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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.
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 transforming your life, one episode at a time.
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In this heartfelt episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa Gallegos and Tonya Spangler dive deep into the realities of marriage, love, and partnership after massive weight loss. With two completely different perspectives—Tonya celebrating over 30 years of marriage with her high school sweetheart Bobby, and Teresa embracing newlywed life after finding love later in life—their stories shed light on the challenges and joys of building relationships through transformation. From navigating body imag...
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, Tonya opens up about her next big step—preparing for arm lift and thigh lift surgery with Dr. Rednam. Together, they dive into the realities of skin removal surgeries after massive weight loss, including arm lifts, breast lifts, tummy tucks, and thigh lifts. Dr. Rednam e...
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 about the real tools and resources you’ll need for recovery. Mavi shares her personal journey of guiding women through their plastic surgery experiences, and she gets real about what the recovery process truly looks like. From trusted product recommendations to the importanc...
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 opens up about her own path to surgery—sharing the fears, hopes, and lessons that come with choosing the right surgeon and preparing for such a life-changing decision. She talks about the emotional side of surgery that’s rarely discussed, and how her experiences now allow her to guide and ...
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 officially on the countdown to her own procedure with Dr. Chen, happening September 3rd in San Diego. Dr. Chen, who previously transformed Teresa’s life by removing her 47-pound apron after massive weight loss, will now help her take the next step in her journey with Motiva brea...
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 followed him for years, how his relationship with food was rooted in trauma and neglect, and why losing weight wasn’t the hardest part—it was learning how to love himself along the way. From addiction and isolation to empowerment and structure, Scott’s story is a raw and h...
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 physically. They reflect on recent setbacks, chronic pain, shame around regain, and what it feels like to revisit old habits after surgery. Teresa shares her personal experience with inflammation, weight fluctuations, and physical pain that triggered emotional spirals....
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 with Devotion Nutrition, they reflect on the emotional weight that used to come with every bite. From the shame of eating in secret to the guilt around eating in public, they share what food used to mean to them—comfort, punishment, and control—and how they’ve tran...
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 share lived experiences, emotional breakthroughs, and the mindset shifts that changed everything. They open up about how obesity made summer feel impossible, from painful abscesses to the fear of getting out of a pool in front of others. But this conversation is...
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, and disordered eating. Together, they unpack the emotional wounds that many women carry into adulthood—and how those wounds manifest through food addiction, body image struggles, and toxic loyalty to family systems that never truly served them. Dr. Sherrie shar...
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 negative self-talk, trauma, and toxic environments shaped their early thoughts and behaviors—and how those unchecked thoughts led to decades of emotional eating, binge cycles, and self-sabotage. Teresa opens up about her “aha moment” with a doctor who finally treated her...
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 that changed their lives and reveal how unaddressed emotional wounds, food addiction, and binge eating sabotaged their health for decades. With unfiltered honesty, they explore how trauma, denial, and toxic environments led them to use food as comfort and escape. T...
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 using Devotion Nutrition protein powder—perfect for anyone on a weight loss journey looking to enjoy food without guilt. But it’s not just about food. The duo dives into real talk about weight loss surgery, skin removal, GLP-1 medications, and why everyone’s transfo...
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. Mannie shares how childhood trauma shaped her relationship with food, how she found the courage to pursue bariatric surgery, and why her transformation has been far from linear. With honesty and vulnerability, Mannie opens up about emotional eating, dealing with po...
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 mindset, leading to self-neglect, negative thinking, and the habit of blaming others. At the time, they were simply going through the motions of life, without truly living. They open up about the power of mindset and how thoughts fuel feelings and actions. They ...
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 about shifting mindsets around transformation, including their evolving views on plastic surgery and self-image.They dive into how weight loss comes in seasons, how their diets and goals have changed, and why it’s okay to grow into or out of different approaches.&n...
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 making the life-changing decision to undergo bariatric surgery. Feeling isolated before surgery, she started a blog to connect with others and later turned her experiences into a book, Unzipped. Sheri shares the mindset behind her brand MOBA, which encourages pe...
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 s...
In this episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya dive into their favorite things—from drinks and snacks to clothing and skincare. They start with beverages, sharing thoughts on caffeine, Hydro Flex flavors from Devotion, and their go-to picks. Protein remains a non-negotiable, and Teresa explains how she turns protein powder into pudding. They also share creative ways to use chocolate bars in desserts like s’mores and muffins. They highlight their favorite protein powders for cooking,...
In this episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya discuss the emotional weight that often lingers long after physical weight is lost. They share their experiences of being labeled "the fat one" and how those past feelings continue to shape their self-image. They emphasize the importance of inner work, recognizing that self-worth isn't defined by your reflection, but by your mindset. Teresa and Tonya remind listeners that we are often our own harshest critics, fixating on flaws that no ...
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