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Why Women 40+ Can't Lose Weight (It's Not Willpower) — Ask the Doctor with Dr. Kim Einhorn - Bonus25 oct. 202601:08:01

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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!

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Looking for testosterone for women & HRT? Belle launches it this month! 

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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.

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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

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HRT & Testosterone in Perimenopause in Your 40s: Myths, Risks & What Treatment Really Looks Like20 oct. 202601:29:20

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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 

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GLP-1 Stalls, Plateaus & Regain: Why It Happens and What Comes Next13 oct. 202601:25:34

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!

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Looking for testosterone for women & HRT? Belle launches it this month! 

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NEW: Cozy Butter GLP-1 Community! Join Free

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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!

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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 regain
  • Metabolic adaptation and changes in hunger, cravings and food noise
  • Microdosing, lower dosing and split dosing
  • Switching between GLP-1 medications
  • Nutrition, muscle and optimizing treatment over time
  • The 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

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Bonus! Live GLP-1 & HRT Q&A with Dr. Pat Taylor 09 oct. 202601:04:25

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

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Doctor Lost 100 Pounds Without GLP-1s, But Food Noise Was Still There 06 oct. 202601:29:37

Resources: 

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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! 

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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

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#Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide  #GLP1 #Obesity #zepbound #wegovy #ObesityCare #PatientAdvocate #GLP1Community #RealGLP1Stories

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GLP-1 Denied to Approved: Medicare Bridge Part 230 sept. 202601:21:01

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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. 

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GLP-1 Microdosing, Menopause & the Wild West of Midlife Weight Loss22 sept. 202601:50:08

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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!

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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/

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#Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide  #GLP1 #Obesity #zepbound #wegovy #ObesityCare #PatientAdvocate #GLP1Community #RealGLP1Stories

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We Built a Free GLP-1 Support Community | Cozy Butter + On The Pen17 sept. 202601:01:26

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!
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NEW: Cozy Butter GLP-1 Community! Join Free
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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:
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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
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The World Has More GLP-1s but Who Can Afford Them? Part 208 sept. 202600:57:45

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A GLP-1 community where support isn’t at the mercy of the algorithm.

  • Live GLP-1 support groups
  • Live support groups and social events
  • Health coaching and expert Q&As
  • Cooking, movement, and stress-management classes
  • GLP-1 tools and guidance (water, protein, side effect management, etc.) 
  • A dedicated community beyond the algorithm

Book 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



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BIG NEWS! We Deserve Better. So We Built It. 🧈04 sept. 202600:01:36

I have exciting news! 

After 3 years of this podcast, interviewing obesity medicine experts and hearing from tens of thousands of you, I kept seeing the same gap between getting the prescription and the support we need to actually get to whatever our goal is. 

So my friend, fellow obesity care advocate and now partner, Amanda Bonello and I decided to do something about it.

We built the Cozy Butter GLP-1 Community. 

It’s a place for live support, expert Q&As, health coaches, cooking classes, tools and resources built from cited sources, and most importantly, real connection with people who understand this journey.

You can join us for free right now at CozyButter.com.

Amanda and I built this for you because we believe you deserve better. And you shouldn’t have to figure this out alone.

Welcome to The Butter Way. 🧈 

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The World Has More GLP-1s but Who Can Afford Them? Part 1 01 sept. 202601:01:02

Linktree - our favorite links

NEW: Cozy Butter GLP-1 Community! Join Free
https://cozybutter.com/
A GLP-1 community where support isn’t at the mercy of the algorithm.
- Live GLP-1 support groups
- Live support groups and social events
- Health coaching and expert Q&As
- Cooking, movement, and stress-management classes
- Practical GLP-1 tools and guidance (water, protein, side effect management, etc.)
- A dedicated community beyond the algorithm

Book at 1 on 1 with Kim

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

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 1, we discuss:
• How fat functions in the body and why it is considered an organ
• GLP-1 access, costs and treatment criteria in Ireland
• Which obesity medications were available in Ireland
• Differences between obesity care in Ireland and the United States
• Weight bias in healthcare and society
• Why obesity requires medical care, not more blame

Dr. Crotty is a GP, co-founder and clinical lead of My Best Weight in Ireland. Belinda shares her lived experience using GLP-1 medication and navigating obesity care.

