On this episode, Lisa shares about her recent thigh and breast lift surgeries, offering a transparent look at the plastic surgery process post-massive weight loss. Diving deep into the details, Lisa recounts her surgical experience, including the challenges and triumphs of recovery and the personal motivations behind her decision to address loose skin. The conversation explores the psychological impact of surgery, the differences between expectation and reality, and how these procedures have cha...
Mar 10, 2025•56 min•Ep. 34
Episode 33: In this episode of the Former Fat Friend podcast, host Kasey sits down with the inspiring Athena Lamire, who shares her compelling journey through weight loss and bariatric surgery. After undergoing gastric band surgery at the age of 28 and losing over 175 pounds, Athena faced significant challenges when complications led to the removal of her band in 2023. She then transitioned to gastric sleeve surgery, continuing her pursuit of understanding the root causes of her weight gain. Ath...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 33
In this episode of the Former Fat Friend podcast, we welcome Zoe Schroeder, MS, RDN, CSCS the lead dietitian at the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Program. Zoe shares her extensive experience in helping bariatric patients and individuals on GLP-1 medications achieve long-term weight loss success through practical and simplified nutrition approaches. Learn about Zoe's journey into the field of dietetics and how her personal experiences fuel her passion for supporting others. We discuss the unique chal...
Feb 10, 2025•59 min•Ep. 32
Episode 31: In this deeply personal episode of Former Fat Friend, host Kasey is joined by her inspiring mom, Linda, who shares her remarkable weight loss journey and the transformative impact of GLP-1 medication. After losing an impressive 90 pounds over the past two years, Linda opens up about her lifelong struggles with weight, the emotional toll of dieting, and the pivotal moments that led her to embrace this new chapter of her life. Kasey and Linda reflect on their unique mother-daughter dyn...
Feb 03, 2025•48 min•Ep. 31
Episode 30: In this heartfelt episode of Former Fat Friend, we welcome the courageous Katie Yurow, who shares her transformative journey following gastric sleeve surgery in 2021. After losing 100 pounds, Katie opens up about her experiences with weight regain and the steps she's taking to address it, including her recent introduction to GLP-1 medication. Her candid reflections on the emotional and mental challenges of long-term weight management provide invaluable insights into the complexities ...
Jan 27, 2025•51 min•Ep. 30
Episode 29: In this enlightening episode of Former Fat Friend, we welcome the esteemed Dr. Eric Smith, a pioneer in bariatric and robotic surgery. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Dr. Smith shares his profound insights into the evolution of obesity medicine and the transformative impact of bariatric surgery. As the Chief of Surgery at Georgetown Community Hospital and Medical Director of the Kentucky Bariatric Institute, Dr. Smith has performed over 5,000 robotic cases, making him a le...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 29
Episode 28: In this episode of Former Fat Friend, we sit down with the vibrant and candid Sara, known on Instagram as FatGirlTalking. Sara shares her transformative journey after undergoing gastric bypass surgery nearly three years ago, resulting in a remarkable weight loss of over 200 pounds. She opens up about how adding a GLP-1 medication to her regimen has impacted her progress and her life. Sarah's story is one of resilience, humor, and a relentless pursuit of a fuller life beyond the confi...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 28
This week, we dive into part two of Jamie Mills' extraordinary journey. In this episode, Jamie candidly shares her insights on using GLP-1 medications for weight management, her experiences transitioning off and back on after childbirth, and how these medications complement her bariatric surgery. Jamie also opens up about her series of plastic surgeries, detailing her experiences and how these choices have impacted her life before and after pregnancy. This episode offers a heartfelt conversation...
Dec 16, 2024•45 min•Ep. 27
Join us for an insightful episode as we welcome our incredible guest, Jamie Mills, known on social media as The Sleeved Dietitian. Jamie, an award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist and a best-selling author, shares her extraordinary journey from struggling with weight and PCOS to undergoing bariatric surgery in 2017. This decision led her to lose over 135 pounds and transform not only her own life but also the lives of countless others. In this first part of a two-part episode, we delve ...
Dec 09, 2024•53 min•Ep. 26
Today, Kasey is diving into a hot topic: regain after major weight loss and bariatric surgery. With her background in cognitive neuroscience and social psychology, Kasey dives into the science of obesity, focusing on the hot topic of weight regain. She breaks down the research on bariatric surgery, comparing it to other weight loss methods, and explores factors predicting success and challenges like regain. Kasey shares her personal experience with weight regain, offering empathy and insights in...
