Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life

By Kyla Holley

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Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life is a straight-talking, compassionate podcast about the real journey with  weight loss surgery or life on a GLP-1 Medication.

Hosted by bariatric therapist, and award winning podcast host, Kyla Holley,  this show goes beyond the scale to explore mindset, emotions, habits, identity, relationships, and long-term success.

Each episode blends practical guidance, psychological insight, and honest conversations about the wins, the struggles, and the surprises no one warns you about. If you’re preparing for surgery or navigating life years after it, this podcast is your reminder that the goal isn’t just a smaller stomach — it’s a bigger, fuller life.

Kyla Holley was the winner of the Best Psychology Podcast at the Women in Podcasting Awards 2024.

*The content shared on Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life is based on the personal experiences, professional observations, and opinions of the host and any guests. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Every individual’s medical situation is unique. Listeners should always seek the guidance of their own qualified medical practitioner before making any changes to their health care, diet, exercise, medication, or treatment plan.

Listening to this podcast does not create a therapeutic or clinical relationship with the host. If you have concerns about your physical or mental health, please consult your healthcare provider promptly.

In case of a medical emergency, please contact your doctor or emergency services immediately.


Episode Date
Tell or Keep Quiet? The Bariatric & GLP‑1 Disclosure Dilemma
May 25, 2026
Dump the Diet Mindset!
May 04, 2026
The Single Most Important Thing To Do During Surgical or GLP-1 Weight Loss
Apr 28, 2026
Turn Down The Volume : Silencing Food Noise
Apr 20, 2026
Why Before & After Photos Can Mess With Your Mind
Mar 30, 2026
Enjoy Nights Out Without the Overwhelm
Mar 23, 2026
When Obesity Begins in Childhood: A Bariatric Surgery Perspective - Dr Evan Nadler
Mar 17, 2026
Who Am I Now? The Identity Shift After Major Weight Loss
Mar 11, 2026
The Foundations for Success: My Pre-Op Patient Roadmap
Mar 02, 2026
The Weight is Over?
Feb 23, 2026
When Weight Loss Rewrites Your Relationships
Feb 16, 2026
The Number One Fear After Weight Loss Surgery!
Feb 09, 2026
Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life!
Feb 03, 2026
What's All The Fuss About Protein?
Jan 26, 2026
Are you Mistaking Pleasure for Happiness?
Jan 19, 2026
Meet Hayley from Los Angeles
Jan 12, 2026
New Year, New Ideas
Jan 05, 2026
Eat the pudding, not the shame!
Dec 15, 2025
You don’t need another plan. You need a plot twist!
Dec 08, 2025
Achieving Stuff: Beat Anxiety and Procrastination
Dec 01, 2025
Guests, Grub & Boundaries: Surviving Holiday Food Pressure
Nov 24, 2025
STOP shrinking!
Nov 17, 2025
Beyond the Injection: Life After GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds
Nov 10, 2025
Why Stress Makes Us Starve or Stuff
Nov 03, 2025
Are You Stuck in The Diet Loop?
Oct 27, 2025
When unexpected things happen....
Oct 20, 2025
Soothe Without Food
Oct 06, 2025
The Psychology of Cravings: What Is Your Body Really Asking For?
Sep 29, 2025
The Unusual Acronym That Might Fix Your Relationship with Food
Sep 22, 2025
Health Halo Exposed: Don’t Be Fooled by the Food Industry
Sep 15, 2025
Rethinking Therapy: Why People Avoid It—and Why You Shouldn’t
Sep 08, 2025
Talking Bariatric Surgery: With Dr Andrew Ramsay.
Sep 01, 2025
5 Sneaky Ways Diet Culture Shapes What You Eat
Aug 25, 2025
From All-or-Nothing to Always-Something: Mindset Shifts for Strength & Sustainability
Aug 18, 2025
5 Intuitive Eating Myths That Might Be Holding You Back
Aug 11, 2025
10 Things That Make or Break Your Results on GLP-1 Meds
Aug 04, 2025
Are you healthy?
Jul 28, 2025
Silencing Food Noise Starts with One Small Habit
Jul 21, 2025
Raising a Bigger Kid in a Smaller-Minded World
Jul 14, 2025
The Challenge of Accepting Help
Jul 07, 2025
Vitamin Supplements: Are They Just a Way to Make Expensive Urine?
Jun 30, 2025
Ditch the Diet and Think About This Stuff Instead!
Jun 23, 2025
Knowing Me Before Finding You: Body Image and Dating
Jun 16, 2025
Who’s in Charge? You, or Your Inner Child?
Jun 09, 2025
Breaking Free from Recipe Jail: Discover Intuitive Cooking
Jun 02, 2025
May Contain Nuts! : Navigating Life with Severe Food Allergies
