Our Sleeved Life Podcast

Epi 333 Can you imagine going through weight loss surgery and never tracking protein or water—not once? In this jaw-dropping clip from Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Mel sits down with Jenna from The Sleeve Cub, who reveals how she lost over 100 pounds after gastric sleeve surgery without measuring a single ounce or gram. Instead, she learned to listen to her body, trust her hunger cues, and rebuild he...

Epi 332 What do most bariatric surgeons NOT tell you about reflux, GERD, and hidden hernias? 😳 In this exclusive episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jay Jorge, a leading bariatric and metabolic surgeon, as he exposes the real challenges patients face after weight loss surgery — from acid reflux and internal hernias to revisional surgeries and gallbladder issues. Dr. Jay Jorg...

Epi 331   Did you know up to 75% of patients experience weight regain after weight loss surgery (WLS)? 😳 You're not alone — but you can fight back. In this powerful episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, host Mel interviews bariatric educator Alison Pizanie, author of Regain Remedy — a game-changing guide to using intermittent fasting for bariatric patients.   💬 Learn the truth about insulin resis...

Epi 330   In this powerful episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Jess—also known as @Time4Change365—shares his deeply personal journey through bariatric surgery, weight regain, and rediscovery through GLP-1 medication. 💉 From growing up obese in a food-centered family to reaching 588 pounds, Jess takes us through the emotional and physical rollercoaster of being a man navigating weight loss surger...

Epi 329 How can Let Them Theory help your mental health after weight loss surgery? 💭In this powerful book club episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, we review Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory and how it supported our mental health journeys post-bariatric surgery. 💜 You'll hear personal reflections from our book club crew on navigating adult friendships, emotional healing, and setting boundaries. Whet...

Epi 328 Welcome back to Our Sleeved Life Podcast! In today’s empowering episode, Mel sits down with Jatoyia Armour, founder of Bariatric Paths, to explore her life-changing gastric bypass journey. From gastric sleeve vs. bypass surgery comparisons to the raw truth about post-op support groups, skin removal surgery, and bariatric mental health, we cover it all.   Discover how Jatoyia went from 387...

Epi 327 The Nutrition Secrets Every Bariatric Patient Needs to Know (from a Registered Dietitian!) In this transformative episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast , host Mel sits down with Registered Dietitian Andres Ayesta to uncover the REAL truth behind weight loss after bariatric surgery . From the #1 mindset shift to sustainable post-op nutrition strategies , this episode is your blueprint for lon...

  Epi 326 This ONE mindset shift changed everything in their weight loss journey. In this powerful episode of the OSLP, we reveal the mental transformation that helped real people achieve sustainable weight loss after bariatric surgery. Whether you're exploring all complications that can happen and has happened to Stephanie - Bariatric Warrior. Join us as we share vulnerable, authentic stories fro...

Epi 325 Emotional Eating, Hormones & Digestion After Surgery – Real Talk with Amber  & Shea  Why do we emotionally eat even after surgery ? What's really going on with our hormones and digestion? In this powerful episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast , we sit down with two incredible guests — Amber 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘂𝗸 from The No Sugarcoating Podcast and Shea Quinn from The Weighting Table Podcast — to dive de...

Epi: 324 Welcome back, OSLP family! In this powerful episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast , we welcome Rob Rafanan from The Weighting Table —aka @theweightingtable , @weightinginvain , and @trans4m.bariatric.bodybuilding —to share his raw and inspiring bariatric journey . Rob opens up about his personal struggles with morbid obesity , chronic health conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy , and...

From Oxygen Tanks to Jeans & Joy: Lashandria’s Powerful Bariatric Surgery Journey In this deeply personal and transformational episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast , we sit down with Lashandria Peek—known as @GracefullyFitJourney —who shares her incredible path from over 578 pounds to reclaiming her independence, her mobility, and her joy. 🙌 🎧 What you’ll hear in this emotional, must-watch episod...

Epi 322 How One Shake Could Simplify Your Entire Morning Routine In this inspiring episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast , Mel sits down with Michael Tecku , the creator of Momentum Shake —a revolutionary protein shake designed to simplify your health, optimize your nutrition, and support bariatric recovery 🌱💪 Michael shares how his personal health journey, his mom’s struggle with diabetes, and a...

Epi 321: GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) are reshaping how we treat obesity — but there’s so much confusion and stigma. That’s why we sat down with leading obesity specialist Dr. Spencer Nadolsky for an honest, empowering conversation. We break down how GLP-1s actually work, why food noise is real , and what people aren’t being told about c...

