Teresa and Tonya UNPLUGGED

Teresa and Tonya UNPLUGGED

Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED is a heartfelt and inspiring podcast that chronicles the personal journeys of two friends, Teresa and Tonya, who have dramatically changed their lives through bariatric surgery. With a focus on weight loss, wellness, and the ups and downs of life before and after surgery, this podcast offers a unique blend of personal stories, expert advice, and supportive tips for those considering or navigating the path of weight transformation. Teresa Parent and Tonya Spanglo, having experienced the challenges and triumphs of bariatric surgery firsthand, share their insights, lessons learned, and the lifestyle changes that have helped them maintain their health and happiness. Each episode features discussions on topics ranging from the emotional aspects of weight loss and the importance of mental health to practical advice on nutrition, exercise, and navigating social situations. This podcast is more than just a weight loss podcast; it's a community where listeners can find motivation, encouragement, and understanding. Whether you're curious about bariatric surgery, in the midst of your own weight loss journey, or looking for ways to support a loved one, Teresa and Tonya invite you to join them in this unplugged version of the podcast.

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August 18, 2026 30 mins

In this spicy and honest episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, Teresa and Tonya tackle one of the most controversial conversations in the weight loss community: Are GLP-1 medications and weight loss surgery cheating?

They break down the judgment surrounding GLP-1s, bariatric surgery, and other weight loss tools, and challenge the idea that there is only one “right” way to lose weight. Teresa and Tonya share their pers...

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In this heartfelt episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, Teresa sits down with Tonya to celebrate a milestone that represents so much more than a new address—it's the beginning of an entirely new chapter.

After spending 20 years raising her family in the same home, Tonya opens up about the emotional process of leaving behind cherished memories while embracing a future she once never thought was possible. From designing every...

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In this episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, Teresa and Tonya continue their Community Transformation Stories series by sharing more incredible weight loss success stories submitted by listeners from around the country.

From GLP-1 medications and bariatric surgery to walking, nutrition, keto, and lifestyle changes, this episode celebrates one powerful truth: there is no single path to a healthier life. Every journey is different...

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In this heartfelt episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, the spotlight isn't on the hosts—it's on YOU.

Teresa and Tonya take a step back to celebrate the incredible women in their community by sharing powerful weight loss success stories submitted by listeners. From overcoming lifelong struggles with obesity to achieving massive weight loss through bariatric surgery, healthy habits, and unwavering determination, each story i...

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In this episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, Teresa and Tonya get real about one of the hardest—but most important—parts of a weight loss journey: being honest with yourself.

After losing over 740 pounds combined, they open up about the moments where progress stalls—not because you don’t want it, but because your actions don’t always match your goals.

This conversation dives into the uncomfortable tr...

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In this episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, Teresa and Tonya dive into one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of any transformation: your mindset.

After losing over 740 pounds combined, they share how weight loss isn’t just about food, workouts, or routines—it’s about what’s happening in your mind.

They open up about the mental patterns that can either push you forward or hold yo...

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In this episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, Teresa and Tonya sit down for a real and unfiltered Q&A episode, answering some of the most common questions from their community about weight loss, mindset, and consistency.

After losing over 740 pounds combined, they share honest insight into the challenges that come with transformation—from staying motivated and building habits to navigating setbacks and the emotional ups...

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In this episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, Teresa and Tonya sit down for a real and unfiltered Q&A session, answering some of the most common questions from their community about weight loss, consistency, and starting over.

After losing over 740 pounds combined, they open up about the challenges that don’t get talked about enough—like feeling stuck, struggling to stay consistent, and dealing with the emotional ...

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In this episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, Teresa and Tonya dive into one of the most unexpected parts of a weight loss journey: how your relationships change after massive weight loss.

After losing over 740 pounds combined, they share the real, unfiltered truth about what happens when your life starts to change—but not everyone around you changes with you.

From friendships that feel different to family dynamics that shif...

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In this episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, Teresa and Tonya get real about a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough: loose skin after massive weight loss.

After losing over 740 pounds combined, the girls open up about the physical and emotional reality of what happens after the weight is gone. While weight loss is often celebrated, the challenges that come with it—like loose skin, discomfort, and body image str...

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In this episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, the girls are back and getting real about one of the most requested topics from their community: skin removal surgery after massive weight loss.

After taking a break from the podcast to recover from their own major skin removal surgeries, Teresa and Tonya return to share what the recovery process has truly been like. From the physical challenges to the emotional side of healing, they ...

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Teresa and Tonya are back — and this time, they’re doing things differently.

Welcome to the very first episode of Teresa & Tonya UNPLUGGED, where nothing is scripted, nothing is filtered, and everything is real.

After taking time away to recover from major skin removal surgeries and navigate huge life changes, the girls return to the mic to reconnect with the community that has followed their journey from the beginnin...

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In this heartfelt episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa Gallegos and Tonya Spanglo 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...

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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, incl...

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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&rsqu...

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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 trul...

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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 l...

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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 add...

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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, weigh...

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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...

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