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A GLP-1 Guide to Metabolic Health: The Plus SideZ Podcast
Looking for real information on GLP-1 medications and weight loss? You’re in the right place.
The Plus SideZ Podcast is your go-to space for science-backed conversations about obesity treatment, weight loss, and living with a chronic metabolic disorder. Hosted by Kim Carlos and Kat Carter, we explore GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, featuring insights from leading obesity specialists, endocrinologists, and bariatric surgeons. But this podcast is about more than just medication—it’s about navigating the mental, emotional, and physical journey of reclaiming your health.
We combat misinformation with education from top experts, helping you think critically about the latest research, treatment options, and systemic challenges in obesity care. And at the heart of it all are the powerful, vulnerable stories of our brave community members—people sharing their real experiences on GLP-1 medications, breaking stigma, and taking control of their health.
Ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, The Plus SideZ Podcast has won three awards in just 18 months, including two Anthem Awards for social impact. Featured on Good Morning America, Bloomberg News, and ABC Nightline on Hulu, we’re at the forefront of the conversation on weight loss, obesity care, and the fight to end weight bias.
Join us and be part of a movement that’s changing the way the world understands obesity, health, and metabolic wellness.
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- Typical length
- 1 hr 23 min
- On air since
- 2023
- Latest episode
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Episodes
224 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 16 min
GLP-1 Weight Regain: The Brain Science Behind Why It Happens
Season 7, Episode 16
Show notes
Resources for the Community:
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Linktree - our favorite links (https://linktr.ee/dinosaurmonkeyfarts)
NEW: Need GLP-1 Care? Join me at Belle! Use code Podcast at checkout to save 15% right now, and I run a support group there weekly!
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NEW: Cozy Butter GLP-1 Community! Join Free
Need 1-on-1 GLP-1 Journey Support? Book time with Kim and use code Cozy20 to save at checkout. Calendar Link https://calendly.com/theplussidez/kim?back=1&month=2026-09
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Weight regain on a GLP-1 can happen even while you’re still taking the medication. So what is actually going on?
Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD, a brain and cognitive scientist who studies eating behavior, addiction and weight regulation, joins Kim and Kat to unpack the biology behind regain, from leptin and hunger signaling to food noise, addiction and the brain’s drive to defend body weight.
They also get into a harder question: where do nutrition and behavior fit when obesity is a chronic disease treated with medication?
And this conversation isn’t finished. Susan is coming back for Part 2, so subscribe to The Plus SideZ Podcast so you don’t miss it.
Get to know Susan and BLE at the below Links
Susan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanPeirceThompson
BLE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightLineEating
BLE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightlineeating
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKNuQvVX_3SzNALJlvieH-Q
Susan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drspthompson/
BLE Website: https://www.brightlineeating.com/
Susan Website: https://www.susanpeircethompson.com/
Susan Substack: https://substack.com/@susanpeircethompson
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Kim Carlos, Executive Producer
Kat Carter, Producer
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1 hr 33 min
HRT & Testosterone in Perimenopause in Your 40s: Myths, Risks & What Treatment Really Looks Like
Season 7, Episode 15
Show notes
Resources for the Community:
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Linktree - our favorite links (https://linktr.ee/dinosaurmonkeyfarts)
NEW: Need GLP-1 Care? Join me at Belle! Use code Podcast at checkout to save 15% right now, and I run a support group there weekly!
https://link.joinbelle.com/podcast
NEW: Cozy Butter GLP-1 Community! Join Free
Need 1-on-1 GLP-1 Journey Support? Book time with Kim and use code Cozy20 to save at checkout. Calendar Link https://calendly.com/theplussidez/kim?back=1&month=2026-09
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If you’re in your 40s and have finally realized perimenopause may explain what’s happening in your body, the next question is usually: what does HRT actually look like in real life? What do you take, how do you use it, where do estrogen, progesterone and testosterone for women fit in, and what are the risks?
Kim and Kat are joined by Dr. Patrick Taylor, board-certified family physician, menopause specialist, and Chief Medical Officer at Belle, along with Tiffany Bailey, PA-C, Head of Patient Education at Belle, for a candid deep dive into hormone replacement therapy, the myths women have been carrying for decades, and what treatment can actually look like from one woman to the next.
