VSG Tea with Sammi and Bre
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Losing weight isn't easy. It takes a lot of commitment. It’s common for anyone trying to lose weight to want to shed it fast. Yet, exercise or strenuous physical activities don't always cut it. Some people struggle to shed due to medical conditions and physical limitations. For some, weight loss surgery is the answer. Should you consider going under the knife?
The answers are on VSG Tea with Sammi and Bre. This show covers the pre-op, post-op, and everything between weight loss surgery. Learn all about plastic surgery, calorie intake, workouts, gastric sleeve, and gastric bypass. You'll feel empowered through their educational tips on health, beauty, skincare, fashion, and beyond.
A single mother of one, Samantha Rawley underwent a gastric sleeve procedure in September 2018 to kickstart her weight loss. In November 2018, she developed a rare condition called BeriBeri which is a vitamin B1 deficiency that caused her to lose feeling from her waist down, and almost took Samantha's life. Now known as @therealslimsammii, Samantha shares her journey of losing 203 pounds in 13 months, and covers all things weight loss, plastic surgery and mental health on Instagram and YouTube.
Breanna Armstrong is the owner of a growing social media and influencer management agency, specializing in the beauty industry. She has created a successful career for herself and works with some of the biggest brands and influencers in beauty. On a personal level, Breanna turned to surgery for health reasons. She has PCOS and wants to have kids someday, which many mothers can relate to. You may find her on YouTube and Instagram as @thebresg, where she has documents her entire journey from pre-op to post-op.
With their passions and experiences combined, Sammi and Bre join forces to empower you to go on the weight loss journey with them. You don’t have to feel bad about opting for weight loss surgery. Release feelings of fear and loneliness, because they've got your back.
Join the conversation and discover real, inspirational success stories. Sammi and Bre have been through it all! You'll fall in love with their fun personalities and authentic friendship. They're here for you through the highs and lows. Get an inside look at their pre- and post-op experiences and the things they wish they knew before surgery.
Enjoy fun WLS product taste tests, heartwarming moments (like their foster care episode), and serious topics like mental health. They cover it all, including how to handle your social life. Speaking of which, you'll meet Sammi and Bre's friends who are also heavy-hitting influencers in the industry. You may even score some special discount deals!
In each episode, you'll hear personal advice and educational moments. Learn how to love yourself. Get educated and inspired to lose weight here on VSG Tea with your dynamic duo, Sammi and Bre.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Description:
Losing weight isn't easy. It takes a lot of commitment. It’s common for anyone trying to lose weight to want to shed it fast. Yet, exercise or strenuous physical activities don't always cut it. Some people struggle to shed due to medical conditions and physical limitations. For some, weight loss surgery is the answer. Should you consider going under the knife? The answers are on VSG Tea with Sammi and Bre. This show covers the pre-op, post-op, and everything between weight loss surgery. Learn all about plastic surgery, calorie intake, workouts, gastric sleeve, and gastric bypass. You'll feel empowered through their educational tips on health, beauty, skincare, fashion, and beyond. A single mother of one, Samantha Rawley underwent a gastric sleeve procedure in September 2018 to kickstart her weight loss. In November 2018, she developed a rare condition called BeriBeri which is a vitamin B1 deficiency that caused her to lose feeling from her waist down, and almost took Samantha's life. Now known as @therealslimsammii, Samantha shares her journey of losing 203 pounds in 13 months, and covers all things weight loss, plastic surgery and mental health on Instagram and YouTube. Breanna Armstrong is the owner of a growing social media and influencer management agency, specializing in the beauty industry. She has created a successful career for herself and works with some of the biggest brands and influencers in beauty. On a personal level, Breanna turned to surgery for health reasons. She has PCOS and wants to have kids someday, which many mothers can relate to. You may find her on YouTube and Instagram as @thebresg, where she has documents her entire journey from pre-op to post-op. With their passions and experiences combined, Sammi and Bre join forces to empower you to go on the weight loss journey with them. You don’t have to feel bad about opting for weight loss surgery. Release feelings of fear and loneliness, because they've got your back. Join the conversation and discover real, inspirational success stories. Sammi and Bre have been through it all! You'll fall in love with their fun personalities and authentic friendship. They're here for you through the highs and lows. Get an inside look at their pre- and post-op experiences and the things they wish they knew before surgery. Enjoy fun WLS product taste tests, heartwarming moments (like their foster care episode), and serious topics like mental health. They cover it all, including how to handle your social life. Speaking of which, you'll meet Sammi and Bre's friends who are also heavy-hitting influencers in the industry. You may even score some special discount deals! In each episode, you'll hear personal advice and educational moments. Learn how to love yourself. Get educated and inspired to lose weight here on VSG Tea with your dynamic duo, Sammi and Bre.
