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A Lolly Lover’s Sweet Transformation - Real Stories from Strangers
Today, meet Jackie, a mum transformed by weight loss surgery (40KG lighter!) and her newfound joy in mixed lollies.
Ready for some stranger stories? Personal stories of love, resilience & daring unfold in this loveable podcast, as story-collectors Tim Reid & Jon Coghill wander the streets of Australia, microphone in hand, chatting to strangers.
It's conversations... with everyday people.
In Episode 5 of What a Stranger Told Me, Jon meets Jackie, a vibrant mum on a lolly mission, for a sunny Southbank chat that bursts with joy and renewal. This storytelling podcast captures raw stories from everyday people.
After weight loss surgery (a sleeve that removed two-thirds of her stomach), Jackie dropped 40 kilos and discovered a surprising new love: pick-and-mix lollies. A 20-minute drive from Carindale just to hand-pick tiny treats? That’s her “me moment” now. Once a savoury fan, she now craves variety—caramel chocolate, butterscotch, little bites of happiness—because her smaller stomach can’t handle big bags.
Pre-surgery, she masked unhappiness behind a “happy big person” front. Now? She’s lighter, brighter, and more outgoing than ever. Friends never noticed her size until she revealed the numbers. “You hid it well,” they said. Jackie reflects: bigger people don’t get treated differently—they treat themselves differently. Confidence blooms when you look back and see the truth.As an operations manager for elderly care, she thrives in chaos.
With a 24-year-old and a 14-year-old, this lolly run is pure self-care—no kids, no orders, just her and the candy counter. Her favorite time? These quiet escapes where life feels sweet again.This episode of What a Stranger Told Me weaves themes of transformation, joy, self-care, and human connection, offering a warm glimpse into a stranger’s radiant heart.
It’s real, fun, and inspiring, proving a chance chat—and a handful of lollies—can sweeten everything. Join Jon to hear Jackie’s story, a reminder every stranger carries a tale worth tasting.
🎙️ Want more, Stranger?
Like the idea of story-collectors Tim Reid & Jon Coghill chatting to attendees at your next conference or event? Or maybe you'd like them to chat to strangers in your part of the world. Hit them up here.
📸 Join us behind-the-scenes
Follow the What a StrangerTold Me podcast madness on Instagram.
☎️ Got a story you'd love to share?
Call us +61 489 272 286. You've got a whopping 10-minutes, so sit back, take a big breath and go for gold.
👽 Don’t be a stranger
Got some feedback? Bring it on. Just be gentle. One of us has thin skin ;)
🤩 Who’s behind all this strangeness?
Made & Hosted by Tim Reid & Jon Coghill
Music Supervision by Dennis Feletto
Photography by Will Reid & Andy McColl
Support the show: https://whatastrangertoldme.com/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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By Tim Reid & Jon CoghillToday, meet Jackie, a mum transformed by weight loss surgery (40KG lighter!) and her newfound joy in mixed lollies.
Ready for some stranger stories? Personal stories of love, resilience & daring unfold in this loveable podcast, as story-collectors Tim Reid & Jon Coghill wander the streets of Australia, microphone in hand, chatting to strangers.
It's conversations... with everyday people.
In Episode 5 of What a Stranger Told Me, Jon meets Jackie, a vibrant mum on a lolly mission, for a sunny Southbank chat that bursts with joy and renewal. This storytelling podcast captures raw stories from everyday people.
After weight loss surgery (a sleeve that removed two-thirds of her stomach), Jackie dropped 40 kilos and discovered a surprising new love: pick-and-mix lollies. A 20-minute drive from Carindale just to hand-pick tiny treats? That’s her “me moment” now. Once a savoury fan, she now craves variety—caramel chocolate, butterscotch, little bites of happiness—because her smaller stomach can’t handle big bags.
Pre-surgery, she masked unhappiness behind a “happy big person” front. Now? She’s lighter, brighter, and more outgoing than ever. Friends never noticed her size until she revealed the numbers. “You hid it well,” they said. Jackie reflects: bigger people don’t get treated differently—they treat themselves differently. Confidence blooms when you look back and see the truth.As an operations manager for elderly care, she thrives in chaos.
With a 24-year-old and a 14-year-old, this lolly run is pure self-care—no kids, no orders, just her and the candy counter. Her favorite time? These quiet escapes where life feels sweet again.This episode of What a Stranger Told Me weaves themes of transformation, joy, self-care, and human connection, offering a warm glimpse into a stranger’s radiant heart.
It’s real, fun, and inspiring, proving a chance chat—and a handful of lollies—can sweeten everything. Join Jon to hear Jackie’s story, a reminder every stranger carries a tale worth tasting.
🎙️ Want more, Stranger?
Like the idea of story-collectors Tim Reid & Jon Coghill chatting to attendees at your next conference or event? Or maybe you'd like them to chat to strangers in your part of the world. Hit them up here.
📸 Join us behind-the-scenes
Follow the What a StrangerTold Me podcast madness on Instagram.
☎️ Got a story you'd love to share?
Call us +61 489 272 286. You've got a whopping 10-minutes, so sit back, take a big breath and go for gold.
👽 Don’t be a stranger
Got some feedback? Bring it on. Just be gentle. One of us has thin skin ;)
🤩 Who’s behind all this strangeness?
Made & Hosted by Tim Reid & Jon Coghill
Music Supervision by Dennis Feletto
Photography by Will Reid & Andy McColl
Support the show: https://whatastrangertoldme.com/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.