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The You Lounge

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

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31:51

Starting GLP-1 This January - The Mistakes We Made So...

The You Lounge ·

2026/01/16

The Foundations for Sustainable Weight LossStarting GLP-1 medication can be life-changing - but only if it’s built on the right foundations. Let this be the last January you "start again". In this episode of The You Lounge Podcast, Nicole McKee and Marianne Bell have an honest, grounded conversation about what actually supports long-term success on GLP-1. Beyond the injection, they explore the real pillars that matter: hydration, nutrition, nervous system regulation, mindset, and community

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30:43

Navigating Life After GLP-1: The Untold Story

The You Lounge ·

2026/01/09

What happens after the weight comes off?In this episode, Nicole and Marianne have an honest conversation about the part of the GLP-1 journey that rarely gets talked about - maintenance. When the dopamine fades, the external praise quietens, and the structure of “active weight loss” disappears, many women find themselves facing unexpected emotional and psychological challenges. They explore why maintenance can feel harder than the weight loss phase itself, how identity and self-perception shift

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22:01

Why Change Feels Impossible: The Brain, Obesity & the...

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2026/01/02

Why does change feel so hard - even when you want it badly?In this episode, we’re having a grown-up conversation about change, weight loss, and why self-discipline is rarely the real issue. Most women aren’t stuck because they’re lazy, unmotivated, or lacking willpower. They’re stuck because change threatens survival - not just habits. And when obesity enters the picture, biology turns the volume all the way up. In this episode, you’ll learn: The four real blockers to change (and why mindset

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44:38

Training on GLP-1: Muscle, Menopause & Moving Without...

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2025/12/26

GLP-1 doesn’t just change appetite - it changes how women need to train, recover, and fuel their bodies.In this episode, Nicole is joined by women’s health and fitness coach Angela Macleod to unpack what actually works for women using GLP-1 medications, especially through perimenopause and midlife weight loss. They talk honestly about why traditional “push harder” fitness advice often backfires… how fear of muscle loss can drive overtraining and burnout… and why exhaustion is not a badge of honour

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23:47

Vision Boarding That Works: The Brain Science Behind It

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2025/12/19

Vision boarding has been sold to us as magic for years.Stick pictures on a board, hope the universe does the rest… and then wonder why nothing actually changes. In this episode of The You Lounge, we reframe vision boarding for what it really is: neural training. This conversation strips away the “woo woo” and breaks down the real brain science behind why vision boards can work - and why most don’t. We explore how attention, identity, emotional safety and behaviour change all play a role in whether

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39:01

The GLP-1 Abuse Era and How to Navigate it

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2025/12/12

Navigating the GLP-1 Abuse Era | The Impact of GLP-1 on Body ImageIn this episode of The You Lounge, Nicole McKee and Marianne Bell unpack what they’re calling the GLP-1 abuse era - and why the conversation around weight loss medications has become so distorted. They explore how GLP-1 has been glamorised, misunderstood, and, in some cases, misused, alongside the relentless societal pressure to be thin at any cost. From media scare stories to quiet disordered behaviours no one’s talking about, this

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23:39

Why You Need a Health Coach to Fast-Track Your...

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2025/12/05

🎙️ Why You Need a Health Coach to Fast-Track Your Journey (On a GLP-1 or Not)The You Lounge Podcast - with Nicole & Marianne In today’s episode, we’re diving into the real reason women hire a health coach - and it has nothing to do with macros, meal plans, or “trying harder.” Most women aren’t struggling because they’re lazy. They’re struggling because they’re exhausted from doing everything alone. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in the same loops - ✨ starting again every Monday ✨ knowing

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25:45

The Festive Season Survival Guide on GLP-1: 10 Tools...

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2025/11/28

The Festive Season Survival Guide: 10 Tools That Actually WorkDecember is the month where routines wobble, cravings creep in, and “I’ll start again in January” becomes the vibe. In this episode of The You Lounge, Nicole and Marianne break down 10 simple, realistic ways to stay on track in December - without feeling restricted, boring, or left out of the fun. From anchoring your mornings to outsmarting the buffet table, this episode gives you practical strategies that actually work in real life

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38:03

Audience Q&A - Navigating Weight Loss, GLP-1s & the...

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2025/11/22

Navigating Weight Loss, GLP-1s & the Mindset Shift No One Talks AboutIn this candid, straight-talk conversation, Nicole McKee and Marianne Bell dive into the real side of weight loss - the science, the psychology, and the messy bits in between. From breaking down the differences between Wegovy and Mounjaro to unpacking how weight loss changes the way the world responds to you, this episode blends practical coaching with lived experience. Expect honest reflections, expert insights, and the kind

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35:20

The You Lounge - The Body Positivity Lie & Stepping...

