How GLP-1s Transform Obesity into a Treatable Disease (with Kim Carlos)

In one of the most emotionally raw and empowering conversations yet, we sit down with Kim Carlos—host of the award-winning Plus Sidez Podcast— for an unforgettable deep dive into how GLP-1 medications are changing the way the world understands obesity. Kim's journey began with a lifetime of diets, shame and self-blame, until a single prescription flipped the switch. The "food noise" that had dominated her thoughts since childhood finally went silent. What followed was nothing short of transformational: 110 pounds lost, mental clarity restored, and a mission to educate millions that obesity is not a moral failing but rather a chronic, treatable disease. We This get into some other juicy and eye-opening details, including the real obstacles preventing affordable access to GLP-1s; the controversial "Gray Market" for these medications; and what ultimately happens when self-compassion replaces self-blame. This podcast sheds real light on both the science and the humanity behind GLP-1s. So let's dive in! SHOW NOTES [ 00:00 ] Introduction [ 03:45 ] Kim's Childhood Weight Struggles [ 07:30 ] College trauma and major weight gain [ 11:15 ] Pregnancy, loss and plateau [ 15:00 ] Pandemic injury and a compassionate clinician [ 18:45 ] Starting GLP-1 therapy [ 22:15 ] Silencing the "Food Noise" [ 26:00 ] Understanding food noise vs. cravings [ 30:00 ] Birth of The Plus Sides Podcast [ 33:45 ] Community education during shortages [ 37:30 ] Media whiplash and Weight Watchers' pivot [ 41:00 ] From weight loss to holistic health [ 45:00 ] Debate: treatment vs. cure [ 48:45 ] Bridging holistic and clinical models [ 52:15 ] Stigma and the myth of the shortcut [ 56:00 ] Rosie O'Donnell impact and advocacy wins [ 59:45 ] Capitol Hill and systemic change [ 63:30 ] The economics of access [ 67:15 ] Social-media responsibility [ 71:00 ] The emotional aftermath of transformation [ 74:30 ] Hope, realism and maintenance [ 78:00 ] Closing reflections *** 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode: Learn how to activate GLP-1 naturally and silence cravings! CLICK HERE TO GET ⇒ Free Masterclass: Freedom From Food Noise: https://go.elizabethmcgann.com/start *** Get Connected with Elizabeth McGann: Coaching Website: http://www.ElizabethMcGann.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elizabethmcgann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethMcGannWellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcgann X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizabethMcGann *** Learn more about Kim Carlos: Website: https://theplussidez.net/ Instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/theplussidezpodcast/