Joshua Hunt on What Ozempic Taught Me About Style and Self-Worth

From Origin Stories by Campside Media

April 15, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 37

About this episode

Joshua Hunt discusses his experience with Ozempic and its impact on his style and self-worth.

Joshua Hunt is a correspondent for GQ and a freelance writer whose work has appeared in publications including The New York Times Magazine and Vanity Fair. He previously worked as a foreign correspondent for Reuters, reporting from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. His latest piece, “ What Ozempic Taught Me About Style and Self-Worth ,” documents his decision to start taking the weight loss drug and the ways that experience reshaped his sense of identity, style, and self-perception. In this episode, he talks to Matthew about how the story came together, why he wanted it to go beyond a straightforward account of weight loss, and how he approached writing something deeply personal while still treating it like a reported piece. He also discusses his writing process and how he thinks about structure and rhythm. “Every word, every sentence, every paragraph has to really be earned,” he says. “If you don’t, readers can tell. And that’s the stuff of nightmares.” To connect with the team and gain access to behind the scenes content, join our community at ⁠joincampside.com⁠ . You can also find us on ⁠Instagram⁠ , ⁠TikTok⁠ & ⁠Youtube⁠ . Have a question, guest recommendation…

People in this episode

Host: Matthew

Guest: Joshua Hunt

Topics covered

style
self-worth
identity
writing process
weight loss
personal narrative

Keywords

Ozempic
style
self-perception
identity
writing
personal narrative
weight loss

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GQ, The New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, Reuters