Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast

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 she had to put on hold, The Loser's Ball that will take place October 14-15, 2022 in Atlanta. This event is exclusively for the bariatric community that is a conference and influencer awards gala that will honor and pay tribute to various members of the weight loss community that have went above and beyond helping others and being a beacon of light in the community. You can follow Cierra on Instagram, @thechicandsavvybelle and @thelosersball22

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 follow India on Instagram, @thatchickuknow_vsg

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 and becoming obese and how after overcoming obesity and being educated on how to properly eat now they are able to still have some of these foods by utilizing balance and moderation. Tune in to get the scoop and hear it firsthand. You can follow Jahaira Marie on Instagram, @iamjahaira_vsg

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 dysmorphia and how life has changed for the better after losing 159 pounds. One thing that has always remained the same and has always been a constant for Lamonda is her confidence. Tune in to get the full scoop and hear all about Lamonda's phenomenal journey! Follow Lamonda on Instagram, @livinglamondaloca

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 taking David to 465 lbs at his heaviest.  Determined to not let this be the end of his story, David grabbed hold of the reigns and changed the narrative having gotten VSG surgery losing 165 lbs in 9 months! David is now almost one year post-op and losing more weight getting close to his goal weight. Tune in to hear David's story and you can follow David on Instagram, @sleevedathlete

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. Ked and Shan also discuss the effects of consuming manufactured protein on the body long term and the healing effects of eating a plant based diet. Tune in to hear the episode in its entirety and get the scoop on what else Shan has been up to and what she has in the works. Follow Shan on Instagram @sleeved.shan and see first hand how much of an inspiration she is to the WLS Community.

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 discussion Ked breaks down the weight loss journey and shares a great analogy about the journey always being under construction. Ked and Bre also discuss confidence post-op and what it means to the people in the  bariatric community, but also noting that it's something that doesn't happen overnight. Tune in to get the full scope of the great conversation that was had between Ked and Bre. Follow Bre on Instagram, @thebresg to follow her journey!

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 surgery. Tune in to get the full scoop and hear more of Stephanie's journey. Follow Stephanie on Instagram, @blackkoi_rny

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 told by doctors that if she survived she would be severely disabled and in assisted living for the rest of her life. You got to tune in to get the heavy scoop on Courtney's journey and see how things are going for her now. Follow Court's amazing journey on Instagram, @court.sleevemeplz.18

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 women as opposed to overweight men when it comes to sexiness and sex appeal. Tune in to get the scoop and hear more about these ladies and the phenomenal example they are setting in the community. You can follow Sam and Britt's podcast on Instagram, @holdupweightpodcast

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 because they were on two different pages in regards weight loss and achieving whole health. Tune in to get the entire scoop and hear Mauve's story. You can follow Mauve on Instagram, @moreofmauvee

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 in order to live. He had a fear of dying early and leaving his wife alone to raise their son. You can follow Rob on Instagram, @fitrichinfaith

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, @lavellsthacomic

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 hear the round robin conversation. You can follow them on Instagram, Kamasi @thenotorioussleeved, Rosalind @sleeved_locd_loaded, Tierra @rny_tierra

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 post-op as Black Men in America. You can follow these gentlemen on Instagram, @youncleterry @greg_findingmyfit_vsg @graysbaby180

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 and Brooke @storyofbee.vsg

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 her amazing story, and you can follow Rochelle on Instagram, @theerochellemonique

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 miss this very special episode! You can follow Sheretta on Instagram, @fit_throughfaith

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 @sleevedslayinbae and as a collective @quadsquadfitnessllc

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 people. You can follow Damien's journey on Instagram, @dame2damerny

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 abandoning the past Ked and not resenting present day Ked. Tune in to get the scoop. You can follow Ashli's journey on Instagram, @vsg_ashli

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 following the guidelines laid out by your bariatric team in EVERY step of your journey. Tune in to get the scoop. You can follow Joe on Instagram, @one_operation_changes_life

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 Michaela on Instagram, @losingtoblooming

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. But, believe it or not she still has no regrets about getting weight loss surgery. Tune in to get the scoop! You can follow Sammi on Instagram, @therealslimsammii

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 in to hear Tiffany's story, and you can find on Instagram, @1persevere

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 founded, Life Beyond The Sleeve. Follow Cierra's journey on Instagram, @thechicandsavvybelle

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 story is a very compelling and inspirational one and you should listen in. You can find Melissa on Instagram, @rejuvenateuwellnessclinic to follow her journey and check out what her business has to offer.

