Amy Young
A 38-year-old career coach from Kent who shares a first‑hand account of using and then stopping a GLP-1 weight‑loss drug (Mounjaro/Manjaro) and the challenges of coming off it.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 27min
What happens when you stop weight loss jabs?
Ian Sample, Science editor at The Guardian, breaks down how GLP-1 drugs function and the alarming rise in their costs. He shares insights on their origins and the implications for those reliant on them. Amy Young, a career coach from Kent, recounts her personal journey with the weight-loss drug Mounjaro, detailing the effects on her appetite and the challenges of stopping it. Both emphasize the need for better support systems for individuals facing the abrupt discontinuation of these medications.
Oct 6, 2025 • 27min
What happens when you stop weight-loss jabs?
Join Amy Young, a Kent-based career coach, and Ian Sample, science editor at The Guardian, as they dive into the emotional and clinical impacts of stopping GLP-1 weight-loss injections. Amy shares her journey of significant weight loss through Manjaro and the shock of sudden price hikes that forced her to stop. Ian explains the mechanisms of GLP-1 drugs, the challenges of weight regain, and the wider implications for over a million users in the UK, highlighting the urgent need for support as many navigate raising costs and mental health concerns.
