Nima Kharrazi - Podcast Details

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My Gastric SleeveEpisode 92 - SADI - Week 1 - AKA Bonus Episode 2This episode is bonus episode 2 of possibly 10 or 11 total episodes. I will be talking about my revision surgery being approved from Sleeve to SADI-S, the ups and the downs, the good and the bad. I didn't feel like doing a whole new podcast, so I am tacking on a few episodes here.Overall, I will be discussing my physical and emotional health, weight loss, exercise, friends, hanging out, eating out, healing, and much more!In this episode I discuss post-surgical pain, walking, great team, lots of support, and I even talk a little about my...2025-05-2017 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 91 - AKA Bonus Episode 1This first of possibly 10 episodes, has me talking about my revision surgery being approved from Sleeve to SADI-S, and I mention that I will be doing no more than 10 bonus episodes to showcase this latest update. I will be discussing my physical and emotional health, weight loss, exercise, friends, hanging out, eating out, healing, and much more!Let me know your thoughts. Send me a voicemail or message and tell me how to keep myself busy as I heal from this surgery. As always, thank you for being here. Love you. Mean it. Bye.2025-05-1309 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 90 - Love you. Mean it. ByeeeeThis final episode is all about you. All the things that you have said about your experiences and mine. I also update you on my journey and where I am currently, as well as where I am headed. This has easily been the coolest thing I've ever done. Thanks for coming along on this journey with me. Here is the list of people who were on this episode in alphabetical order. Two of these I read. The rest were their own recordings. Also, I let you know if they were guests, listeners, have their own podcasts, and share most...2025-04-261h 40

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 89 - April Walk With MeThis penultimate episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I’ve been doing and how I’m feeling overall.I talk about my weight, friendship, hangouts, and much more!I touch on pivoting, communicating, and lessons learned. Let me know your thoughts. Send me a voicemail or message and I’ll put it on my final episode. 2025-04-1526 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 88 - Q & A with Marco TimpanoThis episode will be a new questions and answers episode, with the questions asked by my fellow podcaster, Marco Timpano. Marco has the Insomnia Project Podcast, Eat & Drink with Ali Hassan, and a book out as well aptly titled: 25 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Podcast. Enjoy!2025-04-011h 10

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 87 - March Walk With MeThis recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I’ve been doing and how I’m feeling overall.I talk about my weight, friendship, hangouts, and much more!I touch on pivoting, communicating, and lessons learned. Let me know your thoughts. Send me a voicemail or message and I’ll put it on my final episode. 2025-03-1536 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 86 - Lovely Michelle - 2 Year UpdateEight is Great! The Lovely Michelle is back yet again for the 8th and final time. This episode we discuss her 2-years since surgery, we do some live train updates, and we talk about the "10 pounds of potatoes" mentality. Spoiler alert ... we really get deep into the food addiction part! I really love these episodes! Enjoy!2025-03-031h 10

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 85 - February Walk With MeThis recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I’ve been doing and how I’m feeling overall.I talk about my weight, friendship, hangouts, and much more!Let me know your thoughts. Send me a voicemail or message and I’ll put it on my final episode. 2025-02-1518 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 84 - Jason (tha_smithsonian_)This episode I will be interviewing a fellow bariatric buddy as well as one of the co-hosts of The Barination podcast. Jason, better known as Tha_Smithsonian_ on Instagram where he shares about his experiences and journeys through posts. We discuss everything from saying "I love you" to our guy friends, to his twang-y banjo accent . Spoiler alert, we talk about my fancy cat for a bit and it's awesome! Hope you enjoy!2025-02-011h 30

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 83 - January Walk With MeThis recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I’ve been doing and how I’m feeling overall.I talk about my weight, friendship, hangouts, and much more!Let me know your thoughts. Enjoy this episode. And share it with a friend.2025-01-1521 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 82 - Murph (Murphs_Losin_It)This episode I will be interviewing a fellow bariatric buddy as well as one of the co-hosts of The Weighting Table podcast. Murph, better known as Murphs_Losin_It on Instagram where he shares about his experiences and journeys through posts. We discuss being over 400 pounds, mental health, and asking for help as a man. Spoiler alert, we talk about religion for a bit and it's awesome! Hope you enjoy!2025-01-011h 14

