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. 1d ago

    LIVE! The 4 Phases of GLP-1 Weight Loss Your Doctor (Probably) Won't Tell You Won't Tell You

    Resources for the GLP-1 Community  Linktree - Our Favorite Links (https://linktr.ee/dinosaurmonkeyfarts) 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, so I’ll be there to support your journey!  https://link.joinbelle.com/podcastpartnerpage Choose GLP-1 Button Looking for testosterone for women & HRT? Join Belle!  https://link.joinbelle.com/podcastpartnerpage - Choose HRT Button  Join Our GLP-1 Support Community, Cozy Butter!  https://cozybutter.com/ 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! https://cozybutter.com/insiders If you're on a GLP-1 medication — or just starting to figure it all out — this live is for you. If you want to watch so you can see the graphic phases it’s on YouTube  https://youtu.be/JaXS9wuszzM I also attached the image.  Kim Carlos, an obesity care advocate, breaks down the phases of the GLP-1 weight loss journey, answers real questions from the community, and gets into the stuff your doctor probably isn't telling you. No judgment, no diet culture, just real talk from someone who's been living it and interviewing experts for years. Kim covers a lot of ground in this one. Here are 5 things we dive into: The 5 phases of the GLP-1 journey — what to expect at every stage, and why most people are never told about themWhat's really happening when the scale stops moving — and why it's not your faultThe medications coming next — a look at what's on the horizon and why it matters if you've stalled outYour relationship with the scale — when weighing helps, when it hurts, and what to use insteadThe mental side of this journey — food noise, habits, addiction, and why this is harder in your head than in your bodyThis is a Wednesday Lives with Kim — weekly support lives that happen live inside the Cozy Butter community. Come join us, ask your questions in real time, and be part of the conversation. Cozy Butter is free to join. Send us Fan Mail! The Podcast Promo Ad Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer  TikTok Instagram  Kat Carter,  Producer  TikTok Instagram

    LIVE! The 4 Phases of GLP-1 Weight Loss Your Doctor (Probably) Won't Tell You Won't Tell You

  2. Oct 27 · Subscribers Only

    GLP-1 Weight Regain: The Brain Science Behind Why It Happens

    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 ______________________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________________ 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 Weight Regain: The Brain Science Behind Why It Happens

  3. Oct 25 ·  Bonus Video

    Why Women 40+ Can't Lose Weight (It's Not Willpower) — Ask the Doctor with Dr. Kim Einhorn - Bonus

    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 https://cozybutter.com/ 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! https://cozybutter.com/insiders ______________________________________________________________________ Here are the final versions: Title: Why Women 40+ Can't Lose Weight (It's Not Willpower) — Ask the Doctor with Dr. Kim Einhorn YouTube Description: BONUS EPISODE — Recorded live in our free GLP-1 support community at cozybutter.com. Dr. Kim Einhorn — board-certified OBGYN, obesity medicine specialist, and founder of The MP Collective — joins us for a live Q&A on everything midlife women need to know about perimenopause, hormone therapy, and GLP-1 medications. Dr. Einhorn shares her own story of gaining 50 pounds in her late 40s and how Zepbound changed her life overnight. We dig into why estrogen loss drives weight gain, why hormone blood tests are unreliable in perimenopause, how HRT works (patches, creams, rings, dosing, who qualifies), vaginal estrogen options, testosterone for women, cholesterol in midlife, and how to find a menopause-literate doctor. Join our free community: cozybutter.com Follow Dr. Einhorn: Instagram @kimeinhornmd | thempcollective.com Podcast Description: BONUS EPISODE — Recorded live in our free GLP-1 support community at cozybutter.com. Dr. Kim Einhorn — OBGYN, obesity medicine specialist, and founder of The MP Collective — breaks down the intersection of menopause, hormone therapy, and GLP-1 medications. She shares her personal story of midlife weight gain, explains why estrogen loss affects appetite and insulin resistance, and covers HRT options, vaginal estrogen, testosterone for women, cholesterol changes, and how to find a menopause-literate doctor. Join our free community: cozybutter.com Follow Dr. Einhorn: Instagram @kimeinhornmd | thempcollective.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 Send us Fan Mail! The Podcast Promo Ad Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer  TikTok Instagram  Kat Carter,  Producer  TikTok Instagram

    Why Women 40+ Can't Lose Weight (It's Not Willpower) — Ask the Doctor with Dr. Kim Einhorn - Bonus

  4. Oct 20 ·  Video

    HRT & Testosterone in Perimenopause in Your 40s: Myths, Risks & What Treatment Really Looks Like

    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 ______________________________________________________________________ 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  ______________________________________________________________________ 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

    HRT & Testosterone in Perimenopause in Your 40s: Myths, Risks & What Treatment Really Looks Like

  5. Oct 20 · Subscribers Only

    HRT & Perimenopause in Your 40s: Myths, Risks & What Treatment Really Looks Like

    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 ______________________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________________ 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

  6. Oct 13

    GLP-1 Stalls, Plateaus & Regain: Why It Happens and What Comes Next

    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 https://cozybutter.com/ 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! https://cozybutter.com/insiders  ___________________________________________________________________________________ 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 regainMetabolic adaptation and changes in hunger, cravings and food noiseMicrodosing, lower dosing and split dosingSwitching between GLP-1 medicationsNutrition, muscle and optimizing treatment over timeThe next generation of obesity medications and where treatment may be headed Follow 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/id1850449314   Connect with Elizabeth Sudegra, RN GLP-1 Central https://glp1central.com/ Email: glponecentral@gmail.com Send us Fan Mail! Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer  TikTok Instagram  Kat Carter,  Producer  TikTok Instagram

    GLP-1 Stalls, Plateaus & Regain: Why It Happens and What Comes Next

  7. Oct 9 ·  Bonus Video

    Bonus! Live GLP-1 & HRT Q&A with Dr. Pat Taylor

    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 cozybutter.com. How to connect with Dr. Pat and Belle  Connect with Dr. Pat Taylor Instagram: @drpattaylor YouTube: @drpattaylor LinkedIn: Patrick Taylor, MD Belle: Dr. Patrick Taylor at Belle Send us Fan Mail! Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer  TikTok Instagram  Kat Carter,  Producer  TikTok Instagram

    Bonus! Live GLP-1 & HRT Q&A with Dr. Pat Taylor

  8. Oct 9 ·  Bonus · Subscribers Only

    Paid Subscriber Bonus: Live GLP-1 & HRT Q&A with Dr. Pat Taylor

    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 cozybutter.com. How to connect with Dr. Pat and Belle 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. https://www.joinbelle.com/lp/plussidez?utm_campaign=ambassador-program&via=podcastpartnerpage+&dub_id=EJiFPblzKvmud7QJ NEW! Looking for testosterone for women & HRT? Belle launches it this month! See if you qualify HERE! https://www.joinbelle.com/womens-health?utm_campaign=ambassador-program&via=podcast-wht&dub_id=GiF05sy3tbPPwhX1 Connect with Dr. Pat Taylor Instagram: @drpattaylor YouTube: @drpattaylor LinkedIn: Patrick Taylor, MD Belle: Dr. Patrick Taylor at Belle

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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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