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
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GLP-1 vs. Big Food: Is the Food Industry Trying to Outsmart the Medications?26 août 202601:23:14

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GLP-1 vs. Big Food: Is the Food Industry Trying to Outsmart the Medications?

What role has the food industry played in obesity, and how are GLP-1 medications changing what companies put on grocery store shelves?

Food scientist Liam Kincaid joins Kim and Bear to take us inside the science and psychology of food. They explore what makes certain foods easy to overeat, why novelty keeps us coming back, and whether sugar, preservatives, or any single ingredient deserves the blame.

Liam also explains why the grams of protein on a label do not tell the whole story, how to identify higher-quality protein sources, and why adding protein does not automatically make something “GLP-1 friendly.”

Plus, they discuss how GLP-1s can change cravings and food preferences, whether the food industry is trying to work around the medications’ effects, and why fiber, savory flavors, and entirely new products may shape the future of food.

This is an honest conversation about food, biology, access, and why people living with obesity deserve better than blame or another shiny label.

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GLP-1s, Bariatric Surgery & the Uncomfortable Truth About Eating Disorders19 août 202601:12:46

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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.

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GLP-1 & Weight Regain: Why We Blame Ourselves10 août 202600:49:12

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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.

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GLP-1 News: New Studies, Lawsuits & Compounding 05 août 202601:17:50

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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

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GLP-1 Movement vs. Body Positive & Fat Liberation Movements20 juil. 202601:57:26

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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. 

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Bonus Episode: FAQ Medicare Bridge Program & GLP-1 Coverage14 juil. 202600:18:47

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 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
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• Protecting muscle mass and prioritizing protein
• Side effects to watch for
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How GLP-1s Broke Diet Culture14 juil. 202601:34:49

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How GLP-1s Broke Diet Culture

For decades, we believed weight gain and weight loss were mostly about willpower, calories, and exercise. Today, we’re learning there’s much more happening beneath the surface. The biology that drives hunger, metabolism, weight gain, and long-term health is far more complex than we once understood.

In this episode, Dr. Chiadi Ndumele, preventive cardiologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine and a leader with the American Heart Association, explains why GLP-1 medications work, how weight, metabolism, and chronic disease are connected, and why the first-ever Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Clinical Practice Guideline represents a major shift in how we understand and treat weight-related disease. You’ll also hear a powerful patient story that shows why this new understanding is giving hope to millions.

In this episode:

  • Why GLP-1 medications work when diets often don’t.
  • What really drives weight gain, weight loss, and long-term weight management.
  • How metabolism, hormones, genetics, and overall health work together.
  • Why understanding your body can help you advocate for the quality care you deserve.

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  • Chair, 2026 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Clinical Practice Guideline

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Why GLP-1s Work When Diets Don’t | Obesity Doctor Explains 08 juil. 202601:30:34

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While Kim takes time away following the loss of her sister, we're revisiting some of our most impactful conversations from Season 1. Thank you for supporting The Plus SideZ Podcast and this community during this time.

Why do GLP-1 medications work when years of dieting and exercise often don't?

In this episode, obesity medicine physician Dr. Matea Rentea explains why obesity is more than willpower. Through expert insight and a powerful patient story, we explore the science behind obesity, metabolism, hormones, and why "eat less, move more" often isn't enough.

In this episode:
• Why diets fail for many people living with obesity
• How hormones and metabolism affect weight loss
• Why GLP-1 medications work differently
• The role of exercise, mental health, and weight stigma
• Real patient experiences alongside evidence-based medicine

Whether you're new to GLP-1s or have been with us since Season 1, this conversation remains one of our most requested episodes.

This episode was originally recorded in Season 1. Medical information reflects what was known at the time of recording. Always talk with your healthcare provider before making medical decisions. 

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GLP-1s and Addiction?30 juin 202601:39:48

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Can GLP-1s Affect Food Noise, Alcohol, and Addiction?

** While Kim takes time away following the passing of her sister, we're revisiting some of our most impactful conversations. Thank you for your kindness, patience, and continued support of The Plus SideZ Podcast.

