There is wisdom in learning to tend to yourself with greater presence and tenderness.

Wellness is a return to you.

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08/26/2026

Sometimes I’m beach-loving shorts, T-shirts and flip flops. Sometimes I’m rock and roll. Sometimes I’m vintage, feminine, country girl.

I’ve never believed we have to choose one style and stay there forever. Style can be shaped by a mood. It can be an expression of where we are in life, how we feel that day, or simply the part of ourselves that feels ready to come out and play.

The day Dolly died, I pulled a pair of my cowboy boots (I have a few!) out of the closet for the first time in well over a year.

They’d been sitting there, looking cute and a little forgotten, and I realized something: they’re too good not to wear.

So I dusted em off, pulled em on, and had a good cry. Then did a two-step. Quick quick slow slow. Just what boots were made for.

And who knows? Maybe these boots and Dolly will find me something to get into this weekend.

Here’s to being unapologetically ourselves, following our own flow, and wearing whatever makes us feel good.

We don’t have to be just one thing. Women get to be ALL of it. Just like Miss Dolly. Here’s to our angel girl. ✨

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A national treasure. There are some women who become part of the landscape of your life without ever knowing you persona...
08/25/2026

A national treasure. There are some women who become part of the landscape of your life without ever knowing you personally.

They are there in the background of your childhood. In the music. In the laughter of the women who raised you. And somehow, without realizing it, they become woven into the memories of your life.

That is what Dolly has always been for me.

She always made me think of my grandmother. We sang her songs. Belted them, actually.

Maybe it was her femininity. Her strength. Her humor. Her softness. The way she showed us that you could be unapologetically feminine and still be powerful as hell.

Dolly was fire.

But she was also softness.

Fierce, yet tender. Bold, yet deeply kind. Generous and open. She reminded us that softness and strength have always belonged together.

She was wholly admired. She was loved and cherished. She was respected. And through it all, she was so deeply, unmistakably herself.

There is something profoundly heartbreaking about losing someone who has been an imprint on your life for as long as you can remember. Someone who carries memories of another time. Another person. Other versions of ourself.

Today, my heart is shattered.

Grieving Dolly, it feels like I am touching something deeper inside myself too. A memory of my grandmother. A longing for the women who shaped me. A reminder that some people leave their fingerprints on our hearts without ever knowing our names.

Thank you, Dolly, for your fire and your softness.

Thank you for showing generations of women that we do not have to choose between being strong and being tender. We can be all of it.

May 9-5 be every woman’s battle cry as she heads to work she doesn’t love until she finds the work she does.🦋

My heart is shattered today.

And I imagine somewhere, my grams is smiling.

Rest gently, Miss Dolly. 🤍

SOULSPRING WELLNESS JOURNAL™ • VOLUME ONE • ISSUE 03 Digestion, Gastric Emptying & What’s Happening Inside Your Body.GLP...
08/25/2026

SOULSPRING WELLNESS JOURNAL™ • VOLUME ONE • ISSUE 03

Digestion, Gastric Emptying & What’s Happening Inside Your Body.

GLP-1 medications do more than influence appetite. One of the ways they work is by slowing gastric emptying, meaning food remains in the stomach longer before moving into the small intestine.

That change is intentional. But when digestion is already affected by constipation, bloating, or sluggish motility, it becomes even more important to understand what may be happening throughout the digestive system.

Your stomach, intestines, immunity, hydration and nervous system are all connected. Changes in one part of the digestive process can influence the overall rhythm of the body.

Understanding what a medication is designed to do can help you ask better questions, pay attention to meaningful changes, and make informed decisions about your health.

Your body is not simply a passenger on this journey. It is part of the conversation.

Read the full issue at the link in bio.

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