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

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"Both Our Advice and that of our Guest Expertalong with their insights don't replace your own care team. Always talk to a doctor who can review your personal records and labs to make the safest choices for you."
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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Here book - https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Wisdom-Reflections-Decades-Liberation-ebook/dp/B0DRZ9R6XN
Learn more about Tigress Osborn and NAAFA:
• NAAFA: National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA)
• Socials: @naafaofficial
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*Both Our Advice and that of our Guest Experts along with their insights don't replace your own care team. Always talk to a doctor who can review your personal records and labs to make the safest choices for you.

This is a rapid fire FAQ about the Medicare Bridge Program and coverage of  with an obesity Doctor.
 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
• 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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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.
Guest
Dr. Chiadi Ndumele
Preventive Cardiologist, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Chair, 2026 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Clinical Practice Guideline
Resources
American Heart Association: New Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Clinical Practice Guideline
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2026/06/09/new-ckm-guideline-urges-early-weight-talks-to-prevent-health-risks
Professional Heart Daily: 2026 Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
https://professional.heart.org/en/science-news/2026-guideline-for-the-prevention-detection-evaluation-and-management-of-ckm-syndrome
American Heart Association News Release: First-Ever Clinical Practice Guideline for Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
https://newsroom.heart.org/news/first-ever-guideline-on-cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic-syndrome-issued
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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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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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