We get into:
• Do you really need blood work before starting HRT?
• Estrogen patch, pill, cream, or injection: what’s the difference?
• Testosterone for women: when is it considered during perimenopause and HRT?
• What is vaginal estrogen, and why are so many women just now hearing about it?
• What are the real risks of HRT, including breast cancer and blood clots?
• How did the Women’s Health Initiative shape what women were told about hormone therapy?If you’re past “what is perimenopause?” and ready to understand what HRT actually looks like in practice, this episode is for you.
Guests:
Professional Guest:
Dr. Pat - Bio https://www.joinbelle.com/team/dr-patrick-taylor-md______________________________________________________________________
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#Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide #GLP1 #Obesity #zepbound #wegovy #ObesityCare #PatientAdvocate #GLP1Community #RealGLP1Stories
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Kim Carlos, Executive Producer
Kat Carter, Producer
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1 hr 26 min
GLP-1 Stalls, Plateaus & Regain: Why It Happens and What Comes Next
Season 7, Episode 14
Show notes
Resources for the GLP-1 Community
Linktree - our favorite links (https://linktr.ee/dinosaurmonkeyfarts)
NEW: Need GLP-1 Care? Join me at Belle! Use code Podcast at checkout to save 15% right now, and I run a support group there weekly!
https://link.joinbelle.com/podcastpar...
Looking for testosterone for women & HRT? Belle launches it this month!
https://www.joinbelle.com/womens-heal...
NEW: Cozy Butter GLP-1 Community! Join Free
Want to get paid for your opinions? Sign up for Cozy Insiders for paid research opportunities & and be considered first for media opportunities to share your story!
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GLP-1 Stalls, Plateaus & Regain: Why It Happens and What Comes Next
What happens when a GLP-1 doesn’t work quite like it used to? Kim and Kat sit down with board-certified obesity medicine physician Dr. Lindsay Ogle and Elizabeth Sudegra, RN, founder of GLP-1 Central, for a deeper conversation about the long-term GLP-1 journey. They explore why experiences can change over time, what may be happening biologically, and how the rapidly evolving world of obesity medicine could change what comes next.
In this episode:
• GLP-1 weight loss plateaus and weight regain
• Metabolic adaptation and changes in hunger, cravings and food noise
• Microdosing, lower dosing and split dosing
• Switching between GLP-1 medications
• Nutrition, muscle and optimizing treatment over time
• The next generation of obesity medications and where treatment may be headedFollow Dr. Ogle
Website: https://missourimetabolichealth.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lindsayogle/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..lindsay.ogle
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV0X6U0JLZgRMiNwGtmpeg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-ogle-a4a223285
Podcast website: https://modernmetabolichealth.buzzsprout.com/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-metabolic-health-with-dr-lindsay-ogle-md/id1850449314Connect with Elizabeth Sudegra, RN
GLP-1 Central
https://glp1central.com/
Email: glponecentral@gmail.comKim Carlos, Executive Producer
Kat Carter, Producer
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1 hr 4 min
Bonus! Live GLP-1 & HRT Q&A with Dr. Pat Taylor Bonus
Season 7
Show notes
Resources for the community:
Need GREAT GLP-1 Care? Join me at Belle! Use code Podcast at checkout to save 25% right now, and I run a support group there weekly! More HERE.
NEW! HRT & Testosterone for WOMEN at Belle! Learn more & get on the wait list HERE!
This bonus episode comes from a live Q&A inside the Cozy Butter GLP-1 Support Community with Dr. Pat Taylor, board-certified family physician, menopause specialist, and Chief Medical Officer of Belle.
Kim and Dr. Pat talk candidly about GLP-1s, menopause, HRT, testosterone for women, vaginal estrogen, weight changes, maintenance dosing, PCOS/PMOS, muscle and joint pain, plateaus, body composition, and why the scale does not always tell the whole story.
This live was originally created for the Cozy Butter community and is being shared as a special bonus episode for our paid subscribers.
Want access to more conversations like this, live Q&As, support, resources, and community? Join us at https://cozybutter.com/.