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 81 - December Walk With Me (Part 2)This recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I’ve been doing and how I’m feeling overall.I talk about my weight, friendship, hangouts, and much more!Let me know your thoughts. Enjoy this episode. And share it with a friend.2024-12-1515 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 80 - December Walk With MeThis recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I’ve been doing and how I’m feeling overall.I talk about boundaries, friendship, asking for help, parties of 7 or greater, and much more!Let me know your thoughts. Enjoy this episode. And share it with a friend.2024-12-0133 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 79 - November - Walk With MeThis recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I’ve been doing and how I’m feeling overall. I talk about pivoting, swimming, water aerobics, getting a new driveway for one week, and much more! Let me know your thoughts. Enjoy this episode. And share it with a friend.2024-11-3027 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 78 - CarrieThis episode I will be interviewing a fellow bariatric buddy as well as one of the founding members of my Instagram message group. Carrie. Also knows as ... @ramonarickets on Instagram. She posts there and on Threads where she shares about her experiences and journeys both physical and emotional. We discuss our love of Seattle, running in the rain, eating food, and being members of the clean-plate club. Spoiler alert, I say "samesies" at least 5 times. It's awesome! Hope you enjoy! 2024-11-011h 28

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 77 - October 1st Half - Walk With MeThis recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I’ve been doing and how I’m feeling overall. —————I talk about pivoting, my back pain getting better, walking more, and swimming. Oh … and I am riding my bicycle again with a new seat! So that feels good. Also, I talk about my new microphone that was a gift from the lovely Michelle. —————Let me know your thoughts. Enjoy this episode. And share it with a friend. 2024-10-1519 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 76 - September 2nd Half - Walk With MeThis recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I’ve been doing and how I’m feeling overall. I talk about the still ongoing A/C stress, my back pain getting better, walking more, and swimming. Oh … and I am playing in the poker finals! So that feels good. Also, I talk about my weight and my motivation. Let me know your thoughts. Enjoy this episode. And share it with a friend. 2024-10-0117 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 75 - Walk With MeThis recap episode has updates on my physical and emotional self. I discuss how I’ve been doing and how I’m feeling overall. I talk about the A/C stress, my back pain getting better, walking more, and scheduling some friend time. Oh … and I play poker now. So that feels good. Also, I talk about doing this as a “walking podcast”. Let me know your thoughts. Enjoy this episode. And share it with a friend. 2024-09-1719 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 74 - Mini UpdateThis recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are usually my updates that come twice a month! This update is different in that it's a short update to let you know there is no update. I discuss my stresses with regards to home insurance, home warranties, a/c units, heat, and my everlasting back pain!!! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way.2024-09-1011 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 73 - 2nd Half of AugustThis recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my updates that come twice a month! I discuss my beauty walks, my gratitude journal, and my book reading prowess. I also talk about how I finally finished a book, and how my back hurts ... but not as much as a gunshot wound or knife stabbing!!! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way.2024-08-2726 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 72 - 1st Half of AugustThis recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my updates that come twice a month! I discuss my lousy motivation, discomfort, and growth mindset pivot. I discuss how I'm not tracking, how much friend-time and family-time I'm getting, and also my lack of workout routines. I also talk about how latest obsession ... spoiler alert it's the "Stages of Change"! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way.2024-08-1332 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 71 - Shea Quinn (GrowWithShea)This episode I will be interviewing a fellow bariatric buddy as well as one of the co-hosts of The Weighting Table podcast. Shea Quinn, better known as GrowWithShea on Instagram where she shares about her experiences and journeys through posts. We discuss intuitive eating, mind/body connection, and black/white thinking. Spoiler alert, we discuss menstrual cycles for about 15 minutes, give or take 5 minutes. It's awesome! Hope you enjoy!2024-07-301h 20

