In this deeply vulnerable episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya peel back the layers of weight loss, self-worth, and emotional healing—and reveal the truth many avoid: your mindset is everything.

They dive into how negative self-talk, trauma, and toxic environments shaped their early thoughts and behaviors—and how those unchecked thoughts led to decades of emotional eating, binge cycles, and self-sabotage. Teresa opens up about her “aha moment” with a doctor who finally treated her trauma instead of her weight. Tonya shares how small daily mindset shifts helped her escape years of self-blame and negativity.

This isn’t about diets, workouts, or willpower. It’s about reprogramming the beliefs that shape your entire life—and realizing that your weight was never the real issue.

🧠 Key Topics Covered:

• Why your mindset—not your weight—is the root of transformation
• How trauma and toxic family patterns shape self-worth
• The “hula hoop” method for setting boundaries and protecting your peace
• Breaking the cycle of binge eating and self-sabotage
• How to start replacing negative thoughts—before trying to erase them
• Why it’s okay to outgrow people and protect your inner peace
• The power of gratitude, positivity, and choosing your energy daily

✨ Products & Obsessions Mentioned:

• Devotion Nutrition Protein Powders
• NYX Fat Oil Lip Gloss
• Teresa’s “Hula Hoop” boundary-setting technique
• Tonya’s 20-lb weighted vest mindset challenge
• American Dream Nut Butter – Use code TONYA10 or TransformingTeresaMarie to save

📲 Follow & Connect:

Follow Transform Your Life Podcast on Instagram: @transformyourlifepodcast
Follow Tonya: @takingmylifebackat42
Follow Teresa: @transformingteresamarie | TikTok: @transformingteresamarie

In this powerful episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya open up about the mental and emotional side of weight loss—a side too often overlooked. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, they reflect on the mindset shifts that changed their lives and reveal how unaddressed emotional wounds, food addiction, and binge eating sabotaged their health for decades.

With unfiltered honesty, they explore how trauma, denial, and toxic environments led them to use food as comfort and escape. They share how therapy, self-reflection, and cognitive behavioral tools helped them break negative thought patterns, stop blaming the world, and start showing up for themselves. Whether you’re on GLP-1s, post-bariatric surgery, or just starting your journey, this conversation is packed with insights that prove transformation starts in the mind—not the kitchen.

Key Topics Covered:

• How trauma and toxic thinking patterns drive emotional eating
• The shocking connection between obesity, anxiety, and depression
• Why mental health work is the foundation for sustainable weight loss
• How to recognize binge triggers and use redirection techniques
• What “slider foods” are and why they can sabotage bariatric success
• Why comparison kills progress—and how to protect your mindset
• How cognitive behavioral therapy tools help change food habits for good

Products & Obsessions Mentioned:

• Devotion Nutrition Protein Powders & Skinny Syrups
• American Dream Nut Butter – Use code TONYA10 or TransformingTeresaMarie to save
• Dr. Smith’s Protein Water, Nüri Shakes, Zero Sugar Sunkist
• Ulta Duo Lip Liner in “Showdown,” Laura Geller, and Polite Society makeup

💖 Listener Discounts:

• Devotion Protein Powder – Use code TONYA or Teresa to save on your order
• American Dream Nut Butter – Use code TONYA10 or TransformingTeresaMarie to save

📲 Follow & Connect:

Follow Transform Your Life Podcast on Instagram: @transformyourlifepodcast
Follow Tonya: @takingmylifebackat42
Follow Teresa: @transformingteresamarie | TikTok: @transformingteresamarie

In this lively and inspiring episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya take the podcast to the kitchen for the very first time! From sweet cravings to savory creations, they share their favorite high-protein chaffle recipes using Devotion Nutrition protein powder—perfect for anyone on a weight loss journey looking to enjoy food without guilt.

But it’s not just about food. The duo dives into real talk about weight loss surgery, skin removal, GLP-1 medications, and why everyone’s transformation path is valid. They share raw personal stories, tackle common misconceptions, and celebrate the mindset shifts that have allowed them to break free from “food noise” and emotional eating. Plus, they reveal their latest obsessions—from protein-packed drinks to makeup must-haves.

Whether you're navigating your own health journey or just want an easy, delicious recipe to fuel your day, this episode is packed with tips, laughs, and empowerment.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why GLP-1s like Ozempic are tools—not shortcuts—for long-term wellness
• Making high-protein chaffles (sweet & savory) with Devotion Nutrition
• Emotional eating, body image, and building food freedom
• Realities of weight loss surgery, transformation, and social media judgment
• Favorite high-protein snacks, flavored waters, and beauty products
• Why mindset matters more than the number on the scale

Products Mentioned:

• Devotion Nutrition Protein Powders & Skinny Syrups
• American Dream Nut Butter – Use code TONYA10 or TransformingTeresaMarie to save
• Dr. Smith’s Protein Water, Nüri Shakes, Zero Sugar Sunkist
• Ulta Duo Lip Liner in “Showdown,” Laura Geller, and Polite Society makeup

💖 Listener Discounts:

• Devotion Protein Powder – Use code TONYA or Teresa to save on your order
• American Dream Nut Butter – Use code TONYA10 or TransformingTeresaMarie to save

📲 Follow & Connect:

Follow Transform Your Life Podcast on Instagram: @transformyourlifepodcast
Follow Tonya: @takingmylifebackat42
Follow Teresa: @transformingteresamarie | TikTok: @transformingteresamarie