We're sharing this episode because it's more relevant today than when it first aired. Since then, research has expanded interest in whether GLP-1 medications may affect more than weight loss, including food noise, alcohol cravings, and other compulsive behaviors. While the science continues to evolve, so does the conversation.

Licensed therapist and addiction treatment leader Dr. Joy Bracey joins community member Brenda, who shares how Mounjaro changed her relationship with food, alcohol, and smoking. Together, they discuss the brain, behavior, and why this emerging area of research is drawing growing interest.

**In this episode:**


• Brenda's journey with obesity, binge eating, alcohol, smoking, and Mounjaro
• Food noise, binge eating, and emotional eating
• GLP-1 medications, dopamine, and the brain
• Alcohol cravings and addictive behaviors
• Mental health, self-love, and healing
• Why researchers are studying GLP-1 medications beyond weight loss

*Originally recorded during Season 1. This episode reflects the information available at the time of recording. Research and clinical guidance have continued to evolve. It is intended for education and discussion only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual care.*

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GLP-1 Medicare Coverage FAQ & Weight Loss Tips From Obesity Doctor23 juin 202601:22:30

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Will Medicare finally expand access to GLP-1 medications for obesity? How do you qualify? 

In this episode, Kim and Kat are joined by community co-host Deb Cooperman and DeeDee, a 70-year-old GLP-1 patient, to discuss Medicare coverage, weight loss, maintenance, and life on GLP-1s after 60.

Deb shares her experience paying cash for treatment while hoping to qualify for the new Medicare Bridge Program. DeeDee discusses maintaining her weight loss after losing access to medication, moving to compounded treatment, and growing up in a generation shaped by diet culture.

Topics include:

• GLP-1 medications after 60
• Weight loss and maintenance
• Medicare coverage and affordability
• Diet culture and obesity
• Long-term patient tips and lessons learned
• Access to obesity treatment

Obesity medicine specialist Dr. Michael Albert 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.

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GLP-1 Stall? Why Your Body Stops Losing Weight | Dr. Michelle Gordon15 juin 202601:04:04

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GLP-1 Stall? Why Your Body Stops Losing Weight | Dr. Michelle Gordon

Hosts Kim Carlos and Kat Carter talk with obesity medicine specialist Dr. Michelle Gordon about the biological factors behind a GLP-1 weight loss plateau. If you are on a medication like tirzepatide or semaglutide and the scale stops moving, it is driven by a complex neuroendocrine response.

Dr. Gordon explains that the hypothalamus operates like a stubborn thermostat, defending a specific weight set point. When you lose weight, the brain reads the change as a threat and triggers physiological defenses. To prevent further weight loss, the body increases hunger hormones and simultaneously lowers its energy expenditure.

Key topics include:

  • The Mechanism of a Stall: A weight plateau occurs at the exact point where your declining daily energy expenditure meets your rising natural hunger signals.
  • Menopause and Fat Oxidation: Midlife hormonal shifts cause fat oxidation to drop, which alters metabolic burn rates and shifts fat storage to the stomach.
  • The Chronic Disease Reality: Clinical data shows that stopping a GLP-1 medication typically results in regaining about two thirds of the lost weight, proving obesity requires continuous management.
  • Muscle Mass Preservation: Rapid weight loss from any method causes muscle loss, making strength training essential to preserve lean muscle and protect long-term functional health.

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Debunking the *LIES* About GLP-1s (Ozempic Myths Overruled by Obesity Doctors)09 juin 202601:28:40

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The Absolute Lies You’ve Heard About GLP-1s (Ozempic Myths Debunked) [REPLAY]

Are you being lied to about Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy? In this special replay episode, leading obesity medicine specialists break down the biggest GLP-1 myths taking over your feed. We are reposting this crucial conversation because it is more relevant than ever. With GLP-1 price changes and expanding access options through federal programs like the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, understanding the real science behind these medications is essential for patient advocacy.

We are sharing a few favorite replay episodes right now while Kim is away on bereavement leave following the loss of her sister. We want to deeply thank our subscribers for staying engaged and supporting the show during this time.

