The Plus SideZ Podcast to Host Live Episode on GLP-1 Medications and Obesity Treatment
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ATLANTA, May 10, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - "The Plus Sidez: Cracking the Obesity Code," an Atlanta-based podcast, is set to host a live episode during the GLP-1 TikTok Community Meet-Up at The Garage on May 17, 2024. The event will feature a discussion on the use of GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, for obesity treatment, with insights from a panel of obesity doctors, psychologists, and cardiologists.
Kim Carlos, founder and Executive Producer of The Plus SideZ, emphasized the podcast's mission: "You're not alone. It's not your fault." She stated, "This isn’t a TikTok trend; it’s a movement. The podcast seeks to help people understand it’s not about weight loss; it’s about health. Obesity is a recognized medical disease with FDA-approved treatments. Sick people need medicine, period."
The podcast grew from a TikTok community where hundreds of obesity patients documented their weight loss journeys using GLP-1 medications in 2022. Many of these individuals connected with healthcare professionals to gain insights into their metabolic disorders and available treatments. Dr. Simin Gharib Lee, a cardiologist and obesity specialist, CEO of Systole Health, has been a notable figure in this community.
The upcoming event aims to further educate and empower individuals to advocate for their health and seek appropriate care. Dr. Sina Arham, founder of an obesity telehealth practice, noted the importance of community in health management: “We are a tribal species and TikTok is a community app where it’s easy to find your tribe. TikTok has become a place for patients whose illnesses have been overlooked their entire lives to find one another and find solutions for healing. Human connection is not just a pillar of health; it is the foundation upon which all well-being is built. It’s essential for both mental and physical vitality.”
The live podcast event coincides with TikTok's new community guidelines, which will discourage discussions of weight loss medications, highlighting the controversial nature of these discussions even when addressing medical treatments for obesity.
For more information about the event and The Plus SideZ podcast, visit www.theplussidez.com.
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The Plus SideZ podcast is in its third season and ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally on Apple Podcasts and in the top 100 of medical podcasts on Apple Podcasts.
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