Episode Details

Ep 278 – Food, Feelings & Finding Balance: Emily’s Weight Loss Surgery Journey

Welcome back to Our Sleeved Life Podcast! This week, Mel and Kellie sit down with the amazing Emily, who gets real about her lifelong relationship with food, navigating weight loss surgery, and working in the food industry post-op. 🍽️💬

From comfort eating to career changes, the pandemic, and a surgery that changed everything—Emily opens up about her emotional and physical transformation since November 2021. If you’ve ever struggled with food, body image, or balance in a food-centric world, this one’s for you!

💡 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

The emotional roots of Emily’s relationship with food

How her career shift and the pandemic fueled unhealthy habits

Making the decision to have surgery—and life after it

Managing temptation while working around delicious food daily

Creative ways she keeps her foodie passion alive post-op

The power of non-scale victories (NSVs) and mindset shifts

Why self-compassion is key to long-term success 💕

✨ Why You Should Listen:
Emily’s story is raw, real, and so relatable. She reminds us that healing goes far beyond the physical—and that it’s possible to fall in love with food again while prioritizing your health.

🎧 Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with practical insights, emotional takeaways, and a whole lot of heart.

🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes full of humor, honesty, and hope—and leave a comment with your favorite takeaway from Emily’s journey!

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