Make It A Great Journey! The Podcast

On today's the podcast we have Suraya Nikwan from the Bariatric Collective located in Brisbane, Australia. Suraya is a Accredited Practicing Dietician who has helped several of her patients over the years improve their nutritional health.  I invite you to lean into this conversation as Suraya and I discuss vitamin deficiencies, how to identify them and  how to get the support that you need as a bariatric patient. Make It A Great Journey! The Podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We'd love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: info@aimglobalenterprises.org. If you like what you hear, subscribe to our podcast, rate us and  leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: info@aimglobalenterprises.org.  You can also purchase the companion guide for weight loss surgery success at our website. Let's MAKE IT A GREAT JOURNEY!Book: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold.PODCAST QUESTIONSEmail:  info@aimglobalenterprises.orgWebsite: www.aimglobalenterprises.orgThe Bariatric Collective is a specialized bariatric nutrition clinic primed to provide you with support before and after your chosen weight loss surgery.Bariatric or Weight Loss SurgeryNutrition before and after your surgerySupport for ongoing weight loss and prevention of weight regainPrevention and correction of nutritional deficienciesManagement of early and late (reactive hypoglycaemia) ‘dumping syndrome'Pregnancy and lactation after weight loss surgeryhttps://www.thebariatriccollective.com.auABOUT SURAYA NIKWANI'm an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and an Accredited Practising Nutritionist (AN). This means that I completed four years of university to achieve these titles.John Paul College was my primary and secondary school. Fresh out of school, I obtained my qualifications by heading to Bond University and completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science. I've always been passionate about nutrition and food. Driven by this, I then channeled my energy to complete a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (Research) at Griffith University. I established our primary practice, Simple and Easy Nutrition in 2014. Now, I am teaming up with the Moderation Clinic and Dr Jason Wong to provide high-quality dietetic support on the Northside.I manage a great team of supportive dietitians to guide you through weight loss surgery, cardiovascular nutrition (hypertension and hyperlipidemia), management of diabetes mellitus , reflux, sensible weight loss, eating disorders and normalising eating disorder management, and malnutrition. Myself and my team be more than happy to meet you to assist you in your dietary needs. Email: suraya@thebariatriccollective.com.au https://www.thebariatriccollective.com.au/ 

On today's podcast we have the founder of BariBoss™, Tabitha Johnson, is a Certified Health & Life Coach, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor in the State of Nevada. She also successfully underwent bariatric surgery in January of 2017. Today'. I invite you to lean into this conversation as Tabitha shares what she contributes to the world of bariatrics  and her story. Make It A Great Journey! The Podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We'd love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: info@aimglobalenterprises.org. If you like what you hear, subscribe to our podcast, rate us and  leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: info@aimglobalenterprises.org.  You can also purchase the companion guide for weight loss surgery success at our website. Let's MAKE IT A GREAT JOURNEY!Book: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold. PODCAST QUESTIONSEmail:  info@aimglobalenterprises.orgWebsite: www.aimglobalenterprises.orgMEET THE BARIBOSSThe founder of BariBoss™, Tabitha Johnson, is a Certified Health & Life Coach, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor in the State of Nevada. She also successfully underwent bariatric surgery in January of 2017. BARIBOSS MISSIONS AND VALUESTo help you understand the surgical alternatives to traditional weight loss and whether or not gastric sleeve or bariatric surgery is right for you. BariBoss seeks to offer solutions to the never-ending weight loss problem.Making informed decisions for one's health, taking into account the whole individual. Realizing that weight is just a number and does not define an individual.Website: https://bariboss.comEDMR TRAUMA THERAPYLearn More: https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/ABOUT BLOSSOM BARIATRICSOur doctors are renowned throughout Nevada as talented Las Vegas bariatric surgery specialists. We offer a wealth of highly effective procedures, including the gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. In addition, our bariatric surgeons perform revision bariatric surgery for clients who have undergone unsatisfactory surgery elsewhere. https://blossombariatrics.com/

YOUR GUIDE TO THRIVE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON On this episode of the podcast I'm excited to share 10 Key Responders that will help you during the holidays. So I invite you to lean in as we discuss not just how to survive the holiday season, but how to THRIVE!  Make It A Great Journey! The Podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We'd love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: info@aimglobalenterprises.org. If you like what you hear, subscribe to our podcast, rate us and  leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: info@aimglobalenterprises.org.  You can also purchase the companion guide for weight loss surgery success at our website. Let's MAKE IT A GREAT JOURNEY!Book: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold. PODCAST QUESTIONS Email:  info@aimglobalenterprises.orgWebsite: www.aimglobalenterprises.org

