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

Looking for real information on GLP-1 medications and weight loss? You’re in the right place.

The Plus SideZ Podcast is your go-to space for science-backed conversations about obesity treatment, weight loss, and living with a chronic metabolic disorder. Hosted by Kim Carlos and Kat Carter, we explore GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, featuring insights from leading 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% 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.

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

What Causes Obesity? The Biology We Were Never Taught & GLP-1’s Role P1

December 16, 2025 • Season 6 • Episode 1

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

In this episode, we discuss the complexities of obesity, moving far beyond the simple "calories in, calories out" narrative. Our conversation unravels the latest science to distinguish between different types of obesities (e.g., metabolically healthy vs. unhealthy, visceral vs. subcutaneous fat distribution), challenging the perception of obesity as a single, uniform condition.

Experts in obesity medicine and educators, we examined the landscape of collegiate obesity and nutrition education of future leaders. We dive into how the landscape of obesity treatment is being introduced to new students and practitioners. Our experts contrast modern, holistic, and evidence-based approaches with past didactic methods, emphasizing metabolic health, patient empathy, and anti-bias training.

Our astute educators help Debunk GLP-1 Myths as well. A critical segment is dedicated to dismantling the misconception that weight loss on GLP-1 agonists (like Ozempic or Wegovy) is simply due to calorie restriction alone. Our experts explain the drug's mechanisms involving satiety signals, gastric emptying, and metabolic pathways, proving it is a complex hormonal and neurological intervention.

Don’t miss this important episode, and learn how the future of obesity treatment is being shaped.

Professional Guest:

Leah D. Whigham, PhD, FTOS

Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences

Dr. Nik Dhurandhar

Paul W. Horn Distinguished Professor

Helen DeVitt Jones Endowed Chair

Chair, Department of Nutritional Sciences

Associate Dean for Innovation, College of Health and Human Sciences

Texas Tech University

Check out Dr Dhurandhar's Fat-loss Diet book at the below link
https://www.amazon.com/Dhurandhars-Fat-loss-Diet-Nikhil-Dhurandhar/dp/9352770307

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