The You Lounge

Episode 24 - How to Find the Joy in the Journey, Not Just the Destination

In this week’s episode of The You Lounge, we dive into one of the most overlooked parts of transformation: JOY! And learning to love the process. Too often we live in the mindset of “I’ll be happy when…” - when the weight is lost, when the job is landed, when the relationship arrives. But what about the joy available right now?

We talk about how to romanticise your everyday life, how to shift your focus from the finish line to the present moment, and why waiting for happiness only robs you of it. If you’ve ever felt stuck in “destination thinking,” this conversation will help you find meaning, gratitude, and excitement in the small moments that make up your journey.

✨ Practical tips, mindset shifts, and a whole new perspective on how to live with more joy, every single day.

Were you really “on it” before a GLP-1… or were you just kidding yourself?

Be honest: how many times did you swear you were doing everything right before starting GLP-1… but deep down, you knew you were half-in, half-out? Skipping workouts, nibbling through the evening, promising yourself “Monday will be different.”

In this episode of The You Lounge, we’re ripping the plaster off the “I was on it before” myth. Why do we rewrite the past to make ourselves feel better? Why do we cling to the idea that we were perfect, when in reality we were exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck in survival mode?

Here’s the truth: you weren’t failing - your brain, your hormones, and your habits were working against you. And until you see it clearly, you’ll stay trapped in the cycle of guilt and self-sabotage.

If you’ve ever caught yourself saying “I don’t know why I need this medication, I was already healthy,” this episode is your wake-up call. Let’s get raw, real, and set the record straight.

🎧 Listen now - and get ready to trade the self-delusion for self-awareness that actually changes everything.

Episode 22: Only the Wealthy Can Be Healthy - The Real Impacts of the UK Mounjaro Price Rise

In this episode of The You Lounge, we’re unpacking the UK Mounjaro price increase and what it really means for patients.

This isn’t just about a higher prescription cost. It’s a wake-up call that exposes the cracks in our healthcare system:

Why access to obesity treatment is now even further out of reach for many.

How the rise highlights deep-rooted health inequalities in the UK.

What can you do if you are on this medication?

Why this moment should make us rethink what healthcare

The truth? The UK’s Mounjaro price rise has made one thing brutally clear: only the wealthy can be healthy.

Join us for an unfiltered, thought-provoking conversation on affordability, stigma, and the future of obesity care.

Join the GLP-1 Success Hub for our FREE 6 weeks to Success, support from Nic & Marianne. - CLICK HERE

🎙️ Episode 21: The GLP-1 “Skinny” Shame

In this episode, we’re unpacking the rising wave of GLP-1 “skinny” shame - from strangers online making unsolicited comments about people’s bodies, to healthcare professionals casually calling it “the skinny jab” as if it’s a fad instead of a legitimate medical treatment.

We’ll talk about:

Why these labels are fuelling shame and misinformation.

The ripple effect on people who feel too embarrassed to seek medical support.

How shame keeps people stuck in cycles of silence, self-blame, and unhealthy coping.

Where to turn if you’re using GLP-1 and need a safe, non-judgemental space for guidance.

This is a conversation we need to have - because no one should be made to feel ashamed for seeking the tools that help them reclaim their health.

If you are on a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy (or maybe considering it) then this one is for you.

The You Lounge Episode 20 - From GLP-1 to Glow-Up: The Sexy in 6 Method

Welcome to the You Lounge. Join me for this solo episode on the couch for my official kickoff of my brand-new 6-week plan for strength, energy, and a full-body glow-up - where GLP-1 is just one tool in a much bigger transformation.

If you’ve ever thought, “If I’m on GLP-1… isn’t that enough?” - this episode is your wake-up call. No it's not.

Inside, I’m breaking down why the injection is only one piece of the puzzle and how to build your own Hot Girl Health Plan that covers:

This is not a diet. Not a challenge. Not punishment.

💌 Join me on the journey

You’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re about to become the most embodied, empowered, hot girl version of yourself.