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 70 - 1st Half of JulyThis recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my updates that come twice a month! I discuss my improving motivation, discomfort, and slow growth mindset. I discuss how I'm tracking, how much friend-time and family-time I'm getting, and also my workout routines. I also talk about how often I call or talk to my parents ... spoiler alert it's not a LOT! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way.2024-07-1638 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 69 - 2nd Half of June Update This recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my updates that come twice a month! I discuss my weight gain ... again, how much I've improved with tracking and exercising, and how great support systems are. I also say the "F" word 10 times in 25 seconds! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way.2024-07-0236 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 68 - 1st Half of June UpdateThis recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my updates that come twice a month! I discuss my improving motivation, discomfort, and slow growth mindset. I discuss again ... how I'm still not tracking enough, but am spending more friend-time, and needing more family time. I also talk about an old feud I had at school about ... "Perception vs Perspective" ... I don't know the difference, but would like to think I won that argument! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it...2024-06-1855 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 67 - 2nd Half of May UpdateThis recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss my lowered motivation, discomfort, and slowed growth mindset. I discuss again ... how I'm still not tracking, and needing more friend and family time. I also talk about my newest obsession, "putting the cat with the pigeons" ... I'm a sucker for a cat idiom! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way 2024-06-0447 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 66 - 1st Half of May UpdateThis recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss my losing momentum, not tracking, gaining weight, and needing to refocus. I also talk about this new book I'm reading called "Digital Minimalism" ... I'm a super slow reader! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way.2024-05-2131 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 65 - Lovely Michelle - 1 Year (and 2 months) UpdateThe Lovely Michelle is back yet again for the 7th time. This episode we discuss her 14-months since surgery, we do some live cat updates, and we talk about the "100 pounds ago" mentality. Fun fact ... we had sugar on our trip, we are back on the "no sugar" train, and I'm still weaning myself off of sugar. Spoiler alert ... we laugh a LOT! I really love these episodes! Enjoy!2024-04-231h 02

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 64 - PivotI recorded this on my phone before my trip. Sorry for the quality. I will make it up to you. But in the meantime listen and enjoy this episode about pivoting and medical professionals and life.2024-04-0921 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 63 - 2nd Half of MarchThis recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss my workouts, my weight, and how I wanna do different exercises like Pickleball and Tennis. Also, I talk about sneezes for over a minute right in the beginning! And I talk about my latest obsession which is "YET" multiple times because of Growth Mindset. I'm super annoying! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way.2024-03-2641 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 62 - Anna from Germany Follow UpThis episode I will be interviewing a favorite former guest named Anna. She is better known as KlopsMoehre on Instagram where she shares about her German language podcast, and her journey through posts. We laugh, we talk about her surgery, and we get into her divorce, and I even get a tiny German lesson. Spoiler alert, we talk about Arabic, Persian, and German languages for over 10 minutes. Hope you enjoy this episode! Please share with a friend.2024-03-121h 25

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 61 - Jolean Interview Part 1 of 2 (360 Surgery)This episode I will be interviewing a fellow bariatric buddy named Joleen. She is better known as Jolean.GETS.fit on Instagram where she shares about her experience and her journey through posts. We laugh, we talk about her upcoming 360 surgery, and we get to discuss food, fitness, and even our kryptonites. Spoiler alert, we talk about Nutella for almost 3 minutes, and Ferrerro Rocher for almost 5 minutes. It's annoying. Hope you enjoy this episode! Please share with a friend.2024-02-271h 30

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 60 - 1st Half of FebruaryThis 1st half of February recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss my workouts, my honesty, and how I'm not going to lie to myself. And discuss who taught me these lessons. Also, I either say "what" or "watt" 32 times in under 40 seconds! And I talk about my lastest obsession which is "Know Your WHY" multiple times because of Growth Mindset. I'm double annoying! Enjoy this episode! Or don't...2024-02-131h 02

