The Plus SideZ: Cracking the Obesity Code

By Kim Carlos

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Episodes: 143

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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 medicationslike 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 1.5% 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.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/

Episode Date
Special Episode: GLP1s and Heart Health with Cardiologist Dr. Simin Lee (Repost from Season 3)
May 27, 2025
The Biggest Loser Aftermath: Regain, Metabolism & GLP-1s
May 19, 2025
GLP1 and the Brain: A Neurological Deep Dive
May 12, 2025
GNC Supporting the GLP-1 Community: CEO Michael Costello on Wellness, Supplements & Obesity Care Support
May 05, 2025
Special Announcement: Grey Market Education, Strength Training for Metabolic Health & Award Nomination!
May 05, 2025
GLP-1 & Nutrition with Sayeh Tavangar: From Chopped to Healthy Living P2
Apr 28, 2025
GLP-1 & Nutrition with Sayeh Tavangar: From Chopped to Healthy Living P1
Apr 21, 2025
A Quick Note from Kim & Kat - How to Listen + Ways to Support
Apr 20, 2025
Zepbound and Body Dysmorphia: Emotional Healing and Reclaiming a Healthy Relationship with Food
Apr 14, 2025
Overcoming Weight Bias and Diet Culture: The Global Impact of GLP-1 Treatments for Obesity Part 2
Apr 07, 2025
Overcoming Weight Bias & Diet Culture: The Global Impact of GLP-1 Treatments for Obesity Part 1
Mar 31, 2025
Ro’s GLP-1 Weight Loss Solutions: Zepbound Vials, Safe Access, and Telehealth Care
Mar 24, 2025
Ozempic 101: Addressing Side Effects, Myths, and FAQs for Weight Loss with Dr. Kumar Part 2
Mar 17, 2025
Ozempic 101: Addressing Side Effects, Myths, and FAQs for Weight Loss with Dr. Kumar Part 1
Mar 11, 2025
Breaking Obesity Stigma: Weight Bias, DEI, and GLP-1 Medications for Health Part 2
Mar 05, 2025
Breaking Obesity Stigma: Weight Bias, DEI, and GLP-1 Medications for Health
Feb 24, 2025
GLP-1 Treatments for Kids: A Pediatric Specialist Talks Childhood Obesity and Health Part2
Feb 18, 2025
Big News: Giveaway, New GLP-1 Consultation Service, and More!
Feb 17, 2025
GLP-1 Treatments for Kids: A Pediatric Specialist Talks Childhood Obesity and Health Part1
Feb 10, 2025
The Truth About GLP-1 for Weight Loss: Science and Affordable Access Part 2
Feb 03, 2025
The Truth About GLP-1 for Weight Loss: Science and Affordable Access Part 1
Jan 27, 2025
GLP-1s, Insulin Resistance, and the Truth About Weight Loss & Hormones Part 2
Jan 20, 2025
GLP-1s, Insulin Resistance, and the Truth About Weight Loss & Hormones Part1
Jan 13, 2025
Science Behind Ozempic: Tackling Insulin Resistance and Sustainable Weight Loss Part 2
Jan 07, 2025
Science Behind Ozempic: Tackling Insulin Resistance and Sustainable Weight Loss Part 1
Dec 31, 2024
Semaglutide vs. Tirzepitide: Which Obesity Drug Could Be Your Game Changer Part 2
Dec 23, 2024
FDA Says Popular ‘Weight Loss Meds’ No Longer in Shortage: What Patients Need to Know
Dec 20, 2024
Semaglutide vs. Tirzepitide: Which Obesity Drug Could Be Your Game Changer Part 1
Dec 17, 2024
Unraveling Pharmacy Industry: PBMs and Cost-Plus Pricing
Dec 04, 2024
Surviving the Holidays on a GLP-1 with Dr. Joy and Dr. Rachel
Nov 25, 2024
Noom’s CEO Geoff Cook Speaks Out: Redefining Diet Culture in the Ozempic Time
Nov 20, 2024
GLP-1 and Weight Loss: Myths, Science, and Solutions for Lasting Health with Dr. Sowa Part 2
Nov 15, 2024
GLP-1 and Weight Loss: Myths, Science, and Solutions for Lasting Health with Dr. Sowa Part 1
Nov 08, 2024
BONUS Doctor Spotlight: The Affects of GLP-1s on body, brain, and heart.