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2025/11/14

The You Lounge - The Body Positivity Lie & Stepping Into Main Character Energy on GLP-1This week, we’re getting honest - brutally honest - about the body positivity movement and why some of the messaging is keeping women stuck, small, and silently suffering. If you’ve ever felt torn between “love yourself as you are” and “I want more for my life,” this episode will feel like a deep exhale. We’re unpacking the nuance that nobody wants to talk about: you can love yourself and want to change. You

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24:58

The You Lounge Episode 31 - The Gut Brain Axis and...

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2025/11/07

The Gut Brain Axis and GLP-1 Made SimpleYour gut isn’t just digesting your food… it’s holding a full-on conversation with your brain, narrating your mood, your cravings, your anxiety levels - and even how resilient you feel in midlife and weight loss. In this episode, we dive deep into the gut–brain axis: the hormones, the microbes, the neural superhighway between your belly and your mind… and how stress, poor sleep, GLP-1 medication, and midlife changes can throw the whole system off. Expect

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20:36

The You Lounge Episode 30 - GLP-1 Isn’t a Magic Wand...

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2025/10/31

Medication helps, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle.Let’s be honest - everyone wants a quick fix. The magic wand that makes the weight disappear, quiets food noise forever, and somehow resets life. But GLP-1 medication isn’t that. And that’s actually the best part. In this episode, Nicole breaks down what GLP-1 can do -from regulating hunger and blood sugar to giving you the mental space to make better choices - and what it can’t do, like healing emotional eating or rebuilding self-trust. This

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43:00

The You Lounge Episode 29 - Perimenopause and Brain...

The You Lounge ·

2025/10/24

Episode 29 | The You Lounge Podcast🎧 Perimenopause & Brain Health Optimisation: Training Your Mind Like a Muscle Your brain is your most powerful asset - yet most of us spend more time training our biceps than training our brain. In this episode, we’re diving into brain optimisation for women in perimenopause - because mental clarity, focus, and resilience aren’t just luck… they’re trainable. We explore the science of neuroplasticity and how your brain can rewire and strengthen at any age

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47:52

The You Lounge Episode 28 - Biohacking for Busy Women

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2025/10/17

Biohacking for Busy Women: The Truth Behind the TrendSummary This week, Nicole McKee and Marianne Bell unpack what biohacking really means for women - and spoiler alert, it’s not all ice baths, supplements, and expensive gadgets. They explore how women can use simple, science-backed habits to optimise their energy, focus, and emotional wellbeing without overcomplicating it. From journaling and nutrition to hypnosis and NAD+, they share practical ways to experiment safely and find what genuinely

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The You Lounge Episode 27 - It's Just Hair...Or Is It?

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2025/10/10

This week, Marianne takes the mic solo to unpack something far deeper than split ends - why our hair holds so much emotional power. From teenage “Rapunzel” memories to the science behind midlife hair loss, she explores how our strands are woven into identity, confidence, and self-worth.You’ll hear Marianne’s personal story of rediscovering herself through hair changes, wigs, and growth - both emotional and literal - plus the science behind hair loss during weight loss and perimenopause. Because

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33:06

The You Lounge Episode 26 - The Brutal Truth About...

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2025/10/03

The You Lounge Episode 26 - The Brutal Truth About Midlife Weight GainWhy does weight gain suddenly feel inevitable in your 30s and 40s? In this episode of The You Lounge, hosts Marianne and Nicole unpack the brutal truth about midlife weight gain, and why the strategies that worked in your 20s stop working now. This isn’t about willpower or motivation. It’s about understanding the biological shifts happening in your body and learning to work with them, not against them. What You’ll Learn: 🔬

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26:59

The You Lounge Episode 25 - With Special Guest Jess...

The You Lounge ·

2025/09/05

Episode 25 – ADHD, Autism, Perimenopause & Female Health with Jess LindoIn this episode of The You Lounge, Nicole and Marianne sit down with female health coach Jess Lindo for a powerful, real, and wide-ranging conversation on women’s health. We dive into: ADHD and autism in women – why it often goes undiagnosed and the unique challenges it brings The impact of perimenopause on the mind and body How hormones, neurodivergence, and female health intersect in ways most people aren’t talking

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23:55

The You Lounge Episode 24 - How to Find the Joy in...

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2025/08/29

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

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28:45

The You Lounge Episode 23 - Were You REALLY "On It"...

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2025/08/22

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

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33:50

The You Lounge Episode 22: Only the Wealthy Can Be...

The You Lounge ·

2025/08/18

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

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