The Plus SideZ: A GLP-1 Guide to Metabolic Health

Kim Carlos

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. Our Linktree  https://linktr.ee/theplussidez Want to donate? PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZSEE2DRPHDSZNGoFundMehttps://gofund.me/82c8138eShop The Plus SideZ Merch Storehttps://the-plus-sidez-podcast.printify.me/products/1Website https://theplussidez.com/

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  1. 1 day ago ·  Video

    GLP-1s, Bariatric Surgery & the Uncomfortable Truth About Eating Disorders

    Join a Paid Support Group -  Coupon Code PLUS30 Book It Here *This episode discusses eating disorders, disordered eating, substance use, body image, and other sensitive topics. Please take care of yourself while listening. 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. Connect with Nanette: Weighted Wisdoms: https://weightedwisdoms.com Substack: https://weightedwisdoms.substack.com Instagram: @nanetteadamslpc TikTok: @weightedwisdoms Facebook: Weighted Wisdoms Support & Resources If you or someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, substance use or mental health, support is available. National Alliance for Eating Disorders Therapist-staffed helpline: 866-662-1235 Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. ET Find treatment and eating disorder support: https://www.findedhelp.com/ https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Free, confidential treatment referral and information, available 24/7. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines https://findtreatment.gov/ If you are in crisis: Call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or are in immediate danger, call 911. Send us Fan Mail! Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer  TikTok Instagram  Kat Carter,  Producer  TikTok Instagram

    GLP-1s, Bariatric Surgery & the Uncomfortable Truth About Eating Disorders
  2. 2 days ago • Subscribers Only

    GLP-1s, Bariatric Surgery & the Uncomfortable Truth About Eating Disorders

    Join a Paid Support Group - Coupon Code PLUS30 https://calendly.com/theplussidez *This episode discusses eating disorders, disordered eating, substance use, body image, and other sensitive topics. Please take care of yourself while listening. 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. Connect with Nanette: Weighted Wisdoms: https://weightedwisdoms.com Substack: https://weightedwisdoms.substack.com Instagram: @nanetteadamslpc TikTok: @weightedwisdoms Facebook: Weighted Wisdoms Support & Resources If you or someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, substance use or mental health, support is available. National Alliance for Eating Disorders Therapist-staffed helpline: 866-662-1235 Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. ET Find treatment and eating disorder support: https://www.findedhelp.com/ https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Free, confidential treatment referral and information, available 24/7. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines https://findtreatment.gov/ If you are in crisis: Call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or are in immediate danger, call 911.

  3. 10 Aug ·  Video

    GLP-1 & Weight Regain: Why We Blame Ourselves

    Linktree for Community Resources NEW From The Plus SideZ! Need extra help on your GLP-1 Journey? We have options! Live Patient Group with Kim Sign up here: Save with Code PLUS10 One-on-One Session with Kim Schedule here: Save with Code PLUS15 _____________________________________________________________ GLP-1 & Weight Regain: Why We Blame Ourselves 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 Website https://weightedwisdoms.com Substack https://weightedwisdoms.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nanetteadamslpc/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@weightedwisdoms Facebook http://www.facebook.com/weightedwisdoms _____________________________________________________________ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HUIGKl3BN4Vg6LYI-dkOA/join ______________________________________________________________________ #Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide  #GLP1 #Obesity #zepbound #wegovy Send us Fan Mail! Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer  TikTok Instagram  Kat Carter,  Producer  TikTok Instagram

    GLP-1 & Weight Regain: Why We Blame Ourselves
  4. 10 Aug • Subscribers Only

    GLP-1 & Weight Regain: Why We Blame Ourselves

    Need extra help on your GLP-1 Journey? We have options! Live Patient Group with Kim Sign up here: https://calendly.com/theplussidez/plus-sidez-glp-1-patient-support-group Save with Code PLUS1- One-on-One Session with Kim Schedule here: https://calendly.com/theplussidez/kim Save with Code PLUS15 GLP-1 & Weight Regain: Why We Blame Ourselves 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 Website https://weightedwisdoms.com Substack https://weightedwisdoms.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nanetteadamslpc/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@weightedwisdoms Facebook https://www.facebook.com/weightedwisdoms

