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The Elevated Dose PodcastBonus: Elevated Growth Makes Room for Who You're Becoming (Why Hobbies, Side Hustles, and Curiosity Matter More Than You Think)In this final bonus episode, I talk about growth beyond survival mode. I explore why hobbies and side interests are often the first things we sacrifice under pressure and why that loss matters more than we realize.I share why curiosity isn’t something to monetize or manage, how elevated growth differs from burnout-driven hustle, and what it looks like to make room for who you’re becoming. This episode closes the series by inviting you to reflect on whether your life leaves space for expansion.
2026-01-2405 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastBonus: Elevated Finances Are About Clarity, Not Shame (Why Money Works Better When You Stop Avoiding It)Money is rarely just about numbers. In this episode, I talk about why financial stress is often driven by shame and avoidance rather than lack of discipline.I explore how clarity reduces anxiety, why values-based alignment makes money decisions easier, and how elevated finances support health, work, and stability. This episode offers a compassionate way to approach money without guilt or perfectionism.
2026-01-2105 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastBonus: Elevated Homes Reduce Friction (Why Environment Is Part Of Your Capacity)In this episode, I talk about home as a system that either supports or drains your capacity. Rather than focusing on aesthetics or minimalism, I explore how friction, clutter, and constant decisions quietly exhaust us.I share why cleaning alone doesn’t solve overwhelm and how reducing friction at home supports habits, health, and work. If your space feels heavy or chaotic, this episode will help you see where the real issue is.
2026-01-1705 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastBonus: Elevated Habits Survive Real Life (Why Sustainability Beats Intensity Every Time)If habits never seem to stick, this episode explains why it’s not a personal failure. I break down why most habits are designed for ideal conditions instead of real life and how intensity undermines sustainability.I talk about stress, decision fatigue, and capacity, and share what elevated habits actually look like when life gets messy. This episode is for anyone tired of starting over and ready to build habits that survive real days.
2026-01-1406 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastBonus: Elevated Health is Support, Not Control (Why Sustainable Health Starts With Safety)Health advice often focuses on discipline, restriction, and pushing through discomfort. In this episode, I talk about why control-based health frameworks fail long term and how support creates consistency.I explore the relationship between health, safety, and the nervous system, why control erodes trust with the body, and how elevated health prioritizes nourishment, rest, and sustainable care. If health has felt like a constant battle, this episode offers a different approach.
2026-01-1006 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastBonus: Elevated Work Is Energy-Aware Work (Why Planning by Capacity Changes Everything)In this episode, I reframe productivity through the lens of energy instead of time. Traditional work models assume unlimited capacity, and that’s why so many of us end up exhausted.I talk about why planning by hours creates burnout, how energy-aware work supports long-term output, and what elevated work actually looks like inside a real life. This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed or drained by work despite putting in the effort.
2026-01-0706 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastEpisode 9: How to Eat on a GLP-1 Without Fear, Restriction, or Losing the PlotWhy Eating on a GLP-1 Feels So Confusing and How to Stop Fighting Your BodyIf you’re on a GLP-1 and eating suddenly feels weird, stressful, or confusing, this episode is for you.Hunger is quieter. Appetite is different. Food noise isn’t running the show anymore but now you’re stuck wondering what to eat, how much to eat, and whether you’re doing something wrong.In this episode of The Elevated Dose, I break down what GLP-1 medications actually do in the body, how they change hunger signaling and appetite, and why so many people accidentally under-eat, under-fu...
2026-01-0532 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastBonus: Orientation Before Optimization (Why Knowing What You’re Protecting Comes First)Most of us try to change our lives by optimizing routines, habits, or systems. In this episode, I explain why that approach often leads to burnout instead of progress.I break down what orientation actually means, why lack of clarity creates exhaustion, and how knowing what you’re protecting makes decisions easier. If you feel overwhelmed despite trying to “do better,” this episode will help you understand why clarity has to come before optimization.