In this episode of The Plus Sidez Podcast, Kat joins Kim to sit down with obesity medicine specialists Dr. Matea Rentea and Dr. Ali Novitzki to help listeners better understand their disease and feel empowered in their healthcare journey.

The Myths We Debunk:

  • The Muscle Loss Scare: The data behind weight loss and body composition, explaining why the medication itself is not destroying your lean mass.
  • The Willpower Narrative: Why obesity is a genetic, chronic metabolic disease rooted in brain biology, not a failure of personal willpower.
  • The Shot-Only Illusion: How the medication works alongside your body's natural satiety signals and gut receptors.

Obesity Doctor Guidance Shared:

  • Metabolic Protection: A practical discussion on utilizing a 10-minute fitness routine and a 100-gram protein framework to maintain lean mass and support insulin sensitivity.
  • System Navigation: Insights on navigating insurance barriers, managing prior authorizations, and advocating for proper medical care.

Mental Resilience: Tools to process unsolicited comments about your weight and protect your peace from societal judgment.


Episode Topics:

  • Why We Are Replaying This Episode: Prices, Access, and Updates
  • The Insurance Landscape: Understanding Prior Authorizations
  • Meet the Obesity Medicine Specialists
  • Deconstructing the GLP-1 Muscle Loss Narrative
  • Strategies for Protecting Your Metabolism
  • What the Scales Do Not Show About Insulin Resistance
  • Natural Satiety Triggers and Gut Receptors
  • Recognizing Obesity as a Biological Chronic Disease
  • Addressing Weight Stigma and External Commentary


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GLP-1 Over 60: Obesity Doctor Explains Part 201 juin 202601:04:31

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GLP-1 Over 60: Why This Feels Different Now Part 2
***Note: Kim had some sound issues, so we appreciate your patience and grace with her audio this episode.


What does it mean to start GLP-1 treatment later in life… after years of trying to make weight loss work?

In this episode, Kim and Kat talk with Dr. Lindsey Ogle, an obesity specialist, and Deb Cooperman, an obesity care advocate and content creator, about starting GLP-1 treatment in your 60s and why the experience can feel different this time around.

As more adults over 60 explore GLP-1 medications, Deb shares her story openly, from decades of diet culture and early messaging about weight to grief, food noise, and navigating obesity treatment later in life. And we also discuss the upcoming coverage of GLP-1s for obesity on Medicare (and maybe Medicaid) in July 2026. Dr. Ogle helps connect those experiences to the science, including expectations, side effects, protein, muscle preservation, and what support can look like as we age.

What we cover:

- GLP-1 weight loss over 60
- Food noise and obesity beyond willpower
- Diet culture and lifelong messaging around weight
- Grief, stress, and emotional eating
- Protein, muscle preservation, and aging on GLP-1s
- Side effects and realistic expectations

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GLP-1 Over 60: Why This Feels Different Now Part 128 mai 202601:01:21

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What does it mean to start GLP-1 treatment later in life… after years of trying to make weight loss work?

In this episode, Kim and Kat talk with Dr. Lindsey Ogle, an obesity specialist, and Deb Cooperman, an obesity care advocate and content creator, about starting GLP-1 treatment in your 60s and why the experience can feel different this time around.

As more adults over 60 explore GLP-1 medications, Deb shares her story openly, from decades of diet culture and early messaging about weight to grief, food noise, and navigating obesity treatment later in life. And we also discuss the upcoming coverage of GLP-1s for obesity on Medicare (and maybe Medicaid) in July 2026. Dr. Ogle helps connect those experiences to the science, including expectations, side effects, protein, muscle preservation, and what support can look like as we age.

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- GLP-1 weight loss over 60
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GLP-1 & PCOS: Why So Many Women Were Misdiagnosed23 mai 202601:31:24

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What if millions of women with PCOS were misunderstood for years because the condition was treated mainly as a reproductive disorder instead of a metabolic disease tied to insulin resistance, obesity, hormones, and fertility?

In this episode of The Plus SideZ Podcast, Dr. Melanie Cree, a pediatric endocrinologist, obesity researcher, and PCOS/PMOS expert, explains the recent global consensus to rename PCOS to PMOS, or Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, to better reflect the condition’s metabolic and hormonal impact.

