Entrepreneur and motivator Cierra jumps into the co-host seat on this episode to chop it up with Ked talking all things weight loss. Cierra talks about her journey and what ultimately led to her having VSG surgery. Also Cierra discusses life post-op, the importance of finding happiness before surgery, and the virtual conference for women she founded, Life Beyond The Sleeve. Follow Cierra's journey on Instagram, @thechicandsavvybelle
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Nurse practitioner and IV hydration specialist Melissa is my co-host on the very first podcast of the new year, 2021. She shares her weight loss journey with me and we have a very candid discussion on health and wellness and the options that are available to bariatric patients. Melissa has been on a long road to get to where she is today and her story is a very compelling and inspirational one and you should listen in. You can find Melissa on Instagram, @rejuvenateuwellnessclinic to follow her j...
Jan 04, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Nerissa steps into the booth with Ked to share her weight loss journey and discuss making power moves as an influencer, Rissa Recharged. Nerissa shares some awesome good news with Ked that came about post-op as result of her healthy 'rebirth'. Tune in to get the scoop on all things weight loss! You can follow Nerissa on Instagram, @rissarecharged
Dec 30, 2020•2 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Genna steps into the booth to roc the mic with ya boy Ked on another super dope episode! Genna almost died post-op because of a complication that went undetected. Had it not been for her mother and a little divine intervention, Genna's story might have ended before it got started. Tune into to hear Genna's phenomenal weight loss journey! You can follow Genna on Instagram, @digesting_my_feelings
Dec 18, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Jessica cruises into the booth with Ked to talk shop about her weight loss journey thus far and her future with plastics. Realizing that she wasn't able to get down and play with her son like she wanted, Jessica knew it was time for a change. Plastic surgery is set for October 2021 in Mexico and you gotta listen in to hear about her family's concerns for going out of the country for plastics. However, no matter what anyone thinks Jessica said this surgery is goin' down! You can follow Jessica's ...
Dec 02, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Loni and Ashli come through to kick it on a Where Are They Now? episode to give an update on life post-op WLS and just to talk plenty shit like only they can with Ked. Both Loni and Ashli were guests on the Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast earlier this year, and of course we came together and formed The People's Pantry and we are a family. You gotta tune in to hear the bomb ass conversation that we had and catch the vibe. You can follow Loni and Ashli individually on Instagram @rny.bypasses.beau...
Nov 11, 2020•59 min
Amber steps into the arena with Ked to chop it up ATLien style and talk all things weight loss. Amber's journey is jaw dropping to say the least. Weighing in at 565 lbs, Amber had a mini-stroke that made her reevaluate her life and take the necessary steps to have a gastric bypass so that she could live. But, her road to redemption was filled with road blocks and detours at every turn. Amber remained steadfast on her journey and endured tough times to lose over 400 lbs on her way to a healthier ...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Kellie & Mel from Our Sleeved Life Podcast jumps into the booth with Ked for the first ever 'Crossover' podcast. The ladies from OSLP chop it up with Ked about their own podcast that is dedicated to life after the sleeve, and they also share a bit of their journey and how they cope with life now post-op. Tune in to listen to part one of the crossover episode now. For part two of the crossover Ked joins the ladies on their OSLP podcast that will debut next week! You can follow the beautiful l...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Tampa native Breana jumps into the booth with Ked to share her journey one year post-op and discuss how things are going now after the weight loss. Breana takes pride in her workouts and she is aspiring to transition into personal fitness to help others. One dope aspect of Breana's workouts that have had a definite impact are her 'booty gains'. So much so that haters are coming out of the woodwork accusing her of having plastic surgery to achieve those gains. Well, Breana is here to set the reco...