2026-01-0306 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastBonus: Why Building an Intentional Life Matters (and How to Choose a Word That Grounds You)In this bonus episode of The Elevated Dose, I talk about why so many of us feel burned out, scattered, or stuck even when we’re doing all the “right” things. Goals alone don’t create stability, orientation does.I share why I chose the word elevated as my guiding standard, how choosing a grounding word can reduce decision fatigue, and why intentional living works better than chasing outcomes. This episode is an invitation to choose a word that reflects how you want your life to feel, not who you think you should be.
2025-12-3107 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastEpisode 8: GLP-1 Plateaus Explained: Why Weight Loss Stalls and What Your Body Is Really DoingWeight loss plateaus are one of the most confusing and emotionally triggering parts of being on a GLP-1.If the scale hasn’t moved and your brain immediately jumped to “it stopped working” or “this is where I mess it all up,” this episode is for you.In this episode, I break down why plateaus happen on GLP-1 medications, what your body is actually doing during a stall, and how to tell the difference between normal metabolic regulation and the rare true metabolic plateau without panic, restriction, or shame.
2025-12-2825 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastBetween The Dose: WHO Just Validated GLP-1 CareIn this Between The Dose bonus episode of The Elevated Dose, I break down the new World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on GLP-1 medications for obesity and what they mean for people actively using or considering GLP-1 therapy.This episode explains, in plain language, how the WHO now formally recognizes obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease and endorses GLP-1 receptor agonists as legitimate long-term medical treatment for obesity, not shortcuts or failures of willpower.We cover: What the WHO guidelines actually say about GLP-1 medications for obesity Why obes...
2025-12-1504 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastEpisode 7: This Isn’t a Phase, The Long Game of GLP-1 CareWhat happens after the weight loss works?In this episode I dive into the part of GLP-1 care no one really prepares you for, the long game. The quiet exhaustion that can show up after success. The identity shift that happens when the urgency fades. And the emotional weight of realizing this isn’t a phase, a reset, or a short-term solution.This conversation isn’t about side effects or starting a GLP-1. It’s about what comes next.If you’ve been on a GLP-1...
2025-12-1416 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastEpisode 6: The Future of Obesity Care: NuSH, OMM, and What Comes After GLP-1sIf you’re on a GLP-1 and not getting the results everyone else is talking about, this episode is for you.Today we’re breaking down the future of obesity and metabolic care: NuSH (nutrient-stimulated hormone therapy) and OMM (obesity management medications) the next era of treatment for chronic obesity and metabolic health.I walk through my own story of being a true “non-responder” to Ozempic and Trulicity, and how everything changed when I finally found the right mechanism with Mounjaro. And then we zoom out into what’s coming nex...
2025-12-0325 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastThanksgiving Week: Don’t Skip Your Dose & Don’t Lose Your PeaceThis cozy little bonus episode is your pre-holiday reality check The gentle, grounding reminder you need before walking into the loudest food + family day of the year.Inside this episode, we break down:Why skipping your GLP-1 this week is not the moveHow to enjoy Thanksgiving without guilt, shame, or “performing hunger”Exactly what to say when family comments on your body, your plate, or your medicationHow to manage appetite changes, full-faster moments, nausea, and holiday food noiseWhat to do if stress or old triggers flare upHow to protect your energy and maintain your...
2025-11-2507 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastEpisode 4 Real Talk: Side Effects No One Tells You Aboutf you’ve ever sat there on your GLP-1 wondering, “Is this normal?” this episode is your new safe space.We’re breaking down the side effects people actually experience on GLP-1 medications…the messy, the confusing, the scary, and the secretly amazing.This is the episode I wish I had at the beginning of my journey.• Sulfur burps: why they happen and how to calm them• Bathroom chaos: diarrhea, constipation, and the gut slowdown nobody warns you about• Headaches, neck pain & weird muscle aches: hydration + posture shifts e...
2025-11-2413 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastEpisode 3: Why diets fail, but GLP-1 works?Why do diets fail, but GLP‑1 works? In plain English: diets fight your biology; GLP‑1 works with it. Lets break down set‑point “thermostats,” food noise, and what actually changes when hunger finally quiets. No shame, no fairytales...just a clear path to sustainable habits, a steadier brain, and a life you can actually live.🩺 A quick reminder: I’m not a doctor, this podcast is for educational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication.💻 Mentioned in this episode: 🩺 Fridays the telehealth that can help you access compounded GLP-1...
