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

Kim Carlos
  • 5.0 (6)
  • MEDICINE
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

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/

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    GLP-1 News Update: Stopping the Meds, What Happens Next & The Future of New Treatments

    Resources for the Community: ___________________________________________________________________ https://linktr.ee/theplussidez Find Your US Representatives  https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials ______________________________________________________________________ This isn’t medical advice — always talk to your doctor before making any health decisions In this episode of The Plus SideZ, we break down the latest GLP-1 news and what it actually means in real life. We’re joined by Dave (Man on Mounjaro), who shares his firsthand experience coming off a GLP-1 after years on treatment, while we also unpack emerging research and what’s coming next in this space. This conversation covers both data and lived experience, including: • What new studies say about stopping GLP-1 medications  • Why benefits may reverse after discontinuation  • Real-world weight regain, hunger, and metabolic changes  • Mental health and brain-related effects tied to these medications  • The difference between GLP-1 and GIP and why it matters  • New and emerging medications being studied for neurological and metabolic conditions  • Where treatment may be headed next beyond weight loss This episode connects the dots between science, patient experience, and the future of obesity treatment so you can better understand what’s happening now and what may be coming next. Whether you’re on a GLP-1, considering one, or thinking about long-term use, this is a must-listen conversation. Guest Host:  Dave Knapp @OnThePenPodcast ______________________________________________________________________ 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

    1hr 9min

  2. 20 MAR ·  BONUS

    Update: We’ve suffered a deep loss

    Plus SideZ Family, My (Kim) sister Jessy has passed away just shy of her 39th birthday. I tell you about her in this clip. It’s not scripted and far from perfect sound. Obviously, my family and I are grieving deeply right now. And many people have asked how they can help.  I need to take a little break from the podcast, but we will play some greatest hits & Kat may do an episode or two by herself. During this time, I ask for your continued support to download episodes, leave reviews (desperately need more), comment, share, etc. so our podcast shows up in the algorithm & will be found by people who are lost, sick, and looking for answers & community like you once were.  Thank you for helping my life have bigger meaning & for your support while I’m grieving with my family. I love you.  Send us Fan Mail! Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer  TikTok Instagram  Kat Carter,  Producer  TikTok Instagram

    6 min

  3. 16 MAR

    The GLP-1 Relationship Revolution: Losing Weight & Gaining Connection P1

    Resources for the Community: ___________________________________________________________________ https://linktr.ee/theplussidez Find Your US Representatives  https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials ______________________________________________________________________ This isn’t medical advice — always talk to your doctor before making any health decisions. What happens when one half of a couple goes on a GLP-1, and the other half hops in for the ride? In this episode, we’re chatting with another couple doing it together, treating their obesity with a GLP-1. You could call them a “GLP-1 household." Libby and Greg, both patients of Ro, talk to us about life going from "Food-Obsessed Couple" to "People Who Actually Have Leftovers." We’re getting into the nitty-gritty of the "Dual-GLP-1" lifestyle, including: "Coming Out" Story: How to tell your spouse you’re starting a GLP-1. The Relationship "Side Effects": Dealing with the "comparison trap," supporting each other through the side effects, and how a boost in confidence changes relationship dynamics.  Household Changes: From challenging the way they talk about "good vs. bad" food to showing up for their kids without the food noise. This episode is a raw, funny, and medically-backed look at how a simple injection can create a massive ripple effect in a marriage ______________________________________________________________________ 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

    55 min

  4. 9 MAR

    GLP-1 News: Lawsuits, Telehealth Battles & State Crackdowns

    Resources for the Community: ___________________________________________________________________ https://linktr.ee/theplussidez Find Your US Representatives  https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials  ______________________________________________________________________  This isn’t medical advice — always talk to your doctor before making any health decisions. GLP-1 News Update: Kim and Sabina from GLP Winner discuss the latest lawsuits, FDA actions, and state legislation affecting compounded GLP-1 medications. States currently reviewing restrictions include: Florida, Ohio, Arkansas, Colorado, California, Iowa, Texas, Oregon, Connecticut, and Alabama. Sources: frierlevitt.com/state-federal-legislative-developments-drug-compounding-2026 stevenslee.com/glp-1-weight-loss-drug-enforcement ______________________________________________________________________ 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