How to connect with Dr. Pat and Belle
Connect with Dr. Pat Taylor
Instagram: @drpattaylor
YouTube: @drpattaylor
LinkedIn:Patrick Taylor, MDBelle:Dr. Patrick Taylor at BelleKim Carlos, Executive Producer
Kat Carter, Producer
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1 hr 30 min
Doctor Lost 100 Pounds Without GLP-1s, But Food Noise Was Still There
Season 7, Episode 13
Show notes
Resources:
Linktree - our favorite links
Need GREAT GLP-1 Care? Join me at Belle! Use code Podcast at checkout to save 25% right now, and I run a support group there weekly! Learn more HERE
NEW! Looking for testosterone for women & HRT? Belle launches it this month! See if you qualify HERE!
NEW: Cozy Butter GLP-1 Community! Join HERE!
NEW: Want to get paid for your opinions? Sign up for Cozy Insiders for paid research opportunities & and be considered first for media opportunities to share your story! Join Here!
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In this episode of The Plus SideZ Podcast, Dr. Pat shares his personal experience with obesity, weight stigma, body image and the mental load of constantly thinking about food. After surviving cancer treatment as a child, he developed Cushing’s syndrome and gained significant weight, eventually reaching nearly 300 pounds before focusing on his health and losing more than 100 pounds.Belle
But weight loss did not erase every part of living with obesity. Dr. Pat talks about why he later chose to use a GLP-1, what changed with his food noise, and how his own experience influences the way he approaches patients today. We also get into GLP-1 plateaus, metabolic adaptation, regain and what may be happening when a medication does not feel as effective as it once did.
Dr. Taylor is a board-certified family medicine physician, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and Chief Medical Officer at Belle, with a focus on metabolic health, longevity and women’s health.Belle
Connect with Dr. Pat Taylor
Instagram: @drpattaylor
YouTube:
LinkedIn:Patrick Taylor, MDBelle:Dr. Patrick Taylor at Belle______________________________________________________________________
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1 hr 21 min
GLP-1 Denied to Approved: Medicare Bridge Part 2
Season 7, Episode 12
Show notes
Linktree - our favorite links (https://linktr.ee/dinosaurmonkeyfarts)
NEW: Need GLP-1 Care? Join me at Belle! Use code Podcast at checkout to save 15% right now, and I run a support group there weekly!
https://link.joinbelle.com/podcast
NEW: Cozy Butter GLP-1 Community! Join Free
Need 1-on-1 GLP-1 Journey Support? Book time with Kim and use code Cozy20 to save at checkout. Calendar Link
https://calendly.com/theplussidez/kim?back=1&month=2026-09
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Whether you’re on Medicare yourself or helping someone you love navigate GLP-1 coverage, this episode is worth a listen.
In Part 2 of our Medicare GLP-1 Bridge conversation, Dee Dee returns to share what happened after our first episode, and Kim’s mom, Debbie, joins to tell her own story of going from denial to approval. They were both forced to go to compound Tirzepatide when Medicare stopped covering their GLP-1 a couple of years ago.
They walk through the real process of trying to get GLP-1 coverage for obesity, including Medicare Part D, prior authorization, pharmacy rejections, insurance denials, phone calls, paperwork, and the steps that finally moved their approvals forward.
One of the biggest lessons? A rejection at the pharmacy is not always the same thing as an insurance denial, and understanding where the process is getting stuck can matter.
This is the patient side of the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, including the twists, confusion, persistence, and lessons Dee Dee and Debbie learned while trying to get covered.
Medicare Bridge Program Phone Number:
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XLHwB4WTTQ&list=PLpUQxX7fz67cIETlwfkBkx0hnDgT4KXdR&index=37
Follow Dee Dee on TikTok. She’s always happy to answer questions.
https://www.tiktok.com/@deesback
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Kim Carlos, Executive Producer
Kat Carter, Producer
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1 hr 50 min
GLP-1 Microdosing, Menopause & the Wild West of Midlife Weight Loss
Season 7, Episode 11
Show notes
Resources for the Community:
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Linktree - our favorite links (https://linktr.ee/dinosaurmonkeyfarts)
NEW: Need GLP-1 Care? Join me at Belle! Use code Podcast at checkout to save 15% right now, and I run a support group there weekly!
https://link.joinbelle.com/podcast
NEW: Cozy Butter GLP-1 Community! Join Free
Need 1-on-1 GLP-1 Journey Support? Book time with Kim and use code Cozy20 to save at checkout. Calendar Link https://calendly.com/theplussidez/kim?back=1&month=2026-09
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What does the growing GLP-1 microdosing trend mean for people navigating weight changes in midlife?
