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VSG Tea with Sammi and Bre Sleeve Gastrectomy: Live And Have A Great Life Post-Operation With Kedric BarrettWe can live and have a great life post-operation. Sammi and Bre's guest today is Kedric Barrett, who went from 461 pounds down to 218 after undergoing sleeve gastrectomy. Kedric is the Host of the Sleeved Believe: The Hype Podcast. In this episode, Kedric shares how keeping your weight under control takes hard work. But everything worthwhile requires work. So keep grinding! Join in the conversation to discover Kedric's experiences through the ups and downs of his weight loss journey. You wouldn't want to miss this episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

2025-05-141h 02

BariDiaries Ep35 Kedric Barrett @keduncutWelcome to the BariDiaries podcast, your weekly journey through the intimate world of bariatric stories, insecurities, and battles with body positivity. I'm your host, CeCe, and each week, along with our guests, we navigate life after weight loss surgery together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-02-1351 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast All The Way UpCierra hopes back into the booth to kick it with Ked and she updates us on what's been going on with her since the last podcast. Cierra talks about the hardships and adversities she faced that caused life to spiral and take a major toll on her psyche, but it didn't break her. Cierra got her life back on track and moved forward with an event that she had to put on hold, The Loser's Ball that will take place October 14-15, 2022 in Atlanta. This event is exclusively for the bariatric community that is a conference and influencer awards gala...

2022-07-221h 01

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast The Next MovementIndia hops in the booth with Ked for an all-new super dope episode to chop it up and talk all things weight loss. Ked and India dive into a range of topics associated with India's journey with attending concerts post-op being one of the topics. Tune in and get the scoop on India and learn all about how much of a dope content creator she is. You can follow India on Instagram, @thatchickuknow_vsg

2022-07-141h 20

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Ladies FirstKed is back on deck with an all new super dope episode and Maddie hops in the booth to chop it up with Ked to discuss navigating life five years post-op and being a beacon of light to others in the community through her blog and social media presence breaking the stigmas surrounding bariatric surgery. You can follow Maddie on Instagram, @maddie5088

2022-06-231h 11

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Ready Or NotKed is back again after a brief hiatus and his favorite cousin Loni aka L-Boogie hops into the booth to chop it up. Ked and L-Boog catch up on old times and have a very candid discussion on all things bariatrics and just life in general. Follow Loni on Instagram @loveelonii

2022-06-171h 32

The BariNation Podcast 109: Our Emotional Connections to Food with Kedric BarrettFood is nutrition. It is also a connection to our families and traditions. It is cultural and historical. It is artistic and at times, it is how we show love to one another. Can we still love, with food, after bariatric surgery? We sat down with Kedric Barrett, one of our community’s most outspoken patients and advocates to learn how he has shifted and changed the role food plays in his family after surgery and if food still plays a role in their traditions and culture. This conversation went deep, deeper than we expected. Ke...

2022-06-151h 25

Our Sleeved Life Podcast Host of Sleeved Believe the Hype - Kedric Interview, Episode 32Season Finale! Welcome back OSLP Family! This week, Kellie and Mel interview fellow podcaster, Kedric Barrett of 'Sleeved Believe the Hype Podcast'! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2022-01-311h 21

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Show Me What You GotJahaira Marie got next and hops in the booth with Uncle Ked to talk all things weight loss and gives us an bird's eye view into her life post-op and what life is like as a content creator. Jahaira and Ked cover a wide range of topics and one notable topic they touched on was the impact that their own cultural and ethnic food have had on weight gain and becoming obese and how after overcoming obesity and being educated on how to properly eat now they are able to still have some of these foods by utilizing balance and...

2022-01-121h 05

The BariNation Podcast 084: Self-Care is Healthcare with KedThere is this idea, thought, or hope, that once we have bariatric surgery, all of our healthcare issues will magically disappear. For many of us, we *do* see certain medical conditions lesson or even completely go away. April’s sleep apnea dissipated two weeks after her VSG procedure and Jason has been able to cut back on many of his medications. In fact, the reversal of medical conditions is one of the top reasons people make the decision to have bariatric surgery. But in other circumstances, medical conditions persist, or even appear after our procedures and this is...

