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

By Kim Carlos

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Number 1: The World Has More GLP-1s but Who Can Afford Them? Part 1
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 ______________________________________________________________________ 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 https://data.cms.gov/summary-statistics-on-beneficiary-enrollment/medicare-and-medicaid-reports/medicare-monthly-enrollment ______________________________________________________________________ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HUIGKl3BN4Vg6LYI-dkOA/join _________________________________________________________________________ #Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide #GLP1 #Obesity #zepbound #wegovy Send us Fan Mail! The Podcast Promo Ad Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer TikTok Instagram Kat Carter, Producer TikTok Instagram
September 01, 20261h 2min
Number 2: GLP-1 vs. Big Food: Is the Food Industry Trying to Outsmart the Medications?
Linktree for Community Resources https://linktr.ee/theplussidez Join our free GLP-1 Community! www.CozyButter.com Book a 1 on 1 Session with Kim - Code PLUS10 to save https://calendly.com/theplussidez/kim ______________________________________________________________________ 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. Follow Liam: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-kincaid-ba498022a TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP87VgedS/ APOTHIKS Food Consulting https://www.apothiks.com _____________________________ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HUIGKl3BN4Vg6LYI-dkOA/join _________________________________________________________________________ #Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide #GLP1 #Obesity #zepbound #wegovy Send us Fan Mail! The Podcast Promo Ad Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer TikTok Instagram Kat Carter, Producer TikTok Instagram
August 26, 20261h 24min
Number 3: GLP-1 & Weight Regain: Why We Blame Ourselves
Linktree for Community Resources NEW From The Plus SideZ! Need extra help on your GLP-1 Journey? We have options! Live Patient Group with Kim Sign up here: Save with Code PLUS10 One-on-One Session with Kim Schedule here: Save with Code PLUS15 _____________________________________________________________ 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 https://www.instagram.com/nanetteadamslpc/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@weightedwisdoms Facebook http://www.facebook.com/weightedwisdoms _____________________________________________________________ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HUIGKl3BN4Vg6LYI-dkOA/join ______________________________________________________________________ #Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide #GLP1 #Obesity #zepbound #wegovy Send us Fan Mail! Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer TikTok Instagram Kat Carter, Producer TikTok Instagram
August 10, 202650min
Number 4: BIG NEWS! We Deserve Better. So We Built It. 🧈
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. 🧈 Send us Fan Mail! Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer TikTok Instagram Kat Carter, Producer TikTok Instagram
September 04, 20262min
Number 5: The World Has More GLP-1s but Who Can Afford Them? Part 2
Linktree - our favorite links (https://linktr.ee/dinosaurmonkeyfarts) NEW: Need GLP-1 Care? Join me at Belle! Use Podcast at checkout to save! https://link.joinbelle.com/podcast NEW: Cozy Butter GLP-1 Community! Join Free (https://cozybutter.com/) https://cozybutter.com/ A GLP-1 community where support isn’t at the mercy of the algorithm.Live GLP-1 support groupsLive support groups and social eventsHealth coaching and expert Q&AsCooking, movement, and stress-management classesGLP-1 tools and guidance (water, protein, side effect management, etc.) A dedicated community beyond the algorithmBook 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 Send us Fan Mail! Support the show Kim Carlos, Executive Producer TikTok Instagram Kat Carter, Producer TikTok Instagram
September 08, 202658min