Your trusted hub for real stories, expert advice, and life-changing insights into the world of bariatric surgery and weight management.
Hosted by clinical nutritionist Jacqui Lewis, the Australian Weight Loss Surgery Podcast brings you inspiring patient journeys, in-depth discussions with leading specialists, and the latest evidence-based information on obesity, metabolic health, PCOS, mental wellness, and post-surgery life. Whether you’re preparing for weight loss surgery, supporting a loved one, or seeking long-term tools for sustainable health, our blog brings podcast highlights, extended interviews, and practical tips directly to you.
Because weight loss isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, personal, and deeply human. And you’re not alone on this journey.
What if weight loss has never been about willpower? What if the reason you’ve struggled isn’t because you lack discipline — but because you’re fighting biology? In this powerful episode, obesity specialist GP and dietitian Dr Mais Hussein breaks down what most people misunderstand about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Yes, they work. No, they are not magic. And without the right support, they can fail you — not because the medication doesn’t work, but because it was never meant to work alone. Obesity Is a Chronic Disease — Not a Character Flaw One of the most important takeaways from this episode is this: Obesity is driven by complex hormonal dysregulation — not laziness. Dr Mais explains that people living with obesity may be battling over 100 hunger-regulating hormones. Hormones like ghrelin (the hunger hormone), leptin (satiety), cortisol (stress), insulin (storage), and inflammatory markers all interact in ways that
What if weight loss has never been about willpower? What if the reason you’ve struggled isn’t because you lack discipline — but because you’re fighting biology? In this powerful episode, obesity specialist GP and dietitian Dr Mais Hussein breaks down what most people misunderstand about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and
Weight loss surgery is often seen as a “before and after” story. But what happens after the surgery? What does real life look like months — and even years — later? In this powerful episode, Jacqui and Kate share their lived experiences with bariatric surgery, opening up about identity shifts,
Many women have been told, “It’s just hormones”—but what if your period is trying to tell you something far more important? Pain, heavy bleeding, and unpredictable cycles are often dismissed as normal, yet they can reveal critical insights about your hormonal, metabolic, and overall health. In our latest episode of
What happens when progress stalls, pain flares, and kindness becomes the real work. “I wasn’t prepared for how quickly my inner dialogue would become hypercritical. What I actually needed was kindness.” — Alex Lauren Beyond the Highlight Reel Social media is full of bariatric success stories — milestone numbers, dramatic
Rethinking how we measure health — and why it might be time to step off the scales. “Weight is what you weigh. Obesity is a condition of how your body’s tissues are balanced. They’re not the same thing.” — Dr. Cal Paterson ⚖️ Rethinking the Scale: What Are We Really
Testing Your Metabolism: The Missing Piece in Weight Management with John Wright How understanding your metabolism can change the way you approach weight loss forever “You wouldn’t take your car to the mechanic and have it weighed. You’d test how its engine performs. That’s what metabolic testing does for your