2022-01-121h 10

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Hustler's AmbitionLamonda slides into the booth with Uncle Ked for another super dope podcast episode and shares her weight loss journey. She talks about the importance of mental health and seeking therapy from a licensed professional breaking the stigma that has plagued the African American community for decades. Lamonda also discusses her struggles with body dysmorphia and how life has changed for the better after losing 159 pounds. One thing that has always remained the same and has always been a constant for Lamonda is her confidence. Tune in to get the full scoop and hear all about Lamonda's phenomenal journey! Follow...

2022-01-071h 14

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Black Steel In The Hour Of ChaosFormer Division I athlete David steps into the arena to chop it up with Ked and share his journey. David's journey to becoming a healthier person is a very compelling story that needs to be told. David's freedom was on the line literally and figuratively as he sought to break the chains of obesity that he was bound by after gaining over 200 lbs taking David to 465 lbs at his heaviest. Determined to not let this be the end of his story, David grabbed hold of the reigns and changed the narrative having gotten VSG surgery losing 165 lbs in 9 months! David i...

2021-12-231h 00

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Brown Skin LadySeason 3 kicks off in a major way as Ked returns to the booth after several months off. Shan jumps into the booth with Ked and they chop it up talking all things weight loss. Shan shares her journey and talks about how the threat of hypertension and being put on medication was the the catalyst to her breaking the chains of struggles with obesity. Ked and Shan also discuss the effects of consuming manufactured protein on the body long term and the healing effects of eating a plant based diet. Tune in to hear the episode in its entirety and...

2021-12-061h 03

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Still D.R.E.Bre steps into the booth with Ked and talks about her life now at almost one year post-op. Bre chronicles her journey and talks about not having the average BMI that most had before weight loss surgery but having several underlying conditions like PCOS and sleep apnea made her a prime candidate for VSG to get her health in order. During the discussion Ked breaks down the weight loss journey and shares a great analogy about the journey always being under construction. Ked and Bre also discuss confidence post-op and what it means to the people in the bariatric community, b...

2021-08-271h 16

2021-08-261h 02

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast We Gonna Make ItStephanie jumps in the booth with Ked for Episode 61 and they chop it up and talk all things weight loss surgery. Stephanie talks about the importance of mental health while on your journey and how instrumental it is to success. Stephanie also discusses what the final straw was that helped he to make the conscious decision to get weight loss surgery. Tune in to get the full scoop and hear more of Stephanie's journey. Follow Stephanie on Instagram, @blackkoi_rny

2021-08-201h 14

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Sky's The LimitAfter taking a brief hiatus ya boy Ked is back with his 60th episode and you already know it is super dope. Courtney slides through and hops in the booth to talk about her journey that almost never was. Court and Ked chop it up about an allergic reaction turned deadly that resulted in her being in a medically induced coma for over a month and being told by doctors that if she survived she would be severely disabled and in assisted living for the rest of her life. You got to tune in to get the heavy scoop on...

2021-07-1359 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast My Mic Sounds NiceSam and Britt, hosts of the all new Hold Up Weight Podcast jump in the booth with Ked to chop it up about the debut of their new podcast and how important it is to have more representation of women of color in the weight loss community in the realm of podcasting. They also have a discussion about how society is more accommodating to overweight women as opposed to overweight men when it comes to sexiness and sex appeal. Tune in to get the scoop and hear more about these ladies and the phenomenal example they are setting in the...

