Teresa and Tonya UNPLUGGED
Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED is a heartfelt and inspiring podcast that chronicles the personal journeys of two friends, Teresa and Tonya, who have dramatically changed their lives through bariatric surgery. With a focus on weight loss, wellness, and the ups and downs of life before and after surgery, this podcast offers a unique blend of personal stories, expert advice, and supportive tips for those considering or navigating the path of weight transformation.
Teresa Parent and Tonya Spanglo, having experienced the challenges and triumphs of bariatric surgery firsthand, share their insights, lessons learned, and the lifestyle changes that have helped them maintain their health and happiness.
Each episode features discussions on topics ranging from the emotional aspects of weight loss and the importance of mental health to practical advice on nutrition, exercise, and navigating social situations.
This podcast is more than just a weight loss podcast; it's a community where listeners can find motivation, encouragement, and understanding. Whether you're curious about bariatric surgery, in the midst of your own weight loss journey, or looking for ways to support a loved one, Teresa and Tonya invite you to join them in this unplugged version of the podcast.
Episodes
85 episodes
Stop Lying to Yourself: Why You’re Not Seeing Results | Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED
In this episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, Teresa and Tonya get real about one of the hardest—but most important—parts of a weight loss journey: being honest with yourself.After losing over 740 pounds combined,...
Why Your Mindset Is Everything in Weight Loss | Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED
In this episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, Teresa and Tonya dive into one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of any transformation: your mindset.After losing over 740 pounds combined, they share h...
Weight Loss Q&A: Mindset, Setbacks & Staying Consistent | Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED
In this episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, Teresa and Tonya sit down for a real and unfiltered Q&A episode, answering some of the most common questions from their community about weight loss, mindset, and consistency<...
Weight Loss Q&A: Starting Over, Motivation & Real Struggles | Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED
In this episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, Teresa and Tonya sit down for a real and unfiltered Q&A session, answering some of the most common questions from their community about weight loss, consistency, and starting...
Why Relationships Change After Weight Loss | Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED
In this episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, Teresa and Tonya dive into one of the most unexpected parts of a weight loss journey: how your relationships change after massive weight loss.After losing over 740 pounds ...
The Truth About Loose Skin After Weight Loss | Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED
In this episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, Teresa and Tonya get real about a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough: loose skin after massive weight loss.After losing over 740 pounds combined, the girls ope...
When Is It Time for Skin Removal Surgery? | Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED
In this episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, the girls are back and getting real about one of the most requested topics from their community: skin removal surgery after massive weight loss.After taking a break from the ...
We’re Back: The Unplugged Era Begins | Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED
Teresa and Tonya are back — and this time, they’re doing things differently.Welcome to the very first episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, where nothing is scripted, nothing is filtered, and everything is real.After tak...
Love After Weight Loss: Marriage, Intimacy & Transformation
In this heartfelt episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa Gallegos and Tonya Spanglo dive deep into the realities of marriage, love, and partnership after massive weight loss. With two completely different perspectives—Tonya cele...
Tonya’s Next Surgery: Preparing for Arm and Thigh Lift with Dr. Vinaya Rednam
In this powerful episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya sit down with Dr. Rukmini Vinaya Rednam, the board-certified plastic surgeon who has been by Tonya’s side throughout her weight loss transformation. This time, To...
Plastic Surgery Survival Guide with Mavi (Part 2)
In this heartfelt continuation of Transform Your Life, hosts Teresa and Tonya sit down again with Mavi to go even deeper into the Plastic Surgery Survival Guide. If Part 1 was about preparing your mind and body, Part 2 is...
Plastic Surgery Survival Guide with Mavi (Part 1)
In this special Part 1 of Transform Your Life, hosts Teresa and Tonya welcome Mavi, a passionate advocate who helps women navigate their plastic surgery consulting journeys with honesty and compassion.Mavi o...
Countdown to Surgery: Teresa’s Breast Transformation with Dr. Charlie Chen
In this very special episode of Transform Your Life, hosts Teresa and Tonya sit down with renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Charlie Chen to talk all things breast surgery—and to share some exciting personal news: Teresa is off...
Losing 190 Pounds: Scott’s Journey from Self-Hate to Self-Respect
In this powerful episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya sit down with Scott, a weight loss warrior who shed 190 pounds after gastric bypass—and found himself in the process.Scott opens up about the self-hate that follo...
When Pain Comes Back: Navigating Setbacks After Weight Loss Surgery
In this raw and deeply honest episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya open up about something many in the weight loss community are afraid to talk about: what happens when the pain comes back—mentally, emotionally, and physica...
Turning Pain into Power: Cooking, Healing, and Owning Our Journey
In this deliciously honest episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya take listeners back into the kitchen—and back to the root of why food and feelings are so deeply connected. As they whip up high-protein, low-carb chaffles wit...
Summer Survival Guide for Bigger Bodies: Real Talk, Hacks & Healing
In this unfiltered and empowering episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya get real about what it’s like to survive—and thrive—during the summer months in a larger body. From rashes and sweat to pool parties and pressure, they ...
When Food Becomes a Weapon: Childhood Trauma, Body Image & Breaking Free
In this groundbreaking episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya sit down with licensed clinical psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Sherrie Campbell to explore the connection between childhood trauma, narcissistic parents,...
It’s Not Your Weight—It’s Your Mindset: Why Transformation Starts Inside
In this deeply vulnerable episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya peel back the layers of weight loss, self-worth, and emotional healing—and reveal the truth many avoid: your mindset is everything.They dive into how neg...
Why Mindset Is Everything: Mental Health, Food Addiction & Long-Term Weight Loss
In this powerful episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya open up about the mental and emotional side of weight loss—a side too often overlooked. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, they reflect on the mindset shifts tha...
Transform Your Life in the Kitchen: High-Protein Chaffle Recipes & Real Talk on Weight Loss
In this lively and inspiring episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya take the podcast to the kitchen for the very first time! From sweet cravings to savory creations, they share their favorite high-protein chaffle recipes usin...
From 406 Pounds to Marathon Mindset: Mannie Stewart’s Radical Transformation
In this heartfelt episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya sit down with Mannie Stewart—a powerhouse in the weight loss community whose incredible journey from 406 pounds to marathon runner is both raw and deeply inspiring. Man...
How Weight Loss Transformed Our Lives: From Negativity to Intentional Living
In this episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya reflect on how their lives have changed—mentally, emotionally, and physically—through their weight loss journey. They share how growing up in toxic households shaped their early ...
Inside the Weight Loss Journey: Mindset Shifts, Plastic Surgery, and Building a Supportive Community
In this episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya share what listeners can expect from the podcast—and how they’re creating the supportive space they wish they had at the start of their own weight loss journeys. They open up abo...
Sheri Arcuria’s Weight Loss Journey: From Childhood Struggles to Bariatric Surgery and Personal Transformation
In this episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya are joined by Sheri Arcuria to discuss her lifelong weight loss journey. Sheri opens up about struggling with her weight since childhood, being diagnosed with health issues, and ...