Losing weight on a GLP-1 can completely change your life… but it doesn’t always come without challenges.

In this episode of This Is My Journey, Marc McKee sits down with Anna Cadman (@dexbudsnewchapter), who has lost an incredible 8 stone using GLP-1 medication.

Anna shares her full journey, from what life was like before starting, to the moment she decided to take that step, and how her mindset, confidence and relationship with food have changed along the way.

More recently, Anna has also faced serious health challenges, including pancreatitis and gallstones, adding a new layer to her journey and forcing her to navigate progress while prioritising her health.

This is a real, honest conversation about transformation, resilience and what comes next.

We talk about:

• Starting a GLP-1 journey and overcoming hesitation
• Losing 8 stone and what it really feels like day to day
• Changes in mindset, confidence and identity
• Food noise and relationship with food
• Reactions from others and sharing the journey online
• Navigating pancreatitis and gallstones during weight loss
• Thinking about maintenance and the future
• Advice for anyone starting their journey

If you’re on a GLP-1, considering it, or just want to hear a real story from someone living it, this episode will resonate.

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TikTok: @dexbudsnewchapter

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🎧 New episodes every Tuesday at 6am.

Support on a weight loss journey isn’t always what you expect.

In this episode of This Is My Journey, Marc McKee sits down with friends Emma Cottey (@EmmasHealthMission)and Rue Ndabaline (@JourneyWithRue) for a raw and honest conversation about transformation, friendship, and what really happens when your life starts to change.

After losing 126lbs (9 stone), Marc reflects on the role that support, or lack of it, can play in a journey like this, while Emma and Rue share their perspective on what they saw, what they felt, and what was happening behind the scenes.

This episode is about more than weight loss. It’s about relationships, identity, and how your connections with people can shift as you grow.

Topics discussed include:

• The lowest points before starting a journey
• Struggles people don’t always talk about
• How others see your transformation
• Changes in friendships during weight loss
• What real support actually looks like
• The difference between giving and receiving support
• Growth, reflection and what still feels unfinished

Follow Emma and Rue:

Instagram/TikTok: @EmmasHealthMission
Instagram/TikTok: @JourneyWithRue

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Loose skin after significant weight loss is something many people experience, but very few people feel prepared for.

In this episode of This Is My Journey, Marc McKee sits down with Dr Gediminas Samulėnas, board-certified plastic surgeon at Nordesthetics, to talk honestly about excess skin after weight loss and when surgery may or may not be the right option.

After losing 126lbs (9 stone) himself, Marc brings the patient perspective to this conversation, while Dr Samulėnas shares expert insight into what happens to the skin after major weight loss, why it occurs, and how people can approach decisions around surgery responsibly.

This episode focuses on education, expectations, and helping people feel informed when navigating the next stage of their transformation journey.

Topics discussed include:

• Why loose skin happens after significant weight loss
• Factors that influence skin elasticity
• When it may be appropriate to consider surgery
• Common misconceptions around excess skin surgery
• Facial and neck changes after weight loss
• How surgeons help patients set realistic expectations
• What to look for when choosing a surgeon or clinic
• The importance of emotional readiness before surgery

Follow Dr Samulėnas and Nordesthetics:

Instagram: @dr.samulenas
Instagram: @nordesthetics_clinic

🔗 Connect with Marc

📲 TikTok: @my.journey.with.marc | @my.skinjourney.with.marc
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🎧 New episodes every Tuesday at 6am.