Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast

Sheretta joins me on my 50th episode for a very special podcast that jumps into the topic of faith and how that ties into our weight loss journey. We have a candid conversation about how our faith and the works that we put in to achieve success with weight loss has lead us to walking in our purpose of serving others. Trust me, you don't want to miss this very special episode! You can follow Sheretta on Instagram, @fit_throughfaith

Brittany & Jade of WLS CommuniTEA hop in the booth with Ked to chop it up about the ladies dishing the tea on their weekly Instagram Live, weight loss stigmas, relationships post-op, and community support. Follow the ladies on Instagram individually, @thevsgfoodie (Brittany) @shadesofjayy (Jade)

Shaunie, Jess, and Alondra of Quad Squad Fitness, LLC hop into the booth with Ked for an in-depth conversation about life post-op weight loss surgery, and how a push-up challenge became a movement that was the catalyst to the formation of the Quad Squad. Follow the ladies on Instagram individually, @corpamerica_vsgtude_shaunie5.0 @jesssleeved @sleevedslayinbae and as a collective @quadsquadfitnessllc

Damien steps up to the plate to share his dope journey with Ked on another great episode. They delve into a wide array of topics including the stigma attached to Black Men surrounding keeping their health in order both mentally and physically. Tune in to hear this phenomenal conversation and also learn all about the 'fat tax' assigned to overweight people. You can follow Damien's journey on Instagram, @dame2damerny

Our favorite resident Therapist Bae Ashli kicks it with Ked in the booth in a reversal of roles sort of speak. On this episode Ked is in the hot seat getting interviewed by Ashli to revisit his journey and to find out how he is coping and handling life post-op. Ked also discusses his internal struggles with trying to find the balance between not abandoning the past Ked and not resenting present day Ked. Tune in to get the scoop. You can follow Ashli's journey on Instagram, @vsg_ashli

Dr. Joe Cribbins III, MD jumps in the booth with Ked to chop it up and talk all things bariatrics. Joe is a highly-skilled, esteemed, and board-certified surgeon who specializes in Ultra-Minimally Invasive Da Vinci general and bariatric surgery for weight loss at the Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery. Joe talks about the importance of following the guidelines laid out by your bariatric team in EVERY step of your journey. Tune in to get the scoop. You can follow Joe on Instagram, @one_operation_changes_life

Michaela jumps in the booth with Ked on this episode to share her phenomenal weight loss journey and she also gives an interesting perspective on how the Instagram model is designed to be competitive and also how sometimes negative energy gets into the mix on IG when we open up our private lives to the the public and fall under scrutiny. Follow Michaela on Instagram, @losingtoblooming

Michelle joins Ked on this episode and they have a very candid conversation about her weight loss journey and how her struggles with PCOS made her time in high school a living hell. Tune in to hear more of Michelle's fantastic journey! Follow Michelle on Instagram, @michobabyy

This episode is sponsored in part by Premium Jane https://premiumjane.com/ At checkout use the code BELIEVE for 20% off. Sammi slides into the booth with Ked as co-host to talk all things weight loss and to share her journey. Sammi went through a rough patch post-op battling kidney stones and eventually finding out she had a thiamine deficiency. But, believe it or not she still has no regrets about getting weight loss surgery. Tune in to get the scoop! You can follow Sammi on Instagram, @therealslimsammii

This episode is sponsored in part by Premium Jane https://premiumjane.com/ At checkout use the code BELIEVE for 20% off. Tiffany joins Ked on this episode and keeps it all the way real chronicling events post-op and she lives her truth sharing things with me that some bariatric patients would probably never disclose for fear of being judged. Tune in to hear Tiffany's story, and you can find on Instagram, @1persevere

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

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 journey and check out what her business has to offer.

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

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

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 journey on Instagram @sleevebritneyalone

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.beauty and @vsg_ashli

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 way of living! Tune in and listen to Amber living in her truth, and get your tissues ready! You can follow Amber on Instagram @amberbypass to see her in action.

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 ladies of OSLP on Instagram @oursleevedlifepodcast to check out their amazing journeys.

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 record straight and let the haters know that that ass is indeed real, and she worked damn hard for those gains. There is so much more to the story, so tune in to get the goods! If you want to follow Breana's journey you can find her on Instagram, @bre_vsgjourney !! Go follow her!!

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