2021-06-141h 08

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast I Got Five On ItMauve hops in the booth with Ked for another super dope episode to chronicle her weight loss journey. Mauve talks about how being overweight would keep her from being active with her daughter and how with the weight loss she is free to do all activities with her now. We also talk about how her relationship with an ex changed for the worse post-op because they were on two different pages in regards weight loss and achieving whole health. Tune in to get the entire scoop and hear Mauve's story. You can follow Mauve on Instagram, @moreofmauvee

2021-05-311h 13

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Brand New FunkRob steps into the booth with Ked to chop it up and talk all things weight loss. Rob discusses how his breaking point was when he was going through his barrage of tests to qualify to be a contestant on The Biggest Loser and all of the underlying conditions that he was diagnosed with hit home and made him realize that he needed to make adjustments in order to live. He had a fear of dying early and leaving his wife alone to raise their son. You can follow Rob on Instagram, @fitrichinfaith

2021-05-2651 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Paid In FullLegendary comedian Lavell Crawford chops it up with Ked on another super dope podcast episode. Lavell shares his journey and has Ked laughing hysterically as he chronicles his life and talks about what his 'why' was when it came to getting weight loss surgery. Get ready to laugh until you can't breathe! You can follow Lavell on Instagram, @lavellsthacomic

2021-05-201h 12

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Pink Cookies In A Plastic Bag Getting Crushed By BuildingsKamasi, Rosalind, and Tierra step into the arena with Ked on an all new super dope episode for a panel discussion on the topic of sex post-op weight loss surgery. If you’re considering weight loss surgery and you have questions about how it will impact your sex life then this is one episode that you don’t want to miss. Tune in to get the scoop and hear the round robin conversation. You can follow them on Instagram, Kamasi @thenotorioussleeved, Rosalind @sleeved_locd_loaded, Tierra @rny_tierra

2021-05-1757 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Fight The PowerSuper dope host Ked hosts a panel discussion with Terry, Greg, and Terry on a very special episode of the Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast. These Brothers are from the WLS Community, and they have a candid discussion about life post-op and they give the people a bird's eye view into the struggles of trying to be successful and maintain weight loss post-op as Black Men in America. You can follow these gentlemen on Instagram, @youncleterry @greg_findingmyfit_vsg @graysbaby180

2021-05-101h 20

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Let Me Hit ItSonia and Brooke stepped in the booth with Ked to talk about dating and relationships post-op. The ladies discuss how difficult it can be using at times to meet decent people using online dating apps. Tune in to learn to get the details about 'sneaky links' are what getting pretzeled is all about. You can follow Sonia on Instagram, @betty.bypass and Brooke @storyofbee.vsg

2021-05-031h 20

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Two Dope Boyz (In a Cadillac)Jason pulls up on Ked and hops in the booth to discuss his journey. Jason talks about his breaking point and what ultimately led him to change directions in order to save his life and become an inspiration to not only his family, but an entire community. Tune in to get the details and you can follow Jason on Instagram, @tha_smithsonian_

2021-04-2759 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast One More ChanceWeight loss surgery Triple O.G. Rochelle Monique steps into the booth with Ked to talk about what life has been like during the past five years post-op. Rochelle talks candidly and openly about her struggles before deciding to get weight loss surgery and she also discusses the new blessings that are abundant in her life right now. Tune in to hear her amazing story, and you can follow Rochelle on Instagram, @theerochellemonique

2021-04-191h 17

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Lord Give Me A SignSheretta joins me on my 50th episode for a very special podcast that jumps into the topic of faith and how that ties into our weight loss journey. We have a candid conversation about how our faith and the works that we put in to achieve success with weight loss has lead us to walking in our purpose of serving others. Trust me, you don't want to miss this very special episode! You can follow Sheretta on Instagram, @fit_throughfaith

2021-04-121h 00

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Who We BeBrittany & Jade of WLS CommuniTEA hop in the booth with Ked to chop it up about the ladies dishing the tea on their weekly Instagram Live, weight loss stigmas, relationships post-op, and community support. Follow the ladies on Instagram individually, @thevsgfoodie (Brittany) @shadesofjayy (Jade)

2021-04-0658 min

The BariNation Podcast 039: Reframing Food with KedricTo finding lasting success after weight loss surgery, we have to do two things: acknowledge the role food has played in our lives and reframe these relationships to serve our new lives. Easier said than done. We had the opportunity to sit down with Kedric Barrett, the amazing human behind the podcast Sleeved Believe the Hype- a show that chronicles the ups and downs of weight loss surgery in the most honest and real ways. Ked shared the role food played in his life before surgery and how has he reframed his relationship with food to work...

