This week I am joined by Olivier Mankondo who shares his journey from growing up in the Congo to settling in the UK and how this change caused him to gain weight and experience chronic disease. After watching a program by an Indian Yogi, he adopted a plant-based lifestyle and never looked back. This change helped him overcome those chronic diseases, lose weight, and improve his overall well-being. Olivier’s advice to others is to start small and gradually incorporate healthier habits and not let criticism from others deter you from your goals.

How to find Olivier:

Free gift “ 7 tips to lose weight”

https://oliviermankondo.com/opt-in

My Book: ”The plant-based nutrition: how it’s going to change your life”

https://oliviermankondo.com/my-book-funnel-ebook-sales-page

Book your free weight loss & wellness discovery call

https://tidycal.com/oliviermankondo/discovery-call

Website

https://oliviermankondo.com

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Music Cred: "Inspired" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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This week’s episode was my first in person recording with a good friend of mine Stacy Porter. We talk about her personal struggles around weight and how that contributed to the many health conditions she’s experienced. After a wakeup call at a doctor’s appointment, she decided to to give it one more shot and not let any excuses hold her back. She was finally able to find a path that led to a substantial weight loss with a GLP1 medication, and this inspired her to incorporate other healthy habits into her life.

Where to find Stacy:

FB: @stacy.hetzelporter

IG: @stacyleeporter

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Music Cred: "Inspired" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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This week I got the opportunity to sit down with Sean Robinson, who grew up in a small community in Eastern Ontario where alcohol was a staple at social gatherings. This atmosphere developed a habit of overeating and lack of confidence in physical fitness. As he got older, his weight continued to increase until he finally reached a breaking point and knew it was time to make a change. The first step was taking a break from drinking, which opened the door to incorporating healthier habits and ultimately leading to a 100lb weight loss! He has written a book about his experience kicking the alcohol and now stays on track by setting attainable goals & celebrating every victory.

How to find Sean:

Website: https://seanrobinson.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086376760527

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/going.dry/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goingdry/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goingdry

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-robinson-161723a9/

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Music Cred: "Inspired" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dustin Morby who talks about how his unhealthy lifestyle contributed to his weight gain and how a chance encounter with a stranger sparked the change he needed to make. After discovering he had Hashimoto's disease, he cut gluten and caffeine out of his diet and was able to lose 170lbs! His weight loss opened many doors that would not have otherwise been possible including living the van life and hitchhiking around the country. He emphasizes the importance of finding what works for you and staying committed to your goals by getting to the root cause of your vices and finding a supportive community. He now focuses on mentoring men and helping others on their healing journeys.

How to find Dustin:

IG: @halfthehumantwicetheman

Free Men's Community: TwiceTheMan.org

Personal Website: DustinMorby.com

Chief Heart Officer w/: SonzYouth.org

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Music Cred: "Inspired" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Welcome to Weighing into Reality, the podcast where we have honest weight loss conversations with everyday people who have transformed their lives through health and fitness. Join me, your host Melissa, on this journey of discovering inspiring transformation stories from people just like us. Get ready for candid conversations inspired by the community I found on my own journey and the desire to create a space where anyone at any stage of their journey could tune in to hear relatable stories and find valuable insights.

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Music Cred: "Inspired" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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