On our podcast today we have Dr. Brooke Jackson, board certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon. After completing two fellowships:  Laser Surgery at Harvard and a second in Mohs, she founded the Mohs Surgery Unit at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Jackson then moved to Chicago, where she founded the Skin Wellness Center of Chicago and held a clinical faculty position in the Department of Dermatology at Northwestern University. In 2013, Dr. Jackson relocated to the Triangle area. She was an Associate Professor of Dermatology at UNC, Chapel Hill, until opening her private practice Skin Wellness Dermatology Associates. Dr. Jackson's practice philosophy focuses on patient education and skin wellness. She has been voted one of NC'S top doctors.  Dr. Jackson is a frequent and sought after guest and resource for national and local media on dermatology concerns. An avid runner and budding triathlete, Dr. Jackson has completed 10 marathons (26.2 miles). She is married with three very active children. I invite you to lean into this conversation as we discuss The Skin Factor on the Make it a great journey podcast.SKIN WELLNESS DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES245 East NC Hwy. 54 Suite 202Durham, NC 27713Directionsp (919) 294-9440f  (919) 237-3899https://skinwellnessdermatology.comBOOKS BY DR. BROOK JACKSONSkin Care for RunnersChild of Mine: Caring for Skin and Hair of Your Adopted ChildLOCATE A BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST NEAR YOUAmerican Academy of Dermatology Associationhttps://www.aad.orgAmerican Society of Dermatologic Surgeryhttps://www.asds.netMake It A Great Journey! The Podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We'd love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: info@aimglobalenterprises.org. If you like what you hear, subscribe to our podcast, rate us and  leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: info@aimglobalenterprises.org.  You can also purchase the companion guide for weight loss surgery success at our website. Let's MAKE IT A GREAT JOURNEY!Book: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold. PODCAST QUESTIONS Email:  info@aimglobalenterprises.orgWebsite: www.aimglobalenterprises.org

The Make It A Great Journey! podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We'd love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: info@aimglobalenterprises.org. This episode covers the question sent in by our podcast listeners answered by Amy, the podcast host. PODCAST MENTIONS- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: https://asmbs.org/- The Art of Bariatrics :  https://artofbariatrics.com/If you like what you hear, subscribe to our podcast, rate us and  leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: info@aimglobalenterprises.org.  You can also purchase the companion guide for weight loss surgery success at our website. Let's MAKE IT A GREAT JOURNEY!PODCAST QUESTIONS Email:  info@aimglobalenterprises.orgWebsite: www.aimglobalenterprises.orgBook: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold.

 Continuing on your path to long term weight loss success means making smart choices, having accountability, and maintaining  a great team of supporters that come alongside you on the journey! In this episode Laura and I continuing the conversation on the importance of your support group and the support teams to have in place for long term weight loss success. I invite you to lean into this conversation as we discuss how to maintain a forever health journey. This is Part 2 of the conversation with Southern Surgical and Associates, Laura Smith (Episode#1).PODCAST GUEST: LAURA SMITHIn 2008 Southern Surgical took a new direction of recommitment to the highest level of customer service by adding a full time employee dedicated to patients and quality of care provided to them. Laura B. Smith is the  Bariatric Customer Care Representative for Southern Surgical and Associates. Laura not only gives patients wonderful customer care, but is also a patient of Southern Surgical.  She had gastric banding in August 2007. In August 2013, she had to have her band converted to a sleeve. She is available as a resource for current and prospective patients about the journey she has already taken.  She can be reached at (252) 295 9898. Laura is an avid swimmer, morning show radio host, The Morning Rush 107.9, enjoys traveling, and loves to spend time with her family.  Her passion is people and she is committed to helping others during their weight loss journey.SOUTHERN SURGICAL & ASSOCIATESDoctors: Dr. Wade Naziri, Dr. William ChapmanWebsite: https://www.southernsurgical.surgery/Address: 2455 Emerald Place | Greenville, NC 27834   Phone:  (252) 758-2224     PODCAST QUESTIONSEmail:  info@aimglobalenterprises.orgWebsite: www.aimglobalenterprises.orgBook: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold.ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Make It A Great Journey! podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We'd love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: info@aimglobalenterprises.org. Let's make it a great journey!

On this podcast we have Dr. Erika La Vella, and Bonnie Buckingham. This is a board-certified WLS surgeon and dietitian team who have dedicated their lives to helping people overcome their struggle with obesity. Together they have developed “The Art of Bariatrics”. Dr. Erika and Bonnie's passion is to  guide people to learn more about their bodies to create a more functional and healthier one. I invite you to lean into this conversation as we learn more about the importance of good gut health!THE ART OF BARIATRICSWebsite: https://artofbariatrics.comFB, IG: @artofbariatricsMAKE IT A GREAT JOURNEY PODCAST QUESTIONSEmail:  info@aimglobalenterprises.orgWebsite: www.aimglobalenterprises.orgBook: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold.The Make It A Great Journey! podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We'd love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: info@aimglobalenterprises.org. Let's make it a great journey! 