2021-04-051h 20

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix)Shaunie, Jess, and Alondra of Quad Squad Fitness, LLC hop into the booth with Ked for an in-depth conversation about life post-op weight loss surgery, and how a push-up challenge became a movement that was the catalyst to the formation of the Quad Squad. Follow the ladies on Instagram individually, @corpamerica_vsgtude_shaunie5.0 @jesssleeved @sleevedslayinbae and as a collective @quadsquadfitnessllc

2021-03-091h 17

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast This Can't Be LifeDamien steps up to the plate to share his dope journey with Ked on another great episode. They delve into a wide array of topics including the stigma attached to Black Men surrounding keeping their health in order both mentally and physically. Tune in to hear this phenomenal conversation and also learn all about the 'fat tax' assigned to overweight people. You can follow Damien's journey on Instagram, @dame2damerny

2021-02-261h 08

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Living This LifeOur favorite resident Therapist Bae Ashli kicks it with Ked in the booth in a reversal of roles sort of speak. On this episode Ked is in the hot seat getting interviewed by Ashli to revisit his journey and to find out how he is coping and handling life post-op. Ked also discusses his internal struggles with trying to find the balance between not abandoning the past Ked and not resenting present day Ked. Tune in to get the scoop. You can follow Ashli's journey on Instagram, @vsg_ashli

2021-02-241h 10

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast I Need A DoctorDr. Joe Cribbins III, MD jumps in the booth with Ked to chop it up and talk all things bariatrics. Joe is a highly-skilled, esteemed, and board-certified surgeon who specializes in Ultra-Minimally Invasive Da Vinci general and bariatric surgery for weight loss at the Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery. Joe talks about the importance of following the guidelines laid out by your bariatric team in EVERY step of your journey. Tune in to get the scoop. You can follow Joe on Instagram, @one_operation_changes_life

2021-02-2243 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast ExpressionMichaela jumps in the booth with Ked on this episode to share her phenomenal weight loss journey and she also gives an interesting perspective on how the Instagram model is designed to be competitive and also how sometimes negative energy gets into the mix on IG when we open up our private lives to the the public and fall under scrutiny. Follow Michaela on Instagram, @losingtoblooming

2021-02-191h 06

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Moment 4 LifeMichelle joins Ked on this episode and they have a very candid conversation about her weight loss journey and how her struggles with PCOS made her time in high school a living hell. Tune in to hear more of Michelle's fantastic journey! Follow Michelle on Instagram, @michobabyy

2021-02-1540 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast The Real Slim ShadyThis episode is sponsored in part by Premium Jane https://premiumjane.com/ At checkout use the code BELIEVE for 20% off. Sammi slides into the booth with Ked as co-host to talk all things weight loss and to share her journey. Sammi went through a rough patch post-op battling kidney stones and eventually finding out she had a thiamine deficiency. But, believe it or not she still has no regrets about getting weight loss surgery. Tune in to get the scoop! You can follow Sammi on Instagram, @therealslimsammii

2021-02-1156 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Don't Sweat The TechniqueThis episode is sponsored in part by Premium Jane https://premiumjane.com/ At checkout use the code BELIEVE for 20% off. Tiffany joins Ked on this episode and keeps it all the way real chronicling events post-op and she lives her truth sharing things with me that some bariatric patients would probably never disclose for fear of being judged. Tune in to hear Tiffany's story, and you can find on Instagram, @1persevere