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 59 - 2nd Half of January This 2nd half of January recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss my workouts, my honesty, and how I'm not going to lie to myself. And discuss who taught me these lessons. Also, on this episode, I talk about Padron cigars for over SEVEN minutes and I talk about my lastest obsession which is "boiling the frog" for over FIVE minutes. I'm double annoying! Enjoy this episode! Or don't...2024-01-3035 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 58 - 1st Half of January This 1st half of January recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss my workouts, my honesty, and how I'm not going to lie to myself. And discuss who taught me these lessons. Also, I talk about my latest obsession "rungs on a ladder" for over FOUR minutes! I'm super annoying! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way.2024-01-1632 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 57 - 2nd Half of DecemberThis 2nd half of December recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss my workouts, my honesty, and how I'm not going to lie to myself. And discuss who taught me these lessons. Also, I say "NEW" 11 times in 20 seconds! I'm super annoying! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way.2024-01-0216 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 56 (1st Half of December 2023)This 1st half of December recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss my new AirPods (thanks sister), my favorite hot cocoa, and how I'm still looking forward to a much deserved hookah and/or cigar. Also, I talk about my latest obsession ... "STACKING" for over FIVE MINUTES! I'm super annoying! Enjoy this episode! Or don't! But please share it either way.2023-12-1932 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 55 (3 Year Surgi-versary)This November week 5 / 3-Year Surgi-versary recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my bi-weekly updates which will be coming every other Tuesday! I also discuss the ERAS movie, my Podcast Spotify Wrapped, and looking forward to a much deserved cigar. Also, I talk about my AirPods for a minute and 18 seconds! I'm super annoying! Enjoy this episode! . This is a raw, personal story, from someone that has been through the Gastric Sleeve journey. . This...2023-12-0534 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 54 - Recap - November (week 4) 2023This November week 4 recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. These are my weekly updates which will be coming every Tuesday! I also discuss the sauna watch debaucle, Armenian carbs, and much needed friend times. Also, I say "TRACK" 10 times in 4 seconds! I'm super annoying! Enjoy this episode!2023-11-2821 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 53 - Recap - November (week 3) 2023This November week 3 recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. I discuss my day 1 mentality, versus my weekly updates which will be coming every Tuesday! I also discuss the guest visit pivot & conscious calories vs unconscious calores. Also, prioritize is my new "5 why" obsession! Enjoy this episode!2023-11-2817 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 52 - Recap - November (week 2) 2023This November week 2 recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. I discuss my day 1 mentality, versus my weekly updates which will be coming every Tuesday! I also discuss the bike pivot & caloric financing struggles. Also the past tense of pet is "petted". So it's I will pet the cat, I am petting the cat, and I have petted the cat. English is super annoying! Enjoy this episode!2023-11-2818 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 51 - Recap - October 2023This October recap episode has updates on my physical self, my emotional self, my weight journey, my current goal, short-term goals, and long-term goals. I discuss my day 1 mentality, versus my weekly updates which will be coming every Tuesday this month! I also discuss the Weisneheimer from the Facebook Group, my fears of cinder blocks & rattlesnakes, and how to overcome all of the above. Spoiler alert, I say "Why" and "Lie" in some way or another ... 20 times in 10 seconds! It's super annoying . Enjoy this episode!2023-11-0733 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 50 - Lovely Michelle 7-Month UpdateThe Lovely Michelle is back yet again for the 6th time. This episode we discuss her 7-months since surgery, we do some deep breathing exercises, and we talk about the "What If?" mentality. Fun fact ... we lost our SD card, it is NOT in the GoPro, and we find out who my best friend really is. Spoiler alert ... it's ME! Oh, and we laugh a LOT! I really love these episodes! Enjoy!2023-10-031h 01

The Insomnia ProjectBirding Delights with Nima KharraziBirding Delights with Nima KharraziIn this episode of The Insomnia Project, your host Marco engages in an enchanting conversation with Nima Kharrazi, the host of the My Gastric Sleeve Podcast. But today, the focus isn't on gastric health; it's all about birds! Join us as we delve into the world of birding, feathers, and flight.Nima and Marco share their fascination with birds and how they find solace in birdwatching. They discuss their favourite encounters with these winged wonders, touching on the mesmerizing Merlin App and how it enhances...2023-09-2831 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 49 - Recap - August 2023This August episode recaps my weight updates, my physical updates, and even some struggling updates. I recap about my 110 miles a month challenge, this being my last season of the podcast, and different ways I'm doing well and not so well. I also discuss struggling with food, calories, weight, and I ask for help from you the listener. Spoiler alert, I do an imitation of my mom confusing "priceless" and "worthless" with a chef's kiss! It's super cute. Enjoy this worthless episode!2023-09-0524 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 48 - Interview with Rob DiMedioThis episode I will be interviewing a fellow bariatric buddy as well as the co-host of the JBY Awards. Rob DiMedio, better known as MyWeightIsHistory on Instagram where he shares about his experience and journey through posts. We laugh, we agree with each other, and we get to discuss portion control, weight training, and cookie coordinating. Spoiler alert, I mistakenly state that Patric Stewart was in his 30's while shooting Star Trek TNG but upon further review he was 47! I was wrong and I'm super annoying. Hope you enjoy! 2023-08-011h 07

