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

🎙 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 (and why each one hits differently)

• The real psychology behind “maintenance mode panic”

• The 6 essential pillars for staying successful beyond the medication

• Why the fear of regain isn’t irrational — but absolutely manageable with the right support

Whether you're still losing, thinking about tapering, or wondering how the hell to maintain it all - this episode is a must-listen for anyone who's realised the real work begins after the scale stops moving. Join our new paid support community - The GLP-1 Success Hub - https://nicolemckee.myflodesk.com/successhub

🎙️ 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 is being flagged or removed

• The harmful impact of silencing real stories and medical facts

• How censorship fuels shame and misinformation

• What creators, coaches, and users can do to push back and protect their voice

If you’ve felt confused, silenced, or judged online for simply talking about your journey - this episode is a must-listen.

✨ Let’s get loud, not silenced.

On a GLP-1 journey and looking for support, download Nicole's GLP-1 Success Toolkit here - https://stan.store/Nicolemckeecoaching/p/-the-glp1-success-toolkit-

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