Beyond the Scales Podcast & App

Newcastle North PCN Weight Management Support Programmes.

Carrie Eckersley, our PCN Dietitian, has developed the Beyond the Scales podcast series to support people living with excess weight in a compassionate, practical, and easy-to-understand way.

The series includes 8 short episodes, plus a bonus episode, with each episode lasting less than five minutes – making them easy to listen to whenever suits you.

The podcasts are available free of charge on most major podcast platforms. You can open them in Spotify here.

You can also listen on platforms including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and more search for Simply search for Mount Road Practice PPG and look for Series 2 – Beyond the Scales.

If you are unable to access podcast apps, you can also listen directly on SoundCloud: Listen on SoundCloud

The series explores topics around weight, health, habits, wellbeing, and understanding your body – helping you build a healthier relationship with food, movement and yourself.

🎧 Beyond the Scales:

Series 2, Beyond the Scales – Trailer – Mount Road Practice PPG | Podcast on Spotify

Series 2, Episode 1 – You are not the problem – Mount Road Practice PPG | Podcast on Spotify

Series 2, Episode 2 – It’s not just about willpower – Mount Road Practice PPG | Podcast on Spotify

Series 2, Episode 3 – Why stress and sleep matter more than you think – Mount Road Practice PPG | Podcast on Spotify

Series 2, Episode 4 – What support looks like – And how to choose what’s right for you – Mount Road Practice PPG | Podcast on Spotify

Series 2, Episode 5 – Shame isn’t a motivator — It’s a weight we don’t talk about – Mount Road Practice PPG | Podcast on Spotify

Series 2, Episode 6 – Small changes, real shifts – Mount Road Practice PPG | Podcast on Spotify

Series 2, Episode 7 – Long-term change without the pressure – Mount Road Practice PPG | Podcast on Spotify

Series 2, Episode 8 – You are more than a number – Mount Road Practice PPG | Podcast on Spotify

Series 2, Bonus Episode – Why does my weight plateau? Understanding set point, metabolism & the body’s thermostat – Mount Road Practice PPG | Podcast on Spotify

How to add the app to your phone home screen

iPhone/iPad (Safari)

  1. Open the app website in Safari
  2. Tap the Share button
  3. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen
  4. Tap Add

The app will then appear on your home screen like a normal app.

Android (Chrome)

  1. Open the app website in Chrome
  2. Tap the three dots menu
  3. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app
  4. Confirm by tapping Add

Start using the Beyond the Scales app today! 📱

Additional Weight Management Support

🔹 NN-PCN Weight Management Support Programmes

🔹 Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS Weight Management Resources

🔹 NHS Better Health – Get Active

Date published: 15th August, 2025
Date last updated: 22nd July, 2026