The Make It A Great Journey! podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We'd love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: info@aimglobalenterprises.org. Let's make it a great journey!Our guest on the podcast is Mary Norcera, Registered Dietician with UNC Lenoir Health Care located in Eastern NC. I invite you to lean into this conversation as we discuss creating healthy habits and making smart food choices!PODCAST QUESTIONS Email:  info@aimglobalenterprises.orgWebsite: www.aimglobalenterprises.orgBook: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold. UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE*Website: https://www.unclenoir.orgUNC Lenoir Health Care252-522-7000100 Airport Road Kinston, NC 28501*Bariatric Surgeons mentioned on podcast: Dr. Joel Rose and  Dr. Charles MooreMEET MARYMary Warner Nocera, RD, LDN, graduated Summa Cum Laude from East Carolina University with a Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. She also completed her dietetic internship program through ECU and became a registered dietitian in 2005. She has 15 years of experience as an RD and is also a certified Health Coach through UNC Greensboro. Eleven years have been spent completing outpatient nutrition counseling for individuals with various diagnoses as well as those undergoing bariatric surgery. She has worked side by side with several bariatric surgeons over the last 7 years. She is currently employed with UNC Lenoir Health Care as a bariatric dietitian, who serves those that seek weight loss via medical nutrition therapy, medically supervised weight loss program, and bariatric weight loss surgery. Her true passion is to help individuals achieve their goals and improve their health, wellness, and quality of life. 

On our podcast today we have Dr. Wiljon W. Beltre. Dr. Beltre is a Board Certified surgeon and is the Director of the Orlando Center for Metabolic and Obesity Surgery located in Central Florida. Dr. Beltre believes that with commitment, hard work, and long-term support, it is always possible to achieve weight loss success!This podcast will focus on some of the challenges that occur with weight loss procedures, along with actionable steps that will help you to navigate your journey. I invite you to lean into this conversation with Dr. Wiljon Beltre!PODCAST QUESTIONS Email:  info@aimglobalenterprises.orgWebsite: www.aimglobalenterprises.orgBook: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold. MEET DR. WILJON W. BELTREWiljon W. Beltre, MD is a Board Certified surgeon who has dedicated his professional career to helping individuals who are significantly overweight achieve real, effective weight loss and improve their health, well-being, and quality of life through metabolic and bariatric surgery. Dr. Beltre received his undergraduate degree at Union College in New York and his medical degree at Howard University in Washington, DC. He completed his general surgery internship and residency at Monmouth Medical Center in New Jersey, then moved to Central Florida where he worked with one of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in the United States. In 2004, he completed a fellowship in cutting-edge, minimally-invasive surgical technologies, advanced laparoscopic procedures, and bariatric surgery techniques at the University of Texas, and is now one of the only fellowship-trained bariatric surgeons in Central Florida.CONTACT INFORMATIONWebsite: www.saynotoobesity.com Office Location: 106 Boston Ave, Suite 209, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701(Across from Florida Hospital in Altamonte Springs)Fax: 407-830-7801Phone: 888-988-5410

 In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Toni Johnson Liggins, clinical psychiatrist,  describes what a healthy mental state looks like, how to identify depression, defines anxiety, and shares with us how to get help in order to chart a path to our better selves. Dr. Liggins graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed residency training in psychiatry at the Cleveland Clinic. She practiced psychiatry for over 25 years in several clinical settings including inpatient psychiatric units and outpatient clinics caring for patients in both urban and rural communities in Cleveland, Ohio and Greenville, North Carolina. In April 2020 Dr. Liggins joined the Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio as The Director of Medical Education overseeing medical education for training programs in all medical specialties. She is married to Rev. Timothy Liggins and is the proud mother of 4 children, 2 bonus children, and a grandson born in 2020.  Having a community of people in your life where you can be your true and authentic self is key for good health.Your journey is YOURS. How successful you are on your journey is defined by how you individually define success, and not by comparing yourself to others. So I challenge our listeners  today to own your journey… and make it a great one! Book: "Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide For Weight Loss Surgery Success" is available online at all major retailers.Email questions for the podcast to info@aimglobalenterprises.orgRelease Dates: The Make It A Great Journey Podcast is released each 1st Thursday of the month.PODCAST QUESTIONS Email:  info@aimglobalenterprises.orgWebsite: www.aimglobalenterprises.orgBook: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold. 

 The Make It A Great Journey! podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We'd love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: info@aimglobalenterprises.org. Let's make it a great journey!On today's podcast we have Laura Smith who is the Bariatric Customer Care Coordinator at Southern Surgical. Southern Surgical Associates is located in Greenville, NC with Drs. Wade Naziri and William Chapman. The office specializes in bariatric weight loss and laparoscopic Gernal Surgery. Laura advises patients 1:1 pre and post surgery. Today's conversation will cover the basics of bariatrics and a few things you may have not known about the process! If you like what you hear, subscribe to our podcast, RATE us and  leave a COMMENT. We'd love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: info@aimglobalenterprises.org.  You can also purchase the companion guide for weight loss surgery success at our website. Let's MAKE IT A GREAT JOURNEY!PODCAST QUESTIONS Email:  info@aimglobalenterprises.orgWebsite: www.aimglobalenterprises.orgBook: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold. 

The Make It A Great Journey! podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We'd love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: info@aimglobalenterprises.org. Let's make it a great journey!