Jon Coghill & Tim Reid
Imagine a female weight loss surgery story that ends with a 40-minute round trip just for pick-and-mix lollies – no guilt, all joy. Meet Jackie, a chaotic operations manager and mum of two who dropped 40kg, hid her size so well friends were shocked, and now treats herself without apology. Her female weight loss surgery story is funny, real, and full of heart – hit play and feel the freedom.
Ready for some stranger stories? Personal stories of love, resilience & daring unfold in this loveable podcast, as story-collectors Tim Reid & Jon Coghill wander the streets of Australia, microphone in hand, chatting to strangers.
It’s conversations… with everyday people.
Episode Summary
Meeting Jackie on Her Lolly Mission
Jon finds Jackie after a few knock-backs. She’s driven from Carindale to Southbank for one thing: pick-and-mix lollies. It takes her 20 minutes to choose the perfect mix. This is her “me moment” – kids are sorted, dinner’s on, pure Jackie time.
The Female Weight Loss Surgery Decision
Jackie’s female weight loss surgery story: dropped 40kg. Friends always said “you’re not that big” – until she told them the real numbers. Hid it well, but the change is massive. Now she enjoys little treats without beating herself up.
Life After Female Weight Loss Surgery
Jackie is an operations manager for community care. The job is hectic and chaotic, but it suits her personality perfectly. Female weight loss surgery gave her the energy to handle the madness. She still loves lollies. Now she takes her time picking small amounts of different kinds.
A Mum’s Me Moment
Two boys – 24 and 14. They’re with family tonight. This lolly hunt is pure self-care. Female weight loss surgery story: gave her the freedom to enjoy these moments without guilt.
Jackie’s Vibe & Wrapping Up
Jackie’s energy is warm, funny, and grounded. Her female weight loss surgery story is honest about the journey and proud of the result. This chat leaves you smiling at simple joys like a lolly run.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro and meeting Jackie on lolly hunt
01:12 – Female weight loss surgery story – 40kg down
02:30 – Hid size well – friends shocked by measurements
03:40 – Operations manager for community care – chaotic job suits her
04:45 – Lolly run is “me moment” – kids with family
05:58 – No regrets, rewarding change – farewell
01:12 – Female weight loss surgery story – 40kg down
02:30 – Hid size well – friends shocked by measurements
03:40 – Operations manager for community care – chaotic job suits her
04:45 – Lolly run is “me moment” – kids with family
05:58 – No regrets, rewarding change – farewell
Key Moments
- Drove 20 minutes for pick-and-mix lollies – post-surgery treat
- Female weight loss surgery story: 40kg down, no guilt
- Hid size well – friends: “You’re not that big”
- Operations manager for elderly care – loves the chaos
- Two kids: 24 & 14 – lolly hunt is pure “me time”
- Proud of change – rewarding, hectic job still fun
- Simple joys like lollies make it all worth it
Listen to the Full Conversation
Female weight loss surgery story – 40kg down, lolly hunts, no regrets. Jackie’s chat is gold.Listen now on your favourite platform
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