This Is My Journey

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
🔗 Connect with Marc
📲 TikTok: @my.journey.with.marc | @my.skinjourney.with.marc
📸 Instagram: @my.journey.with.marc
📺 YouTube: @myjourneywithmarc
🎧 Podcast IG: @this.is.my.journey.podcast

🎧 New episodes every Tuesday at 6am.

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
📸 Instagram: @my.journey.with.marc
📺 YouTube: @myjourneywithmarc
🎧 Podcast IG: @this.is.my.journey.podcast

🎧 New episodes every Tuesday at 6am.

Loose skin after weight loss is something millions of people experience, but it’s rarely talked about honestly.

In this solo episode of This Is My Journey, Marc McKee from My Journey with Marc shares his personal experience after losing 126lbs (9 stone) using Mounjaro and how his skin changed throughout the journey.

Marc opens up about the emotional side of transformation, the areas of his body that changed the most, and the skincare routines, treatments and technologies he experimented with along the way.

This episode also introduces the philosophy behind ElastiK Skin, a skincare system designed to support skin through periods of visible change such as weight loss, ageing and lifestyle transformation. Marc explains the thinking behind the Skin in Evolution Framework, why consistency matters more than miracle products, and how hydration, elasticity support, barrier repair and light-based skincare technology can work together to support the skin long term.

Topics discussed include:
• Loose skin after weight loss
• Facial changes during GLP-1 weight loss
• Skincare routines during transformation
• Peptides and skin elasticity
• Hydration and barrier repair
• Red light therapy and LED masks
• The Skin in Evolution Framework
• Supporting skin through long-term change

Follow ElastiK Skin for skincare education and updates:

Instagram: @elastikskin
TikTok: @elastikskin
Facebook: @elastikskin

Visit www.elastikskin.com and sign up to the VIP list for launch information, exclusive discounts and to be first to get access to the Skin in Evolution Framework.
🔗 Connect with Marc
📲 TikTok: @my.journey.with.marc | @my.skinjourney.with.marc
📸 Instagram: @my.journey.with.marc
📺 YouTube: @myjourneywithmarc
🎧 Podcast IG: @this.is.my.journey.podcast

🎧 New episodes every Tuesday at 6am.

In this episode of This Is My Journey, I’m joined by James, who started his GLP-1 journey on 31 March and has since lost over 8 stone.
James began feeling sceptical about GLP-1 medication and carried a lot of shame around his weight. Like many people, he was stuck in the “I’ll start on Monday” mindset and believed he should be able to do it naturally.
Since starting his journey, he has:
 Lost over 8 stone
Reversed pre-diabetes
Lowered his blood pressure
Gained the clarity to build real habits
Started running and going to the gym
This episode is about mindset shifts, food noise, confidence, and what becomes possible when the mental fog lifts.
We talk about:
Overcoming scepticism around GLP-1s
Breaking the cycle of shame
Why clarity matters more than willpower
Building sustainable habits
Confidence after weight loss
If you’re on a GLP-1, considering it, or feeling stuck in the “start Monday” cycle, this conversation will resonate.
Follow James:
Instagram / TikTok: @transforming.james
🔗 Connect with Marc
📲 TikTok: @my.journey.with.marc | @my.skinjourney.with.marc
📸 Instagram: @my.journey.with.marc
📺 YouTube: @myjourneywithmarc
🎧 Podcast IG: @this.is.my.journey.podcast

🎧 New episodes every Tuesday at 6am.

On this episode of This Is My Journey, we’re having one of the most important conversations of the season. I’m joined by Dr Sachin Khunti, a doctor with a background in pharmacy and medicine, specialist training in obesity care, and someone who has also lived with obesity from childhood into adulthood.

Sachin brings a perspective we don’t hear often enough. He understands obesity not just as a clinician, but as a patient. He has personally used GLP-1 medication, experienced weight regain, restarted treatment, and seen first-hand how biology, stigma, and systems all shape outcomes.

In this episode, we talk about:
• Why obesity must be treated as a chronic disease, not a lifestyle choice
• How childhood obesity shapes identity and long-term health
• The UK’s approach to prevention and where gaps still exist
• What GLP-1 medication taught him about appetite and food noise
• The reality of stopping and restarting treatment
• The biggest misconceptions around obesity and GLP-1s
• Why stigma remains one of the biggest barriers to care
• What better, long-term obesity treatment should look like

This is an honest, evidence-based, and deeply human conversation about moving from blame to biology and building systems that truly support people.

Follow Dr Sachin:
Instagram & TikTok: @drsachinkhunti
🔗 Connect with Marc
📲 TikTok: @my.journey.with.marc | @my.skinjourney.with.marc
📸 Instagram: @my.journey.with.marc
📺 YouTube: @myjourneywithmarc
🎧 Podcast IG: @this.is.my.journey.podcast

🎧 New episodes every Tuesday at 6am.