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 47 - Chattin' with OSLP (Kellie & Mel)This episode I will be chit chatting with fellow bariatric buddies and podcasters Kellie & Mel! They are better known as the hosts of Our Sleeved Life Podcast (OSLP) and the creaters of the Just Be You (JBY) Awards. You can find their content on Instagram where they share about everything from diet, life, resources, what not to do before weight loss surgery, non-scale victories, and so much more. We laugh, we interrupt each other, and we get to discuss PROFFEE, being cold, rule breaking, and our lowest points. Spoiler alert, I tell a chilli cook-off story for a whole...2023-07-041h 42

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 46 - The Lovely Michelle Post Surgery EpisodeThe Lovely Michelle is back yet again for the 5th time. This episode we discuss her 10-day post-op update and talk about girlscout cookies, her 2-week post-op update and talk about fish foam and Jose Andres, and her 13-week post-op update, where we talk about her sternum pain. Fun fact ... we discuss how nice Keanu Reeves is. Oh, and we laugh a LOT! I really love these episodes! Enjoy!2023-06-061h 27

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 45 - The Lovely Michelle is BackThe Lovely Michelle is back yet again for the 4th time. I love these episodes because we make each other laugh so much. This episode we talk about her decision regarding surgery, we talk about some medical hoops, her surgery date, last meal, and we talk about "double eagles" being a thing. Bonus question: is yogurt a solid or liquid? Let us know in the comments. Enjoy!2023-05-0247 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 44 - Interview with JoLean.Gets.FitThis episode I will be interviewing a listener and fellow bariatric buddy named Joleen. She is better known as Jolean.GETS.fit on Instagram where she shares about her experience and her journey through posts. We laugh, we interrupt each other, and we get to discuss food, fitness, politics, culture, and even our ancestors. Spoiler alert, I do a terrible British accent. It's annoying. Hope you enjoy!2023-04-041h 20

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 43 - Recap - February 2023This February episode recaps my emotional updates, my physical updates, , and even some future updates. I talk about my new 110 miles a month challenge, this being my last season of the podcast, and different interviews I'm doing and planning. I also discuss mental health and ways to help like tapping, meditation, therapy, friends, drinking water, eating healthier, sleeping better, and going for walks. Spoiler alert, I say prioritize 9 times in 4 minutes! It's super annoying. Enjoy this episode irregardless!2023-03-0723 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 42 - Interview with Tiffanie AKA My_RN_WhyThis episode I will be interviewing a listener and fellow bariatric buddy named Tiffanie. She is better known as My_RN_Why on Instagram and TikTok where she shares about her experience and her journey through posts. We laugh, we interrupt each other, and we get to discuss tattoos as well. Spoiler alert, I say "AWESOME" 11 times. It's annoying. Hope you enjoy!2023-02-071h 01

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 41 - 2022 ReviewThis 2022 Review episode recaps my tattoos, my travels, exercising, storytelling shows, birds, animals, protesting, and even recommending some new podcasts to listen to. I set some big goals for 2023, and I talk about almonds in my teeth for over 3 whole minutes! I'm super annoying. Enjoy!2023-01-0348 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 40 - 2 Year Update with the lovely MichelleThe Lovely Michelle is back yet again. I love these episodes because I laugh so much with her. She's my favorite. This episode will be talking about our trip to Chicago, and Denver. We will talk about what it feels like at the 2-year mark for me. We even catch up a bit about how her journey is going. We learn a lot, we laugh, we interrupt each other, and we say "WAYS OUT!" 8 times in 30-seconds! We're super annoying. Enjoy!2022-12-061h 12

