Keep It Off

The phrase "yo-yo dieter" shouldn't be a label you quietly accept, because the truth is, you haven't failed—the system was carefully designed to fail you. Taking a furious look at the predatory mechanics of a multi-billion-pound diet machine, this solo episode breaks down how the entire industry relies entirely on returning clients to keep their empires growing. From completely unsustainable powde...

Dropping a massive amount of weight is a physical triumph, but the internal transformation that follows can completely blindside you. It forces a complicated question: have you lost sight of who you actually are? Stripping away the weight often means shedding a lifelong identity rooted in desperate people-pleasing and feeling utterly invisible. But as confidence grows and a new identity emerges, t...

Just when we got used to the weekly jab, there is a brand-new weight loss player entering the game—and this time, it’s a daily tablet. Eli Lilly is working on a fresh molecule called Orforglipron, but if you think it is just a copy-and-paste job of Mounjaro in a pill format, think again. There is a fascinating world of difference in how our bodies process oral medications compared to standard inje...

Dropping multiple stones and fitting into a size ten or twelve is an incredible achievement, but what happens when you look into the mirror and your brain still insists on seeing the old, heavy version of you? It is an uncomfortable reality that losing physical weight does not instantly erase decades of deeply ingrained emotional patterns and self-doubt. Delve honestly into the concept of the 'inn...

Ever wondered what actually happens to your body when you take the gallbladder out, or why you’re suddenly dealing with weird tummy issues years after the surgery? We’re lifting the lid on gallbladder health to clear up the massive web of misinformation out there about post-surgery diets, phantom pains, and chronic bathroom runs. From why chugging water is your best defence against stones to the r...

Adhesions after bariatric surgery are invisible, silent, and can become life-threatening — and most patients are never told they exist. Mel Harris was. She still ended up in an ambulance screaming in pain, three weeks after major spinal surgery, because of scar tissue that had been quietly building inside her body since 2004. This episode is the second in a series following on from Why Your Post-S...

Waking up groggy and reaching straight for a coffee isn't a lack of caffeine—it's a sign your body hasn't had the time it needs to regenerate. This conversation breaks down the unfiltered, physiological truth about how chronic stress and poor sleep hygiene sabotage long-term weight maintenance. From the dangerous fads of over-the-counter cortisol blockers to late-night doom scrolling that complete...

Ever feel like you're doing everything right, but your own body—or your medicine cabinet—is working against you? It’s time to stop the guilt trip and look at the actual science behind why some medications make the scales climb and why conditions like PCOS change the rules of the game. Whether you're navigating the side effects of steroids and antidepressants or wondering if a healthy pregnancy is...

In her most personal episode yet, Mel Harris steps away from the usual Kio Method coaching to share a harrowing account of her recent emergency hospitalisation. What started as "stubbornness" and a refusal to take painkillers nearly ended in tragedy due to a condition few talk about: internal adhesions. Years after her weight loss surgery, silent bands of scar tissue had displaced her vital organs...

Ever feel like your body is actively fighting your progress just when things were going so well? It’s not just in your head; it’s your internal "weightostat" trying to find its level. We’re diving deep into why those frustrating plateaus happen—whether they’re a natural reset or something engineered by habits—and how to tell the difference. Mel & Shaw Somers strip back the myths surrounding the su...

Standing in the shower and seeing clumps of hair swirling down the drain is enough to make anyone feel sick. It feels like a punishment for all the hard work put into a body transformation, but it's actually a documented physiological response called telogen effluvium. When weight drops rapidly, the body hits an emergency pause button, diverting resources like protein and iron away from "non-essen...

Ever wondered how big your stomach actually is or where it’s truly located? It turns out most of us have it all wrong. In this deep dive, renowned surgeon Mr Shaw Somers breaks down the mechanics of our "muscular bag," explaining how it expands from the size of a fist to a yellow melon to accommodate a meal. Mel & Shaw explore the radical anatomical changes of the bypass and sleeve, the truth abou...

Waking up exhausted, noticing clumps of hair in the shower, or seeing a face that looks years older than it should isn't just "part of the process"—it’s a warning sign that your body is starving for its most basic building block. When you’ve had metabolic surgery or are using GLP-1s, hitting your protein target isn't a suggestion; it is a matter of survival to protect your muscle mass, your bones,...

