The You Lounge

🎙️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 livin...

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: ✨ The emotional journey of losing 9 stone ✨ Identity shifts and the letting go of your “old self” ✨ Why weight loss alone doesn’t fix everything - and how GLP-1s became a ...

🎙️ 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 peop...

🎙️ Episode 15 – Behind the Blazer: Why So Many Corporate Women Are Turning to GLP-1 Unfiltered truths on ambition, appetite, and the weight of doing it all.

In this powerful and unfiltered episode of The You Lounge, we explore why so many high-achieving, corporate women are turning to GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro to navigate burnout, body image, and the relentless pressure to perform.

We dive in...

You’ve tried the diets, cut the calories, pushed through the workouts - but the weight just won’t shift. Sound familiar?

In this powerful episode of The You Lounge, we’re joined by menopause coach and researcher Adele Johnston, as we unpack the truth about menopausal weight gain — and why it’s not about willpower or laziness.

We talk: 💥 The hormonal chaos that sabotages midlife metabolism 💉 The role of GLP-1 medications in suppor...

🎙 Episode 13 – The Regain Fear is Real: What No One Tells You After a GLP-1

You've lost the weight… now what?

In this powerful episode of The You Lounge, we're lifting the lid on one of the most anxiety-inducing parts of the GLP-1 journey: weight regain fear. Because no one talks about what happens after the injections stop — or worse, when they’re taken away from you.

Nicole breaks down:

• The 4 stages of GLP-1 weight loss (a...

🎙️ Episode 12: Social Media Censorship of Weight Loss & GLP-1s Are TikTok and Instagram silencing the weight loss conversation?

In this episode of The You Lounge, Nicole dives deep into the growing wave of social media censorship - and how it's disproportionately impacting conversations around GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic, Mounjaro & Wegovy), obesity, and women’s weight loss journeys.

We explore:

• Why GLP-1 content...

🎙️ The You Lounge - Boundaries for Weight Loss

Are you constantly giving to everyone else - and wondering why your weight loss feels stuck? This episode explores how lack of boundaries is one of the biggest blocks to lasting weight loss, especially for women juggling too much.

Inside this conversation, you’ll learn: ✅ How people-pleasing sabotages your body goals ✅ The different types of boundaries you need to have in place ✅ Why ...

🎧 Episode 10 – Travelling with GLP-1: Your Ultimate Guide to Holidays, Flights & Feeling Good on the Go

✈️ Wondering how to travel confidently while on Mounjaro, Ozempic or Wegovy? This episode of The You Lounge is your go-to travel companion for navigating life on GLP-1 medication - without the stress.

Whether you’re jetting off for a summer holiday or planning a weekend break, I’m diving into everything you need to know abou...

Episode 9: GLP-1s & Alcohol – What You Really Need to Know If you're on a GLP-1 like Mounjaro, Wegovy or Ozempic and wondering whether you can still enjoy a glass of wine or two - this episode is for you.

Today, we’re diving deep into the facts (and a few myths) around alcohol consumption while using GLP-1 medications. We’ll explore: 🍷 How GLP-1s can change your desire for alcohol 🧠 What clinical studies say about addiction a...

The You Lounge - Episode 8: The Dark Side of GLP-1

In this episode of The You Lounge, we’re pulling back the curtain on the dark side of GLP-1 weight loss medications - and it’s a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Are the current prescribing pathways broken? Are pharmacies and prescribers really giving patients the support they deserve, or are they just handing over a pen and wishing them luck? We’re tackling the hard truths abo...

🎙️ The You Lounge - Episode 7: When The Mirror Doesn't Match The Mindset - Weight Loss

Do you ever look in the mirror and feel like your reflection doesn’t quite match how you feel inside? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the disconnect many experience between their weight loss journey and self-perception.

Join us as we explore why shedding the pounds doesn’t always mean shedding old insecurities, how ...

🎙️ Episode 6 – Food Noise vs. Hunger in GLP-1: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

In this episode of The You Lounge, we dive deep into one of the most confusing (and talked-about!) parts of the GLP-1 journey - food noise vs. true hunger.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I actually hungry, or is this just my brain shouting for snacks?” - you’re not alone. We unpack how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro can quiet the men...

🎙 Episode 5 – How to Set Your Goal Weight Without Losing Your Mind

Let’s be real - setting a goal weight can feel like a minefield of pressure, confusion, and unrealistic expectations. In this episode of The You Lounge, we break down how to approach your goal weight in a way that’s actually healthy, sustainable, and rooted in self-respect.

We’re ditching the diet culture noise and diving into:

💭 Why your “goal weight” might be ba...

Episode 4: You Are Not Losing Weight and This is Why

Are you stuck in a frustrating weight loss plateau, despite doing “everything right”? In this unfiltered episode of The You Lounge, we break down the hidden reasons why weight loss might not be happening - and it’s not just about food or willpower.

Join us as we explore:

• How obesity works 

• The role of your brain and nervous system in weight regulation

• Where GLP-1 medica...

Episode 2: From Survival to Self-Worth

In this empowering episode of The You Lounge, we dive deep into the shift from simply surviving life to truly owning your self-worth. If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode - going through the motions, people-pleasing, or doubting your worth - this conversation is your reminder that you’re not alone.

We unpack what it really means to move out of autopilot and start living with purpose, con...

Episode 1: Welcome to The You Lounge - Let’s Talk Weight Loss, GLP-1s & Getting Real

In this first ever episode of The You Lounge, your hosts Nicole McKee and Marianne Bell are diving head-first into the raw and unfiltered conversations you’ve been craving. We're pulling back the curtain on what it really means to be on a weight loss journey in today’s world - especially when GLP-1 medications enter the mix.

From battling self-...

🎙️ The You Lounge | Episode 3: GLP-1 Myth Busters Let’s clear the confusion and set the record straight.

Are GLP-1s “cheating”? Will you gain it all back when you stop? Is it just for diabetics? In this episode of The You Lounge, we're busting the most common GLP-1 myths we see floating around online and in real life – with no filter, no fluff, and no judgement.

If you're on Ozempic, Mounjaro, Saxenda, or Wegovy, or you’re just cu...