Board-certified OB/GYN and certified menopause provider Dr. Kim Einhorn joins Kim and Kat to explain what microdosing is, why people are trying it, and what we know about its effectiveness and long-term use for patients with and without obesity.
She also discusses the concerns women bring into her practice, compounded medications, telehealth care, and protecting muscle and bone health during GLP-1 treatment.
Follow Dr. Kim Einhorn
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https://www.instagram.com/kimeinhornmdWebsite:
https://thempcollective.comNews and Media Appearances:
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1 hr 1 min
We Built a Free GLP-1 Support Community | Cozy Butter + On The Pen
Season 7, Episode 10
Show notes
Linktree - our favorite links (https://linktr.ee/dinosaurmonkeyfarts)
NEW: Need GLP-1 Care? Join me at Belle! Use code Podcast at checkout to save 15% right now, and I run a support group there weekly!
https://link.joinbelle.com/podcastNEW: Cozy Butter GLP-1 Community! Join Free
https://cozybutter.com/Need 1-on-1 GLP-1 Journey Support? Book time with Kim and use code Cozy20 to save at checkout. Calendar Link https://calendly.com/theplussidez/kim?back=1&month=2026-09
We Built a Free GLP-1 Support Community | Cozy Butter + On The Pen
Looking for a GLP-1 support group or community where you can connect with other patients without diet culture, spam, or an algorithm deciding what you see? We built one.
Cozy Butter is a free, patient-led GLP-1 community created by Kim Carlos of The Plus SideZ Podcast and Amanda Bonello of GLP-1 Studio. It was built for people taking or considering medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound who want practical tools, education, peer support, events, and real conversations about living with obesity and metabolic disease.
We sat down with Dave Knapp of On The Pen to share how Cozy Butter started, how Kim and Amanda met through GLP-1 advocacy, and why we believe patients need more support between appointments.
We talk about GLP-1 peer support, obesity as a chronic disease, weight stigma, food noise, patient advocacy, health coaching, self-advocacy, GLP-1 tools, medication access, expert Q&As, community events, and what we hope to build next.
JOIN COZY BUTTER FREE
https://cozybutter.com/Anyone who joins in September 2026 becomes a Cozy Butter Founding Member. The community is free to join, and current sessions and classes are free for Founding Members. Founding Members will also receive a permanent discount on future paid sessions and classes.
MORE FROM KIM CARLOS
Kim’s favorite links:
https://linktr.ee/dinosaurmonkeyfartsThe Plus SideZ Podcast:
https://theplussidez.net/YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@theplussidezInstagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dmfkimonglp1/TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@dmfkimNeed GLP-1 care? Join Kim at Belle and use code Podcast to save 15% at checkout:
https://link.joinbelle.com/podcastBook 1-on-1 GLP-1 journey support with Kim and use code Cozy20 at checkout:
https://calendly.com/theplussidez/kim?back=1&month=2026-09FOLLOW AMANDA BONELLO
GLP-1 Studio:
https://glp1studio.com/Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/amanda.bonell0/TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.bonelloGLP-1 patient advocacy tools:
https://glp1strong.com/GLP-1 laws and news:
https://glp1laws.com/FOLLOW DAVE KNAPP / ON THE PEN
On The Pen:
https://onthepen.com/On The Pen GLP-1 News on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-pen-glp-1-news/id1725737068ABOUT COZY BUTTER
Cozy Butter is a GLP-1 community built around patients supporting patients. Members can connect with peers, attend live events and support groups, access practical GLP-1 tools, learn from experts, and find support throughout their GLP-1 journey.
This conversation is for education and general information only and does not replace medical advice from your healthcare provider.
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Kat Carter, Producer
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58 min
The World Has More GLP-1s but Who Can Afford Them? Part 2
Season 7, Episode 9
Show notes
Linktree - our favorite links (https://linktr.ee/dinosaurmonkeyfarts)
NEW: Need GLP-1 Care? Join me at Belle! Use Podcast at checkout to save!
https://link.joinbelle.com/podcastNEW: Cozy Butter GLP-1 Community! Join Free (https://cozybutter.com/)
https://cozybutter.com/A GLP-1 community where support isn’t at the mercy of the algorithm.
