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The Skinny Truth
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Join Laura Flusche, a post-surgery bariatric patient who has lost over 270 pounds, and Dr. Josh Roller, the region-leading bariatric surgeon who performed her operation, as they share their insights, tips, and stories about weight loss, health, and life after bariatric surgery.
Learn how to adopt healthy habits, overcome challenges, and celebrate your achievements with Laura and Dr. Roller. They will interview fellow experts, influencers, and other inspiring guests who have their own skinny truths to share. Tune in to The Skinny Truth and discover how to live your best life no matter your starting weight.
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SpoonMoon’s Kim Evans on Sustainable Fitness & Wellness (Part 01)
Feb 25, 202500:32:16Tap to summarizeKim Evans, founder of SpoonMoon Fitness & Wellness Studio, shares her journey from an unexpected start in corporate sales to becoming a leading fitness expert in Northwest Arkansas. She breaks down the importance of consistency over intensity in weight loss, how movement impacts overall health, and why group workouts can be a game-changer. Kim also dives into hot workouts, red light therapy, and wearable fitness tech, offering practical insights on how to build sustainable fitness habits. Thanks FlavCity for sponsoring this episode!Use code "LAURAF" for 15% OFF sitewide! Check out their products!Why we LOVE FlavCity's protein powders?100% grass-fed whey protein, bovine collagen, organic fruit, functional mushrooms AND nut butterNo blender neededNo added sugar100% clean label ingredients AND no natural flavorsConsidering weight loss surgery? Watch our free online seminar to learn moreAt Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery, our experienced team offers personalized, minimally invasive solutions to help you achieve a healthier, happier life. We've helped 20,000+ patients write their next chapters, what will your next chapter be? Stay updated with Laura: www.fluscheitaway.com
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How Weight Loss Transformed This Teacher’s Life
Feb 20, 202500:19:24Tap to summarizeMiddle school science teacher Mary Arnold shares her incredible 170-pound weight loss journey and how it transformed not just her health but also her confidence, energy, and teaching career. From struggling through exhausting school days to embracing a vibrant, empowered life with her family, Mary opens up about the impact of weight loss surgery, self-worth, and setting a healthy example for her students.Considering weight loss surgery? Watch our free online seminar to learn moreAt Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery, our experienced team offers personalized, minimally invasive solutions to help you achieve a healthier, happier life. We've helped 20,000+ patients write their next chapters, what will your next chapter be?Stay updated with Laura: www.fluscheitaway.com
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900K Strong: How Laura’s Story Inspired Thousands
Feb 4, 202500:22:16Tap to summarizeLaura Flusche shares how documenting her bariatric journey on social media unexpectedly turned into a platform for inspiration, connection, and advocacy—amassing over 900K+ followers across her channels. She and Dr. Josh Roller discuss the power of taking that first step, the impact of sharing personal struggles openly, and how she approaches content creation with authenticity and consistency—not perfection.Considering weight loss surgery? Watch our free online seminar to learn moreAt Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery, our experienced team offers personalized, minimally invasive solutions to help you achieve a healthier, happier life. We've helped 20,000+ patients write their next chapters, what will your next chapter be?Stay updated with Laura: www.fluscheitaway.com
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70+ pounds down in 4 months w/ Mindy Daum
Jan 29, 202500:19:45Tap to summarizeJoin Laura and Dr. Josh Roller as they chat with Mindy Daum (@mindyswitchesitup) about her incredible 70+ pound weight loss just four months post-surgery. Hear how she’s crushing her goals while traveling with her truck-driving husband and what it was like navigating the Roller Weight Loss program as an out-of-town patient!Considering weight loss surgery? Watch our free online seminar to learn moreAt Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery, our experienced team offers personalized, minimally invasive solutions to help you achieve a healthier, happier life. We've helped 20,000+ patients write their next chapters, what will your next chapter be?
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Laura's New Chapter
Jan 15, 202500:29:43Tap to summarizeLaura Flusche and Dr. Josh Roller dive into the importance of taking that first step toward change when struggling with weight and obesity. Laura reflects on how deciding to have bariatric surgery led to losing 270 pounds over her three-year journey, sharing the mindset shifts and daily habits that helped her transform her life and maintain her success. Thanks FlavCity for sponsoring this episode!Use code "LAURAF" for 15% OFF sitewide! Check out their products!Why we LOVE FlavCity's protein powders?100% grass-fed whey protein, bovine collagen, organic fruit, functional mushrooms AND nut butterNo blender neededNo added sugar100% clean label ingredients AND no natural flavorsConsidering weight loss surgery? Watch our free online seminar to learn moreAt Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery, our experienced team offers personalized, minimally invasive solutions to help you achieve a healthier, happier life. We've helped 20,000+ patients write their next chapters, what will your next chapter be?
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Changing How We Treat Obesity w/ Dr. Matthew Else
Jan 10, 202500:41:38Tap to summarizeLaura Flusche and Dr. Josh Roller talk with Dr. Matthew Else, Laura and Luke's Primary Care Physician, about the challenges of treating obesity and how the medical field is shifting away from blame toward real solutions. Dr. Else shares how witnessing Laura and her husband’s weight-loss journeys reshaped his approach to patient care and bariatric surgery.
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Medications & Insurance: Part 2 with Dr. Jason Hall
Dec 23, 202400:17:59Tap to summarizeIn the second half of our interview with Knoxville-based Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jason Hall, we discuss the GLP-1 medications and the "Plastics" perspective on their effects. Laura and Drs. Josh Roller and Jason Hall also dive into how insurance plays a factor in those looking at losing their weight and dealing with possible excess skin. Not sure where to begin when looking for a plastics provider?Dr. Jason Hall's 'Find the Right Plastic Surgeon For You' course will save you from spending hundreds of dollars per consultation for multiple providers before finding the right fit for your plastic needs.https://drjasonhall.mykajabi.com/rightsurgeonOnce launched, use code ROLLER20 to get a discount!
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Loose Skin: Honest Insights with Dr. Jason Hall
Nov 6, 202400:24:12Tap to summarizeAfter significant weight loss, loose skin presents a new set of challenges for many. In this episode, Laura, Dr. Josh Roller, and guest Dr. Jason Hall, a renowned plastic surgeon, discuss the complexities of skin removal post-bariatric surgery, sharing personal and professional insights on reclaiming comfort and confidence. Not sure where to begin when looking for a plastics provider?Dr. Jason Hall's 'Find the Right Plastic Surgeon For You' course will save you from spending hundreds of dollars per consultation for multiple providers before finding the right fit for your plastic needs.https://drjasonhall.mykajabi.com/rightsurgeonOnce launched, use code ROLLER20 to get a discount!
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When Your Doctor Won't Help You
Oct 1, 202400:37:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Laura Flusche and Dr. Josh Roller discuss advocating for your health – What should you do when your doctor doesn't initiate a deeper conversation about your weight loss options? Why are we seeing this trend in the medical industry? What can you do to help drive success for your own journey? We explore the barriers patients face in getting referrals for life-changing bariatric surgery, and we share tips on how to take control of your health and find the right support.
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Effects of Obesity on Men
Sep 17, 202400:37:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Josh Roller and Laura Flusche sit down with Laura’s husband, Luke Flusche to explore the unique ways obesity affects men’s health, including diabetes, heart disease, and the dangerous accumulation of visceral fat. Luke shares his personal journey through bariatric surgery and how it changed not only his body but also his overall health and quality of life.
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