Oct 14, 2020•50 min
Amber jumps in the booth on this episode to chop it up with Ked and drop some veteran knowledge. Amber had VSG surgery in November of 2015 and she discusses the highs and lows for her after the honeymoon phase post-op and everything that it entails. Listen in and hear it firsthand and she is holding up five years post-op. You can follow Amber's journey on Instagram, @iam_baegoals
Oct 06, 2020•59 min
Nicole Jay hops on this episode with Ked to share her unique and storied weight loss journey. Nicole has had the total package with having VSG, and plastics to have skin removed and makeover. She is no longer allowing anything to hold her back from living her life to the fullest and getting out her dreams. Listen in and hear her talk about how her quality of life pre-op had her behind closed doors not wanting to be seen. You can follow Nicole Jay on Instagram, @nicolejay___ to see her amazing jo...
Sep 27, 2020•59 min
Ked takes a leap across the pond to roc the mic with Nadine and she shares her superb journey. They hit a lot of topics along the way with loose skin being one thing they address. Nadine has no problem being transparent on IG and showing just how loose her skin has become six months post-op. Tune in to hear the discussion. You can also follow Nadine on Instagram, @un_bypassably_beautiful to see her in action!
Sep 24, 2020•44 min
Char is seventeen months post-op and living her life like it's golden. She jumps in the booth with Ked and they discuss her weight loss journey and the aspect of unity within the community and holding open the proverbial door for other WLS candidates who are coming behind them. Char has found her calling and she is now living out her purpose in helping others navigate their journey with ease through the foundation that has been laid by others before them. You can follow Char on Instagram, @layin...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Houston, TX native Lacretia stepped in to the booth with Ked with a journey that you've got to hear to believe. On her journey there were several detours and bumps in the road, but Lacretia persevered to get to this point in her life where she is happy and healthy. After listening, you'll definitely believe the hype no doubt. You can find Lacretia to follow her journey on Instagram, @krisse_vsgtods
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Natasha, who originally hails from the Motherland, Zimbabwe to be exact, jumps into an in-depth conversation with Ked about how she navigated her weight loss journey on her terms. Those terms even meant not disclosing her plans to undergo VSG surgery to her mother until the day before the procedure. Natasha also discusses the importance of getting therapy and taking care of your mental first before embarking on any weight loss program. Tune in to get the scoop and find out why Natasha handled he...
Aug 26, 2020•56 min
At three years post-op from VSG surgery, Nichole is maintaining her weight loss, learning to love herself more, raising two young Kings, and living in her purpose enjoying her new lease on life. She shares her amazing journey on this episode with Ked and talks about all that she had to overcome to get to this moment of peace within. Listen in to see why everything is everything with Nichole in every sense of the word.
Aug 25, 2020•59 min
Storyteller and dreamer Adhari drops in to kick it with Ked and she jumps right into her story sharing the ups and downs of her weight loss journey. Ked and Adhari address changing the narrative in both their families with educating them on clean eating and becoming healthier together. Tune in to learn what a 'food funeral' is, and how Adhari and pizza 'go together' like on some high school ish!
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Proffee enthusiast and plant lover Jacqueline is Ked's co-host on this episode, and they talk all things coffee, plants, and of course she shares her amazing weight loss journey. Who knew that there were so many levels to this coffee thing? Listen in and get the goods. Jacqueline can be found on Instagram @vsg_monet so be sure to follow her and get engaged on a new way of living.
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr
In the first episode since revamping the podcast, Gia comes through to kick it with Ked and share her journey. They talk about the importance of staying in tune with your mental, and moving past generational stigmas attached to seeking outside help and council to help you cope with your issues and addictions. Also, emotions run high when Gia talks about being able to roller skate with her son for the first time. You can follow Gia on Instagram @weight.just.sleeve.me.alone
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Ked is back with an all new logo, intro, and outro for a revamped and reloaded Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast. This snippet is just a sample of what's to come! Stay tuned......