• Live GLP-1 support groups
• Live support groups and social events
• Health coaching and expert Q&As
• Cooking, movement, and stress-management classes
• GLP-1 tools and guidance (water, protein, side effect management, etc.)
• A dedicated community beyond the algorithmBook at 1 on 1 with Kim (https://calendly.com/theplussidez/kim...)
The World Has More GLP-1s but Who Can Afford Them? Part 2
This week’s GLP-1 news had us thinking about access. Oral Wegovy launched in Germany, and Hims & Hers expanded its GLP-1 services into Australia. But in the U.S., PepsiCo announced it would cut obesity medication coverage while 600,000 people signed up for the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program. That is less than 1% of all Medicare beneficiaries, although we still do not know how many were approved or received medication.
Four years after Mounjaro launched, are GLP-1s becoming easier to find but harder to get covered? It felt like the right time to revisit this Season 4 conversation with Dr. Michael “Mick” Crotty and Belinda Hogan about GLP-1 access, obesity care and weight bias around the world.
In Part 2, we discuss:
• Managing daily life and side effects on GLP-1 medication
• Why weight loss slows and plateaus happen
• How the body’s set point may affect weight
• What GLP-1 maintenance really means
• Balancing continued weight loss with stabilization
• Adjusting treatment for long-term care
• What Ireland could learn from the U.S. rollout of GLP-1 medicationsDr. Crotty is a GP, co-founder and clinical lead of My Best Weight in Ireland. Belinda shares her lived experience navigating GLP-1 side effects, plateaus, maintenance and long-term treatment.
CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS
Dr. Michael “Mick” Crotty
My Best Weight
https://www.mybestweight.ie/Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mybestweight.ie/LinkedIn
https://ie.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelcrottyBelinda Hogan
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mid.life.insights/The Dose with Paddy and Belinda
https://linktr.ee/TheDosePodcastSOURCES
Oral Wegovy launches in Germany
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/novo-nordisk-launches-wegovy-weight-loss-pill-germany-2026-09-01/Hims & Hers expands its GLP-1 services into Australia
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/hims-hers-offers-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-mens-health-treatments-australia-2026-08-31/600,000 people sign up for the Medicare obesity drug program
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/600000-seniors-have-signed-up-obesity-drugs-under-new-medicare-program-2026-08-31/Employer GLP-1 coverage fell in 2026
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/more-us-employers-drop-weight-loss-drugs-2027-healthcare-costs-increase-2026-08-25/PepsiCo and other employers cut GLP-1 coverage
https://abcnews.com/Health/companies-offering-coverage-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs/story?id=135999790Medicare enrollment data
https://data.cms.gov/summary-statistics-on-beneficiary-enrollment/medicare-and-medicaid-reports/medicare-monthly-enrollmentKim Carlos, Executive Producer
Kat Carter, Producer
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2 min
BIG NEWS! We Deserve Better. So We Built It. 🧈 Bonus
Season 7, Episode 8
Show notes
I have exciting news!
After 3 years of this podcast, interviewing obesity medicine experts and hearing from tens of thousands of you, I kept seeing the same gap between getting the prescription and the support we need to actually get to whatever our goal is.
So my friend, fellow obesity care advocate and now partner, Amanda Bonello and I decided to do something about it.
We built the Cozy Butter GLP-1 Community.
It’s a place for live support, expert Q&As, health coaches, cooking classes, tools and resources built from cited sources, and most importantly, real connection with people who understand this journey.
You can join us for free right now at https://cozybutter.com/.
Amanda and I built this for you because we believe you deserve better. And you shouldn’t have to figure this out alone.
Welcome to The Butter Way. 🧈
Kim Carlos, Executive Producer
Kat Carter, Producer
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1 hr 1 min
The World Has More GLP-1s but Who Can Afford Them? Part 1
Season 7, Episode 7
Show notes
NEW: Cozy Butter GLP-1 Community! Join Free
https://cozybutter.com/
A GLP-1 community where support isn’t at the mercy of the algorithm.