2021-02-0958 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Rock The BellsEntrepreneur and motivator Cierra jumps into the co-host seat on this episode to chop it up with Ked talking all things weight loss. Cierra talks about her journey and what ultimately led to her having VSG surgery. Also Cierra discusses life post-op, the importance of finding happiness before surgery, and the virtual conference for women she founded, Life Beyond The Sleeve. Follow Cierra's journey on Instagram, @thechicandsavvybelle

2021-01-271h 10

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast All Eyez On MeNurse practitioner and IV hydration specialist Melissa is my co-host on the very first podcast of the new year, 2021. She shares her weight loss journey with me and we have a very candid discussion on health and wellness and the options that are available to bariatric patients. Melissa has been on a long road to get to where she is today and her story is a very compelling and inspirational one and you should listen in. You can find Melissa on Instagram, @rejuvenateuwellnessclinic to follow her journey and check out what her business has to offer.

2021-01-0445 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast You Don't Know NannNerissa steps into the booth with Ked to share her weight loss journey and discuss making power moves as an influencer, Rissa Recharged. Nerissa shares some awesome good news with Ked that came about post-op as result of her healthy 'rebirth'. Tune in to get the scoop on all things weight loss! You can follow Nerissa on Instagram, @rissarecharged

2020-12-3058 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast StrongerGenna steps into the booth to roc the mic with ya boy Ked on another super dope episode! Genna almost died post-op because of a complication that went undetected. Had it not been for her mother and a little divine intervention, Genna's story might have ended before it got started. Tune into to hear Genna's phenomenal weight loss journey! You can follow Genna on Instagram, @digesting_my_feelings

2020-12-1846 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast It's Goin' DownJessica cruises into the booth with Ked to talk shop about her weight loss journey thus far and her future with plastics. Realizing that she wasn't able to get down and play with her son like she wanted, Jessica knew it was time for a change. Plastic surgery is set for October 2021 in Mexico and you gotta listen in to hear about her family's concerns for going out of the country for plastics. However, no matter what anyone thinks Jessica said this surgery is goin' down! You can follow Jessica's journey on Instagram @sleevebritneyalone

2020-12-0251 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Ready Or NotLoni and Ashli come through to kick it on a Where Are They Now? episode to give an update on life post-op WLS and just to talk plenty shit like only they can with Ked. Both Loni and Ashli were guests on the Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast earlier this year, and of course we came together and formed The People's Pantry and we are a family. You gotta tune in to hear the bomb ass conversation that we had and catch the vibe. You can follow Loni and Ashli individually on Instagram @rny.bypasses.beauty and @vsg_ashli

2020-11-1158 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Shoulder LeanAmber steps into the arena with Ked to chop it up ATLien style and talk all things weight loss. Amber's journey is jaw dropping to say the least. Weighing in at 565 lbs, Amber had a mini-stroke that made her reevaluate her life and take the necessary steps to have a gastric bypass so that she could live. But, her road to redemption was filled with road blocks and detours at every turn. Amber remained steadfast on her journey and endured tough times to lose over 400 lbs on her way to a healthier way of living! Tune in and listen to...

2020-10-281h 12

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast CrossoverKellie & Mel from Our Sleeved Life Podcast jumps into the booth with Ked for the first ever 'Crossover' podcast. The ladies from OSLP chop it up with Ked about their own podcast that is dedicated to life after the sleeve, and they also share a bit of their journey and how they cope with life now post-op. Tune in to listen to part one of the crossover episode now. For part two of the crossover Ked joins the ladies on their OSLP podcast that will debut next week! You can follow the beautiful ladies of OSLP on Instagram @oursleevedlifepodcast to...

2020-10-191h 10

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Baby Got BackTampa native Breana jumps into the booth with Ked to share her journey one year post-op and discuss how things are going now after the weight loss. Breana takes pride in her workouts and she is aspiring to transition into personal fitness to help others. One dope aspect of Breana's workouts that have had a definite impact are her 'booty gains'. So much so that haters are coming out of the woodwork accusing her of having plastic surgery to achieve those gains. Well, Breana is here to set the record straight and let the haters know that that ass is...