Dr. Cree breaks down how delayed diagnosis and outdated understanding may have prevented many patients from getting earlier metabolic treatment and intervention.

We discuss:
Why so many women with PCOS were misunderstood or dismissed
The connection between PCOS, PMOS, insulin resistance, obesity, and fertility

  • Why weight gain is not just about willpower
  • Adolescent PCOS and why early intervention matters
  • GLP-1 medications like semaglutide for PCOS/PMOS
  • Emerging research focused on ovulation, fertility, and metabolic health
  • How hormones, appetite, and metabolism are connected
  • Why the PMOS name change could improve diagnosis and treatment


Dr. Cree also shares information about her ongoing research and studies exploring how GLP-1 medications may help improve metabolic and reproductive health in people with PCOS/PMOS.

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GLP-1s & Rosie O’Donnell: Weight Loss Over 6013 mai 202601:30:30

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This week, we’re revisiting one of the most powerful conversations in Plus SideZ Podcast history with Rosie O'Donnell.

As Kim takes time away following the loss of her sister, we’re sharing a few meaningful “greatest hits” episodes that continue to resonate deeply with listeners. Thank you for continuing to support, download, watch, and share the podcast during this difficult time. This community means more than you know.

In this replay, Rosie opens up about:

- Lifelong struggles with weight and obesity
- How the media treated her body over the years
- Bariatric surgery and her experience after surgery
- Emotional eating, shame, and public scrutiny
- What it feels like to navigate weight and health over 60
- Her experience with GLP-1 medications and changing obesity treatment

As conversations around GLP-1 medications continue to grow, especially with major Medicare coverage changes expected to expand in July 2026, this episode feels more relevant than ever. For many adults over 60, questions about obesity treatment, metabolism, bariatric surgery, and whether GLP-1s can still work after decades of dieting are finally entering the mainstream.

This episode goes beyond headlines and before-and-after stories. It’s an honest conversation about biology, stigma, survival, and what happens when people living with obesity are finally heard with compassion instead of judgment.

If you’ve ever wondered:

- Do GLP-1 medications work differently over 60?
- Can GLP-1s help after bariatric surgery?
- Why does weight loss feel harder with age?
- How much of obesity is biology versus willpower?

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GLP-1 Stopped Working? What’s Really Happening (Replay Dr. Spencer Nadolsky)04 mai 202601:02:11

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GLP-1 Stopped Working? What’s Really Happening with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky,

While Kim is on bereavement leave, we’re replaying one of our most important conversations. Thank you for continuing to listen and support the show during this time.

We’re bringing this episode back because our audience keeps growing, and many of you may be in a different stage of your journey now. Maybe you’ve hit a plateau, gone months without losing weight, or started wondering, “Is my GLP-1 even working anymore?”

In this replay, we’re joined by Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, obesity specialist and founder of Vineyard, to break down what’s really happening when progress slows or stops.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Why your GLP-1 may feel like it “stopped working” and what’s actually happening
  • The truth about plateaus, stalls, and going months without weight loss
  • Why food noise can come back and what that means
  • How dose, metabolic adaptation, and expectations play into progress
  • What to know about weight regain and whether this is a “forever” medication
  • How to think about goal weight and long-term strategy
  • The role of exercise and metabolism as your body changes
  • The emotional side, including feeling flat or disconnected

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GLP-1: What We’re Not Talking About28 avr. 202600:56:50

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**IMPORTANT** This episode includes discussions of trauma, family dynamics, narcissistic relationships, and eating disorders. Please take care while listening and choose a time and setting that feels right for you.

Over the past three years, a clear pattern has emerged. Many patients trace their struggles with weight back to childhood, shaped by family dynamics, support, and the ripple effects of diet culture.

GLP-1 medications are changing obesity treatment by addressing biology, and obesity is largely genetic. It is also multifactorial. Factors like stress, trauma, and early environments do not cause obesity on their own, but they can make it harder to manage. Yet this part of the conversation is often missing. While attention is placed on medication or diet and exercise, the impact of lived experience is rarely addressed.

