In this heartfelt episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa Gallegos and Tonya Spangler dive deep into the realities of marriage, love, and partnership after massive weight loss. With two completely different perspectives—Tonya celebrating over 30 years of marriage with her high school sweetheart Bobby, and Teresa embracing newlywed life after finding love later in life—their stories shed light on the challenges and joys of building relationships through transformation.

From navigating body image changes, intimacy after weight loss surgery, and shifting household routines, to finding balance when partners are on different health journeys, Teresa and Tonya keep it raw, real, and empowering. They share vulnerable moments about confidence, sex, emotional connection, and rediscovering joy in long-term partnerships, proving that love can evolve, strengthen, and thrive at any stage of life.

✨ Key Topics Covered:

• How weight loss transformations impact marriage dynamics
• Building intimacy and confidence after plastic surgery
• Balancing different lifestyles and eating habits in marriage
• Rediscovering love, fun, and passion in long-term relationships
• Honest conversations about sex, routines, and connection
• Why self-love and acceptance make for stronger marriages

🎙 Whether you’re newly married, celebrating decades together, or preparing for love after transformation, this candid conversation will inspire you to see marriage as a journey of growth, resilience, and joy.

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In this powerful episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya sit down with Dr. Rukmini Vinaya Rednam, the board-certified plastic surgeon who has been by Tonya’s side throughout her weight loss transformation. This time, Tonya opens up about her next big step—preparing for arm lift and thigh lift surgery with Dr. Rednam.

Together, they dive into the realities of skin removal surgeries after massive weight loss, including arm lifts, breast lifts, tummy tucks, and thigh lifts. Dr. Rednam explains how every patient’s healing journey is unique, why recovery isn’t “one size fits all,” and how plastic surgery can be an investment in self-confidence and overall quality of life.

Tonya shares her honest feelings about preparing for her thigh lift—nerves, excitement, and the hope of finally feeling fully comfortable in her body. Teresa reflects on how her own surgeries transformed her confidence and daily life, proving that plastic surgery is about more than aesthetics—it’s about freedom, healing, and empowerment.

✨ Key Topics Covered:

• Tonya’s next surgery: Preparing for a thigh lift with Dr. Rednam
• Why skin removal is often the #1 request after major weight loss
• Arm lift, breast lift, and body lift procedures explained
• Recovery myths, BMI misconceptions, and patient individuality
• Financing, insurance, and the truth about medical tourism
• Why plastic surgery is self-care—not vanity

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In this heartfelt continuation of Transform Your Life, hosts Teresa and Tonya sit down again with Mavi to go even deeper into the Plastic Surgery Survival Guide. If Part 1 was about preparing your mind and body, Part 2 is about the real tools and resources you’ll need for recovery.

Mavi shares her personal journey of guiding women through their plastic surgery experiences, and she gets real about what the recovery process truly looks like. From trusted product recommendations to the importance of recovery houses, this episode is filled with honesty, support, and encouragement for every woman walking this path.

✨ Special Bonus: If you watch the full episode, Mavi invites you to send her a DM for a complete checklist of everything you’ll need after surgery. This is her way of making sure no woman has to face this journey unprepared or unsupported.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• Mavi’s emotional journey supporting women through surgery
• The must-have items every patient needs after plastic surgery
• Why recovery houses make such a big difference
• Teresa & Tonya’s own reflections on preparing for surgery
• How community, compassion, and preparation lead to healing

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• Send Mavi a text: +1 (346) 460-1730
• Book a call with Mavi
• Instagram: @bigbuttsnoliespodcast
• Tiktok: @plasticsurgerypodcast
• Youtube: Big Butts No Lies
• Web: www.bigbuttsnolies.com

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In this special Part 1 of Transform Your Life, hosts Teresa and Tonya welcome Mavi, a passionate advocate who helps women navigate their plastic surgery consulting journeys with honesty and compassion.

Mavi opens up about her own path to surgery—sharing the fears, hopes, and lessons that come with choosing the right surgeon and preparing for such a life-changing decision. She talks about the emotional side of surgery that’s rarely discussed, and how her experiences now allow her to guide and support other women through their own transformations.

