2 years ago, Gold Coast woman Jodie Siggers underwent weight loss surgery, successfully lost an incredible 63kg and has never looked back since. This phenomenal transformation not only dramatically changed her life for the better, but she has also inspired her family, friends, and colleagues to live healthier lives through her leading by example. Jodie truly lives by the saying: A Family That Trains Together, Stays Together.
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I had the great opportunity to sit down with ex-hurdler, movement specialist and author Ellice De Giovanni, to talk about mobility and movement. We started off by uncovering her background as an athlete and her life as a paramedic that led her to create a very unique joint mobility program that has helped many people.
Continue readingEP13: A Junk Food Addict Transformed Into A Lifelong Wellness Warrior
In this episode, I caught up with Candice Charles to talk about how her weight loss and wellness journey has been in the 12 months since she’s had her bariatric surgery, a life-changing experience she shared with her husband, Andrew. Candice dived deep into how she turned her addiction to sugar, using the support she has intentionally placed around her to achieve her transformation, and becoming the healthy person she is now, thriving every day with an active, and fit lifestyle, both mentally and physically.
Continue readingEP12: Busting Diet Myths & Breaking Down Common Fears With Dietitian Jen Hoult
In this episode, I caught up with WeightLoss Solutions Australia accredited practising dietitian, Jen Hoult to talk about all things diets and wellness. This interesting conversation breaks down the most common fears when one first started on a diet and how getting back to the basics with all the different types of diets available is essential.
Continue readingEP11: A Trailblazer of Lap Band Surgery Reveals Her 18 Years of Weight Loss Journey
In this episode, I catch up with Vicky Bonner. One of the first people to take up gastric lap band surgery back in 2002. We talk about how much the landscape has changed with the advent of new bariatric surgeries, and how the perception amongst General Practitioners and the wider community has shifted to become more accepting and embracing of weight loss surgeries.
Continue readingEP10: Dive Into The World of Bariatrics with WLSA Bariatric Surgeon, Dr. Reza Adib
Join me as I delve into the world of bariatric surgeries with Brisbane’s renowned surgeon, Dr Reza Adib, who is also the General and Laparoscopic Surgeon. Dr. Adib has studied across Australia, England, Scotland, France, and Austria, and to date, he has performed over 4000 weight loss procedures.
Continue readingEP9: From Survivor to Thriver, A Father’s Epic Life Transformation
In this episode, I get deep and personal with single dad, Steve Ball. He’s had an incredible weight loss journey and a huge positive change to his health and life since undergoing gastric sleeve surgery and WLSA Lifestyle Modification Program.
Continue readingEP8: From Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Spurs In Both Feet To Running 10km At The Gold Coast Marathon
An inspiring conversation with Fiona Swadling, one of our #WeightlossWarriors who was suffering from plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. Fiona started her weight loss journey over 2 years ago and with her newfound confidence, her life has changed completely.
Continue readingEP7: Andrew Morello on Health & Wealth – A Celebrity’s Journey through Entrepreneurship, Weight Loss & More
In this episode, I sat down with Andrew Morello, winner of the first Apprentice Australia, to talk about his own experience with weight loss, as well as the incredible work he does as the Head of Business Development at The Entourage, Australia’s largest training institution for entrepreneurs and business owners.
Continue readingEP6: Connecting, Learning & Growing with Georgia Lane, Founder Of Women Of Influence
Georgia also shares her own experiences with self-care, wellness, after a major health scare 6 years ago, and provides some advice and tips for overall well-being, especially for women juggling and maintaining the balance between work and family life.
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