2020-10-1449 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Only God Can Judge MeAmber jumps in the booth on this episode to chop it up with Ked and drop some veteran knowledge. Amber had VSG surgery in November of 2015 and she discusses the highs and lows for her after the honeymoon phase post-op and everything that it entails. Listen in and hear it firsthand and she is holding up five years post-op. You can follow Amber's journey on Instagram, @iam_baegoals

2020-10-0659 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Can't Nobody Hold Me DownNicole Jay hops on this episode with Ked to share her unique and storied weight loss journey. Nicole has had the total package with having VSG, and plastics to have skin removed and makeover. She is no longer allowing anything to hold her back from living her life to the fullest and getting out her dreams. Listen in and hear her talk about how her quality of life pre-op had her behind closed doors not wanting to be seen. You can follow Nicole Jay on Instagram, @nicolejay___ to see her amazing journey!

2020-09-2759 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Lyte as a RockKed takes a leap across the pond to roc the mic with Nadine and she shares her superb journey. They hit a lot of topics along the way with loose skin being one thing they address. Nadine has no problem being transparent on IG and showing just how loose her skin has become six months post-op. Tune in to hear the discussion. You can also follow Nadine on Instagram, @un_bypassably_beautiful to see her in action!

2020-09-2444 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast U.N.I.T.Y.Char is seventeen months post-op and living her life like it's golden. She jumps in the booth with Ked and they discuss her weight loss journey and the aspect of unity within the community and holding open the proverbial door for other WLS candidates who are coming behind them. Char has found her calling and she is now living out her purpose in helping others navigate their journey with ease through the foundation that has been laid by others before them. You can follow Char on Instagram, @layingasidetheweight and follow her YouTube channel Caffeine & Conversation.

2020-09-171h 14

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You)Houston, TX native Lacretia stepped in to the booth with Ked with a journey that you've got to hear to believe. On her journey there were several detours and bumps in the road, but Lacretia persevered to get to this point in her life where she is happy and healthy. After listening, you'll definitely believe the hype no doubt. You can find Lacretia to follow her journey on Instagram, @krisse_vsgtods

2020-09-041h 09

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast It Ain't Hard To TellNatasha, who originally hails from the Motherland, Zimbabwe to be exact, jumps into an in-depth conversation with Ked about how she navigated her weight loss journey on her terms. Those terms even meant not disclosing her plans to undergo VSG surgery to her mother until the day before the procedure. Natasha also discusses the importance of getting therapy and taking care of your mental first before embarking on any weight loss program. Tune in to get the scoop and find out why Natasha handled her pre-op journey delicately and with precision. You can find Natasha on Instagram @tashcrox_vsgqueen to...

2020-08-2656 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Everything is EverythingAt three years post-op from VSG surgery, Nichole is maintaining her weight loss, learning to love herself more, raising two young Kings, and living in her purpose enjoying her new lease on life. She shares her amazing journey on this episode with Ked and talks about all that she had to overcome to get to this moment of peace within. Listen in to see why everything is everything with Nichole in every sense of the word.

2020-08-2558 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast JuicyStoryteller and dreamer Adhari drops in to kick it with Ked and she jumps right into her story sharing the ups and downs of her weight loss journey. Ked and Adhari address changing the narrative in both their families with educating them on clean eating and becoming healthier together. Tune in to learn what a 'food funeral' is, and how Adhari and pizza 'go together' like on some high school ish!

2020-08-211h 05

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Black CoffeeProffee enthusiast and plant lover Jacqueline is Ked's co-host on this episode, and they talk all things coffee, plants, and of course she shares her amazing weight loss journey. Who knew that there were so many levels to this coffee thing? Listen in and get the goods. Jacqueline can be found on Instagram @vsg_monet so be sure to follow her and get engaged on a new way of living.

