Welcome back to The Weight Loss Collab, where we unite passionate voices from around the world to tackle the global obesity crisis and reimagine what effective, compassionate care looks like. In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Jarryd Walkley, a bariatric coordinator from Austin Health—one of the largest public hospitals in Australia—who joins us all the way from Melbourne. Together with co-hosts Hannah Schuyler and Dr. Dovec, Jarryd shares an inside look at how Australia’s public healthcare system is meeting the challenges of obesity treatment, what it means to build meaningful patient relationships in the face of stigma, and the innovative ways her team has managed to drastically cut down wait times for bariatric surgery.

You’ll hear stories of resilience—patients who waited years for life-changing procedures, and the joy of witnessing their victories, both on and off the scale. We'll also unpack the value of global collaboration, as Jarryd discusses lessons learned from her travels to leading bariatric centers across the world, and how different systems approach access, innovation, and patient-centered care.

If you’re ready to be inspired by a truly international perspective, discover what’s possible when creative minds bridge continents, and learn why the future of weight loss treatment is all about teamwork, curiosity, and “just doing it,” then you won’t want to miss this episode. Let’s jump in!

Welcome back to The Weight Loss Collab! In this special episode, co-hosts Dr. Dovec and Hannah Schuyler are joined by Dr. Diana Lane, who returns to the podcast after nearly two years—and a lot has changed! Now 23 weeks pregnant, Dr. Lane openly shares her personal journey with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), the challenges she faced with weight loss, and how PCOS impacted both her physical health and emotional wellbeing. The conversation gets real and honest as she dives into her struggles with misdiagnoses, weight management, and fertility, plus the emotional rollercoaster of navigating pregnancy after years of medical mystery. Expect authentic stories, practical insights for women facing similar challenges, and a candid discussion about how metabolic health, hormones, and chronic conditions intersect with weight loss and motherhood. Whether you’re dealing with PCOS yourself, supporting a loved one, or just curious to learn more, this episode brings knowledge, validation, and plenty of heart.

PS normal upper limit of fasting insulin is 25 mIU/L!

Dr. Betsy Dovec sat down for an awesome convo with the one and only Dr. Josh Roller of @rollerweightloss!

They talked about who we are, what drives them, and why they're both laser-focused on improving access to life-changing #bariatricsurgery.

They tackled the truth about weight loss meds, why they’re urging you to pause before choosing the #ESG, and medical tourism? If you can’t drink the water, maybe don’t have surgery there either.

They are proud of the communities they have built and the patients they serve, and they are not stopping here. They want to keep pushing boundaries and making this the BEST healthcare experience ever.

More to come. They're just getting started.

#BariatricSurgery rules!