Nov 01, 2024
The Truth About GLP-1, Pharma Myths, and Compound Pharmacies with Dr. Kaplan
Oct 30, 2024
BONUS Dr Spotlight: Cognitive Therapy and GLP with Dr. High
Oct 25, 2024
GLP-1 Therapy in the UK: Costs, Availability, and Personal Journeys with Mounjaro Part 2
Oct 23, 2024
BONUS Doctor Spotlight: To Compound Or Not To Compound
Oct 18, 2024
GLP-1 Therapy in the UK: Costs, Availability, and Personal Journeys with Mounjaro Part 1
Oct 16, 2024
GLP-1 Breakthroughs: Healing and Rediscovering Purpose Part 2
Oct 14, 2024
BONUS Doctor Spotlight: Dr Alexandra covers Metabolic Disorders & Mounjaro/GLP1 Treatments
Oct 11, 2024
BONUS Doctor Spotlight: Dr Karla discuss Childhood Obesity and GLP1
Oct 04, 2024
URGENT Message: Senate Hearing on Ozempic & Wegovy Price Gouging
Oct 02, 2024
GLP-1 Breakthroughs: Healing and Rediscovering Purpose Part 1
Oct 02, 2024
BONUS - Doctor Spotlight: Dr. Shelly discusses treating her obesity with GLP-1
Oct 01, 2024
BONUS: Doctor Shorts: Dr. Melissa Young discusses Insulin Resistance, Ozempic & Mounjaro
Sep 27, 2024
Decoding Ozempic GLP-1 Therapy: Bariatric Surgery's Findings Impact on Obesity Medicine
Sep 22, 2024
PCOS, Weight Loss, and Ozempic with Dr. Priya Jaisinghani S4Ep5P2
Sep 18, 2024
Doctor Spotlight: Matthea Rentea discusses Metabolic Health and GLP1 Treatments
Sep 13, 2024
Provider Spotlight: Alex Guevara, Primary Care in the UK discusses Ozempic & Mounjaro
Sep 12, 2024
Paid Subscribers: Live featuring Theresa's Community Story
Sep 12, 2024
Link Between PCOS, Weight Loss, and Ozempic with Dr. Priya Jaisinghani S4Ep5P1
Sep 11, 2024
Future of Telehealth & Obesity Care with the CEO of Ro Zachariah Reitano
Sep 04, 2024
BONUS Dr. Spotlight Dr. Toomer Talks about GLP1, Obesity, and Type 2 Diabetes
Aug 30, 2024
S4E3 Part 2 On The Pen with Dave Knapp - GLP1 Obesity Advocates Talk
Aug 27, 2024
BONUS Doctor Spotlight: Dr. Myra, Obesity Doctor discusses Ozempic for Obesity
Aug 26, 2024
S4E3 Part 1 On The Pen with Dave Knapp - GLP1 Obesity Advocates Talk
Aug 22, 2024
BONUS Doctor Spotlight: Dr. Jennah Siwak @WeightDoc on GLP1 and Obesity
Aug 19, 2024
S4E2 Part 2 Childhood Obesity and GLP1 with PediPals Pediatricians
Aug 13, 2024
BONUS: Dr. Rosen Talks GLP1 & Bariatric Surgery - Dr. Spotlight
Aug 10, 2024
S4E2 Part 1 Childhood Obesity and GLP1 with PediPals Pediatricians
Aug 07, 2024
BONUS Provider Spotlight - Compounded GLP1 with BourbonRx - Let's talk about it
Aug 05, 2024
Season 4 Premier, GLP-1 Medications: Myths, Realities, and Insurance Battles Dr. Beverly Tchang & Jay
Jul 31, 2024
BONUS - NEW Doctor Spotlight: Dr. Albert Discussed Ozempic
Jul 26, 2024
Rosie O'Donnell's Weight & Health Revelation Using GLP-1: Anniversary Episode Season 3 Finale
Jul 24, 2024
Rethink Fitness & Mental Wellness with James Capolla: Debunking Fads & Finding Your Fit
Jul 17, 2024
Managing obesity with Wegovy/Ozempic Part 2
Jul 10, 2024
Managing obesity with Wegovy/Ozempic Part 1
Jul 03, 2024
Ozempic, PCOS, Menopause, and Nutrition as Medicine with Dr. E PART 2
Jun 26, 2024
BONUS South Park Ozempic Episode Live GLP1 Community Response
Jun 24, 2024
Ozempic, PCOS, Menopause, and Nutrition as Medicine with Dr. E PART 1
Jun 18, 2024
Part 2 How do Ozempic Wegovy Improve Heart Health?
