Jelly Roll's Wife Bunnie Xo Reveals 'Horrific' GLP-1 Side Effect

Bunnie Xo opened up about experiencing suicidal ideation while taking the popular weight loss and diabetes medication.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Jelly Roll's wife, Bunnie Xo, revealed in a new interview that she experienced a 'bout of suicidal ideation' while taking a GLP-1 medication late last year. Bunnie, the host of the 'Dumb Blonde' podcast, said it was 'one of the darkest times' of her life and that the experience was 'horrific.' She urged others dealing with similar thoughts to 'stay' and not make a 'permanent decision based on a temporary emotion.'

Why it matters

Bunnie's experience highlights the potential mental health risks associated with GLP-1 medications, which are increasingly being prescribed for weight loss and diabetes management. Her openness about her struggle with suicidal ideation could encourage more dialogue around the potential side effects of these drugs.

The details

Bunnie, whose parents were both diabetic, said she thought taking a GLP-1 would be good for her health, as her 'insulin numbers are really crazy' but her 'body just cannot tolerate it.' However, she ended up going through a 'bout of suicidal ideation' in December 2025 that she described as 'one of the darkest times' of her life and 'horrific.' Bunnie said the experience was worse than her previous struggles with anxiety, as she 'prided myself on the fact that I only had anxiety' and 'never had depression.'

  • Bunnie experienced the suicidal ideation while taking a GLP-1 medication in late 2025.
  • Bunnie revealed the details of her experience in a new interview published on February 13, 2026.

The players

Bunnie Xo

Jelly Roll's wife and the host of the 'Dumb Blonde' podcast, who experienced a 'bout of suicidal ideation' while taking a GLP-1 medication.

Jelly Roll

A Grammy Award-winning country star and Bunnie Xo's husband.

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What they’re saying

“That was one of the darkest times of my life and it was scary.”

— Bunnie Xo, Podcast Host (PEOPLE)

“Honestly, I just went through a bout of suicidal ideation from using a GLP-1, which, I really think people need to talk more about this. I just told them, I said, 'I haven't had suicidal ideation like this since 2020.' That's how bad it was.”

— Bunnie Xo, Podcast Host (PEOPLE)

“I wish I could be part of the cool crowd and be skinny and freaking not have a care in the world.”

— Bunnie Xo, Podcast Host (PEOPLE)

“I just want people to know you're not alone. Everybody goes through ups and downs and you are worth staying here. Please stay. Everybody, please stay because you're here for a reason and you're going through this, but do not make a permanent decision based on a temporary emotion because it will go away.”

— Bunnie Xo, Podcast Host (PEOPLE)

What’s next

Bunnie Xo has shared her experience in hopes of encouraging more dialogue around the potential mental health risks associated with GLP-1 medications.

The takeaway

Bunnie Xo's openness about her struggle with suicidal ideation while taking a GLP-1 medication highlights the importance of being aware of potential side effects and seeking support when needed, rather than making permanent decisions based on temporary emotions.