  5. 5 Aug

    GLP-1 News: New Studies, Lawsuits & Compounding

    Sign Up for Our Plus SideZ GLP-1 Patient Support Group - $50 https://forms.gle/aHvZiiBXFr6q7NQY7  Linktree Our Favorite Things https://linktr.ee/theplussidez 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. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tirzepatidetales Substack: https://glp1newsnow.substack.com 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. Send us Fan Mail! Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer  TikTok Instagram  Kat Carter,  Producer  TikTok Instagram

    GLP-1 News: New Studies, Lawsuits & Compounding
  6. 20 Jul

    GLP-1 Movement vs. Body Positive & Fat Liberation Movements

    Resources for the Community: ___________________________________________________________________ Linktree Our Favorite Things Join our GLP-1 Support Group ______________________________________________________________________ "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.  Follow Tigress  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iofthetigress/?hl=en  Here book - https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Wisdom-Reflections-Decades-Liberation-ebook/dp/B0DRZ9R6XN Learn more about Tigress Osborn and NAAFA: • NAAFA: National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA) • Socials: @naafaofficial ______________________________________________________________________ Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @theplussidez ______________________________________________________________________ #Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide  #GLP1 #Obesity #zepbound #wegovy #ObesityCare #PatientAdvocate #GLP1Community #RealGLP1Stories Send us Fan Mail! Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer  TikTok Instagram  Kat Carter,  Producer  TikTok Instagram

    GLP-1 Movement vs. Body Positive & Fat Liberation Movements
  7. 14 Jul ·  Video

    Bonus Episode: FAQ Medicare Bridge Program & GLP-1 Coverage

    Resources for the Community: ___________________________________________________________________ Linktree Our Favorite Things Need help appealing your GLP-1 dials?  www.FindHonestCare.com/Kim Find Your US Representatives  https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials ______________________________________________________________________ *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 qualify He 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 doctor Whether you're on Medicare, approaching eligibility, or helping a loved one navigate obesity treatment, this episode offers practical advice, patient perspectives, and expert guidance. Follow Dr. Michael Albert Instagram and TikTok:  @michaelalbertmd Website:  MichaelAlbertMD.com ______________________________________________________________________ Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @theplussidez ______________________________________________________________________ #Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide  #GLP1 #Obesity #zepbound #wegovy #ObesityCare #PatientAdvocate #GLP1Community #RealGLP1Stories Send us Fan Mail! Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer  TikTok Instagram  Kat Carter,  Producer  TikTok Instagram

    Bonus Episode: FAQ Medicare Bridge Program & GLP-1 Coverage
  8. 14 Jul ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Bonus Episode: FAQ about the Medicare Bridge Program & GLP-1 Coverage

    Resources for the Community: ___________________________________________________________________ Linktree Our Favorite Things Need help appealing your GLP-1 dials? www.FindHonestCare.com/Kim Find Your US Representatives https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials ______________________________________________________________________ "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 GLP-1 Collective 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 qualify He 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 doctor Whether you're on Medicare, approaching eligibility, or helping a loved one navigate obesity treatment, this episode offers practical advice, patient perspectives, and expert guidance. Follow Dr. Michael Albert Instagram and TikTok: @michaelalbertmd Website: MichaelAlbertMD.com ______________________________________________________________________ Join this channel to get access to perks: / @theplussidez ______________________________________________________________________ #Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide #GLP1 #Obesity #zepbound #wegovy #ObesityCare #PatientAdvocate #GLP1Community #RealGLP1Stories Kim Carlos, Executive Producer TikTok Instagram Kat Carter, Producer TikTok Instagram

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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. Our Linktree  https://linktr.ee/theplussidez Want to donate? PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZSEE2DRPHDSZNGoFundMehttps://gofund.me/82c8138eShop The Plus SideZ Merch Storehttps://the-plus-sidez-podcast.printify.me/products/1Website https://theplussidez.com/

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