Transform Your Life with Teresa and Tonya
Transform Your Life with Teresa & Tonya 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.
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 transforming your life, one episode at a time.
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Transform Your Life with Teresa and Tonya
Stephanie Bariatric Warrior: From Chronic Illness to Community Support and Advocacy
In this episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya talk with Stephanie from Bariatric Warrior. They start out with trending topics in the weight loss world, including changes with the Mel and Kel podcast, Jenna Bariatric Bestie, Meeting Mannie, and their departure from Pop Recovery Systems. Stephanie shares where she started, where she is now, and how she became the Bariatric Warrior. She opens up about living with gastroparesis, gaining weight from steroids, undergoing gastric sleeve surgery, and experiencing complications that led to a revision—along with the serious health challenges that followed.
She explains how feeling alone and struggling to find information online inspired her to speak openly on social media about the good, the bad, and the ugly of bariatric surgery. They discuss the power of sharing personal stories to help others feel less isolated. Stephanie also highlights how not everyone has the same experience and why it’s important to offer balanced perspectives. She talks about co-hosting the Bariatric Warrior Podcast and joins in on rapid-fire questions covering topics like odd weight loss surgery comments, favorite foods, and current obsessions from clothes to carbs.
Key Topics Covered:
- Stephanie’s journey through gastroparesis, weight gain, and bariatric surgery
- The health complications that led to a revision
- How loneliness sparked her online advocacy
- Why sharing personal stories helps others feel seen
- Co-hosting the Bariatric Warrior Podcast
- Rapid-fire insights on food, fashion, and post-op life
Tune in to hear Stephanie’s inspiring story of resilience, transformation, and using her voice to support others on their weight loss journey.
Follow Stephanie:
Podcast: Bariatric Warrior Podcast
Instagram: @bariatricwarrior
TikTok: @bariatricwarrior
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