Ozempic Diaries

• We're still blocked on Insta, and we don't care. We're Happy!

  In this episode of Ozempic Diaries, we're just checking in with the good news that Charlene has comprehensively broken her plateau, and that Jon's second round of Ozempic is going well. We've both reached a point we call "looking good with our clothes on". We talk about how body composition can mean you can be the same weight and look vastly different, and Charlene is about to start tapering off, which has her worried about bouncing back. This show is now being made for our friends in the Whatsapp community. Instagram has blocked us for no given reason, and after a month, our account has not been reinstated. So join the community to see our progress pictures and chat to over 100 people going on their own Ozempic journey, sharing their results and advice. Join our Whatsapp Community · Check out our website · Follow us on Insta

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• Let's talk Ozempic generics, compounds, fakes, and scams

  In this episode, we talk about: 1. Why Jon has gone BACK onto Ozempic after a month of being off it. 2. How Charlene is finally breaking through her plateau. 3. The possible advantages of taking a break from Ozempic to stabilise, and then plunging onward. 4. Compounds, generics, fakes, scams and the black market. A complex topic, debated by two non-doctor podcasters who aren't your parents. YOU DECIDE. 5. We go kicked out of our Instagram account! We're hoping to get it back soon. Maybe it's because we're so controversial! Finally! Legitimacy as maverick podcasters! Join our Whatsapp Community · Check out our website · Follow us on Insta

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• Episode 15 - Crossroads on the plateau!

  In this episode, we catch up after a month of Jon being off Ozempic, and Charlene fighting the good fight against a frustrating plateau. In this episode we do some very intelligent, structured, value-added moaning. Because sometimes it's frustrating and we all deserve a good moan. Join our Whatsapp Community · Check out our website · Follow us on Insta

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• Tapering off Ozempic, entrenching good habits, and shaming.

  After a two-week break, Jonathan and Charlene return to the mic with major updates: Jonathan has officially tapered off Ozempic, while Charlene has upped her dose to 1mg to battle a stubborn weight plateau and reduce food cravings as she tapers off vaping. This candid episode dives deep into the emotional, physical, and psychological shifts they’re experiencing as their journeys diverge. What We Talk About in This Episode: • 🛑 Tapering Off Ozempic: Jonathan shares what it’s like to stop completely after stepping down to 0.25mg—hunger is back, but so is mindfulness. • ⚖️ Plateau Frustrations: Charlene opens up about being stuck at 76.7kg for nearly a month, despite increasing her dose. • 🧠 Food Habits & Psychology: Jonathan identifies his mindless snacking habits and outlines a strategy to “stop, look, and listen” before eating. • 💪 Charlene’s Menopause-Friendly Routine: She talks about lifting weights, focusing on protein, and exploring anti-inflammatory recipes to preserve muscle mass. • 🚭 Vaping & Cravings: Can semaglutide curb nicotine habits too? Charlene discusses how increasing her dose helped manage withdrawal cravings. • 😠 Judgment & Stigma: Charlene recounts being shamed for using Ozempic for weight loss—and the impact it had on her emotionally. • 🧃 Fullness & Addiction: They unpack the surprising crossover between feeling physically full and reduced interest in alcohol, vaping, and snacking. • 🧠 Mental Reframing: The duo reflects on building sustainable habits and the importance of giving yourself grace during plateaus and lifestyle shifts. Join our Whatsapp Community · Check out our website · Follow us on Insta

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• 3 months on Ozempic finished - What have we lost, what have we learned?

  Three Months In: What Did We Learn? 🎯 In the final episode of Season 1, Jon and Charlene reflect on their 12-week journey with Ozempic — the wins, the challenges, the surprises, and the lessons learned. 💬 In this episode: • Jon celebrates a major milestone: 13kg down and surfing with his son for the first time! 🏄‍♂️ • Charlene hits her 10kg goal and shares how movement, mindset, and community support boosted her journey. 🏋️‍♀️✨ • Honest talk about body image, self-acceptance, and the reality behind social media perceptions of weight loss. 📸 • Managing plateaus, cravings, tapering off Ozempic, and celebrating non-scale victories. 🎯 • Reflections on what surprised them most, how expectations matched (or didn’t match) reality, and new insights about themselves. • Listener shoutouts! 🌟 How the WhatsApp community shaped their experience and the power of sharing openly. • Charlene’s micro-dose adjustment experiment — and a handy hack for getting every last drop out of an Ozempic pen. 💉 Big Themes: • Trusting the process • Letting go of guilt around food and body image • Building sustainable habits beyond medication • Gratitude for mobility, energy, and quality family time Looking ahead: Season 2 launches soon with bi-monthly updates as Jon tapers off completely and Charlene continues her journey on a lower dose. New challenges, new wins, same honest diaries. ⸻ Links and Mentions: • Join the Ozempic Diaries WhatsApp Community! • Listen to The Great Equalizer podcast with Charlene and Sam Herbst. • Check out the new travel series "How Far Will You Travel: Australia", which Jon wrote. Thanks for journeying with us so far! Subscribe and follow to catch our next updates. And remember: trust the process. 🌟 The Great Equalizer Podcast · How Far Will You Travel, Australia Podcast · TGE's Current Read · Join our Whatsapp Community · Check out our website · Follow us on Insta

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