Meet Angie: Your guide to lasting transformation

Discover the woman behind Badass Bariatric Advocacy & Coaching. Learn about Angie's personal journey, her unique coaching philosophy, and the passion that drives her to support others on their bariatric path.

My journey: From struggle to strength

For most of my adult life, I was at war with my own body. At my heaviest, I weighed well over 400 pounds, and I carried more than just the physical weight - I carried the shame, the medical complications, the exhaustion of doctors who talked to me like I was a problem to be solved rather than a person to be heard. I had high blood pressure, joint pain that made basic movement feel like punishment, sleep apnea that left me waking up more tired than when I went to bed, and a creeping sense that my life was shrinking even as I was growing larger. I tried every diet. I tried every program. I was not lazy, and I was not without willpower — I was without the right tools, the right support, and the right understanding of what was happening in my own body.

The decision to have bariatric surgery did not come easily. It came after years of failed attempts and a long, honest conversation with myself about what I wanted the next decade of my life to look like. I want to be clear about something that is often misunderstood: bariatric surgery is not the easy way out. It is a powerful tool, a fresh start, and a profound commitment to a new way of living.

My unique coaching approach: Lived experience, real results

This is what sets my coaching apart:

  • 220+ lbs. lost and maintained over 6 years, not a short-term result, but a long-term lifestyle built through real work, real struggle, and real strategy.
  • Lived experience across every stage of the process, the early adjustment period, the mid-journey plateaus, the emotional complexity of long-term maintenance, whether that process started with surgery, medication, or lifestyle change alone.
  • Deep understanding of both physical and psychological dimensions, this work isn't just about food. It's about identity, relationships, head hunger, body image, and the long rewiring of a relationship with eating that began in childhood.
  • Coaching across the whole spectrum, not just one path, most programs specialize in surgery aftercare or medication management alone. We meet you wherever your path starts and stay with you as it changes.
  • Certified Health and Wellness Coach, personal experience combined with professional certification, so you get evidence-based strategies alongside compassionate, lived-in support.

Who I serve: Building a community of resilience

"BADASS exists to walk alongside individuals at every stage of their health journey—whether you are navigating life as a bariatric patient or seeking a profound wellness transformation. We provide real coaching from lived experience, a community built on truth and compassion, and tools that create lasting change, not just temporary fixes."

"I love working with anyone who feels misunderstood, overwhelmed, or lacking genuine support, whether that's bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medication like Wegovy or Zepbound, or a lifestyle-first approach with no medical intervention at all. By meeting individuals where they are at both physically and emotionally, we create a safe space to grow. If you're tired of diet culture, toxic positivity, and the myths surrounding what it actually takes to get healthy, you've found your community. Together, we tackle the challenges of sustainable wellness, identity shifts, emotional eating, and building a resilient life, regardless of how your transformation began."

My promise: Bold, Authentic, Determined, Advocating, Strong & Supported

After visiting this page, I want you to feel empowered and understood. Every session I run is built on these six words, see the full BADASS Framework → for what each one means in practice, and why it guides everything from a discovery call to a Badass for Life program.