Language:
English
Website:
https://vsgtea.com
Episodes
VSG Life Updates: Sammi Opens Up About Her Daughter’s Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
5/8/2023
Continuing their conversation about life updates, it is Sammi’s turn to talk about her experiences, particularly with motherhood. Joined once again by Bre, she shares how her daughter was diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and how she takes care of her as a loving and supportive mother. Sammi also opens up about her latest pregnancy and how she approaches motherhood now that she has a daughter with epilepsy and a newborn child.
Duration:00:40:26
VSG Live Updates: Bre Talks About Her Breakup Experience And What Happened After
5/1/2023
After a long break, VSG is now back with all-new episodes! To bring everyone on the same page, Bre shares some major life updates from last year, particularly her breakup from a six-year-long relationship. Joined once again by Sammy, Bre opens up about her split with John, how they decided to share custody of their dog Penny, and how she found a new connection through online dating. She also talks about regaining weight in October 2022 and how she starts to take family building more seriously.
Duration:00:34:08
A Conversation With Mel And Kellie From Our Sleeved Life Podcast
11/22/2022
We are so thrilled to be part of the Just Be You Bariatric Awards Show in Portland, OR, on Nov. 12 at the Aladdin theatre! We are not only nominated for Favorite Bariatric Podcast, but will also be presenting! Get your tickets soon! Hosting this exciting event are the folks behind our sister-from-another-mister podcast, Our Sleeved Life Podcast. In this special episode, we are joined by hosts Mel and Kellie in a fun conversation. Tune in and take part!
Duration:01:06:55
Sammi Is Pregnant!
10/18/2022
Sammi is pregnant! To celebrate this joyous occasion, she shares her pregnancy stories by answering a few questions from the listeners. Together with Bre, Sammi compares her current pregnancy to her first one when she was still 19. She explains the feeling of having a baby as a post-op, the major changes in her eating habits, the challenges of the first trimester, and how she approaches her weight loss journey.
Duration:00:38:56
The Baked Potato Episode
10/4/2022
Will I ever live a normal life again? Will I forever have to avoid all the pieces of rice grain in my life, even the baked potato in all its glory? If you have asked yourselves these questions after bariatric surgery, know that you are not alone! Sammi and Bre share their own experiences of coming to terms with the big lifestyle changes they made post-surgery and eventually finding themselves living their new normal lives. You don't have to spiral out of control. Know that you've got this and that the highs and lows are inevitable. This episode is a dedication to all the baked potatoes we miss until the day we finally get to have them!
Duration:00:32:08
We're Baaaack!
9/26/2022
VSG Tea with Sammi and Bre is baaaack! Did you miss us? Then join in as Sammi and Bre give us updates on what’s been happening since the last episode. First off the list – Sammi’s engagement and wedding with Brock. Find out how that went and what Bre’s role had been throughout the whole thing. Plus, get some new updates on how Sammi and Bre are staying on top of their health. VSG Tea with Sammi and Bre is back to recording regularly, so expect more episodes to come week by week. Exciting times!
Duration:00:37:07
How To Eat with Celebrity Nutritionist Karin Adoni
8/3/2022
Have you experienced feeling down but a piece of chocolate or any dessert lightened you up? That’s a simple example of relying on food to ease an emotional feeling. Listen to Celebrity Nutritionist Karin Adoni as she shares her journey on starvation, binge eating, weight loss, and more. She discusses the importance of focusing on when to eat and how to eat. A lot of people have been suffering from different eating disorders nowadays. With these, obesity has been expected, and people are figuring out whether they want to try bariatric surgery. Tune in to learn how the weight loss process works and how Karin’s passion for helping people can transform their lives and battle all kinds of situations. It’s time to choose yourself and watch how you’re eating because your eating habits matter especially in the long run.
**Disclaimer: This episode discusses the topic of eating disorders and could be potentially uncomfortable for anyone who has struggled with eating disorders. If you have or suspect you may have an eating disorder, please consult your health care provider. Karin also recommends Be Spoke Wellness Partners as an amazing resource: bespokewellnesspartners.com **
We are back with season 2 of VSG Tea! We want to start introducing you to new faces and new information that you might not have heard in our community! We are are kicking it off with an incredibly insightful episode with our friend Karin! Karin Adoni Ben-David is a celebrity nutritionist based in LA. She is a Certified Nutritionist and Health Coach specializing in healthy lifestyles, emotional eating, and sugar detox. After suffering from severe eating disorders for over a decade, she transformed her life and now devotes herself to the practice of health and nutrition. Today, she empowers the lives of her clients, just as she did for herself, through healing the mind, body, and soul through the power of food. Karin utilizes a comprehensive approach that combines nutrition, education, support, and behavioral change.