Alongside Mavi’s story, Teresa and Tonya share their own survival tips: how to prepare your home, set realistic expectations, manage pain, and ask for help without guilt. Together, they remind listeners that surgery isn’t just physical—it’s an emotional and mental journey that requires community, courage, and self-love.

This is the first half of a heartfelt two-part series—don’t miss Part 2 for even more real talk and wisdom.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• Mavi’s plastic surgery consulting journey and how she supports women
• Choosing the right surgeon and preparing emotionally for surgery
• Pain management and recovery essentials
• Why community and support systems matter
• Teresa & Tonya’s practical survival tips for surgery day
• The emotional side of plastic surgery no one talks about

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• Send Mavi a text: +1 (346) 460-1730
• Book a call with Mavi
• Instagram: @bigbuttsnoliespodcast
• Tiktok: @plasticsurgerypodcast
• Youtube: Big Butts No Lies
• Web: www.bigbuttsnolies.com

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In this very special episode of Transform Your Life, hosts Teresa and Tonya sit down with renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Charlie Chen to talk all things breast surgery—and to share some exciting personal news: Teresa is officially on the countdown to her own procedure with Dr. Chen, happening September 3rd in San Diego.

Dr. Chen, who previously transformed Teresa’s life by removing her 47-pound apron after massive weight loss, will now help her take the next step in her journey with Motiva breast implants. Together, they discuss what goes into preparing for breast surgery after weight loss, how Motiva’s unique technology supports natural-looking results, and the emotional impact of making changes that align with how you feel inside.

From surgery prep tips to body confidence after weight loss, this conversation is full of practical advice, heartfelt moments, and the excitement of starting a brand-new chapter.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• Teresa’s upcoming breast surgery with Dr. Charlie Chen
• Why she chose Motiva implants and what makes them different
• The emotional journey of plastic surgery after massive weight loss
• How Dr. Chen approaches natural and safe results
• Preparing mentally and physically for surgery day
• The importance of trust and connection with your surgeon

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📲 Dr. Chen:

• Dr. Charlie Chen: @drcharliechenmd

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In this powerful episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya sit down with Scott, a weight loss warrior who shed 190 pounds after gastric bypass—and found himself in the process.

Scott opens up about the self-hate that followed him for years, how his relationship with food was rooted in trauma and neglect, and why losing weight wasn’t the hardest part—it was learning how to love himself along the way. From addiction and isolation to empowerment and structure, Scott’s story is a raw and honest look at what transformation really requires.

He also shares the habits and mindset tools that help him maintain his weight loss today, including how he manages his food, stays consistent with movement, and shows up as his most authentic self—loose skin, gym struggles, and all.

If you're navigating your own journey or feeling stuck in a cycle of shame, this episode will remind you that healing isn’t linear—but it is possible.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• Scott’s 190-lb weight loss story through gastric bypass
• The emotional roots of food addiction and binge eating
• How trauma, childhood neglect, and self-hate fuel obesity
• What self-love and structure look like after surgery
• The realities of excess skin, dating, and mental health post-op
• Tips for staying consistent with movement and mindset
• Why food freedom isn’t permission—it’s power

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In this raw and deeply honest episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya open up about something many in the weight loss community are afraid to talk about: what happens when the pain comes back—mentally, emotionally, and physically.

They reflect on recent setbacks, chronic pain, shame around regain, and what it feels like to revisit old habits after surgery. Teresa shares her personal experience with inflammation, weight fluctuations, and physical pain that triggered emotional spirals. Tonya opens up about the guilt of not doing “enough” and why success isn’t just a number on the scale.