    1hr 34min

  5. 2 MAR

    When Surgery Wasn’t Enough: Adding GLP-1s to My Weight Loss Journey | Hannah

    Resources for the Community: ___________________________________________________________________ https://linktr.ee/theplussidez Find Your US Representatives  https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials  ______________________________________________________________________ This isn’t medical advice — always talk to your doctor before making any health decisions. In this episode, we sit down with Hannah, a featured member of Ro’s Healthier with Ro campaign and the focus of Ro’s new documentary on her weight loss and health journey. Hannah joins the show to go beyond a transformation story and dig into the deeper realities of obesity as a chronic disease, GLP-1 treatment, and what lasting change actually feels like. Hannah shares her experience navigating weight stigma and shame, becoming a runner in a bigger body, and using GLP-1 medication as part of her care. For the first time in her life, she is living in a smaller body, without ever having had a “skinny Hannah” before. She reflects on how that shift has impacted her identity, mental health, and sense of self, including the emotional work that comes with a body changing faster than the mind. This conversation offers a real-world look at GLP-1 weight loss, body image, and mental health, exploring who we become when our bodies change and how we learn to live in that new reality. Guest  Hannah  Hannah’s Documentary  https://ro.co/weight-loss/hannah/ Follow Hannah on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/hf.swede/ ______________________________________________________________________ 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

    1hr 40min

  6. 23 FEB

    On a GLP-1 but Still Feeling Off? Perimenopause, HRT & Midlife Metabolism

    Resources for the Community: ___________________________________________________________________ https://linktr.ee/theplussidez Find Your US Representatives  https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials  ______________________________________________________________________ This isn’t medical advice — always talk to your doctor before making any health decisions. Listener note: This episode includes candid discussion about sexual health and intimacy. Private listening is recommended if children are nearby. For many women in their late 30s, 40s, and 50s, treating metabolic dysfunction with a GLP-1 is only part of the story. Labs may improve. Weight may shift. But sleep changes. Mood feels different. Body composition moves in unfamiliar ways. Libido quietly declines. Perimenopause and menopause often unfold alongside metabolic treatment, and the hormonal transition can complicate everything. In this episode, we connect midlife hormone changes with metabolic health. Dr. Cathleen “Dr. Cat” Brown, board-certified OB/GYN and Medical Director at Winona, joins us along with Kelly Miller, Winona Patient Ambassador, to discuss what’s happening during perimenopause and menopause, why hormone replacement therapy is back in the conversation, and what changed after the black box warning. We also speak candidly about sexual health in midlife, an area that rarely gets the honesty it deserves. For women navigating GLP-1 treatment or broader obesity care, this conversation widens the lens. Hormones matter. Context matters. And stigma around menopause deserves the same challenge as stigma around obesity. As always, this episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Get started with Winona  https://start.bywinona.com/lp-menopause-care-with-winona?promocode=evergreen20&irclickid=yaKyxywNmxyKR9j1Qg0X3Rj3Uku2WWUNQXbEyw0&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&utm_ Community Guest: Kelly Miller - Winona Patient Ambassador Professional Guest: Dr. Cathleen Brown fondly known as “Dr. Cat,” is a board-certified OB/GYN with over 12 years of service as an Army physician, where she gained deep experience caring for women’s unique health needs. Today, she works as an OB laborist at Jefferson Abington Hospital near Philadelphia and serves as the Medical Director for Winona. In her role with Winona, Dr. Cat leads bi-monthly live Q&A sessions with Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael Green, answering questions about menopause symptoms and treatment and diving deep into related topics. She also reviews co Send us Fan Mail! Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer  TikTok Instagram  Kat Carter,  Producer  TikTok Instagram

    1hr 16min

  7. 23 FEB • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    On a GLP-1 but Still Feeling Off? Perimenopause, HRT & Midlife Metabolism

