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This week we sat down the the truely inspiring Elyse - @163kgs.to.strong. Sleeved in 2019, she is nearing her 2 year surgiversary, and though she has lost the weight, she has gained a whole lot more. We first met her at the finish line of the Sunshine Coast 70.3, where her smile and energy was so infectious. Join us as we chat to Elyse about her incredible mindset, her journey so far and how she h...

Happy Tuesday. This week we sat down with the amazing @montanacatherine. 18 months out, 60kg down and owning her journey. We talk about the struggles of living with ADD and navigating VSG. She tells us about her mental health battles and how she is still struggling with how much, and what she can eat. Thank you Montana for opening up and telling us about your journey.

This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with @amanda.vsg Though she is only in the early stages of her journey she has definitely done the ground work leading into this process and is reaping the rewards. Join us as we talk to her about being a "secret sleever", the struggles she faces with mental health and the early wins that she is currently going through.

Happy Tuesday! Today we sit down with @allaboutalida_ and hear about her incredible journey over the last 4 years. Sleeved back in 2017, she had revision surgery in 2019 due to bad reflux. We talk about the struggles with body dysmorphia, developing new habits, social media, fertility and her exciting plans for the future. An episode not to miss! Congratulations on your new engagement and we wish...

Join us today as we sit down with Angie (AKA @allaboutangie73) Sleeved in Feb 2020 with a start weight of 124kg, she tells us about the struggles she is now facing as she heads into her second year post op. We talk mental health, fitness, nutrition and all about Angie. As always we value your feedback and would love to hear from you!

EPISODE 52! We made it a while year! 52 episodes. This week we sit down with all of you! We went live and answered your questions in real time. Nothing was off limits, everything was discussed - from what motivates us, running, food and sex! Thank you all for the support over the last 52 weeks. It has been one hell of a ride. We are excited to bring you more inspiring stories over the next 52 week...

Today's guest is someone that we have followed since the very beginning, someone who has put in the hard work and has definitely reaped the rewards. Join us as we sit down with the incredible @halved_hayley. Together we talk about how she has literally halved her weight, how she has manages her routine after having a baby and the importance of holding yourself accountable throughout your journey....

Happy Tuesday! Episode 50 in now live! This week we sat down with the incredible Ali @ali_version2pointohhhh to talk about the 'dreaded' regain! Ali approached us and wanted to discuss the in's and out's of her regain, mental health and her reasoning behind having sleeve to bypass surgery. Thank you so much Ali for sharing your journey in such a raw and real way. Regain is definitely something tha...

Today's guest is the definition of fighter! She has one hell of s story that we never tire of hearing. Join us today as we sit down with the incredibly resilient (and witty) @issylascelles. We chat about her battle with cancer, her struggles to lose weight and her big plans after surgery! As always we value your feedback and would love to hear from you!

This week we sit down with one of our past guests - @fatboygetslim AKA Nick Gilbert. Last time we spoke to him he was 7 weeks post op, weighing in at 112kg with a goal to be under 100kg and running around with his kids by the next time we chatted. Join us as we sit down with Nick 6 months later and see just where he is with life after bariatric surgery. As always we value your feedback and would l...

Today we sit down with a good friend of ours - Taryn Thomas. Sleeved back in 2017 with a start weight of 120kg and a loss of 50kg. Join us as we talk everything from dropping too much weight and needing to regain (for medical reasons), plastics and pregnancy after plastics. Taryn has a wealth of knowledge and is very honest and open about her journey. Another great episode not to miss. As always w...

This week we sit down with the unstoppable Donna - @womannursemummarunner. Single mother, full-time nurse, 4 time uni graduate (almost) and ultra runner, Donna truely is the definition of dedicated! Join us as she talks to us about her battle with fertility, how she navigates being a solo mum, and where she finds the time and passion for running. This episode is definitely not one to miss. As alwa...