2025-10-0619 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastEpisode 2: The ShiftHi, I’m Carrie and welcome back to The Elevated Dose Podcast.This week’s episode is one of the most personal I’ve ever recorded. It’s the story of what happens after the breakthrough; when the medication works, the numbers normalize, and yet your body still whispers that something isn’t finished.I pick up right where Episode 1 left off, June 2022 the day I took my very first Ozempic injection thinking, this might finally be it. What follows is three years of trying, failing, healing, and learning what “bett...
2025-10-0617 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastEpisode 1: The Breaking PointIn Episode 1: The Breaking Point, I share my decades-long struggle with weight, health, and the medical system. From my first diet at 12 to a heart attack and triple bypass at 28, a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis at 35, and a 75-pound Weight Watchers 'success' that unraveled during the pandemic, this episode tells it all. It ends in June 2022, when I took first Ozempic shot and chose hope again.If this resonates, hit subscribe and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. To follow me on all platforms visit: https://beacons...
2025-09-2218 minThe Elevated Dose PodcastEpisode 0: Taking Back ControlI’m Carrie patient, advocate, and someone who knows what it’s like to feel stuck for years. Diets, plans, hacks… none of it ever worked long-term. Then I finally found a tool that helped me break free, a GLP-1.But this show isn’t just about medication. It’s about what happens when you finally get unstuck and start building a life you actually want to live. In this episode, I’m sharing my story, what shifted for me, and what you can expect from this podcast moving forward.If this resonates, hit follow and leave a...
2025-09-1705 min
Quick PicksEpisode 10: Audiobooks and NarratorsWho among us did not grow up having books read to us and stories told to us by our family? It's a tradition that predates written word. We love telling and hearing stories, that stir the mind as well as the emotions. Tana and I are huge connoisseurs of audiobooks and we are here to share our love and our favorites with all of you.
Discussed narrators and audiobooks:
Titus Welliver (Harry Bosch series by Michael Connolly; Cole & Hitch series by Robert B. Parker)
Richard Ferrone (Virgil Flowers series by...
2021-08-0622 min
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentA Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away: My Fifty Years Editing Hollywood Hits—Star Wars, Carrie, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Mission: Impossible, and More by Paul HirschPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/419637to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away: My Fifty Years Editing Hollywood Hits—Star Wars, Carrie, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Mission: Impossible, and More
Author: Paul Hirsch
Narrator: Richard Ferrone
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 15 hours 50 minutes
Release date: November 5, 2019
Genres: Arts & Entertainment
Publisher's Summary:
A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away is a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most influential films of the last fifty years by Paul Hirsch, a film editor who worked on more than forty features. Star...
2019-11-053h 50
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentA Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away: My Fifty Years Editing Hollywood Hits—Star Wars, Carrie, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Mission:Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/419637 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away: My Fifty Years Editing Hollywood Hits—Star Wars, Carrie, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Mission: Impossible, and More Author: Paul Hirsch Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 50 minutes Release date: November 5, 2019 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away is a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most influential films of the last fifty years by Paul Hirsch, a film editor who worked on more than forty feat...
2019-11-0503 min
Black-Eyed N BluesDream Time | BEB 362Playlist:
Michael Cleary Band, Free James Brown,
Ramon Taranco, Suicide Hotel Boogie,
The Grip Weeds, After The Sunrise,
Tomiko Dixon, You Don’t Want To Mess With The IRS,
The Strands, Same Old Dream,
The Scorch Sisters, Bad Dream,
Eric Schenkman, I’m Alright,
Susan Santos, Blind Woman,
Bob Lanza, Little Momma,
Kenny “Beedyeyes” Smith, Drop The Hammer,
Wily Bo Walker & ED Brayshaw, Running Wild,
Larry Griffith, I Do, I Did, I’m Done,
Mighty Mike Schermer, I Can’t Let It Go feat Billy Price,
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