Epi 320 In this episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast (OSLP), we’re diving into the wonderful world of food, nutrition, and all things meal planning! 🥗 Whether you're just starting your weight loss journey or you've been at it for a while, we’re here to share some of our favorite tips and tricks to help you stay on track and actually enjoy the process. We kick things off by introducing some excitin...

Epi 319 From 407 lbs to free, Jessica's bariatric journey is more than just weight loss—it's about reclaiming life, identity, and joy. 💪 In this heartfelt episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast , Mel sits down with TikTok sensation @thatbariatricbitch to talk about her powerful transformation after duodenal switch surgery . 🌟 Whether you're researching bariatric surgery recovery , battling gym anxi...

Epi 318 Murph’s story isn’t just about over 200 pounds lost—it’s about reclaiming life. In this deeply personal episode of The Obese to Beast Podcast by OSLP (Our Sleeved Life Podcast), we dive into Murph’s rollercoaster journey through weight loss surgery, mental health challenges, and the truth behind transforming your body as a man in today’s world. 🧠 From shame and self-doubt to breakthroughs...

Epi 317   NEW Episode on OSLP (Our Sleeved Life Podcast) In this powerful and emotional new episode, Erin (@gottadothis4me_rny) shares her deeply personal weight loss transformation story—one that began with pain, but led to strength, purpose, and love. From struggling with her weight and mental health to finding the courage to take control, Erin opens up about the moment she decided to take her l...

🎥 The Hidden Struggle of Transfer Addiction | Amanda & Carey’s Story In this deeply emotional episode, Amanda Wilson shares the story of her sister Carey —her best friend, her biggest cheerleader, and her soulmate in life. Carey underwent bariatric surgery , and the results were a success—she lost weight, regained confidence, and seemed to be thriving. But what no one saw coming was the silent sh...

💩 Why Pooping Matters for Weight Loss | Ft. Liz Roman, The Poop Queen Is your poop sabotaging your weight loss? You’d be surprised how often people ignore one of the most powerful tools for fat loss: healthy, regular bowel movements. In this episode, we dive deep into why going regularly is crucial for digestion, detoxification, and sustainable weight loss — especially if you're on a weight loss...

“I couldn’t even walk around the block.”  That’s what Frank said before he had gastric sleeve surgery. Now? He’s down over 100 pounds, mentally stronger than ever, and finally reclaiming his life. 💪 In this brutally honest and often hilarious episode, Frank returns to give us the raw truth about life after bariatric surgery — the wins, the struggles, and everything in between. 🎙️ What You’ll Hear...

Epi 313 Looking for a non-surgical, safe, and highly effective weight loss solution ? In this episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast , we explore the future of bariatric care — the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) — with renowned interventional gastroenterologist Dr. Rohit Dhingra of Forward Wellness, Albany . Dr. Dhingra breaks down everything you need to know about ESG : how it works, who it’s...

She kept her weight loss surgery a secret—even from her kids. Now she's down 140 lbs and living life on her terms. In this powerful new episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast , co-host Mel (@melunfiltered.vsg) sits down with Staci Renee (@stacirenee82) —a hilarious, fierce, and inspiring single mom of 3 from Kentucky who shares her raw and real VSG transformation story . 💬 🎙️ Our Sleeved Life Podcas...

Epi 311 Thinking about plastic surgery after weight loss? Wondering if you're mentally ready for the change? In this powerful episode of Bari Connected, host Mel sits down with Dr. Ashley Steinberg, a renowned board-certified plastic surgeon from Houston, to dive into everything you NEED to know before going under the knife post-bariatric surgery. 👩‍⚕️ Dr. Steinberg shares personal insights from...

Epi 310 Bariatric regain is real—and it's time we talk about it. In this raw and relatable episode of the Our Sleeved Life Podcast , Mel sits down with a bariatric therapist Ashlyn Douglass Barnes to unpack the emotional rollercoaster that follows weight loss surgery (WLS) . 🎙️ Whether you're struggling with regain, processing change after surgery, or dealing with grief and food addiction, this ep...

Welcome back, OSLP Family! 🎙️ Today, Mel sits down with the AMAZING Scott Bagwell — star of 1000-lb Best Friends and your favorite bariatric brother ! 💙 From nearly 600lbs to walking Six Flags and THRIVING post-DS surgery, Scott shares it all — the good, the real, and the string cheese addiction that went viral! 😂🧀 We chat about: ✨ How weight loss surgery saved his life 🏥 His journey with Dr....