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

Kim Carlos
Glp-1 Medications
Obesity
Weight Loss
Ozempic
Glp-1
Insulin Resistance
Mounjaro
Mental Health
Type 2 Diabetes
Wegovy
PCOS
Perimenopause
Weight Management
Menopause
Nutrition
Community Support
Healthcare System
Childhood Obesity
Diet Culture
Obesity Treatment

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 o... more

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Susan Peirce Thompson
Brain and cognitive scientist who studies eating behavior, addiction and weight regulation
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Kim Einhorn
Board-certified OB-GYN, obesity medicine specialist, and founder of The MP Collective.
The MP Collective
Episode: Why Women 40+ Can't Lose Weight (It's Not Willpower) — Ask the Doctor with Dr. Kim Einhorn - Bonus
Patrick Taylor
Board-certified family physician, menopause specialist, and chief medical officer at Belle
Belle
Episode: HRT & Testosterone in Perimenopause in Your 40s: Myths, Risks & What Treatment Really Looks Like
Tiffany Bailey
Board-certified physician assistant and head of patient education at Belle
Belle
Episode: HRT & Testosterone in Perimenopause in Your 40s: Myths, Risks & What Treatment Really Looks Like
Elizabeth Sudegra
Registered nurse and founder of GLP-1 Central
GLP-1 Central
Episode: GLP-1 Stalls, Plateaus & Regain: Why It Happens and What Comes Next
Lindsay Ogle
Board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician
Missouri Metabolic Health
Episode: GLP-1 Stalls, Plateaus & Regain: Why It Happens and What Comes Next
Dr. Pat Taylor
Chief Medical Officer of Belle Health; obesity and women's health advocate
Belle Health
Episode: Doctor Lost 100 Pounds Without GLP-1s, But Food Noise Was Still There
Dee Dee
Guest sharing her bridge program experience and advocacy
Episode: GLP-1 Denied to Approved: Medicare Bridge Part 2
Kim Carlos
Host of The Plus SideZ Podcast
The Plus SideZ
Episode: We Built a Free GLP-1 Support Community | Cozy Butter + On The Pen

Hosts

Kim Carlos
Metabolic health and obesity care advocate, GLP-1 user and Cozy Butter co-founder
Kat Carter
Metabolic health advocate and fitness community leader

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 400 ratings
  • Essential Information

    Anyone on a GLP needs to listen. So much useful info presented in an accessible way. These ladies will become your besties.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GroverGreen
    United States4 months ago
  • My favorite GLP1 podcast

    I appreciate all of the evidenced based information with a little bit of fun sprinkled in. I look forward to listening to your podcast during my walks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SBracho
    United States5 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Really enjoy the authenticity and nuance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    keeshy01
    Australia7 months ago
  • Great Glp1 Info

    These ladies have a lot of fun while discussing all things glp-1. I love how they aren’t afraid to bring in topics that some avoid.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Debbie Musielak
    United States8 months ago
  • Advocacy Without Balance

    I’m a strong supporter of GLP-1s and take Zepbound, so I appreciate the intent behind this podcast.

    That said, the execution makes it hard to listen. The tone often drifts into rambling, and the guest mix leans heavily pro-compounding without much nuance around the real tradeoffs.

    There are valid affordability concerns, but the discussion rarely acknowledges the risks around compounding or the role of pharma in making these drugs possible. It’s also hard to ignore the consistent praise for spo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    FreddyGirl455
    United States8 months ago

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Many appreciate the mix of medical experts, community members and firsthand treatment stories.
Listeners praise the hosts' warmth, energy, authenticity and advocacy against weight stigma.
Some reviewers report uneven audio quality and want more balanced discussion of medication access and compounding.
Some find the conversations rambling or overly giggly, and want tighter editing and more room for guests.
Listeners value the accessible, useful explanations of GLP-1 treatment and obesity care.

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Why Women 40+ Can't Lose Weight (It's Not Willpower) — Ask the Doctor with Dr. Kim Einhorn - Bonus
Q: If all my hormone tests are normal, how do I figure out if I'm perimenopausal?
Einhorn says hormone levels fluctuate during perimenopause and a normal test does not rule it out. She advises evaluating symptoms and menstrual patterns, since symptoms can precede irregular periods by years.
Why Women 40+ Can't Lose Weight (It's Not Willpower) — Ask the Doctor with Dr. Kim Einhorn - Bonus
Q: I'm 54 and have just passed a year without cycles. I've had hot flashes and haven't slept past 3 a.m. for years. Can I still be put on HRT?
Einhorn says hormone therapy may be appropriate for symptomatic patients who are safe candidates, especially within 10 years of their last period. She recommends evaluating cardiovascular risks and notes that hormone therapy can also support bone health.
GLP-1 Weight Regain: The Brain Science Behind Why It Happens
Q: How do you think the clinical success of GLPs validate or challenge our understanding of food as an addictive substance?
Thompson says GLP-1 medications may reduce food-noise cravings through effects on dopamine pathways, which she distinguishes from their appetite effects. She also notes that changes in motivation and pleasure may be relevant for some people.
GLP-1 Weight Regain: The Brain Science Behind Why It Happens
Q: Your research has found out that our brains also want to stay in that comfy, cozy area. So can we expand on that?
Thompson explains that the brain treats sustained weight loss as a potential threat and adjusts hormones, metabolism, hunger, satiety and activity to resist further loss.
HRT & Testosterone in Perimenopause in Your 40s: Myths, Risks & What Treatment Really Looks Like
Q: Are there any risks at all with any of these?
Bailey explains that risk depends partly on the formulation, with oral estrogen carrying greater clotting risk because it passes through the liver. The guests compare oral and transdermal options and discuss breast cancer and clotting concerns.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Science-led conversations about GLP-1 medications, obesity care and metabolic health combine clinical guidance with the lived experience of people navigating treatment. Regular hosts Kim Carlos and Kat Carter bring personal perspectives and patient advocacy to discussions with obesity medicine physicians, endocrinologists, menopause specialists, counselors, researchers and community members. Topics range from medication effectiveness, plateaus and weight regain to menopause, eating disorders, insurance access, food systems and the emotional effects of weight stigma. The format includes expert interviews, community stories and question-and-answer sessions, with practical information alongside discussion of broader barriers to care. Its disti... more

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1. Susan Peirce Thompson
2. Kim Einhorn
3. Patrick Taylor
4. Tiffany Bailey
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6. Lindsay Ogle
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