May 26, 2025
Weight Loss injectables: The easy way out?
May 19, 2025
Should I be Worried About My Teenager?
May 12, 2025
Empowering Women through Podcasting: Jennifer Henczel’s Journey
May 05, 2025
Supermarket Psychology: How they make you spend more
Apr 28, 2025
10+ Reasons I Love My Ugly Body with Andrea Matthes
Apr 21, 2025
How Many Energy Drinks is Too Many?
Apr 14, 2025
Breaking the Menopause Myths with Ailsa Hichens
Apr 07, 2025
Could Weird Wednesdays be the Solution to Food Boredom?
Mar 31, 2025
From Stage Lights to Self-Love: Justin Nault on Nutrition and Well-being
Mar 24, 2025
Stressed? What Are You Doing About It?
Mar 17, 2025
Surviving Night Shifts: A Nurse’s Tale of Balancing Health and Work
Mar 10, 2025
Unraveling Identity: Alcohol’s Role in Our Lives
Mar 03, 2025
Meeting the Sugar-Free Man: A Conversation with Michael Collins
Feb 24, 2025
Goodbye BMI: A New Perspective on Obesity?
Feb 17, 2025
Ditching Diets for a Nourished Life with Jamie Wolf- Episode 56
Feb 10, 2025
Breaking Free from Food Rules: Discovering Healthy Boundaries
Feb 03, 2025
Nutrition Nonsense with Parker Nelson
Jan 27, 2025
Self-fulfilling prophecies: How Our History With Diets Can Influence our Expectations
Jan 20, 2025
Breaking Free from Diet Culture with Hayley Perkins
Jan 13, 2025
Unlocking Your Best Year Yet: Small Changes, Big Impact
Jan 06, 2025
Festive Fun: Reflections and Resolutions
Dec 16, 2024
”Unmasking Food Addiction: Insights from Clarissa Kennedy”
Dec 09, 2024
Consumerism: Redefining Your Relationship with Food
Dec 02, 2024
”Managing an Invisable Disease: Becca’s Journey with Crohn’s”
Nov 25, 2024
The One Sentence You Must Know If You Want To Change Anything In Your Life!
Nov 18, 2024
Exploring South Korea: A Journey Through Food, Culture, and Health
Nov 11, 2024
Think About the Drink: Unveiling the Hidden Impact of Beverages
Nov 04, 2024
Navigating Life and Food Choices as Empty Nesters
Oct 28, 2024
From HR to Nutrition: Mel Overall’s Journey to Transforming Lives
Oct 21, 2024
Embracing Change: Jan Sansom’s Journey to Counselling
Oct 14, 2024
Overcoming Fear: Transforming Your Relationship with Food
Oct 07, 2024
Challenging the BMI: Exploring the New Body Roundness Index
Sep 30, 2024
The Weight of Happiness: Exploring the Connection Between Emotions and Bodyweight
Sep 23, 2024
Body Image: Are you positive you actually want to be positive?
Sep 16, 2024
Is Obesity a Disease? Unpacking the Debate
Sep 09, 2024
Are We Missing the Root Causes?
Sep 02, 2024
Unmasking Coercive Control: The Hidden Abuse
Aug 26, 2024
How much power does the number on the scale have over you?
Aug 19, 2024
Embracing Vulnerability: When Inspiration Runs Dry
Aug 12, 2024
The Diet Trap: Why Quick Fixes Fail and Sustainable Change Wins
Aug 05, 2024
Navigating Menopause: Understanding the Impact on Body and Food Relationships
Jul 29, 2024
Unlocking Your Food Habits: The Power of a Seven-Day Diary
Jul 22, 2024
Unmasking the Stress-Weight Connection
Jul 15, 2024
Navigating the Fork: Transforming Your Relationship with Food through ACT
Jul 08, 2024
The Weight of Perception: Challenging Societal Views on Weight Loss and Health
Jul 01, 2024
Breaking the Stigma: A Journey Through Bariatric Surgery with Kara John
Jun 24, 2024
How do you really feel about your body? Let’s find out!
Jun 17, 2024
Unlearning Diet Culture
Jun 10, 2024
My Perfect Body: A Journey of Self-Acceptance
Jun 03, 2024
Break the Binge
May 27, 2024
The Power of Powerlifting with Kimberley Szeredi
May 20, 2024
Toxic Productivity and Its Impact on Our Health
May 13, 2024
Pole dancing towards self-acceptance with Nelly Rose
May 06, 2024
Gain what you want, without losing anything
Apr 29, 2024
Gut-directed hypnotherapy with Bianca Skilbeck
Apr 22, 2024
Can childhood beliefs ruin adult intentions?
Apr 15, 2024
The truth about Dietitians with Rachel O’Brien
Apr 08, 2024
Cognitive Dissonance - Have you got it, and does it matter?
Apr 01, 2024
A Conversation with Mary Pearson - Author of Weighed Down
Mar 25, 2024
You and chocolate can be friends!
Mar 17, 2024
The grey area between a diet and an eating disorder
Mar 11, 2024
Can weight loss ruin my relationship?
Mar 04, 2024
How does trauma affect my relationship with food?
Feb 26, 2024
Secrets and lies
Feb 19, 2024
Is bariatric surgery for me?
Feb 12, 2024
What’s all the fuss about Ozempic?
Feb 05, 2024
Are sweeteners OK?
Jan 29, 2024
Why do I have food cravings?
Jan 22, 2024
Why can’t I love my body?
Jan 18, 2024
Why can’t I stick to a diet?
Jan 18, 2024