She's worked with hundreds of bariatric patients and helps her clients stay on track after surgery. We loved chatting with Karin and learning so much about what our bodies do after weight loss! She shares helpful insights that we have never heard before and we hope you find this episode as helpful as we did. Karin so transparently shares her own journey with eating disorders, which is something that we see in some bariatric patients as well. We will have Karin back for a part 2 that will go into depth on emotional eating as well as obesity in youth. You can follow Karin on IG & TikTok at @karinadoninutrition.
Duration:00:49:52
VSG Tea Featuring Dr. Garth Davis - Author Of 'Proteinaholic'
2/15/2022
Protein-based diets have been all the rave lately. But are these meat-centered meals beneficial in the long run? Proteinaholic author Dr. Garth Davis’ answer to this is NO. He believes that too much protein makes us sick, fat, and tired. In this episode, he joins Sammi and Bre to clarify and debunk these diet claims. Are you a Proteinaholic? Tune in as Dr. Garth Davis explains why this is detrimental to our health and how it prevents us from losing weight.
Duration:00:42:34
VSG Tea Featuring Dr. Eric Smith From 1000-Lb. Sisters!
2/7/2022
More and more, we see the stigma surrounding bariatric surgery get shaken as awareness of it increases. Sammi and Bre chat with a significant contributor to this change on today's episode, Dr. Eric Smith from TLC's 1000-Lb. Sisters! Dr. Eric is a General and Bariatric Surgeon with Georgetown Bariatrics and Advanced Surgical Associates. On the show, he counsels and works with the Slaton Sisters, Tammy and Amy, on their weight loss journey. His presence has helped debunk a number of misconceptions surrounding obesity and bariatric surgery. Stay tuned as Dr. Eric shares the importance of awareness and its impact on the industry and the population.
Duration:00:45:12
Toxic Trends And The Mindset Behind It
1/18/2022
We have to realize what messages we're putting out there because they could be harmful to someone doing their best. Sammi and Bre bring toxic trends to the table today. Anti-diarrhea culture has been catching fire lately, and it causes people to feel ashamed of themselves. Why not let people go and let them do what’s best for their health? Let’s do our best to support each other. It’s all about building each other up, not tearing each other down. Tune in!
Duration:00:28:14
Vitamins - Are They Crucial For Our Long Term Health?
1/18/2022
We all hear about protein and pre-workouts as integral parts of keeping up with our health. But where’s the conversation about vitamins? The truth is, vitamins could either make or break your entire health journey. Vitamin deficiency is said to be one of the most common complications after bariatric surgery. These deficits greatly impact the patient’s quality of life, and may hinder them from achieving their post-surgery expectations. Sammi and Bre talk about their fair share of post-surgical complications and how establishing a vitamin routine became a vital part of their recovery.
Duration:00:31:07
90 Day Fiance Recap Part 1
1/18/2022
Reality television is undoubtedly a guilty pleasure for most people. And when it comes to reality TV, 90-Day Fiance is one that definitely comes to mind! In this fun episode, Sammi and Bre are rehashing some memorable moments from the show. Get to know their favorite couples and their not-so favorite people. Listen in and find out just what makes the show so addicting! If you’re already a watcher, join in on the fun!
Duration:00:26:03
Spilling The Tea On The Advantages We Never Knew We Had, Until Now
12/21/2021
Body privilege examines the economic, social, and political advantages you have based on your physical appearance. In this episode, Sammi and Bre spill the tea on the advantages of smaller-sized people. Indeed, it’s unacceptable to treat someone differently because of their size. But the reality is, people who don’t reach society’s beauty standards are often treated with less kindness. Join in the conversation as Sammi and Bre advocate for proper representation of all sizes in nationwide campaigns. We need to show the fact that we're not all smooth-skinned people. Do you support this stance? If you scream “YES!” tune in!