Aug 17, 2020•2 min
TT joins Ked on this episode as co-host and shares her story and weight loss journey. TT was in denial about her obesity until she tried to get on a roller coaster with her son and had to get off because she couldn't fit. This was all the motivation she needed to take the necessary steps to take back her health, which ultimately led to VSG surgery. Fast forward 14 months, TT has a new lease on life, lost over 125 lbs, and now has all the confidence in the world. TT has no time for fake one's in ...
Aug 12, 2020•54 min
Regi W. jumps into the booth with Ked to share his journey. Regi had VSG surgery exactly two years ago and has lost over 230 lbs to date. Ked and Regi discuss being ridiculed and joked on about being overweight from family to classmates. Regi believed that Black people in general didn't get WLS, and they just stopped eating bad and went to the gym. Listen in and find out what Regi's breaking point was and the final straw that convinced him that he needed weight loss surgery to improve his overal...
Jul 27, 2020•49 min
Marilyn Milton slides through to chop it up with Ked and share her journey. Mari had VSG surgery almost two years ago and has lost almost 300 lbs to date. Mari and Ked go into a sidebar conversation about what else? Food!! They talk about barbecue from Memphis and Houston and about meeting up in Memphis to do a barbecue restaurant tour guided by the man himself, Ked.
Jul 23, 2020•49 min
Terry Harden, II steps into the arena with Ked for a Brother to Brother pow wow like no other. This Brother is three months post-op and is single handed straight killing the game. WLS was no joking matter for Terry as he took it seriously out the gate. Citing his family as his main motivation, Terry put his goals in front of him and is achieving them one by one in record timing and his family are all aboard for the ride and taking the journey with him. Ked and Terry also discuss Terry's new busi...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Onika Robinson comes through to share her journey with Ked and talk all things weight loss. It has truly been Onika against the world. Having survived childhood cancer and defying the odds of survival, Onika faced another challenge of trying to navigate life being an overweight person. She chronicles her weight loss journey and struggles with Ked and shares an amazing testimony.
Jun 25, 2020•40 min
After a brief hiatus Ked jumps right back into the saddle with another dope podcast that features Lakeisha Williams sharing her journey out of Houston, Texas. Lakeisha's journey is very unique as she started with the lap band and ended up having to get a gastric sleeve revision. She chronicles her rough transition with Ked and also talks about what it was like to have world renowned weight loss surgeon and star of My 600 lb. Life, Dr. Now as her primary care physician before his fame. Being that...
Jun 18, 2020•48 min
Rhyan McDowell steps into the arena with KB for an episode that is going to blow your mind and have you thinking outside the box. She has all the confidence in the world, and so much so that she went on a movie worthy adventure to Tijuana, Mexico for VSG surgery. Her journey was a bit sketchy in the beginning but turned out to be a blessing in disguise as she chronicles her weight loss journey. She's a girl who knows what she wants and gets what she wants and it comes as no surprise to anyone wh...
Apr 29, 2020•49 min
New Orleans native, Dashika Davis kicks down the proverbial Sleeved Believe The Hype door in this episode and hits KB with a heavy dose of Creole flavor. Dashika is almost two years post-op and she shares the highs and the lows of her amazing journey. Her and KB talk how she handles aging backwards since the surgery and attracting younger men to rocking a leotard and second lining.
Apr 28, 2020•58 min
Ashli King comes through to chop it up with Kedric on another dope episode. Ashli is almost two years post-op and she gives us the inside scoop to her journey and her daily struggles. Ashli is that around the way girl who knows what she wants and refuses to let anyone get in the way of that. In her world it ain't nothing wrong with a little milk and cookies. Her story is definitely inspiring and she's shining a much needed light on a dark path.
Apr 26, 2020•59 min
Loni Black is KB's co-host in this episode and her energy level is second to none. She shares her phenomenal journey and expounds on what's involved with the type of surgery she had, Roux-en-Y(RNY) also known as a gastric bypass. Loni also filled us in on dating post-op and how it goes down in the DM.
Apr 25, 2020•51 min