🎙️ Episode 19 - GLP-1 & Emotional Eating: Why It’s Not Magically Cured

Welcome back to The You Lounge - come join us on the couch.

Still reaching for snacks on GLP-1? You’re not alone. In this episode of The You Lounge, we dive into emotional eating during medical weight loss - and why hunger isn’t the full story. Come join us on the couch for mindset shifts, real talk, and tools that help you heal your relationship with food.

This week, we’re getting real about emotional eating on GLP-1s. Because let’s be honest - just because your appetite is gone doesn’t mean your cravings, habits, or emotions disappear too.

We’re pulling back the curtain on:

Why emotional eating can still show up during your GLP-1 journey

The difference between true hunger vs emotional triggers

What it actually takes to rewire the emotional connection to food

The sneaky ways shame and old beliefs keep you stuck

💬 It’s raw. It’s honest. It’s everything you wish someone had told you when you started.

✨ Come join the FREE GLP-1 Success Hub for daily support, mindset tools + real talk:

🧠 Want in on the Emotional Eating Toolkit made for GLP-1 women?

Pour a cuppa, get cosy - and let’s talk about the stuff that really matters.

The You Lounge - Episode 18 🌱 Wellness Hacks for GLP-1 Success

From what to eat first thing in the morning to how to support your gut, manage side effects, and actually feel well during your weight loss journey - this episode is packed with simple strategies that make a real difference.

Whether you’re struggling with low energy, food noise, constipation or just want to maximise your results without burning out, this is your toolkit.

🎧 Listen in for:

Because thriving on a GLP-1 isn’t just about weight loss - it’s about feeling empowered in your body again.

🎙️The You Lounge Episode 17 - PCOS, Ozempic (and other GLP-1's like Mounjaro) & Owning the Spotlight: With TikTok Sarah McDowell

This week on The You Lounge, I’m joined by the unapologetic powerhouse Sarah McDowell - one of the original voices on TikTok openly sharing her Ozempic journey long before it hit the mainstream.

Diagnosed with PCOS, Sarah spent years battling symptoms, stubborn weight, and the emotional toll of living in a bigger body when nothing is working. Then came GLP-1 - and everything changed.

In this raw and real episode, we explore:

This isn’t a trend story. It’s a truth-telling one. One about owning your journey, your voice, and your health.

Follow Sarah on TikTok: @sarah_with_PCOS

Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarah_with_pcos

Part 2: Life After 9 Stone Lost – Identity, Grief & Real Healing with My Journey With Marc

In Part 2 of this raw and relatable conversation with Marc McKee, aka My Journey With Marc, we dive even deeper into what happens after massive weight loss.

We explore:

This episode is for anyone navigating change, chasing transformation, or just needing to know they’re not alone in the messy middle.

🎧 Catch Part 1 first if you haven’t already - then come back and join us for this unfiltered continuation of Marc’s incredible journey.

👉 Follow Marc on TikTok & Instagram: @my.journey.with.marc

The You Lounge is your space for unfiltered conversations on weight loss, wellness, and what it really takes to come home to yourself.

🎙️ Episode 16 - 9 Stone Down: Marc’s Unfiltered Journey with GLP-1 Weight Loss. Part 1.

What does it really take to lose 9 stone - and stay sane in the process? The shame, the loose skin, the high points, the new life claimed.

In this episode of The You Lounge, we sit down with Marc from Northern Ireland, whose open and honest videos about GLP-1 weight loss blew up on TikTok and Instagram. He’s become a voice for thousands of people walking the same path - sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

We talk about:

Marc’s story is real, raw, and powerful. Whether you're on GLP-1 or just craving a life that feels more like you - this episode will leave you inspired to take the next step. 

This episode was so jam packed we had to split it into 2. Part 2 drops Monday 14th July. Hit subscribe to make sure you don't miss a thing.

🎧 Follow Marc on TikTok and Instagram: @my.journey.with.marc

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/discover/my-journey-with-mark?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Link to the petition spoken about for being able to share weight loss experience online - https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/729654

📲 And if this resonated, share it with someone else who needs to hear the truth behind transformation.