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 39 - October Recap & Holiday Food TipsCaution! This under 30-minute episode sounds crackly. It's my microphone. So sorry. Just pretend you're sitting near a fire and listening to me speak. Other than that bit of annoyance, this episode will be an October recap episode, as well as 10 much needed Holiday food tips and tricks. Still not editing, so get ready for all the mouth noises. I discuss the 14ers again, my weight, our 5-star reviews on Apple Podcast, and some tips and tricks on how to get by during the holiday food season. Oh, and I can't figure out what that paper wrapper that goes...2022-11-0128 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 38 - September RecapThis episode will be a September recap episode. Still not editing, so get ready for all the mouth noises. I discuss the Lose It! weight loss app, hiking, neural pathways, therapy, anger, children's birthday parties, and a little bit about politics, but it's only 2 minutes. Oh, and I call a nun "dope" ... a couple times! I'm super annoying. Enjoy!2022-10-0454 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 37 - Seattle with No Guts No GloryNew episode with @nogutsnoglorypodcast2021 is up! Make sure to check it out - we hung out in Seattle and played cards, visited lavender fields, fed alpacas, and ate sushi with @jolean.gets.fit all in a few days. We talk about what weight loss means to us, how we got here, and what we're doing to be the best versions of ourselves. Also, I only lightly edited this episode so you will hear lip smacking and throat clearing. It's super annoying! Enjoy!2022-09-0647 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 36 - July RecapThis episode will be a July recap episode. This time I will not be editing, so get ready for all the mouth noises. I discuss weight loss apps, a bike crash, I really get into discussing my perineum, and I split my time between using the term "gnarly" and saying "That's What's Up"! I'm super annoying. Enjoy!2022-08-0251 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 35 - June RecapThis episode will be a June recap episode. This time I will be talking about my sister's wedding, time at my grandpa's house, paying for cigars, and resting on my laurels. I talk fast, make mistakes, call my listeners stupid and say "blast" 4 times in 1 minute! I'm super annoying. Enjoy!2022-07-0533 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 34 - Recap - England with the lovely MichelleThe Lovely Michelle is back and funnier than ever! This episode will be a different kind of recap episode. This time I will be talking about our trip to England, and we will be taking turns asking each other questions about our favorite things and what changes we saw in each other. We learn a lot, we laugh, we interrupt each other, and we create a new brand of coffee. Faux Coffee! We're super annoying. Enjoy!2022-06-071h 09

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 33 - Anthony Update from New YorkAnthony is back and better than ever! This episode, as always, is more of a chat than an interview. I have a conversation with a favorite of this show, our friend Anthony who lives in upstate New York. We talk about his 6-months since the surgery, his weight loss of over 100 pounds, his wins, his losses, but most importantly ... his journey. We laugh, we laugh some more, and we even swear. Spoiler alert, Anthony says "Awesome" a lot ... I mean a LOT a lot. It's super annoying. Hope you enjoy!2022-05-031h 18

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 32 - Recap - March 2022This March Recap talks about my emotional updates, my physical updates, and even some future updates. I talk about the No Guts No Glory podcast again, as well as the Bariatric Life podcast. I discuss my future goals and discuss some listener comments and questions. Spoiler alert, I don't curse in this entire episode except for one time, and I say "FIFTH" "FITH"& "FIF" a bunch! You're welcome! This took me exactly 2 hours and 18 minutes to edit, and post. Enjoy!2022-04-0551 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 31 - Recap - February 2022This February episode recaps my emotional updates, my physical updates, , and even some future updates. I talk about the No Guts No Glory podcast as well as my future goals and hiking adventures in my near future. Spoiler alert, I don't curse in this entire episode. Can you believe it? Try me! You're welcome Dad!2022-03-0140 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 30 - Recap - January 2022This January episode recaps my emotional updates, my physical updates, , and even some future updates. I talk about some listener messages as well. Spoiler alert, this episode is over 40-minutes long and it took me 1.5 hours to edit so ... I really hope you enjoy it!2022-02-0146 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 29 - Recap - December 2021This December episode recaps my personal 5k race, my physical updates, my emotional updates, my pivots, and even some future updates. Spoiler alert, I say "pedal" 35 times! It's super duper annoying. Hope you enjoy it!2022-01-0442 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 28 (Bonus #3)This 3rd bonus episode recaps my 1-year update, my physical updates, my emotional updates, and even some more future updates. I talk about celebrating, good habits, bad habits, and being nice to myself and almost making me cry. I'm super annoying. Hope you enjoy!2021-12-0733 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 27 - Bonus 2 of 4This 2nd bonus episode recaps my Los Muertos 5k race, my physical updates, my emotional updates, and even some future updates. We follow up further with a prior guest of the show. Spoiler alert, I say "CURSE" 14 times! It's super annoying. Hope you enjoy!2021-11-0232 min