- Live GLP-1 support groups
- Live support groups and social events
- Health coaching and expert Q&As
- Cooking, movement, and stress-management classes
- Practical GLP-1 tools and guidance (water, protein, side effect management, etc.)
- A dedicated community beyond the algorithm______________________________________________________________________
The World Has More GLP-1s but Who Can Afford Them? Part 1
This week’s GLP-1 news had us thinking about access. Oral Wegovy launched in Germany, and Hims & Hers expanded its GLP-1 services into Australia. But in the U.S., PepsiCo announced it would cut obesity medication coverage while 600,000 people signed up for the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program. That is less than 1% of all Medicare beneficiaries, although we still do not know how many were approved or received medication.
Four years after Mounjaro launched, are GLP-1s becoming easier to find but harder to get covered? It felt like the right time to revisit this Season 4 conversation with Dr. Michael “Mick” Crotty and Belinda Hogan about GLP-1 access, obesity care and weight bias around the world.
In Part 1, we discuss:
• How fat functions in the body and why it is considered an organ
• GLP-1 access, costs and treatment criteria in Ireland
• Which obesity medications were available in Ireland
• Differences between obesity care in Ireland and the United States
• Weight bias in healthcare and society
• Why obesity requires medical care, not more blameDr. Crotty is a GP, co-founder and clinical lead of My Best Weight in Ireland. Belinda shares her lived experience using GLP-1 medication and navigating obesity care.
CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS
Dr. Michael “Mick” Crotty
My Best Weight
https://www.mybestweight.ie/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mybestweight.ie/
LinkedIn
https://ie.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelcrottyBelinda Hogan
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mid.life.insights/
The Dose with Paddy and Belinda
https://linktr.ee/TheDosePodcastSOURCES
Oral Wegovy launches in Germany
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/novo-nordisk-launches-wegovy-weight-loss-pill-germany-2026-09-01/
Hims & Hers expands its GLP-1 services into Australia
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/hims-hers-offers-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-mens-health-treatments-australia-2026-08-31/
600,000 people sign up for the Medicare obesity drug program
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/600000-seniors-have-signed-up-obesity-drugs-under-new-medicare-program-2026-08-31/
Employer GLP-1 coverage fell in 2026
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/more-us-employers-drop-weight-loss-drugs-2027-healthcare-costs-increase-2026-08-25/
PepsiCo and other employers cut GLP-1 coverage
https://abcnews.com/Health/companies-offering-coverage-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs/story?id=135999790
Medicare enrollment data
https://data.cms.gov/summary-statistics-on-beneficiary-enrollment/medicare-and-medicaid-reports/medicare-monthly-enrollment______________________________________________________________________
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1 hr 23 min
GLP-1 vs. Big Food: Is the Food Industry Trying to Outsmart the Medications?
Season 7, Episode 6
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Linktree for Community Resources
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GLP-1 vs. Big Food: Is the Food Industry Trying to Outsmart the Medications?What role has the food industry played in obesity, and how are GLP-1 medications changing what companies put on grocery store shelves?
Food scientist Liam Kincaid joins Kim and Bear to take us inside the science and psychology of food. They explore what makes certain foods easy to overeat, why novelty keeps us coming back, and whether sugar, preservatives, or any single ingredient deserves the blame.
Liam also explains why the grams of protein on a label do not tell the whole story, how to identify higher-quality protein sources, and why adding protein does not automatically make something “GLP-1 friendly.”
Plus, they discuss how GLP-1s can change cravings and food preferences, whether the food industry is trying to work around the medications’ effects, and why fiber, savory flavors, and entirely new products may shape the future of food.
This is an honest conversation about food, biology, access, and why people living with obesity deserve better than blame or another shiny label.
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GLP-1s, Bariatric Surgery & the Uncomfortable Truth About Eating Disorders
Season 7, Episode 5
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In Part 2 of Kat's conversation with Nanette Adams, MEd, LPC, LMHC, they have a candid discussion about eating disorders, substance use, and obesity care from both a professional and lived-experience perspective.
Nanette is a therapist specializing in obesity and eating disorders, an obesity advocate, and a person living with obesity who has experienced both bariatric surgery and GLP-1 treatment herself. Together, she and Kat explore how our relationships with food, movement, our bodies and other coping behaviors can change throughout obesity treatment, and why eating disorders can be particularly difficult to recognize when weight loss is being celebrated.