    Resources for the Community: ___________________________________________________________________ https://linktr.ee/theplussidez Find Your US Representatives https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials ______________________________________________________________________ This isn’t medical advice — always talk to your doctor before making any health decisions. Listener note: This episode includes candid discussion about sexual health and intimacy. Private listening is recommended if children are nearby. For many women in their late 30s, 40s, and 50s, treating metabolic dysfunction with a GLP-1 is only part of the story. Labs may improve. Weight may shift. But sleep changes. Mood feels different. Body composition moves in unfamiliar ways. Libido quietly declines. Perimenopause and menopause often unfold alongside metabolic treatment, and the hormonal transition can complicate everything. In this episode, we connect midlife hormone changes with metabolic health. Dr. Cathleen “Dr. Cat” Brown, board-certified OB/GYN and Medical Director at Winona, joins us along with Kelly Miller, Winona Patient Ambassador, to discuss what’s happening during perimenopause and menopause, why hormone replacement therapy is back in the conversation, and what changed after the black box warning. We also speak candidly about sexual health in midlife, an area that rarely gets the honesty it deserves. For women navigating GLP-1 treatment or broader obesity care, this conversation widens the lens. Hormones matter. Context matters. And stigma around menopause deserves the same challenge as stigma around obesity. As always, this episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Get started with Winona https://start.bywinona.com/lp-menopause-care-with-winona?promocode=evergreen20&irclickid=yaKyxywNmxyKR9j1Qg0X3Rj3Uku2WWUNQXbEyw0&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&utm_ Community Guest: Kelly Miller - Winona Patient Ambassador Professional Guest: Dr. Cathleen Brown fondly known as “Dr. Cat,” is a board-certified OB/GYN with over 12 years of service as an Army physician, where she gained deep experience caring for women’s unique health needs. Today, she works as an OB laborist at Jefferson Abington Hospital near Philadelphia and serves as the Medical Director for Winona. In her role with Winona, Dr. Cat leads bi-monthly live Q&A sessions with Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael Green, answering questions about menopause symptoms and treatment and diving deep into related topics. She also reviews content in Winona’s medical journal, ensuring women have access to credible medical information. She’s active on her own and Winona’s social media, connecting with her audience to offer compassion, insight, and trusted guidance. She regularly represents Winona on podcasts and at in-person events like the 2024 She Leads conference in New York City, and most recently, she was featured alongside other menopause experts in the upcoming documentary series Four Days. Dr. Cat is passionate about educating and empowering women to take charge of their health and become advocates for themselves and their families. ______________________________________________________________________ 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

    1hr 11min

  8. 16 FEB

    The GLP-1 Ripple Effect: Growing Together in Health and Advocacy

    Resources for the Community: ___________________________________________________________________ https://linktr.ee/theplussidez Find Your US Representatives  https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials  ______________________________________________________________________ This isn’t medical advice — always talk to your doctor before making any health decisions. We sit down with Michael Donnelly-Boylen, a leading advocate in the GLP-1 community known as Mike on a Mission, and his husband, a psychiatrist who became certified in obesity medicine. We explore how GLP-1 treatment influenced their relationship, how they grew together, and how advocacy shaped their shared journey, highlighting the ripple effect of health, understanding, and purpose. Community Guest Mike  Instgram: mike.on.a.mission2 TikTok:  mike.onamission2 SubStack: https://mikeonamission2.substack.com/ Professional Guest Kevin Donnelly-Boylen, MD  is a board-certified psychiatrist and obesity medicine physician who combines clinical expertise with lived experience as a patient living with obesity. He is married to Mike Donnelly-Boylen, an obesity care advocate, known on TikTok as Mike on a Mission. Dr. Donnelly-Boylen earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2012. He completed his psychiatry residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital program in 2016, followed by a fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in 2017. He has worked in emergency psychiatry and consultation-liaison psychiatry at a safety-net city hospital and currently practices public psychiatry at a state hospital. After witnessing the high rates of co-occurring psychiatric and metabolic illness among his patients, he pursued additional training in obesity medicine and became board-certified in 2025. He now integrates psychiatry and obesity medicine to improve quality of life and long-term health for patients with serious mental illness. ______________________________________________________________________ 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

    1hr 38min
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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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