Check out Jay's appearance on The Mom's Spaghetti Podcast this week while you wait for a brand new Lighterside to drop on Monday. 

(https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFQLr4oTKkgMluYbm4oR3?si=PSek6jEzTeyVHT6OEwP1hQ)

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Amy Dresner wrote "My Fair Junkie" , a harrowing story of "getting dirty and staying clean".  I reached out to her to let her know how much her book touched me,  thinking she'd probably ignore me. Instead, she sat down with me for a deep dive into both of our neuroses, and I loved every second of it.

We touched on drug, alcohol, sex, food, and love addictions, but we also managed to laugh. A lot.

Please read her book (or have her read it to you on Audible)

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Jay tells you of his plans moving forward with The Lighter Side. They most definitely involve moving forward with the Lighter Side. 

Anthony DiDomenico is a stand up comic who, until recently, had a hard time standing up. He's lost over 170 lbs on WW while hosting the WW Bros Podcast and sharing his journey both on and off stage.

We talked about growing up Italian, why Shirataki noodles are an abomination, Halo Top, doctors who assume you have diabetes, and much more.

Check out Anthony's website at https://www.anthonydlive.com and find his podcast at http://wwbropodcast.podbean.com

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Val Emmich is a New York Times best-selling author (Dear Evan Hansen), an actor (30 Rock, Ugly Betty, commercials you've seen), a musician (Tizzy, Slow Down Kid), and my friend from High School.

He was the good looking guy with a band who became the guy with a record contract, who was in commercials and tv shows, who got a book published and articles written about him in the New York Times. He was also suffering from crippling depression and struggling to come to terms with a past he hid from everyone.

He and I have always kept in touch. It was really amazing to get to catch up with Val and talk to him about high school, what was really going on under the surface, his career, and his transition to fatherhood. I also genuinely love his music. It's autobiographical, raw, and gut-wrenching.

It was a true reminder that the guy with a band, the guy in all the plays, the varsity cheerleader, and the girl who didn't talk to anyone were all going through their own journeys, and they still are.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses mental health and suicide.

valemmich.com
Val has some shows coming up in NJ
Saturday May 4th at The Saint
Friday May 10th at FM

This and every episode is brought to you by www.bariatricpal.com 

Aisha Walker aka "The Gastric Guru" created that plate. The one with the different sections for Protein and Carbs and Vegetables. You've seen it. She and I met in the Bariatric Facebook Groups and finally connected for a lovely chat about the ups and downs of bariatric surgery, running a social media community, and the Milk Diet. The MILK DIET. Why?

Aisha was candid and genuine. She is a true advocate for, and asset to, the Bariatric and Weight Loss communities at large. Also she has a killer accent. Enjoy.

This and every show is sponsored by Bariatric Pal. Go get you 50% off your first subscription box with the code LighterSideBox at store.bariatricpal.com

Check out Aisha's Empire at www.gastricguru.com

Follow the show and Jay on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thelightersidepodcast/

10 years ago, Anthony D"Amato decided he no longer wanted to weigh 375 lbs. One year later, he was 200 lbs lighter and completely confused. Today, he has kept off the weight, and has taken the concept of transformation to an entirely new level by adopting the stage personality "Remember Jones". 

His live show is an experience like no other, and we understand each other better than most. We talk about the craziness of extreme weight loss, the state of beef jerky in the nation, and the unique music of Remember Jones

This and every show is sponsored by Bariatric Pal. Go to store.bariatricpal.com and pick you up some crunchy snacks for 20% off with the code APRIL119

Check out all of Remember Jones's music on Spotify and other streaming services, or just go right to RememberJones.Com

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In the 50th episode of the Lighter Side Podcast,  I am once again joined by my partner in surgery, crime, and naps: Jenny Bee.

Jenny and I reflect over the 10 months since our surgeries, our unlikely friendship, and, of course, snacks and naps.

This is the Season 2 Finale of the Lighter Side Podcast. We will return with new episodes in 3 weeks.

Visit our sponsor, Bariatric Pal, at store.bariatricpal.com
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In addition to this special, everyone who makes a purchase using the LIGHTERSIDE50 code within the next 2 weeks will be entered to win a free tub of BariatricPal Protein One. The winner will receive an email Tuesday 3/12 and he or she will get to pick which flavor of BariatricPal Protein One they want.

Joanne Pollicella returns to the podcast a year (to the day) after her first appearance. The last time we spoke, I was 155 lbs heavier than I am today. She has happily maintained her weight  and continues to be a total Cross Fit and Marathon Beast, but while the scale may not have moved, the last 365 days have changed her in many ways.

Listen to her last appearance (Season 1, Episode 4) https://tinyurl.com/y34mltpp

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Chasity Force-Lopez wakes up at 1:45 am, runs 7-8 miles, spends two hours in the gym, and then goes to work in juvenile criminal justice. In case you don't feel lazy enough. On the outside, Chasity can seem like another instagram fitness model (@chasityforcefit), but her chiseled exterior belies a lifelong battle with binge-eating and compulsive behaviors. 

Our chat went a long way toward illustrating how people are never entirely what they seem. Though she is definitely a badass. So that part is true. 

Check out Chasity's Personal Training Page at www.forcefiit.com 

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