Jun 12, 2024
Part 1 How do Ozempic Wegovy Improve Heart Health?
Jun 05, 2024
GLP1 v Bariatric Surgery -- Which is better ? with the Weighting Table Podcast | Ozempic Mounjaro
May 22, 2024
Compound GLP1s : Everything you need to know | Semaglutide Tirzepitide Ozempic Mounjaro
May 20, 2024
Addressing Childhood Obesity and Genetics with Dr Dina Peralta Reich and Nate -- Part 2
May 08, 2024
Addressing Childhood Obesity and Genetics with Dr Dina Peralta Reich and Nate -- Part 1
May 01, 2024
Debunk *lies* about Mounjaro weight loss and Zepbound w Dr Matthea Rentea and Dr Ali Novitsky Part II
Apr 23, 2024
Debunk *lies* about Mounjaro weight loss and Zepbound w Dr Matthea Rentea and Dr Ali Novitsky Part I
Apr 18, 2024
Toxic Fitness Training to Zepbound with Deanna "Bomb Chica" Colon and Dr Weiss Surkhabi --Part II
Apr 16, 2024
Toxic Fitness Training to Zepbound with Deanna "Bomb Chica" Colon and Dr Weiss Surkhabi --Part I
Apr 10, 2024
Party with the The Plus SideZ!
Apr 02, 2024
The Plus SideZ Community Panel Reacts-- Oprah Weight Loss Revolution Special
Apr 02, 2024
Lauren Manzo: From Weight Loss Surgery to GLP1s -- Part II
Mar 20, 2024
Lauren Manzo: From Weight Loss Surgery to GLP1s -- Part I
Mar 14, 2024
Lauren Manzo: From Weight Loss Surgery to GLP1s -- Part I
Mar 13, 2024
Obesity Management and Provider Support -- with Chace Franks and Claire-- Part II
Mar 05, 2024
Obesity Management and Provider Support -- with Chace Franks and Claire-- Part I
Feb 28, 2024
Childhood Obesity w Dr Holly Lofton and Jack Lemay Obesity Treatment Genetics & Effects --Part II
Feb 21, 2024
Childhood Obesity w Dr Holly Lofton and Jack Lemay Obesity Treatment Genetics & Effects --Part I
Feb 14, 2024
The Easy Weigh Out with Dr Joy Bracey and Krystal Shipps -- Part II
Jan 31, 2024
The Easy Weigh Out with Dr Joy Bracey and Krystal Shipps -- Part I
Jan 31, 2024
*Season 3 Premiere* Part 2 Changing the Narrative on Obesity & Treatment with Dr Mick Crotty -- Part II
Jan 24, 2024
**Season 3 Premiere** Part 1 Changing the Narrative on Obesity & Treatment with Dr Mick Crotty -- Part I
Jan 17, 2024
S2 E18 What is GLP-1 Compounding? - Part II Replay
Jan 11, 2024
S2 E17 What is GLP-1 Compounding? - Part I Replay
Jan 05, 2024
S2 E17 --REPLAY --the What is GLP-1 Compounding? - Part I
Jan 04, 2024
Rosie O'Donnell's Mounjaro Story Interview with The Plus SideZ Podcast - Replay
Dec 28, 2023
S2 E16 --REPLAY --Community Roundtable Discussion on Oprah Special --The State of Weight -- Part IV
Dec 19, 2023
S2 E15 --REPLAY --Community Roundtable Discussion on Oprah Special --The State of Weight -- Part III
Dec 19, 2023
S2 E14 -- REPLAY --Community Roundtable Discussion on Oprah Special --The State of Weight -- Part II
Dec 19, 2023
S2 E13 -- REPLAY -- Community Roundtable Discussion on Oprah Special --The State of Weight -- Part I
Dec 19, 2023
S 2 E12 -- Hormones and Weight -- with Dr Rudy Eberwein and Community guest Vicki --Part II
Dec 13, 2023
S2 E11 -- Hormones and Weight -- with Dr Rudy Eberwein and Community guest Vicki --Part I
Dec 08, 2023
S2 E10 - "I need to speak with the Manager!" - with Dr Kais Rona and community guest Brandi