In this episode, we cover:

  •  How childhood and family dynamics shape long-term patterns 
  •  The impact of stress, trauma, and narcissistic relationships on weight management 
  •  Boundaries, including low contact and no contact, as part of healing 
  •  Why lived experience matters in obesity conversations 

This episode is led by co-host and producer Kat Carter, who brings both expertise and personal perspective to a conversation that is often overlooked.

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New to GLP-1s? Start Here | The Truth About Obesity (S1 Ep 5 Repost)22 avr. 202601:06:50

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With more people starting GLP-1s like Wegovy and hearing about newer options like Orforglipron, we’re bringing back one of our most important early episodes.

This is a repost of Season 1, Episode 5, titled "Fast and Lazy, Debunking Stereotypes," created to help you understand what these medications actually do and why obesity is not a lack of willpower.

In this episode with bariatric surgeon Daniel Rosen, we cover:

  • How GLP-1 medications actually work in the body
  • Is it just appetite suppression or something more?
  • Are GLP-1s the same as bariatric surgery? Do they work the same way?
  • Why diets fail and why this isn’t about “lazy” or lack of discipline
  • What “food noise” is and why it matters
  • Are GLP-1s approved for kids and should they be?
  • Why obesity is a chronic disease, not a personal failure


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Do You Have to Exercise on GLP-1?15 avr. 202601:01:54

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Do you actually need to exercise on GLP-1 to lose weight… or does it just help? In this episode, we talk with Jamie Selzer, who lost over 300 pounds on a GLP-1 and went on to become a personal trainer and TikTok creator helping others navigate obesity and fitness.

This is a real conversation about what changed, what mattered, and what didn’t.

We cover:
• Do you need exercise for GLP-1 weight loss
• When and how to start moving during your journey
• Strength training vs cardio on GLP-1
• Building muscle after major weight loss
• Letting go of all-or-nothing fitness thinking

From 300+ pounds down to trainer, Jamie shares what actually works in the real world and how to build a sustainable relationship with movement.

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GLP-1 vs Diet Culture: Body Positivity and No-Lose Debate06 avr. 202601:08:37

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This episode is dedicated to my magical sister, Jessy Cole, who passed away recently just why of her 39th birthday. She was an artist and writer, and she created even on the hard days. This was set to record soon after her passing, but my sister was very proud of me for doing this podcast to help others and challenge the status quo. 

It’s not at my best work, for obvious reasons m, but I felt I wanted to honor her strength by creating even on the hard days. Thank you for your support. I love you. 

In this roundtable, Kim Carlos and Kat Carter sit down with board-certified obesity medicine physician Dr. Matthea Rentea to discuss three movements shaping the conversation around obesity: the GLP-1 movement, body positivity, and the no-lose movement.

All three have lived with obesity and have tried diet, exercise, and different treatments. They share what has worked, what has not, and why GLP-1 medications are changing what sustainable care can look like.

This episode also defines each movement:
•Body Positivity: Focused on dignity, inclusion, and ending weight stigma
•No-Lose Movement: Questions weight loss as a goal and pushes back on diet culture
•GLP-1 Movement: Treats obesity as a chronic metabolic disease with medical support

The conversation explores where these movements overlap, including reducing stigma and improving understanding of obesity, and where differences remain around weight loss, medication, and how health is defined.

At the center is a bigger question: can these movements work together to better support people living with obesity and change the world? More conversations to come. 

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GLP-1 News Update: Stopping the Meds, What Happens Next & The Future of New Treatments31 mars 202601:04:25

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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.

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The GLP-1 Relationship Revolution: Losing Weight & Gaining Connection P224 mars 202600:50:33

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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

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Update: We’ve suffered a deep loss20 mars 202600:06:00

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. 


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The GLP-1 Relationship Revolution: Losing Weight & Gaining Connection P116 mars 202600:50:19

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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

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GLP-1 News: Lawsuits, Telehealth Battles & State Crackdowns09 mars 202601:28:45

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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.

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When Surgery Wasn’t Enough: Adding GLP-1s to My Weight Loss Journey | Hannah02 mars 202601:35:00

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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.

