Cierra hopes back into the booth to kick it with Ked and she updates us on what's been going on with her since the last podcast. Cierra talks about the hardships and adversities she faced that caused life to spiral and take a major toll on her psyche, but it didn't break her. Cierra got her life back on track and moved forward with an event that sh…

India hops in the booth with Ked for an all-new super dope episode to chop it up and talk all things weight loss. Ked and India dive into a range of topics associated with India's journey with attending concerts post-op being one of the topics. Tune in and get the scoop on India and learn all about how much of a dope content creator she is. You can…

Ked is back on deck with an all new super dope episode and Maddie hops in the booth to chop it up with Ked to discuss navigating life five years post-op and being a beacon of light to others in the community through her blog and social media presence breaking the stigmas surrounding bariatric surgery. You can follow Maddie on Instagram, @maddie5088…

Ked is back again after a brief hiatus and his favorite cousin Loni aka L-Boogie hops into the booth to chop it up. Ked and L-Boog catch up on old times and have a very candid discussion on all things bariatrics and just life in general. Follow Loni on Instagram @loveelonii

Jahaira Marie got next and hops in the booth with Uncle Ked to talk all things weight loss and gives us an bird's eye view into her life post-op and what life is like as a content creator. Jahaira and Ked cover a wide range of topics and one notable topic they touched on was the impact that their own cultural and ethnic food have had on weight gain…

Lamonda slides into the booth with Uncle Ked for another super dope podcast episode and shares her weight loss journey. She talks about the importance of mental health and seeking therapy from a licensed professional breaking the stigma that has plagued the African American community for decades. Lamonda also discusses her struggles with body dysmo…

Former Division I athlete David steps into the arena to chop it up with Ked and share his journey. David's journey to becoming a healthier person is a very compelling story that needs to be told. David's freedom was on the line literally and figuratively as he sought to break the chains of obesity that he was bound by after gaining over 200 lbs tak…

Season 3 kicks off in a major way as Ked returns to the booth after several months off. Shan jumps into the booth with Ked and they chop it up talking all things weight loss. Shan shares her journey and talks about how the threat of hypertension and being put on medication was the the catalyst to her breaking the chains of struggles with obesity. K…

Bre steps into the booth with Ked and talks about her life now at almost one year post-op. Bre chronicles her journey and talks about not having the average BMI that most had before weight loss surgery but having several underlying conditions like PCOS and sleep apnea made her a prime candidate for VSG to get her health in order. During the discuss…

Stephanie jumps in the booth with Ked for Episode 61 and they chop it up and talk all things weight loss surgery. Stephanie talks about the importance of mental health while on your journey and how instrumental it is to success. Stephanie also discusses what the final straw was that helped he to make the conscious decision to get weight loss surger…

After taking a brief hiatus ya boy Ked is back with his 60th episode and you already know it is super dope. Courtney slides through and hops in the booth to talk about her journey that almost never was. Court and Ked chop it up about an allergic reaction turned deadly that resulted in her being in a medically induced coma for over a month and being…

Sam and Britt, hosts of the all new Hold Up Weight Podcast jump in the booth with Ked to chop it up about the debut of their new podcast and how important it is to have more representation of women of color in the weight loss community in the realm of podcasting. They also have a discussion about how society is more accommodating to overweight wome…

Mauve hops in the booth with Ked for another super dope episode to chronicle her weight loss journey. Mauve talks about how being overweight would keep her from being active with her daughter and how with the weight loss she is free to do all activities with her now. We also talk about how her relationship with an ex changed for the worse post-op b…

Rob steps into the booth with Ked to chop it up and talk all things weight loss. Rob discusses how his breaking point was when he was going through his barrage of tests to qualify to be a contestant on The Biggest Loser and all of the underlying conditions that he was diagnosed with hit home and made him realize that he needed to make adjustments i…

Legendary comedian Lavell Crawford chops it up with Ked on another super dope podcast episode. Lavell shares his journey and has Ked laughing hysterically as he chronicles his life and talks about what his 'why' was when it came to getting weight loss surgery. Get ready to laugh until you can't breathe! You can follow Lavell on Instagram, @lavellst…

Kamasi, Rosalind, and Tierra step into the arena with Ked on an all new super dope episode for a panel discussion on the topic of sex post-op weight loss surgery. If you’re considering weight loss surgery and you have questions about how it will impact your sex life then this is one episode that you don’t want to miss. Tune in to get the scoop and …

Super dope host Ked hosts a panel discussion with Terry, Greg, and Terry on a very special episode of the Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast. These Brothers are from the WLS Community, and they have a candid discussion about life post-op and they give the people a bird's eye view into the struggles of trying to be successful and maintain weight loss …

Sonia and Brooke stepped in the booth with Ked to talk about dating and relationships post-op. The ladies discuss how difficult it can be using at times to meet decent people using online dating apps. Tune in to learn to get the details about 'sneaky links' are what getting pretzeled is all about. You can follow Sonia on Instagram, @betty.bypass an…

Jason pulls up on Ked and hops in the booth to discuss his journey. Jason talks about his breaking point and what ultimately led him to change directions in order to save his life and become an inspiration to not only his family, but an entire community. Tune in to get the details and you can follow Jason on Instagram, @tha_smithsonian_…

Weight loss surgery Triple O.G. Rochelle Monique steps into the booth with Ked to talk about what life has been like during the past five years post-op. Rochelle talks candidly and openly about her struggles before deciding to get weight loss surgery and she also discusses the new blessings that are abundant in her life right now. Tune in to hear h…

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 mis…

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 @slee…

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…

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 ab…

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 …

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 Mic…

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. Bu…

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 i…

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 founde…

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 st…

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 fo…

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 concer…

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 gott…

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 …

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 crossov…

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 …

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 jou…

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 …

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 Nadin…

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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 hel…

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 …

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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 …

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 se…