You'll leave with a better understanding of how eating disorders and substance use can intersect with obesity treatment, why they can be missed in higher-weight bodies, and when you or someone you love may need additional support.
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GLP-1 & Weight Regain: Why We Blame Ourselves
Season 7, Episode 4
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When weight regain happens, most people ask, "What am I doing wrong?" Weight regain can happen during GLP-1 treatment, after bariatric surgery, or years into an obesity journey. For many, the first response is self-blame.
Licensed therapist, obesity advocate, and person living with the disease of obesity, Nanette Adams, shares her personal journey while exploring why obesity is a chronic disease, how treatment often evolves over time, and the emotional toll of stalls, plateaus, and weight regain. We discuss therapy, shame, self-compassion, and why long-term support matters.
About Our Guest
Nanette Adams, LPC, LMHC is a licensed therapist, obesity advocate, and person living with the disease of obesity. Through her platform, Weighted Wisdoms, she combines professional expertise with lived experience to help people better understand obesity, weight stigma, and the emotional side of long-term treatment.Connect with Nanette
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1 hr 18 min
GLP-1 News: New Studies, Lawsuits & Compounding
Season 7, Episode 3
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GLP-1 News: New Studies, Lawsuits & Compounding
What do the latest GLP-1 studies actually mean for patients?
This week, Kim is joined by Maria Rising, GLP-1 advocate, creator of GLP-1 News Now, our special guest News Correspondent. After living with PCOS and surviving a stroke in her 20s, Maria became passionate about helping patients understand the science behind obesity, GLP-1 medications, and access to care.
There isn't just one new GLP-1 study every week anymore. There are dozens. Maria follows the research, policy changes, and industry news so patients don't have to. Together, Kim and Maria break down the latest headlines and explain what they actually mean for people living with obesity and metabolic disease.
In this episode:
- Maria's journey with PCOS, stroke, and GLP-1 treatment
- The latest GLP-1 studies and research
- Compounding updates and current lawsuits
- What new research means for patients
- Obesity, metabolic health, and access to care
- How to separate headlines from evidence
For ongoing GLP-1 news, research, and access updates, be sure to subscribe to Maria's Substack and TikTok.
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The Plus SideZ Podcast is an educational podcast focused on obesity, metabolic health, and GLP-1 medications. This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk with your healthcare provider about questions regarding your treatment.
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1 hr 57 min
GLP-1 Movement vs. Body Positive & Fat Liberation Movements
Season 7, Episode 2
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"Both Our Advice and that of our Guest Expertalong with their insights don't replace your own care team. Always talk to a doctor who can review your personal records and labs to make the safest choices for you."
A Note Before You Listen: Our guest uses the term fat rather than obesity because that's the language of her community. At The Plus SideZ, we believe listening to different perspectives helps us better understand one another. If this language doesn't feel right for you, it's okay to honor that boundary and skip this episode.
The GLP-1 and body positivity communities are often portrayed as being at odds. But do they share more common ground than we realize?
In this episode, we sit down with Tigress Osborn, Executive Director of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA), to better understand the fat acceptance movement, the language it uses, and how it views obesity, GLP-1 medications, healthcare, body image, and weight stigma.
Together, we explore where these communities differ, where they overlap, and whether listening to one another can lead to greater understanding.
Whether you agree or disagree, our goal isn't to debate or sway. It's to listen, learn, consider a different perspective, and better understand one another.
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Bonus Episode: FAQ Medicare Bridge Program & GLP-1 Coverage
Season 7
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*Both Our Advice and that of our Guest Experts along with their insights don't replace your own care team. Always talk to a doctor who can review your personal records and labs to make the safest choices for you.
This is a rapid fire FAQ about the Medicare Bridge Program and coverage of with an obesity Doctor.
Dr. Michael Albert an Obesity Medicine Specialist joins the conversation to answer common questions about Medicare coverage and the new Medicare Bridge Program, including:
• Who qualifies
• How the program works
• How to apply
• Options if you don't qualifyHe also discusses:
• Weight loss with GLP-1s in older adults
• Protecting muscle mass and prioritizing protein
• Side effects to watch for
• What to advocate for with your doctorWhether you're on Medicare, approaching eligibility, or helping a loved one navigate obesity treatment, this episode offers practical advice, patient perspectives, and expert guidance.