My Gastric SleeveEPISODE 26 - BONUS 1 OF 4This bonus episode recaps my Denver trip, my latest updates, and has an extra special update on a prior guest of the show. Spoiler alert, I say "TREAT" a lot ... I mean a LOT a lot. It's super annoying. Hope you enjoy!2021-10-0536 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 25 - Good News Bad NewsThis penultimate episode is all about my latest updates. All the things that I have experienced, where I was, where I am now, my successes, my failures, and more. All the good news I have to share, and all the bad as well. No secrets. True and brutal honesty. I hope you enjoy!2021-08-2436 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 24 - Chat with Anthony from New YorkThis episode will be more of a chat than an interview. I have a conversation with a listener named Anthony who lives in New York about his experience and his journey. We laugh, we laugh some more, and we even laugh. Spoiler alert, I say "I LOVE THAT" a lot ... I mean a LOT a lot. It's annoying. Hope you enjoy!2021-08-171h 13

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 23 - Pasadena TriathlonI finally did it! I finished and got a medal for the Pasadena Sprint Triathlon. I'm so proud of myself. Listen to what it took to accomplish this not so easy feat. 5K run, 15K bike, 150m swim! And still went for Persian food afterwards. Thanks for all the support and the love. I couldn't do this without all of you. Seriously though ... so PROUD of ME!2021-08-1036 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 22 - Interview with Anna from GermanyThis episode will be different from any other episode. This time I will be interviewing a listener named Anna who lives in Germany about her experience and her journey through. We laugh, we interrupt each other, and we get to discuss the ever present Schweinhund. Spoiler alert, I do a TERRIBLE German accent. It's annoying. Hope you enjoy!2021-08-0359 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 21 - Non-Scale VictoriesThis episode is all about those non-scale victories. Positive things that I have experienced, that have nothing to do with the scale, or my numerical weight. Things like hiking, looking at things differently, being more health-minded, and so on. I hope you enjoy!2021-07-2722 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 20 - 6-Month UpdateThis episode is all about my 6-month updates. All the things that I have experienced, where I was, where I am now, my successes, my failures, and more. I hope you enjoy!2021-07-2041 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 19 - Weight Loss & ExerciseIn this episode we discuss my weight loss, the exercises I've done, how I feel, and what I want to do in the future, or rather FOR my future.2021-07-1331 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 18 - Holiday FoodIn this episode, we will discuss the perils of holiday food. All the drinks, the food spreads, and the parties. Not to mention the pressure to eat and drink and "try new dishes". I will give some pointers, and tell you how I've dealt with it in the past.2021-07-0632 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 17 - Partner Episode with Michelle MiracleThis episode will be a different kind of questions and answers episode. This time I will be asking my patient and lovely wife some questions about her experience and her journey through all of this. We laugh, we interrupt each other, and we get to some interesting parts. Spoiler alert, I say the word "interesting" like 4 times in 2 minutes. It's annoying. Enjoy!2021-06-2937 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 16 - 100 Pounds Lost?This episode we discuss the terrible yo-yo effects of diets, and weight loss by the numbers. Also, how scale victories mean more to some than others. Did I lose 100 pounds? Listen and find out yourself. (spoiler alert - I did!)2021-06-2220 min

