🎙️ 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: 🔹 What it was like starting GLP-1 🔹 The physical and emotional shifts that come with major weight loss 🔹 Coping with the internet shame 🔹 Why he refuses to sugarcoat the journey

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.

🎙️ 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 into: 💼 The mental load of being “the strong one” at work and at home 🧠 Appetite, control, and the psychology of hunger in high-functioning women 💉 Why GLP-1 meds offer more than just fat loss – and what no one’s talking about 👠 The unspoken expectations around weight, appearance, and leadership 🔥 The intersection of menopause, neurodivergence, and metabolic health

This episode is for every woman who’s ever looked like she has it all together… but feels like she’s falling apart behind the scenes.

Inside: GLP-1, Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, weight loss for women, corporate burnout, neurodivergent women, menopause support, female executives, body image, emotional eating, appetite, hunger hormones, female leadership, weight stigma, The You Lounge podcast.

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 supporting women through perimenopause and beyond 🧠 Why your brain, not your belly, might be driving weight gain 🔥 And the shame-free, evidence-based ways to reclaim your body

If you’ve ever felt stuck, broken, or blamed during this season of life — this episode is your invitation to feel seen, understood, and supported.

Link to take part in the research study mentioned:

Changing Dynamics of Attraction: How Menopause Influences Women's Perception of Self and Others in Platonic and Sexual Relationships

https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/EE51EC3C-641C-435C-8ECA-BC946512789B?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadHkBzEeaIqElE5FPNbftQ5P3Ltf1zrvwNWFvJ1LBGsDPE7fjwlLgr7BYzQhw_aem_MWXGmkkwEoEeASxqaqfpFg

Symptom tracker

https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/free-copy-of-our-symptom-assessment/

GLP-1, Menopause, Weight Gain, Weight Loss, Women's Health, Female Health