2020-08-1959 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Push ItIn the first episode since revamping the podcast, Gia comes through to kick it with Ked and share her journey. They talk about the importance of staying in tune with your mental, and moving past generational stigmas attached to seeking outside help and council to help you cope with your issues and addictions. Also, emotions run high when Gia talks about being able to roller skate with her son for the first time. You can follow Gia on Instagram @weight.just.sleeve.me.alone

2020-08-181h 07

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Guess Who's BackKed is back with an all new logo, intro, and outro for a revamped and reloaded Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast. This snippet is just a sample of what's to come! Stay tuned......

2020-08-1702 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast No TimeTT joins Ked on this episode as co-host and shares her story and weight loss journey. TT was in denial about her obesity until she tried to get on a roller coaster with her son and had to get off because she couldn't fit. This was all the motivation she needed to take the necessary steps to take back her health, which ultimately led to VSG surgery. Fast forward 14 months, TT has a new lease on life, lost over 125 lbs, and now has all the confidence in the world. TT has no time for fake one's in her life and...

2020-08-1254 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast C.R.E.A.M.Regi W. jumps into the booth with Ked to share his journey. Regi had VSG surgery exactly two years ago and has lost over 230 lbs to date. Ked and Regi discuss being ridiculed and joked on about being overweight from family to classmates. Regi believed that Black people in general didn't get WLS, and they just stopped eating bad and went to the gym. Listen in and find out what Regi's breaking point was and the final straw that convinced him that he needed weight loss surgery to improve his overall quality of life.

2020-07-2849 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Steady Mobbin'Marilyn Milton slides through to chop it up with Ked and share her journey. Mari had VSG surgery almost two years ago and has lost almost 300 lbs to date. Mari and Ked go into a sidebar conversation about what else? Food!! They talk about barbecue from Memphis and Houston and about meeting up in Memphis to do a barbecue restaurant tour guided by the man himself, Ked.

2020-07-2449 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast I Ain't No JokeTerry Harden, II steps into the arena with Ked for a Brother to Brother pow wow like no other. This Brother is three months post-op and is single handed straight killing the game. WLS was no joking matter for Terry as he took it seriously out the gate. Citing his family as his main motivation, Terry put his goals in front of him and is achieving them one by one in record timing and his family are all aboard for the ride and taking the journey with him. Ked and Terry also discuss Terry's new business venture, Dope Black Dads...

2020-07-0244 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Me Against The WorldOnika Robinson comes through to share her journey with Ked and talk all things weight loss. It has truly been Onika against the world. Having survived childhood cancer and defying the odds of survival, Onika faced another challenge of trying to navigate life being an overweight person. She chronicles her weight loss journey and struggles with Ked and shares an amazing testimony.

2020-06-2539 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Something GoodAfter a brief hiatus Ked jumps right back into the saddle with another dope podcast that features Lakeisha Williams sharing her journey out of Houston, Texas. Lakeisha's journey is very unique as she started with the lap band and ended up having to get a gastric sleeve revision. She chronicles her rough transition with Ked and also talks about what it was like to have world renowned weight loss surgeon and star of My 600 lb. Life, Dr. Now as her primary care physician before his fame. Being that Lakeisha is from Houston it was only fitting that her and Ked...

2020-06-1847 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Around The Way GirlRhyan McDowell steps into the arena with KB for an episode that is going to blow your mind and have you thinking outside the box. She has all the confidence in the world, and so much so that she went on a movie worthy adventure to Tijuana, Mexico for VSG surgery. Her journey was a bit sketchy in the beginning but turned out to be a blessing in disguise as she chronicles her weight loss journey. She's a girl who knows what she wants and gets what she wants and it comes as no surprise to anyone when you hear...

2020-04-2948 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Make 'Em Say UghNew Orleans native, Dashika Davis kicks down the proverbial Sleeved Believe The Hype door in this episode and hits KB with a heavy dose of Creole flavor. Dashika is almost two years post-op and she shares the highs and the lows of her amazing journey. Her and KB talk how she handles aging backwards since the surgery and attracting younger men to rocking a leotard and second lining.

