Finding Wendy: My Journey to Wellness!
Welcome to "Finding Wendy: My Journey to Wellness," hosted by 65-year-old Wendy Limbertie, who had gastric sleeve surgery in March 2018. This podcast covers bariatric surgery, post-surgery weight regain, and living with obesity as a senior. We'll also discuss loneliness, health issues, and goal-setting. Featuring real conversations, expert insights, and personal stories, this podcast is for everyone—not just millennials—seeking inspiration and support. Join us in finding wellness together, celebrating small wins, and navigating challenges.
Episodes
16 episodes
Episode 16 - Transforming Health: Jalene Weigand's Intermittent Fasting Journey
SummaryIn this episode of Finding Wendy, host Wendy Limbertie and co-host Allison welcome Jalene Weigand, who shares her inspiring journey of health transformation through intermittent fasting. Jalene discusses her struggles with wei...
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Episode 16
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53:51
Podcast Episode No. 15. : Mindful Eating and the Mindful Eating Cycle
SummaryIn this episode of Finding Wendy, Wendy Limbertie shares her journey towards mindful eating, focusing on emotional triggers and the mindful eating cycle. She discusses her experiences with late-night snacking, the HALT strateg...
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Episode 15
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18:04
Episode 14- Fasting Through the Frights: Navigating Halloween Treats with Intermittent Fasting
In this episode of the Finding Wendy Podcast, Wendy Limbertie shares practical tips for maintaining intermittent fasting goals during Halloween. She discusses the challenges of Halloween temptations, offers strategies for mindful eating, and em...
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Episode 14
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6:19
Episode 13: Unlocking Intermittent Fasting with NYT Bestselling Author Gin Stephens
In this enlightening episode, Wendy Limbertie sits down with Gin Stephens, New York Times bestselling author and leading voice on intermittent fasting. Gin opens up about her transformative weight loss journey, the hurdles she overcame, and how...
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1:23:06
Episode 12: Lasting Change: Using Atomic Habits with Intermittent Fasting
In this episode of the Finding Wendy podcast, Wendy Limbertie and Alison Pizanie discuss their personal journeys with intermittent fasting and weight regain after bariatric surgery. They explore the principles from James Clear's book, Atomic Ha...
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Episode 12
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53:25
Episode 11- Mastering Intermittent Fasting After Bariatric Surgery: Insights with Alison Pizanie
SummaryIn this episode of Finding Wendy, host Wendy Limbertie and guest Alison Pizanie discuss the intricacies of intermittent fasting, particularly in the context of post-bariatric surgery. They cover essential topics such as how...
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Episode 11
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50:37
Episode 9 - Top 25 Nutrition Podcaster and Wits & Weights Founder Philip Pape Discusses the Science Behind Overcoming Strength, Fat Loss, Fasting, and Body Composition Barriers
SummaryIn this episode of Finding Wendy, host Wendy Limbertie engages in a deep conversation with Philip Pape about the multifaceted approach to wellness, focusing on nutrition, mindset, and physical exercise. They explore the eff...
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Episode 9
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53:27
Episode 10- Conquering Post-Bariatric Surgery Weight Regain: Alison Pizanie’s Intermittent Fasting Approach for Lasting Success
In this episode of the Finding Wendy podcast, host Wendy Limbertie speaks with Alison Pizzanie, author of The Regain Remedy, about the challenges of weight regain after bariatric surgery and the role of intermittent fasting in achieving permane...
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Episode 10
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55:05
Episode 8 - The Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
In this episode, Wendy Limbertie interviews Fred Rutman about his medical history, including 35 concussions and two pacemakers. They discuss his journey into intermittent fasting and its health benefits, such as reversing type 2 diabetes, impro...
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Episode 8
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1:08:09
Episode 7- Embracing a New Wellness Season: Don't Give Up
In this conversation, Wendy Limbertie interviews Dr. Mala Chatteri Mulgary, a psychologist and editor-in-chief at recovery.com, about the challenges of weight regain after bariatric surgery and the importance of finding support and maintaining ...
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Episode 7
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32:29
Episode 6 - From Bariatric Surgery to Music Therapy Brynn's Goal: To share the Power of Music as Medicine
Episode 6 - A conversation with Brynn Albanese In this conversation, Wendy Limbertie interviews Brynn Albanese, a musician, about her background and achievements in the music industry. They discuss Brynn's journey as a multi-genre v...
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Episode 6
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1:17:52
Episode 5 - Healing the Root Cause of Weight Gain
In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome my very first guest on the Finding Wendy: My Journey to Wellness podcast.Dr. Jason Stanley reached out to me, expressing interest in joining the podcast, and after doing some research on his w...
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Episode 5
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1:08:20
Episode 4 "Your Brain is Hard Wired to Eat"
In Episode 4 of the Finding Wendy Podcast Channel titled "Your Brain is Hard Wired to Eat," Wendy explores how our brains are naturally wired to seek food, particularly in today's environment filled with ultra-processed options. Drawing f...
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Episode 4
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19:47
Episode 3: Why Am I So Hard On Myself
In this episode of "Finding Wendy," host Wendy Limbertie shares insights from her recent meeting with psychiatrist Dr. Richard Yanofsky. They discuss her wellness journey, the impact of dopamine on motivation, and reflections from an episode of...
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Episode 3
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16:23
Episode 2: Dealing with Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
Today, we’re diving into a deeply personal topic: dealing with weight regain after bariatric surgery and the sense of failure that can accompany it. I’ve experienced it myself and want to share my story. Weight regain is common but rarely talke...
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Episode 2
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18:41
Episode 1 - What is my Journey to Wellness?
In the first episode of "Finding Wendy: My Journey to Wellness," Wendy shares her lifelong battle with obesity and her experiences following bariatric surgery. She discusses the physical and emotional challenges, debunks myths, and celebrates m...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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8:12