Dec 02, 2024•42 min•Ep. 25
Episode 24: Today, Kasey and Lisa have a fantastic guest that Lisa never stops gushing about. They're thrilled to introduce you to Lora Grabow, a bariatric therapist with over 20 years of experience helping folks just like us navigate the mental maze of weight loss surgery. Lora shares her insights on "head work," the often missing piece in bariatric treatment. Kasey, Lisa and Lora dig deep into emotional eating, setting boundaries, and the infamous "phantom fat." Get ready to explore the mental...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 24
Episode 23: This week, Allie and Kasey are getting cozy with flannel pajamas as they chat about the ever-complicated topic of body image before and after weight loss and surgery. They discuss how body image doesn't magically improve with weight loss and how external factors like workouts and clothes can play a huge role. They also touch on relationships post-weight loss and the challenges that come with such a significant life change. It's not always easy, and sometimes the journey can be a bump...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 23
Episode 22: Welcome back to the Former Fat Friend Podcast. It's Kasey here, and I'm beyond excited to have a truly special guest joining us today. Meet Dr. Steven Reyes, or as many know him, Dr. Steve – a bariatric psychologist with nearly two decades of experience helping people transform their lives through weight loss surgery. In this episode, we dive into Dr. Steve's journey into bariatric psychology and explore the fascinating psychological aspects of weight loss surgery. We chat about the ...
Nov 04, 2024•55 min•Ep. 22
Episode 21: This week, we're diving into everything from new relationships to health journeys, and even some unexpected wardrobe adventures! Lisa's got a boyfriend (cue the squeals!), and she's learning the ins and outs of sharing her life on the internet with him. From vulnerability hangovers to the joys of wearing your partner's clothes, she's navigating it all with humor and heart. Meanwhile, Allie's tackling some back pain woes, but she's finding new ways to stay active and keep her spirits ...
Oct 28, 2024•59 min•Ep. 21
Episode 20: This episode is a special one. All three of us, Kasey, Lisa, and Allie, are back together, and we’ve got an amazing guest, Ashley, joining us. Ashley is a mom of three who has faced some tough challenges, including losing both parents to cancer. Despite all this, she's lost 70 pounds and is now sharing her journey with us. We dive into how Ashley and Kasey connected through their weight loss journeys on Instagram and the ups and downs they've faced. Ashley opens up about her struggle...
Oct 21, 2024•53 min•Ep. 20
Episode 19: This episode of the podcast is extra special because Kasey is joined by her boyfriend, Bill, for a heartfelt conversation right from their cozy home studio. It's Bill's first time on a podcast, and he's got a cocktail in hand to ease the nerves! 🍹 They dive into everything from how they met on the volleyball court, to Kasey's transformative weight loss journey, and how it felt for Bill to learn about her bariatric surgery. They even chat about living together, getting a new puppy, a...
Oct 14, 2024•43 min•Ep. 19
Episode 18: Welcome back to another episode of the Former Fat Friend Podcast! Join Kasey and Lisa as they dive deep into the early days, weeks, and months following bariatric surgery. With Allie taking the night off, Kasey and Lisa reminisce about their own experiences and offer invaluable advice for those in the early stages of their weight loss journey. From discussing the diet progression—liquids, pureed foods, soft foods, and eventually regular foods—to sharing personal stories of what worke...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 18
Episode 17: Welcome to another exciting episode of the Former Fat Friend Podcast! Today, we are thrilled to introduce Kim Tirapelle, a registered bariatric sports dietitian. Kim shares her incredible story, from playing soccer at the University of Illinois to becoming a leading expert in bariatric nutrition. She offers invaluable insights on merging sports nutrition with bariatric guidelines, addressing common misconceptions, and the importance of personalized approaches. Ever wondered how much ...
Sep 30, 2024•52 min•Ep. 17
Episode 16: Welcome back to another episode of the Former Fat Friend Podcast. Join Kasey, Lisa, and Allie as they dive into the nitty-gritty of their weight loss journeys, totaling a whopping 370 pounds lost! This week, we're launching into our favorite "chatting about" series where we air out grievances, share some laughs, and discuss everything from bariatric surgery to the controversial world of social media influencers. We're talking about pouch resets, the mixed feelings around body positiv...
Sep 23, 2024•58 min•Ep. 16
Episode 15: Welcome back to the Former Fat Friend Podcast. It's your favorite trio, Kasey, Lisa, and Allie, here to share more insights from our weight loss journeys. Collectively, we've shed over 370 pounds and today, we're bringing you a super inspiring episode! We're thrilled to have a special guest, Rob DiMedio, join us. Rob is a bariatric patient and the CEO of Busy Bariatrics . He’s here to share his incredible transformation story, including his journey from 365 pounds to becoming a fitne...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 15
Episode 14: Join Kasey, Lisa, and Allie as they share their incredible journey of losing over 370 pounds together. They know firsthand what it's like to be the "fat friend," and they're here to dive deep into the myths and fears surrounding bariatric surgery. In this episode, we’re tackling the common misconceptions and anxieties that many people have about weight loss surgery. From the fear of complications and hair loss to concerns about never feeling "normal" again, we're breaking it all down...