Today's guest is no stranger to podcasts. After having surgery 19 months ago, @justjazzylea has lost over 40kg, become a personal trainer, been a guest on multiple podcasts and now is a cohost of her own. Join us today as we sit down with the lovely Jasmine to chat everything from mental health. struggles, infertility battles, her goals of becoming a personal trainer and more. Another very insight...

Today we sit down with the incredible Isabella who is fast approaching her 3 year surigversary - bypassed in July 2018. Join us as we talk to @littleizzyruth about her journey to a happier, healthier person - both physically and mentally. This episode we touch on childhood trauma, post-prandial hypoglycaemia, dropping too much weight, mental health and how to stay focused and on track. Another ver...

This week we sit down with Corina - @battleoftheeverlastingbackside. Not quite 12 months out, she has managed to lose over 40kg and is just entering into her maintenance stage. Join us as we chat everything from Binge Eating Disorder and Diverticulitis to mental health and her relationship with food. Another great episode. As always we would love your feedback, suggestions and comments on the epis...

Today we sit down with the delightful @brenda_joy. 54 years young, from New Zealand, she was sleeved back in February 2020 in Thailand. Join us as we chat about the experience she had going through the process in a different country, her mindset with her relationship to food and the struggles she has overcome in the past 16 months.

Today we sit down with the incredible @nicole.through.thick.and.thin. Sleeved at 135kg back in 2017. She is a single mother juggling full-time motherhood, full-time work, everyday living and winner her weight lifting comp! She is definitely the definition of "determined".

Today we sit down the the incredible @janiesleeve. Sleeved back in 2019 we chat about the stigma and judgement around bariatric surgery, her relationship with food and just how she manages to juggle being a mum, school teacher and fit in training to be a triathlete! As always we would love your feedback, suggestions and comments on the episode.

In today's episode we sit down with the incredible @charliepalupe. Banded in 2009, sleeved in 2019, he has definitely put in the hard work to get to where he is today. We talk everything from why he decided to convert to the sleeve, exercise, mindset and the struggles he is now facing with his new tiny tummy. As always we would love your feedback, suggestions and comments on the episode.

Bypassed in October 2020, but not without complications. Despite being re-hospitalised for severe dehydration and dealing with past trauma she has still managed to drop a massive 35kg in 7 months and truely own her journey. Let's chat to todays guest....@motivatingmags_ As always we would love your feedback, suggestions and comments on the episode.

Sleeved just over a year ago in march 2020, our guest this week tipped the scales at 202kg. In just over 12 months she has lost 86kg and gained a whole new life. With a goal weight that so many of us have as our starting weight, we sit down with Shari (@less.of.s) to talk about her extraordinary journey. As always we would love your feedback, suggestions and comments on the episode.

Our guest today is a woman with an incredible story. She was sleeved back in 2018, struggled with an eating disorder and body dysphoria, met a partner within the community and since had a baby. Not to mention she has a heart of gold and has definitely put in the hard work to become the incredible woman she is today. Join us as we sit down with @liftitbecca

Today's guest is fresh off the operating table after being Bypassed in January this year. With a start weight of 168.7kg and a goal to be as healthy as she possibly can be she is well and truely on her way to achieving this. Join us as we chat with Amy (@changing_amy86) about why she chose the bypass over the sleeve and how life has changed in the last 4 months. As always we would love your feedba...

It's Tuesday, which means it is Bari Banter time! This week we caught up (in person) with @becomingmewithvsg. She has recently celebrated her 2 year surgiversary, and is currently recovering recovering from a Brachioplasty (removal of tuck-shop lady arms). We chat everything from what got her to needing surgery, self confidence issues, alcohol reliance and of course the recovery from her first rou...

This week we sit down with the incredibly vulnerable @nick_1987_. Sleeved back in March 2019, he had more to unpack than just his weight. Nick is extremely real and raw with us and talks us through the head games he has had to struggle with during his journey. From marriage breakdowns and self worth to nutrition and strong man competitions, we really do address it all. As always we would love your...