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 follow Genna on Instagram, @digesting_my_feelings

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 concerns for going out of the country for plastics. However, no matter what anyone thinks Jessica said this surgery is goin' down! You can follow Jessica's journey on Instagram @sleevebritneyalone

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 gotta tune in to hear the bomb ass conversation that we had and catch the vibe. You can follow Loni and Ashli individually on Instagram @rny.bypasses.beauty and @vsg_ashli

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 road blocks and detours at every turn. Amber remained steadfast on her journey and endured tough times to lose over 400 lbs on her way to a healthier way of living! Tune in and listen to Amber living in her truth, and get your tissues ready! You can follow Amber on Instagram @amberbypass to see her in action.

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 crossover episode now. For part two of the crossover Ked joins the ladies on their OSLP podcast that will debut next week! You can follow the beautiful ladies of OSLP on Instagram @oursleevedlifepodcast to check out their amazing journeys.

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 much so that haters are coming out of the woodwork accusing her of having plastic surgery to achieve those gains. Well, Breana is here to set the record straight and let the haters know that that ass is indeed real, and she worked damn hard for those gains. There is so much more to the story, so tune in to get the goods! If you want to follow Breana's journey you can find her on Instagram, @bre_vsgjourney !! Go follow her!!

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 journey on Instagram, @iam_baegoals

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 quality of life pre-op had her behind closed doors not wanting to be seen. You can follow Nicole Jay on Instagram, @nicolejay___ to see her amazing journey!

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 Nadine on Instagram, @un_bypassably_beautiful to see her in action!

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 helping others navigate their journey with ease through the foundation that has been laid by others before them. You can follow Char on Instagram, @layingasidetheweight and follow her YouTube channel Caffeine & Conversation.

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 to follow her journey on Instagram, @krisse_vsgtods

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 therapy and taking care of your mental first before embarking on any weight loss program. Tune in to get the scoop and find out why Natasha handled her pre-op journey delicately and with precision. You can find Natasha on Instagram @tashcrox_vsgqueen to follow her phenomenal journey!

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 see why everything is everything with Nichole in every sense of the word.

Storyteller and dreamer Adhari drops in to kick it with Ked and she jumps right into her story sharing the ups and downs of her weight loss journey. Ked and Adhari address changing the narrative in both their families with educating them on clean eating and becoming healthier together. Tune in to learn what a 'food funeral' is, and how Adhari and pizza 'go together' like on some high school ish!

Proffee enthusiast and plant lover Jacqueline is Ked's co-host on this episode, and they talk all things coffee, plants, and of course she shares her amazing weight loss journey. Who knew that there were so many levels to this coffee thing? Listen in and get the goods. Jacqueline can be found on Instagram @vsg_monet so be sure to follow her and get engaged on a new way of living.

In the first episode since revamping the podcast, Gia comes through to kick it with Ked and share her journey. They talk about the importance of staying in tune with your mental, and moving past generational stigmas attached to seeking outside help and council to help you cope with your issues and addictions. Also, emotions run high when Gia talks about being able to roller skate with her son for the first time. You can follow Gia on Instagram @weight.just.sleeve.me.alone

Ked is back with an all new logo, intro, and outro for a revamped and reloaded Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast. This snippet is just a sample of what's to come! Stay tuned......

TT joins Ked on this episode as co-host and shares her story and weight loss journey. TT was in denial about her obesity until she tried to get on a roller coaster with her son and had to get off because she couldn't fit. This was all the motivation she needed to take the necessary steps to take back her health, which ultimately led to VSG surgery. Fast forward 14 months, TT has a new lease on life, lost over 125 lbs, and now has all the confidence in the world. TT has no time for fake one's in her life and it's got to be all or nothing! Tune in to hear her story.