This Is My Journey

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This Is My Journey

Marc McKee (This Is My Journey)

12 episodes

1 month ago

In today’s episode of This Is My Journey, I’m joined by the amazing Amie Moore who has lost an incredible 7 stone on her GLP-1 journey. This conversation goes deep into: • What inspired her to start • Her progress over time • Life-changing transformation • How rapid weight loss led to gallstones • Surgery, recovery, and restarting • The emotional rollercoaster of healing and coming back stronger This episode touches on a topic many people are afraid to talk about. There’s a lot of misinformat...

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Episodes (12/12)

This Is My Journey

S1 E12: 7 Stone Gone & Surviving Gallstones on a GLP-1 (with Amie Moore)

1 month ago

37 minutes

This Is My Journey

S1 E11: Wellness Beyond Weight Loss - Finding Balance with BRYSK (with Nathan Hindle)

In Episode 11 of This Is My Journey, Marc sits down with Nathan Hindle, Founder of Brysk, Manchester’s new home of wellness, recovery, and performance. This episode explores how recovery, cold therapy, and wellness treatments can support people on GLP-1 weight loss journeys, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. Nathan opens up about the stigma surrounding cold therapy, the importance of individualised wellness, and how mental wellbeing often gets overlooked during transforma...

1 month ago

36 minutes

This Is My Journey

S1 E10: My Journey Losing 9 Stone, Maintenance & Key Lessons (With My Journey with Marc)

In this special episode of This Is My Journey, the conversation turns personal as Marc opens up about his own story losing 9 stone on a GLP-1 and learning what it really means to maintain that transformation. Joined by his close friends from TikTok, Rue and Emma, Marc reflects on the mental and emotional side of long-term weight loss, the pressure to stay consistent, the challenges of maintenance, and the reality of building a new kind of balance. It’s an honest, unfiltered look at life after...

1 month ago

27 minutes

This Is My Journey

S1 E9: Life After the 50kg Loss — The Reality of What Comes Next (with Brandon Gee @brangetsfit)

In this episode of This Is My Journey, I sit down with Brandon Gee, a creator who’s lost over 50 kilograms on a GLP-1 and has become a voice of honesty and inspiration for thousands of people on similar paths. We talk about the part of transformation that rarely gets discussed.... what happens after the weight loss. The emotional and mental challenges, the body changes, the fear of regain, and learning to live in a body that feels completely new. Brandon’s story is powerful, vulnerable, and a...

2 months ago

33 minutes

This Is My Journey

S1 E8: Finding Strength on a GLP-1 — The Power of Movement in Your Health Journey (with Mitch O’Callaghan, Proper Coaching)

In this episode of This Is My Journey, I sit down with Mitch O’Callaghan, founder of Proper Coaching, to talk all about finding strength, physically and mentally while on a GLP-1 journey. Mitch shares how movement can completely change your mindset, boost confidence, and help protect your health long after the scale stops moving. From home workouts and gym anxiety to muscle preservation and motivation, this is a conversation for anyone ready to take the next step in their wellness journey. 🎙 ...

2 months ago

36 minutes

This Is My Journey

S1 E7: Family, Food & Finding Balance — Life on GLP-1s with Emma’s Health Mission

In this episode of This Is My Journey, we explore the realities of managing family life while on a GLP-1 journey, the balance between parenting, personal health and self-care. Emma, known online as @emmashealthmission, shares her inspiring story of losing over 8 stone while juggling motherhood, family routines, and her own wellbeing. From navigating family meals to making time for herself, Emma opens up about the challenges, guilt, and growth that come with trying to do it all. This honest an...

2 months ago

39 minutes

This Is My Journey

S1 E6: GLP-1s Across the Pond: US vs UK – Real Talk with Dr. Jones DC

In today’s episode of This Is My Journey, Marc speaks with Dr. Dean Jones DC — a renowned functional medicine doctor, GLP-1 coach, and founder of Lasting Weight Loss. Dr. Jones shares his own powerful weight loss story, the lessons he’s learned from helping thousands of patients, and what the U.K. can learn from the very different U.S. approach to GLP-1s. We cover: 🇺🇸 US vs 🇬🇧 UK access to GLP-1s — key differences and what they mean for patientsWhy coaching and education matter just as much a...

2 months ago

40 minutes

This Is My Journey

S1 E5: Life After Bariatric Surgery with GLP-1 — With Kirsty Ginger

In this powerful episode of This Is My Journey, we sit down with Kirsty, who has lost over 13 stone and opens up about the realities of life before, during, and after bariatric surgery, and how GLP-1 medication is now helping her continue that transformation. We explore what life is really like beyond the before-and-after photos: the mental and emotional changes, the impact on daily life, and the challenges that follow even after dramatic weight loss. Kirsty shares openly about her diagnoses,...

3 months ago

35 minutes

This Is My Journey

S1 E4: The Psychology of GLP-1s — Self-Compassion, Identity & Mindset with Dr Lucy Harvey

In this episode of This Is My Journey, we look beyond the physical and dive into the mental side of transformation. I’m joined by Dr Lucy Harvey, a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience specialising in eating behaviour, mindset and behaviour change. Together, we explore the emotional realities of being on a GLP-1 journey: 🧠 Why identity shifts can feel so overwhelming 🧠 How guilt, shame, and “secret jabbers” show up 🧠 The role of family, friends & social media in shaping co...

3 months ago

18 minutes

This Is My Journey

S1 E3: Culture, Food & Change — Navigating Transformation With Rue Ndabalime

In this episode, we’re diving into the cultural side of transformation. For many of us, this isn’t just a physical journey.... it’s about navigating identity, family expectations, and stigma that can make change even harder. Rue joins me to share her experience of blending her Zimbabwean heritage, traditional foods, and family life with her GLP-1 journey and how she found confidence along the way. 🔗 Connect with Marc 📲 TikTok: @my.journey.with.marc | @my.health.with.marc 📸 Instagram: @my.jo...

3 months ago

41 minutes

This Is My Journey

S1 E2: The Truth About GLP-1 Safety And Starting Your Journey — With Hira Malik (Oushk Pharmacy)

In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most important, and often overlooked parts of any GLP-1 journey..... starting this journey safely. I’m joined by Hira Malik, Superintendent Pharmacist and Lead Prescriber at Oushk Pharmacy. Hira shares what safe pharmacy support should look like, how to spot red flags, and why pharmacy care is key to success. 🔗 Connect with Marc 📲 TikTok: @my.journey.with.marc | @my.health.with.marc 📸 Instagram: @my.journey.with.marc 🎧 Podcast IG: @this.i...

3 months ago

29 minutes

This Is My Journey

S1 E1: “I Might Not Make 40” — My Wake-Up Call & The UK Obesity Crisis

In this powerful first episode of This Is My Journey, I open up about the moment I was told I might not live to see 40 and how that became the turning point in my life. I also explore the scale of obesity in the UK today, the rise of GLP-1 medications, and why this podcast matters for anyone navigating their own health journey. 🎙 Hosted by Marc McKee 📍 Featuring UK obesity data from NHS England, Office for National Statistics and House of Commons Library. 🔗 Connect with Marc 📲 TikTok...

3 months ago

6 minutes