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1 hr 35 min
How GLP-1s Broke Diet Culture
Season 7, Episode 1
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How GLP-1s Broke Diet Culture
For decades, we believed weight gain and weight loss were mostly about willpower, calories, and exercise. Today, we’re learning there’s much more happening beneath the surface. The biology that drives hunger, metabolism, weight gain, and long-term health is far more complex than we once understood.
In this episode, Dr. Chiadi Ndumele, preventive cardiologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine and a leader with the American Heart Association, explains why GLP-1 medications work, how weight, metabolism, and chronic disease are connected, and why the first-ever Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Clinical Practice Guideline represents a major shift in how we understand and treat weight-related disease. You’ll also hear a powerful patient story that shows why this new understanding is giving hope to millions.
In this episode:
• Why GLP-1 medications work when diets often don’t.
• What really drives weight gain, weight loss, and long-term weight management.
• How metabolism, hormones, genetics, and overall health work together.
• Why understanding your body can help you advocate for the quality care you deserve.Guest
Dr. Chiadi Ndumele
• Preventive Cardiologist, Johns Hopkins Medicine
• Chair, 2026 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Clinical Practice GuidelineResources
American Heart Association: New Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Clinical Practice Guideline
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2026/06/09/new-ckm-guideline-urges-early-weight-talks-to-prevent-health-risksProfessional Heart Daily: 2026 Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
https://professional.heart.org/en/science-news/2026-guideline-for-the-prevention-detection-evaluation-and-management-of-ckm-syndromeAmerican Heart Association News Release: First-Ever Clinical Practice Guideline for Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
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1 hr 31 min
Why GLP-1s Work When Diets Don’t | Obesity Doctor Explains
Season 6, Episode 27
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While Kim takes time away following the loss of her sister, we're revisiting some of our most impactful conversations from Season 1. Thank you for supporting The Plus SideZ Podcast and this community during this time.
Why do GLP-1 medications work when years of dieting and exercise often don't?
In this episode, obesity medicine physician Dr. Matea Rentea explains why obesity is more than willpower. Through expert insight and a powerful patient story, we explore the science behind obesity, metabolism, hormones, and why "eat less, move more" often isn't enough.
In this episode:
• Why diets fail for many people living with obesity
• How hormones and metabolism affect weight loss
• Why GLP-1 medications work differently
• The role of exercise, mental health, and weight stigma
• Real patient experiences alongside evidence-based medicineWhether you're new to GLP-1s or have been with us since Season 1, this conversation remains one of our most requested episodes.
This episode was originally recorded in Season 1. Medical information reflects what was known at the time of recording. Always talk with your healthcare provider before making medical decisions.
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1 hr 40 min
GLP-1s and Addiction?
Season 6, Episode 26
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Can GLP-1s Affect Food Noise, Alcohol, and Addiction?
** While Kim takes time away following the passing of her sister, we're revisiting some of our most impactful conversations. Thank you for your kindness, patience, and continued support of The Plus SideZ Podcast.
We're sharing this episode because it's more relevant today than when it first aired. Since then, research has expanded interest in whether GLP-1 medications may affect more than weight loss, including food noise, alcohol cravings, and other compulsive behaviors. While the science continues to evolve, so does the conversation.
Licensed therapist and addiction treatment leader Dr. Joy Bracey joins community member Brenda, who shares how Mounjaro changed her relationship with food, alcohol, and smoking. Together, they discuss the brain, behavior, and why this emerging area of research is drawing growing interest.
**In this episode:**
• Brenda's journey with obesity, binge eating, alcohol, smoking, and Mounjaro
• Food noise, binge eating, and emotional eating
• GLP-1 medications, dopamine, and the brain
• Alcohol cravings and addictive behaviors
• Mental health, self-love, and healing
• Why researchers are studying GLP-1 medications beyond weight loss*Originally recorded during Season 1. This episode reflects the information available at the time of recording. Research and clinical guidance have continued to evolve. It is intended for education and discussion only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual care.*
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