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On a GLP-1 but Still Feeling Off? Perimenopause, HRT & Midlife Metabolism23 févr. 202601:11:20

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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.

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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.

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The GLP-1 Ripple Effect: Growing Together in Health and Advocacy 16 févr. 202601:33:07

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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.

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Instgram: mike.on.a.mission2

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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.

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GLP-1 Advocacy: Kim’s Story & The Movement We Built09 févr. 202601:07:38

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In an industry that rarely shifts quickly—especially for those with obesity, facing stigma and barriers—so much has changed in just three years. How did we see GLP-1 prices drop, and how did we break stigma? We did it together—through community, social media, and podcasts. This episode is my piece of that story. The GLP-1 Holistic Podcast invited me to share how my personal journey evolved into leading a movement. If you’ve ever wondered how we got here—this is how.

Holistic GLP-1 Podcast Links:

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Weight Loss Maintenance on GLP-1s | Dr. Melynda Barnes (Ro) & CeCe02 févr. 202601:27:16

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What happens after weight loss, when biology pushes back and maintenance becomes the hardest part?

In this episode of The Plus SideZ Podcast, we explore weight loss maintenance on GLP-1s through the lived experience of Ro patient and fitness instructor CeCe, who lost over 100 pounds through diet and exercise before turning to a GLP-1 to help sustain her progress. CeCe shares what it’s like navigating hunger, identity, and bias in the fitness industry while living in a changing body, and why weight maintenance often requires more than willpower alone.

Ro Chief Medical Officer Dr. Melynda Barnes joins the conversation to ground CeCe’s experience in science, explaining obesity as a chronic metabolic disease, how GLP-1 medications support long-term weight maintenance, and why movement and nutrition matter regardless of body size. Together, they unpack the impact of weight stigma in healthcare and fitness spaces, and what compassionate, evidence-based obesity care should actually look like.

This episode is for anyone questioning why keeping weight off is so difficult, feeling judged for their body while prioritizing health, or seeking a clearer, stigma-free understanding of GLP-1s and long-term care.

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CeCe’s - Socials https://www.instagram.com/ceceolisa/?hl=en 

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Chief Medical Officer Dr. Melynda Barnes

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LIVE GLP-1 News Update - Bonus 29 janv. 202601:07:16

This is a live, so it's scrappy, but the sound should be good! :) 

We are joined by our GLP-1 social media news correspondents, Maria Rising and Sabina Hemmi from GLP Winner, to get the latest updates on GLP-1, from the big pharma lawsuits to the states trying to reduce access or ban compound GLP-1.

Washington HB 2613  (going to committee on Jan 30th - you can sign up to  testify or submit written testimony)
Mississippi SB 2544:

Other bills I mentioned:
Indiana SB 282:
Florida SB 877, HB 860
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What Do I Eat in a Day on GLP-1? Real Nutrition with GLP1 Hub27 janv. 202601:00:02

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“What do I eat in a day?” is one of the most common and most searched questions people ask when starting a GLP-1. In this episode, we’re joined by Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD, registered dietitian and host of the GLP1 Hub Podcast, to explore how nutrition support fits into GLP-1 treatment in the real world. We talk through Ana’s lived experience with weight, the difference between dietitians and nutritionists, and why many patients are left without practical guidance once a prescription is written.

The conversation focuses on the growing gap between physician time constraints and patient needs, and how dietitians who understand and support GLP-1s are uniquely positioned to bridge it. We break down macros in accessible terms, discuss nutritional balance beyond protein, and examine how resting metabolic rate, sleep, appetite regulation, and tracking all influence daily intake, especially for those with a history of food or body trauma. This episode highlights why GLP-1-informed dietitians may play a central role in the future of sustainable, patient-centered obesity care.

Professional/Community  Guest:

Ana Reisdorf MS, RD

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GLP-1 NEWS: Access at Risk – What Current Lawsuits and Legislation Mean20 janv. 202601:15:10

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In this episode, we break down the latest GLP-1 news around policy and legal developments impacting access to compounded GLP-1 medications in the United States.

