The You Lounge Episode 23 - Were You REALLY "On It" Before a GLP-1 or Were You Just Kidding Yourself?
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.
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The You Lounge Episode 22: Only the Wealthy Can Be Healthy - The Real Impacts of the UK Mounjaro Price Rise
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
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The You Lounge Episode 21 - The GLP-1 "Skinny" Shame
🎙️ Episode 21: The GLP-1 “Skinny” Shame
The stigma is real - and it’s hurting people who need help. We feel it daily online, the shame, the bullying, the abuse, so we are talking about it here.
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.
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The You Lounge Episode 20 - From GLP-1 to Glow-Up: The Sexy in 6 Method
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:
✨ Strength training - lift for shape, mood, and metabolism
✨ Hormone health - because your hormones rule the show
✨ Nervous system support - regulate first, lose weight faster
✨ Gut health + inflammation - heal the inside for visible results
✨ Skin health - glow through weight loss
✨ Sleep + recovery - hot girls sleep
✨ Boundaries + biohacking - protect your energy, own your mornings
This is not a diet. Not a challenge. Not punishment.
It’s a reset, a reclamation, and a reminder that weight loss without emotional healing, muscle, or hormonal balance can leave you thin, tired, and still unhappy.
💌 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.
Let’s do this. 💪💋
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the You Lounge Episode 19 - Why GLP-1 Doesn't Heal Emotional Eating and What to do About it
🎙️ 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.
🎧 Plus: Join the free GLP-1 Success Hub
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:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/theglp1successhub/
🧠 Want in on the Emotional Eating Toolkit made for GLP-1 women?
🎯 Get on the waitlist here:
👉 https://forms.gle/32pif7G9LifkNS3j8
Pour a cuppa, get cosy - and let’s talk about the stuff that really matters.
The You Lounge - Unfiltered Conversations on Weight Loss and Wellness
Welcome to The You Lounge - your new favourite space for honest chats, expert insights, and zero fluff. Hosted by Nicole McKee and Marianne Bell, two down-to-earth coaches who are here to strip back the noise and talk openly about weight loss, wellness, GLP-1 medications, and what it really takes to feel good in your body.
We’re done with diet culture, shame, and one-size-fits-all advice. Instead, expect empowering episodes that explore the science, mindset, and messy middle of sustainable weight loss and living well - especially for women navigating modern life, hormones, and healing.
Whether you’re curious about GLP-1 meds, stuck in a binge-restrict cycle, or just want to feel more like you again - pull up a seat. You’re not alone here.
💬 Raw. Real. Relatable.
💫 New episodes every week.
📍Find your power. Redefine your path.
It’s time to live life on YOUR terms! Welcome to The You Lounge.
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