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

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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

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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.

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Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XLHwB4WTTQ&list=PLpUQxX7fz67cIETlwfkBkx0hnDgT4KXdR&index=37 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This conversation is for education and general information only and does not replace medical advice from your healthcare provider.

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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.

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Dr. Michael “Mick” Crotty

My Best Weight
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LinkedIn
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Belinda Hogan

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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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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.

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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
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- Practical GLP-1 tools and guidance (water, protein, side effect management, etc.)
- A dedicated community beyond the algorithm

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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
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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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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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*This episode discusses eating disorders, disordered eating, substance use, body image, and other sensitive topics. Please take care of yourself while listening.

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.

Connect with Nanette:
Weighted Wisdoms: https://weightedwisdoms.com
Substack: https://weightedwisdoms.substack.com
Instagram: @nanetteadamslpc
TikTok: @weightedwisdoms
Facebook: Weighted Wisdoms

Support & Resources
If you or someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, substance use or mental health, support is available.
National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Therapist-staffed helpline: 866-662-1235
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. ET
Find treatment and eating disorder support:
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https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Free, confidential treatment referral and information, available 24/7.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines
https://findtreatment.gov/
If you are in crisis: Call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or are in immediate danger, call 911.

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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.

About Our Guest
Nanette Adams, LPC, LMHC is a licensed therapist, obesity advocate, and person living with the disease of obesity. Through her platform, Weighted Wisdoms, she combines professional expertise with lived experience to help people better understand obesity, weight stigma, and the emotional side of long-term treatment.

Connect with Nanette
Website
https://weightedwisdoms.com

Substack
https://weightedwisdoms.substack.com

Instagram
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Facebook
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