Curiosity with Jon & MikeEpisode 23 | Nima Kharrazi | Gastric Sleeve SurgeryNima Kharrazi exudes all things that are positive and happy in this world. Nima's positive attitude has helped carry him through his weight-loss journey over the last couple of years. In this episode, Nima discusses his struggles & wins with diet, exercise, and his decision to proceed with the Gastric Sleeve surgery. Listen to Nima open up about the process and what he experienced before and after surgery. Nima is also the host of "My Gastric Sleeve" podcast where he shares granular details for individuals considering the surgery. Follow Nima: Podcast: My Gastric Sleeve (Spotify, Apple, et...2021-06-181h 03

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 15 - Q & A With Marco TimpanoThis episode will be a questions and answers episode, with the questions asked by my fellow podcaster, Marco Timpano. Marco has the Insomnia Project Podcast, Eat & Drink with Ali Hassan, and a book out as well aptly titled: 25 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Podcast. Enjoy!2021-06-1546 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 14 - Stage 5 - Part 2This episode will further discuss stage 5, my ups and downs, and how I feel overall. This is the follow-up episode from last week.2021-06-0833 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 13 - Stage 5 - Part 1This episode will discuss stage 5, the newest food opportunities, and how I feel overall. This is a longer stage, so we will do a follow-up episode next week.2021-06-0130 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 12 - Stage 4This episode will discuss stage 4, the new food opportunities, and how I feel overall.2021-05-2529 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 11 - Stage 3 UpdateThis episode will discuss further updates and ups and downs of stage 3, how I'm feeling, and what is coming up in stage 4.2021-05-1822 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 10 - Stage 2 & 3 UpdateThis episode will discuss stages 2 and 3, the food restrictions, and the new foods available to me. 2021-05-1122 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 9 - Day 3 Post SurgeryThis episode will discuss how I felt and what I was going through, 3 days after my surgery.2021-05-0416 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 8 - 1 Day Before SurgeryThis episode will discuss how I felt and what I was going through the day before my surgery.2021-04-2713 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 7 - 5 Days Before SurgeryThis episode will discuss how I felt and what I was going through, 5 days before my surgery.2021-04-2008 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 1 - IntroThis is the introduction to me, my podcast, and where we are starting from, and where we are going. Stay tuned.2021-04-1305 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 2 - Medical HoopsIn this episode, we go over what medical requirements I had to successfully navigate, before being approved for my bariatric surgery.2021-04-1320 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 3 - Decisions DecisionsIn this episode, we discuss how I got to the difficult decision of agreeing to having bariatric surgery.2021-04-1321 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 4 - To Tell or Not To TellThis episode will discuss telling friends, family, coworkers, or not telling anyone. What my decision was, and how I got there.2021-04-1315 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 5 - SupportThis episode will discuss what types of emotional support there are out there, and how I got along.2021-04-1325 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 6 - ChecklistsThis episode will discuss the checklists, or "to-do" lists before coming home from surgery, and how to prepare.2021-04-1319 min

My Gastric SleeveEpisode 0 - PreviewNima previews his podcast that offers insights, help, encouragement, and hope. This podcast is for anyone who has had, is thinking of having, or knows someone who might benefit from weight loss surgery. New episodes will be available every Tuesday. Please send your feedback and questions to mygastricsleevepodcast@gmail.com 2021-04-1006 min

My Gastric SleeveMy Gastric Sleeve (Trailer)2021-04-0300 min

The Insomnia ProjectCigars with Nima KharraziThis episode is about Cigars. We do not recommend smoking as it is not good for you. That said, we taking a deep dive with Nima on his love of Cigars.Special Guest: Nima KharraziHost: Marco TimpanoProducers: Drumcast ProductionsTheme Music: Royalty FreeWant to get extra Insomnia Project content?Go to our Patreon page:www.patreon.com/theinsomniaprojectThe Insomnia Project is 26 minutes of mundane conversation to help you drift into a state of slumber. Fol...2020-07-0830 min

Choose Your Own ReligionMany Paths and No Path with Nima KharraziNima Kharrazi chooses his own religion! Nima is one of the producers and hosts of the Breaker/Broken show, a storytelling show about heartbreak, and is also a pro-religion atheist. In this episode we talk about the many spirituals paths up the same mountain of God (as we understand it), as well as not walking up that mountain at all.2018-10-051h 31