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 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 before-and-afters, and steady downward graphs. But five months post-op, Alex Lauren shares a truth many people aren’t prepared for: the hardest part isn’t always physical. In this deeply honest episode of the Australian Weight Loss Surgery Podcast, host Jacqui Lewis sits down with Alex to talk about what happens when surgery doesn’t magically silence the inner critic — especially when chronic illness is part of the picture. This is not a story about kilos lost. It’s a story about resilience, mindset, and redefining progress. 🧠 When the First Stall Hits Hard Alex explains that her first weight-loss stall wasn’t physically
Healing Beyond Medicine: Low-Carb Living, Breathwork, and Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Avi Charlton “True healing begins not with medicine, but with food, breath, and daily habits.” In this inspiring episode of the Australian Weight Loss Surgery Podcast, Jacqui Lewis sits down with Dr. Avi Charlton, a Melbourne-based GP and founder
Fighting for Better Care: The Endometriosis Journey with Donna Ciccia How lived experience, advocacy, and collective action are reshaping care for Australians with endometriosis Endometriosis affects 1 in 7 Australian women by age 49 — yet most still wait more than six years to receive a diagnosis. In this eye-opening
with Nicole Lange | AWLS Podcast “When you help, you see life as weak; when you fix, you see life as broken — but when you’re in service, you see life as whole and beautiful.” Reimagining Women’s Health Through a Holistic Lens In a world dominated by symptom-focused treatments, Nicole
Midlife wellness begins with understanding your hormones and metabolism. Midlife isn’t just a phase—it’s a profound hormonal shift that can impact your weight, energy, mood, and mental clarity. In this transformative episode of the Australian Weight Loss Surgery Podcast, GP and lifestyle medicine physician Dr Lucy Burns joins host Jacqui
The Real Impact of Weight Stigma and How the Weight Issues Network is Creating Change Andrew and Theresa from the Weight Issues Network lead a powerful movement for change in obesity care. Obesity is far more than just a number on the scales. It is deeply intertwined with stigma, inequitable
When Surgery Becomes Strength: Resilience and Leadership with Jess Unsworth Bariatric surgery is often viewed through a lens of extremes: for some, it’s seen as a quick fix, while for others, it’s the last resort after years of struggling with obesity. In this powerful episode of the Australian Weight Loss