Sep 09, 2024•51 min•Ep. 14
Episode 13: Welcome back to Season 2 of the Former Fat Friend Podcast! 🎉 It's Kasey, Lisa, and Allie here, and we're super excited to catch up with you all. We took a summer break, but our health journeys and friendships kept going strong. In this episode, we dive into everything that's been going on in our lives. From Allie's shift from home workouts to joining various fitness classes and beginning to work with an online coach, and Lisa's journey towards scheduling her plastic surgery while ta...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 13
Episode 12: Welcome to the season one finale of the Former Fat Friend podcast! Join Kasey, Lisa, and Allie as they celebrate an incredible first season and dive into a special Q&A session with questions submitted by you, our listeners. In this episode, the trio reflects on the highlights and challenges of their journeys, shares their tips for overcoming weight loss stalls, and opens up about their personal struggles with body dysmorphia. They also discuss the impact of weight loss on relatio...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 12
Episode 11: This week, we have a truly special guest on the Former Fat Friend podcast—Allie's mom, Suzanne! Join Kasey, Lisa, and Allie as they dive into Suzanne's incredible 17-year journey post-gastric bypass surgery. With candid reflections and heartfelt moments, Suzanne shares her experiences from the initial challenges and triumphs of losing over 100 pounds to the long-term success and lifestyle changes that have kept her healthy and happy. Listen in as she discusses the emotional and physi...
Jun 13, 2024•48 min•Ep. 11
Episode 10: This week, Kasey, Lisa, and Allie dive into the juiciest topic yet—dating and relationships post weight loss surgery. With over 370 pounds lost between them, they share their unique experiences and how their love lives have evolved. From navigating first dates while learning to eat again, to dealing with newfound confidence, and even the emotional rollercoaster of sharing their weight loss journeys with their partners—it's all on the table. And don't miss the sweet surprise when Kase...
Jun 03, 2024•56 min•Ep. 10
Episode 9: In this intimate episode of the Former Fat Friend podcast, we delve deep into the world of loose skin and plastic surgery, a hot topic in the weight loss community. Kasey, Lisa, and Allie get real about their personal battles with loose skin following significant weight loss and the complex feelings that come with it. Allie candidly shares her unexpected emotional journey towards considering breast surgery, a decision she once thought was purely vanity-driven. Meanwhile, Lisa opens up...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 9
Episode 8: In this episode of the Former Fat Friend podcast, we are thrilled to have the remarkable Laura Flusche, also known by her Instagram handle @fluscheeitaway , join us for an intimate conversation about her transformative weight loss journey. Laura opens up about her life before and after bariatric surgery, detailing the emotional and physical challenges she faced as a new mother during the pandemic, leading up to her highest weight of 384 pounds. With authenticity and grace, Laura share...
May 20, 2024•40 min•Ep. 8
Episode 7: In this candid and exploratory episode of the Former Fat Friend podcast, hosts Kasey, Lisa, and Allie switch things up and dive into a spontaneous "Chatting About" series. Unscripted and unrestrained, they delve into a wide array of topics that are top of mind, ranging from the nuances of trigger warnings on weight-related content to the often humorous interactions with others as it relates to food and food choices. Kasey, Lisa, and Allie don't shy away from the personal either, as th...
May 13, 2024•47 min•Ep. 7
Episode 6: In this episode of the Former Fat Friend podcast, we're thrilled to welcome our first-ever guest, Carolin Tyler, an Instagram sensation in the weight loss community. Carolin, known to her followers as @carolin_rny, joins hosts Kasey, Lisa, and Allie to share her incredible journey of shedding over 200 pounds post-gastric bypass surgery and navigating life on GLP-1 medications. With a starting weight of over 400 pounds, Carolin's decision to undergo bariatric surgery was a life-alterin...
May 06, 2024•48 min•Ep. 6
Episode 5: In this raw and reflective episode of the Former Fat Friend podcast, Kasey, Lisa, and Allie venture into a stark yet vital subject which often manifests in weight loss transformations - unhealthy comparisons. Our hosts, who've collectively lost over 370 pounds with bariatric surgery, open up about their unique journey. They recount personal experiences, shedding light on their battles with self-doubt and insecurities engendered by comparisons. They discuss the resilient mindset necess...
Apr 29, 2024•47 min•Ep. 5