Nov 29, 2023
S2, E9 Understanding the Psychological Dimensions of Obesity -- with Dr Rachel Goldman and LeeFitsIn
Nov 22, 2023
S2, E8, Part 2 Am I Worthy of Wegovy? -- Part 2 -- featuring Alexandra and Dr. Aleem Kanji
Nov 15, 2023
S2, E8, Part 1 Am I Worthy of Wegovy? -- Part 1 -- featuring Alexandra and Dr. Aleem Kanji
Nov 08, 2023
S2, E7, Part 2 "Obesity is the last Discrimination we allow." Featuring Dr Catherine Toomer and Ashley
Nov 01, 2023
S2, E7 Part 1 "Obesity is the last Discrimination we allow." - Featuring Dr. Catherine Toomer and Ashley
Oct 25, 2023
S2, E6 Mounjaro and Mysterious Lady Parts - ft Amy
Oct 18, 2023
S2, E5 Insurance: The Necessary Evil on Your GLP1 Journey
Oct 11, 2023
S2 E4: There and Back Again: Bariatric Surgery and Mounjaro with Susan and Dr. Angelina Postoev
Oct 05, 2023
S2, E4 There and Back Again: Bariatric Surgery and Mounjaro with Susan and Dr. Angelina Postoev
Oct 03, 2023
S2 E3: Pour Some Sugar on Me with Dr. Rentea
Sep 29, 2023
S2, E2 An Ounce of Prevention with Dr Rocio Salas Whalen
Sep 20, 2023
S2 Premier E1: Married to Mounjaro with Dr. Contessa
Sep 13, 2023
Season 1, Episode 24: Season Finale, Looking Back & Forward to GLP-1s Future
Sep 07, 2023
Episode 23: Treating Addiction with Ozempic, Mounjaro, & other GLP-1s
Aug 30, 2023
Episode 22: The Heart of Wegovy
Aug 23, 2023
Episode 21: Mindset and Medical Obesity Treatments
Aug 16, 2023
Episode 20: Maintaining Weight Loss on a GLP-1
Aug 09, 2023
Episode 19: What is Compounding Semaglutide or Tirzepatide?
Aug 02, 2023
Episode 18: Metabolic Disorders & Mounjaro GLP1 Treatments
Jul 26, 2023
Episode 17: Childhood Obesity and GLP-1 Endocrine Therapy
Jul 19, 2023
Episode 16: Weighted Down, The Mental & Physical Anguish of Obesity
Jul 12, 2023
Episode 15: Benefits Who? Insurance Company Ins and Outs
Jul 05, 2023
Episode 13 B: Rosie O'Donnell's Mounjaro Journey Full Episode
Jul 04, 2023
Episode 14: Upgrade U, GLP-1 Style
Jun 28, 2023
Episode 13: BONUS Rosie O'Donnell's Mounjaro Journey Exclusively YouTube / @ThePlusSideZ
Jun 24, 2023
Episode 12: The Spectrum of Insulin Resistance and Endocrine Therapy
Jun 21, 2023
Episode 11: Eat Less, Move More Myth Debunked
Jun 14, 2023
Episode 10: Speculating our faces off on the current landscape of GLP1s
Jun 06, 2023
Episode 9: Mounjaro Tomorrow, the future of medical obesity treatment?
May 31, 2023
Episode 8: Part 2, Foodie or Food Noise?
May 24, 2023
Episode 8: Part 1, Foodie or Food Noise?
May 17, 2023
Episode 7: Obesity Unboxed, the Connection of PCOS, ADHD & Binge Eating Disorder
May 10, 2023
Episode 6: Obesity Medication, the Media & Celebrity Fearmongering
May 03, 2023
Episode 4: How GLP1 Medications Treat Genetic Obesity & Binge-Eating Disorder
Apr 26, 2023
Episode 5: Fat and Lazy, Debunking Stereotypes with Dr. Daniel Rosen, Bariatric & Obesity Specialist
Apr 26, 2023
Episode 3: Telehealth Obesity Medicine and the Death of Diet Culture
Apr 19, 2023
Episode 2: Obesity Treatment from primary healthcare providers
Apr 11, 2023
Episode 1: Setting the Record Straight on Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Medications
Apr 06, 2023