Why can one person demolish a pack of biscuits without gaining a pound, while another just looks at one and feels it? The answer isn’t willpower—it’s biology. In this episode, Mel Harris & Shaw Somers unpack the hidden “universe” of metabolism, revealing how your brain, muscles, and even your evolutionary past shape the way you burn energy. Challenge the tired “calories in, calories out” myth and...

You’ve spent years fighting for this new life, so why risk it all for a bit of carbonation? It’s the one rule everyone loves to hate, but there’s a massive difference between "restriction" and "protection." Breaking down exactly what happens to a tiny, egg-sized stomach when you introduce CO{2}, we’re looking at why that painful bloating is actually a warning sign for your long-term success. Stret...

Stop scrolling—your health isn’t a commodity to be outsourced to a package deal or an online bargain. We are pulling back the curtain on the "sunny" reality of medical tourism and the terrifying rise of counterfeit weight loss pens. From surgeons making non-existent cuts to pens filled with pure insulin instead of medication, the risks are not just "minimal"—they are often catastrophic, life-alter...

Ever feel like your body is a puzzle you just can't crack? If you’ve had weight loss surgery or are using GLP-1s, you’ve likely been told to drink more water, but nobody tells you how to actually do it when your stomach is the size of a golf ball. Forget the wellness buzzwords; this is about the physiological reality of keeping your system running smoothly. From why your brain confuses thirst for...

Lost the weight but terrified of gaining it back? Mindset coach Paul Becque explains why weight loss surgery or GLP-1 injections are only half the battle. Discover the "Catch Yourself Thinking" (CYT) method to stop self-sabotage and learn why your "old identity" might be pulling you back toward old habits. We discuss the E+R=O formula for emotional regulation and how to navigate "toxic" reactions...

Ever wondered why half a glass of wine now feels like three, or why you suddenly feel "floored" before you’ve even finished a drink? It’s not just in your head—your surgically altered body now processes alcohol in a fundamentally different way. We’re diving into the unfiltered truth about the complicated relationship between weight loss surgery and alcohol. We break down the science of "first-pass...

Let’s be honest: how many times have you stood on the scales, promised yourself "this time it'll stick," only to feel like a failure a few weeks later? It’s time to stop the self-flagellation. This isn't about a lack of willpower or being "weak"—it’s about a multi-billion pound industry that relies on you coming back, and a biological system that thinks it’s saving your life every time you cut cal...

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right, but your body just stops listening? It turns out your cells might be acting like a teenager blocking out their parents’ shouting. In this deep dive, Mel Harris and guest Shaw Somers pull back the curtain on why GLP-1 medications hit a plateau and how "stupid foods" are designed to break your internal off-switch. We’re stripping away the blame culture a...

Your heart is pounding, you’re drenched in a cold sweat, and the room is spinning—all because you had two biscuits with your tea. Welcome to Dumping Syndrome, one of the most misunderstood and distressing complications of weight loss surgery. It’s not just a deterrent to stop you eating sugar; it’s a complex physiological reaction where your body panics because food is moving too fast. We are stri...

Change sounds simple until you’re the one trying to do it. This conversation strips therapy back to what actually helps when life feels overwhelming, habits feel stuck, and self-criticism is running the show. Sonya brings a grounded, human take on anxiety, trauma and why coping strategies often make sense — until they don’t. We talk about why knowing better doesn’t mean doing better, how the nervo...

You don’t need polished; you need real, so I’m stripping away the layers to show you exactly where my battle with obesity began. In this raw and incredibly personal episode, I take you back to my childhood in East London to uncover the deep-seated roots of my relationship with food. From growing up in a family where weight issues were the norm, to navigating a complex and painful dynamic with a mo...

Get ready to dive into the world of weight loss injections and the truth behind them! Join Mel as she chats with the brilliant Shaw Somers, who breaks down the ins and outs of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. These injections have taken the health world by storm, but what do they really do, and are they safe? Shaw shares his expertise on the evolution of these drugs, their side effects,...