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

Kim Carlos
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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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  1. 2d ago

    Doctor Lost 100 Pounds Without GLP-1s, But Food Noise Was Still There

    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!   _________________________________________________________ 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, MD Belle: Dr. Patrick Taylor at Belle ______________________________________________________________________ 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! The Podcast Promo Ad Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer  TikTok Instagram  Kat Carter,  Producer  TikTok Instagram

    Doctor Lost 100 Pounds Without GLP-1s, But Food Noise Was Still There

  2. Sep 30

    GLP-1 Denied to Approved: Medicare Bridge Part 2

    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 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 ______________________________________________________________________ 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  ______________________________________________________________________ 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! The Podcast Promo Ad Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer  TikTok Instagram  Kat Carter,  Producer  TikTok Instagram

    GLP-1 Denied to Approved: Medicare Bridge Part 2

  3. Sep 22

    GLP-1 Microdosing, Menopause & the Wild West of Midlife Weight Loss

    Resources for the 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/podcast NEW: 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 ______________________________________________________________________ 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 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kimeinhornmd Website:  https://thempcollective.com News and Media Appearances:  https://thempcollective.com/news/ ______________________________________________________________________ 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! The Podcast Promo Ad Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer  TikTok Instagram  Kat Carter,  Producer  TikTok Instagram

    GLP-1 Microdosing, Menopause & the Wild West of Midlife Weight Loss

  4. Sep 17 ·  Video

    We Built a Free GLP-1 Support Community | Cozy Butter + On The Pen

    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 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/dinosaurmonkeyfarts The Plus SideZ Podcast: https://theplussidez.net/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theplussidez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmfkimonglp1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dmfkim Need GLP-1 care? Join Kim at Belle and use code Podcast to save 15% at checkout: https://link.joinbelle.com/podcast Book 1-on-1 GLP-1 journey support with Kim and use code Cozy20 at checkout: https://calendly.com/theplussidez/kim?back=1&month=2026-09 FOLLOW AMANDA BONELLO GLP-1 Studio: https://glp1studio.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.bonell0/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.bonello GLP-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/id1725737068 ABOUT 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. https://cozybutter.com/ This conversation is for education and general information only and does not replace medical advice from your healthcare provider. #GLP1 #GLP1Community #ObesityCare _________________________________________________________________________ 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! The Podcast Promo Ad Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer  TikTok Instagram  Kat Carter,  Producer  TikTok Instagram

    We Built a Free GLP-1 Support Community | Cozy Butter + On The Pen

  5. Sep 17 • Subscribers Only

    We Built a Free GLP-1 Support Community | Cozy Butter + On The Pen

    We Built a Free GLP-1 Support Community | Cozy Butter + On The Pen 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 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 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/dinosaurmonkeyfarts The Plus SideZ Podcast: https://theplussidez.net/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theplussidez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmfkimonglp1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dmfkim Need GLP-1 care? Join Kim at Belle and use code Podcast to save 15% at checkout: https://link.joinbelle.com/podcast Book 1-on-1 GLP-1 journey support with Kim and use code Cozy20 at checkout: https://calendly.com/theplussidez/kim?back=1&month=2026-09 FOLLOW AMANDA BONELLO GLP-1 Studio: https://glp1studio.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.bonell0/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.bonello GLP-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/id1725737068 ABOUT 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. https://cozybutter.com/ This conversation is for education and general information only and does not replace medical advice from your healthcare provider. #GLP1 #GLP1Community #ObesityCare _________________________________________________________________________ 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

  6. Sep 14 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Bonus Paid Subscribers: Dr. Ogle and Kim - GLP-1 Support live in Cozy Butter GLP-1 Community

    Linktree for Community Resources https://linktr.ee/theplussidez Join our GLP-1 Support Community Free https://cozybutter.com/ ______________________________________________________________________ Here is a live we did with Dr. Ogle that's a Q&A all about GLP-1 in our Cozy Butter GLP-1 Support community. Join free https://cozybutter.com/ 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

  7. Sep 14 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Paid Subscribers Bonus Content: Live GLP-1 Support with Kim on CozyButter

    Linktree for Community Resources https://linktr.ee/theplussidez Join our free GLP-1 Community https://cozybutter.com/ _____________________________________________________________________ CozyButter.com has a GLP-1 Support Community that is free to join. It's everything you need for support between the script and doctor appointments. https://cozybutter.com/ _________________________________________________________________________ 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

  8. Sep 8 ·  Video

    The World Has More GLP-1s but Who Can Afford Them? Part 2

    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/podcast NEW: 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 groupsLive support groups and social eventsHealth coaching and expert Q&AsCooking, movement, and stress-management classesGLP-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 medications Dr. 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/drmichaelcrotty Belinda Hogan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mid.life.insights/ The Dose with Paddy and Belinda https://linktr.ee/TheDosePodcast SOURCES 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 Send us Fan Mail! Support the show 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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