We’re joined by special news correspondents Sabina Henn, an obesity advocate from GLPWinner.com, and Maria Rising, a GLP-1 reporter on TikTok and obesity advocate. Both are deeply involved in obesity care advocacy and work on and off the internet to protect patient access to treatment.

We begin with the broader national strategy shaping current GLP-1 policy, then walk through key federal and state actions, including the SAFE Drug Act (SR 6509), Indiana SB 282, and Florida SB 860 / HB 877. We explain how these bills could restrict access to compounded GLP-1 medications and why that poses a serious problem for patients who cannot take brand-name drugs or cannot afford them due to lack of insurance coverage and high costs.

We also cover the ongoing lawsuits between GLP-1 drug manufacturers and compounding pharmacies, including the Strive lawsuit, and examine the use of racketeering claims as a legal strategy. Throughout the episode, we focus on the real-world impact of these actions and how they could affect millions of patients relying on compounded GLP-1 medications for obesity and metabolic disease care.

We close with clear ways listeners can stay informed, engage, and help protect access to care.

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GLP-1s, Weight Regain, & Why Men Don’t Seek Help P220 janv. 202600:57:59

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Men with obesity face a significantly higher risk of early death than women with obesity, yet many still avoid doctors, delay care, and see weight struggles as weakness rather than a medical condition.
In this episode, community member AJ shares his journey through weight loss, regain, and sustainable progress, opening a deeper conversation about men’s health, obesity as a chronic disease, and the role GLP-1 medications can play in long-term care, not as a shortcut, but as support.
We explore why men disengage from healthcare, how fear and shame disguise themselves as toughness, and what real obesity treatment looks like over time. This episode is also for the women who love them, offering language, insight, and practical takeaways to help encourage the men in their lives to seek the care they deserve and believe they are worthy of.

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AJ Big Boy to Slim Boy

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Dr. Kevin Gendreau, Obesity Specialist

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UPDATED AUDIO: GLP-1s, Weight Regain, & Why Men Don’t Seek Help P115 janv. 202600:56:09

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This isn’t medical advice — always talk to your doctor before making any health decisions.

In this episode, community member AJ shares his journey through weight loss, regain, and sustainable progress, opening a deeper conversation about men’s health, obesity as a chronic disease, and the role GLP-1 medications can play in long-term care, not as a shortcut, but as support.

Community Guest: AJ Big Boy to Slim Boy

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Expert Guest: Kevin Gendreau, MD

Metabolic Health Handbook: https://a.co/d/fHI2hOk

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GLP-1s, Weight Regain, & Why Men Don’t Seek Help P 112 janv. 202600:56:09

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GLP-1 & Body Composition: Why the Scale Isn’t the Full Story in Obesity Care05 janv. 202601:07:20

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       This isn’t medical advice — always talk to your doctor before making any health decisions.

The scale has ruled health for decades, but modern obesity care shows it only tells part of the story. In this episode, we explore how GLP-1 therapies and advanced body composition analysis provide a clearer picture of health beyond weight alone. We discuss BMI, the Body Roundness Index, SECA body composition insights, why baselines matter, and how new global guidance is reshaping the future of obesity treatment.

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Community Guest: Zach Niemiec

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Professional Expert: Nina Crowley, PhD, RDN, LD, Director of Clinical Education & Partnerships

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ninacrowley

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psychology of weighing stuff  https://secambca.com/the-psychology-of-weighing/

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Bonus! GLP-1s and the Holidays: Food, Shame, and Healing23 déc. 202501:24:51

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This isn’t medical advice — always talk to your doctor before making any health decisions.

In this holiday special, we explore obesity as a chronic disease and how GLP-1 medications are changing treatment, access, and outcomes. Our expert guest, Dr Robyn Pashby, breaks down the differences between GLP-1 therapy and bariatric surgery, explains types of disordered eating and emotional eating, and discusses the mental and social adjustments that often come with significant weight loss.

We also address weight bias in medicine, body image after weight change, and how food-centered holidays can impact those who are actively losing weight or maintaining on a GLP-1. This episode offers practical coping strategies, compassionate insight, and evidence-based guidance for navigating food, emotions, and health during the holidays.

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Dr Robyn Pashby

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