This episode goes beyond food and fitness—it’s about self-forgiveness, finding your way back when you feel like you’ve “messed up,” and learning to love your body through the struggle, not just the glow-up.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• What it really looks like when chronic pain returns after surgery
• The shame around weight regain and body image setbacks
• Why “doing everything right” doesn’t always give instant results
• How to break the cycle of guilt, inflammation, and emotional eating
• The importance of giving your body grace through pain
• Reframing success: why maintenance is a win too
• Support, self-talk, and staying grounded when things feel heavy

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In this deliciously honest episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya take listeners back into the kitchen—and back to the root of why food and feelings are so deeply connected. As they whip up high-protein, low-carb chaffles with Devotion Nutrition, they reflect on the emotional weight that used to come with every bite.

From the shame of eating in secret to the guilt around eating in public, they share what food used to mean to them—comfort, punishment, and control—and how they’ve transformed that mindset. This episode isn’t just about chaffle recipes (though they share some seriously tasty ones)—it’s about releasing the idea that food equals failure, and rebuilding your relationship with eating from the inside out.

Whether you're post-op, on GLP-1s, or just trying to love yourself through the chaos, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to nourish their body and soul at the same time.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• Emotional eating: why the shame starts early
• Healing your relationship with food after weight loss surgery
• Why eating in public used to feel terrifying
• How protein-forward meals support physical and mental health
• Real-life chaffle recipes: sweet & savory options with Devotion Nutrition
• Letting go of diet culture guilt—and learning to love food again
• How intuitive eating and body trust evolve after surgery

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In this unfiltered and empowering episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya get real about what it’s like to survive—and thrive—during the summer months in a larger body. From rashes and sweat to pool parties and pressure, they share lived experiences, emotional breakthroughs, and the mindset shifts that changed everything.

They open up about how obesity made summer feel impossible, from painful abscesses to the fear of getting out of a pool in front of others. But this conversation isn’t about shame—it’s about radical honesty, tangible tools, and how to stop letting size dictate your season.

Whether you're dealing with heat-induced skin issues, struggling to stay active in the heat, or avoiding summer fun out of fear or self-consciousness, this episode is your reminder: you don’t have to wait to live.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

• Summer skin issues: rashes, abscesses, and body odor—what no one talks about
• Pool party anxiety and how to take your power back
• Clothing hacks and shapewear to survive the heat
• High-protein summer recipes and refreshing hydration ideas
• Mindset tools to stop saying “I can’t” and start showing up
• Why the point of weight loss isn’t a number—it’s freedom
• Tips for early morning workouts, self-talk, and front-loading your day
• How to visualize the life you want—before you can physically live it

✨ Listener Favorites & Tips

• Biker shorts from Academy for anti-chafing comfort
• Hydroflex water packets from Devotion Nutrition
• Cottage cheese protein dips, Big Mac bowls & protein popsicles
• Morning walks for endorphins and mental clarity
• Traveling with your own cooler, chair, or step stool—no shame, only solutions

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In this groundbreaking episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya sit down with licensed clinical psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Sherrie Campbell to explore the connection between childhood trauma, narcissistic parents, and disordered eating. Together, they unpack the emotional wounds that many women carry into adulthood—and how those wounds manifest through food addiction, body image struggles, and toxic loyalty to family systems that never truly served them.

Dr. Sherrie shares her personal experience with anorexia, food noise, and what she calls the “emotional math” so many people use to justify shame and self-sabotage. Teresa and Tonya reflect on their own weight loss journeys, revealing the guilt, grief, and backlash they faced when choosing to heal—especially when that healing meant creating boundaries or cutting ties with family members.

This isn’t just a conversation about food or fat—it’s a radical, soul-deep discussion about reclaiming your life, your voice, and your body.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• The link between narcissistic parents and eating disorders
• Why disordered eating is often rooted in childhood trauma
• Understanding “food noise” and how to interrupt it
• How toxic family dynamics shape self-worth and weight
• Learning to set boundaries—even if it means losing people
• What to do when loved ones sabotage your healing
• Gray rocking, guilt trips, and mastering “the exit”
• How to expand your soul without shrinking your body

🔗 Connect with Dr. Sherrie Campbell:

• Instagram/TikTok: @dr.sherrie
• Facebook: SherrieCampbellPhD
• Website: www.drsherriecampbell.com

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