Duration:00:28:27
VSG Tea Featuring Dana Lynn Kaye - The Founder Of Devotion Nutrition
12/21/2021
Beginnings could be hard, but you have to start taking action and learning something if you want to pursue that dream or career. Listen to this episode as Dana Lynn Kaye, the founder of Devotion Nutrition, shares how she began her professional journey. After her mom hurt her back, she did cardio exercises at the gym, and Dana watched and tried everything. She also discusses her food addiction, emotional eating, and binge eating issues and how she overcame those. Tune into this episode to learn more about pursuing your passion and getting started.
Duration:00:54:14
Sammi & Bre: Life Update
11/9/2021
What makes your life worth living? Join your hosts Sammi and Bre as they share their major life updates. Sammi shares her personal achievement in moving into a condo which is a dream come true for her. Being captain of his own ship as she says, but did she not realize that renovating a house or condo would be so much work. Living together with his partner Brock, they were stressed out specially on the first few days due to them still not being fully adjusted and have not coped up with this recent change in their lives. As for Bre, she finally found the endocrinologist of her dreams. During her first appointment with her endocrinologist, they already had a connection. She can feel that her new found doctor really cared for what is happening within her body. Tune in for valuable insights about sticking to your goals and continuous personal development.
Duration:00:35:09
Weight Loss, VSG Surgery, And Feeling Good About Yourself With Sarah Gilbert
10/7/2021
Don't fight against your own body all throughout your life. There are options you could consider to help you feel good about yourself and lead a fulfilling life. Sammi and Bre talk with Sarah Gilbert about her journey in weight loss and the struggles she has experienced throughout. Sarah had a weight problem and struggled with body image from a young age. In this episode, she shares how her lifestyle has been before, during, and after the surgery. It's the perfect time to be healthy mentally and physically. Find inspiration and motivation in Sarah's journey.
Duration:00:54:27
The Dez Diaries, Part One
9/16/2021
“We are more than just our weight loss story.” Such a powerful quote from Sammi and Bre’s guest today who will surely leave you inspired. After losing over 160 pounds, Desiree Mize, also known as Dez or @wokeuplikedez, began her career as a fulltime transformation coach. Her ultimate goal is to inspire others to live their best lives, never allowing themselves to be defined by a number on the scale. She documents her daily life on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, encouraging women of all shapes, sizes, and journeys to see themselves as the QUEENS they are. Dez believes in spreading positivity and encouraging confidence everywhere she goes. In this episode, Sammi and Bre talk with Dez and look at who she is behind all the weight loss stories. You have to tune into this episode to gain perspective again! Start making life decisions with a deep understanding of your life today.
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Duration:00:23:36
Taking Your Mental Health To The Next Level With Taylor Arco
9/14/2021
Did you know that the food you eat can take your mental health to the next level? For instance, eating food rich in Vitamin D lowers your anxiety. Nutrition goes way beyond your physical health, after all! In this episode, Sammi and Bre introduce Taylor Arco, a personal development coach who knows how food affects your whole being. Join in the conversation and discover how good eating habits boost your health in a holistic way. If you also love to hear about self-care strategies, then this episode is for you. Tune in!
Duration:00:57:02
Plastic Surgery For Male Weight Loss Patients With John Arpino
9/7/2021
The weight loss journey in men is not as talked about as women's, but their story is just as important. In this episode, Sammi and Bree sit down with someone whose story has inspired the community. John Arpino shares how he lost more than half of his weight and what he's doing to maintain his shape. As a male in the bariatric and weight loss community, John shares the importance of having a group to guide you through that journey that wasn't necessarily available when he first started out. Now, he works as a coach and guides others through the Accountable Life Group (ALG) Community. They share helpful tips and advice for pre-and post-surgery and the critical importance of finding the right doctor to work with. Get to know more about John’s new lifestyle right here on VSG Tea with Sammi & Bre!
Duration:00:45:45
Phentermine Diaries: The Last Chapter
9/2/2021
If you are experiencing discomfort, you would sometimes wonder what’s wrong with you. It’s okay to make changes and learn how to take care of yourself more. After all, you are in charge of your life and your body. Join your hosts Sammi and Bre as they discuss the side effects of phentermine in their bodies and how they handle different situations. They emphasize the ultimate need for confidence in everyone who’s going through the same and share their learnings throughout their weight loss journeys—from struggles with binge eating to taking medication to mental health. The first year could be the hardest, but it is also the easiest time to lose weight. Don't be frustrated if you don't lose a lot of pounds because you're just learning what works for you. Sammi and Bre also remind us that comparing ourselves with others doesn't benefit us in any way. We have the rest of our lives with our bodies. We must learn to love it! Learn a lot of valuable insights in this episode so you can embrace who you are!
Duration:00:28:38