2020-04-2857 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Get At Me DogDennis Massa is on deck with KB and they talk survival of the fittest. Dennis knew he had to get his life back on track after being diagnosed with diabetes, not just for himself but for his wife and kids. He chose to get the Roux-en-Y(RNY) procedure done. Dennis' aggressive approach to his weight loss is what ultimately saved his life.

2020-04-2740 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast The LightAshli King comes through to chop it up with Kedric on another dope episode. Ashli is almost two years post-op and she gives us the inside scoop to her journey and her daily struggles. Ashli is that around the way girl who knows what she wants and refuses to let anyone get in the way of that. In her world it ain't nothing wrong with a little milk and cookies. Her story is definitely inspiring and she's shining a much needed light on a dark path.

2020-04-2759 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Big Momma ThangLoni Black is KB's co-host in this episode and her energy level is second to none. She shares her phenomenal journey and expounds on what's involved with the type of surgery she had, Roux-en-Y(RNY) also known as a gastric bypass. Loni also filled us in on dating post-op and how it goes down in the DM.

2020-04-2551 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Talk Like SexKB is back with perhaps his most controversial podcast to date. He's joined by his frat brother, Terry Gray. Terry shares his incredible weight loss journey and talks about his struggles with his heaviest weight being 668 lbs before surgery. They also dive into the topic of the struggles of intimacy as a morbidly obese individual.

2020-04-2246 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast You Don't Want DramaKB talks the struggles of growing up overweight with his co-host Bre. Bre also shares her weight loss journey and talks about some of the pitfalls she's faced along the way.

2020-04-1642 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Politics As UsualIn this episode KB is joined by fellow WLS Warrior, Nija Deleon-Saunders. Nija discusses juggling her weight loss journey along with her career, being a devoted wife, and raising five young Kings to be men. They also talk about how being overweight can affect a person getting a job and maintaining their current one.

2020-04-1437 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Buggin' OutKB talks confidence with his good friend and comedian, Karen Felix. They discuss the steps she took getting into stand-up, how she is handling the pandemic, and how confidence plays a big role in everything we do.

2020-04-1032 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Breathe And StopKB is back on deck with another great episode and he is joined by actress and singer extraordinaire, Patrice Covington aka QT(Quarantine Trice). Patrice talks about her daily schedule during the global virus pandemic and how she has adjusted to the new normal with diet and exercise.

2020-04-0836 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Rebirth Of SlickKB is back locked and reloaded with an all new episode. The world as we know it has changed around us with the COVID-19 virus plaguing mankind. Instagram sensation and fellow VSG warrior Spicy Papi Chris joins KB in a dialogue about his weight loss journey and surviving the global pandemic.

2020-04-081h 09

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Christmas In HollisOn this episode I am joined by registered nurse, Renee Norris and we discuss holiday eating and drinking properly with your family and friends without compromising your diet. And as always we welcome another person to The Loser's Bench.

2019-12-2341 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast They Reminisce Over YouKB introduces the world to his family the Barrett 5 and he talks with them about their experiences watching his health decline. He also discusses the importance of having a support system while being on your weight loss journey.

2019-10-2846 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast 808s & HeartbreakHost extraordinaire KB talks health motivation and inspiration with recent heart transplant recipient, Gynovel Henry. G, as he is affectionately called has a phenomenal story to share and a message for those of you who are enduring the everyday struggle and thinking about giving up.

2019-10-2138 min

Sleeved Believe The Hype Podcast Believe The HypeOn the very first podcast of Sleeved Believe The Hype we will take a look at the story of host extraordinaire Kedric Barrett as he chronicles his weight loss journey after having a gastric sleeve surgery. Joining him this week as his co-host will be dietitian Brooks Locke with Atlanta Bariatrics. Together they will discuss the advantages of weight loss surgery and all that it encompasses. Brooks will also dispel a few of the myths and rumors surrounding the process and offer tips and pointers for those who may be on the fence about having the surgery. This is the...

2019-10-1543 min