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

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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.

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Weighted Wisdoms: https://weightedwisdoms.com
Substack: https://weightedwisdoms.substack.com
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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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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.

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GLP-1 News: New Studies, Lawsuits & Compounding
What do the latest GLP-1 studies actually mean for patients?
This week, Kim is joined by Maria Rising, GLP-1 advocate, creator of GLP-1 News Now, our special guest News Correspondent. After living with PCOS and surviving a stroke in her 20s, Maria became passionate about helping patients understand the science behind obesity, GLP-1 medications, and access to care.
There isn't just one new GLP-1 study every week anymore. There are dozens. Maria follows the research, policy changes, and industry news so patients don't have to. Together, Kim and Maria break down the latest headlines and explain what they actually mean for people living with obesity and metabolic disease.
In this episode:
- Maria's journey with PCOS, stroke, and GLP-1 treatment
- The latest GLP-1 studies and research
- Compounding updates and current lawsuits
- What new research means for patients
- Obesity, metabolic health, and access to care
- How to separate headlines from evidence
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The Plus SideZ Podcast is an educational podcast focused on obesity, metabolic health, and GLP-1 medications. This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk with your healthcare provider about questions regarding your treatment.

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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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• 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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