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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 28 MIN

EP: 95 Rebuilt: Losing the Weight, Finding Himself: The Truth About Transformation with Corey Pad

from The School of Hard Knocks · host Darcie Burtch

Rebuilt: Season In BloomingFollow The School of Hard KnocksStories that heal. Tools that stick.👉 Hit follow and save this podcast so you don’t miss an episodeTransformation isn’t just physical… it’s emotional, mental, and deeply personal.In this episode of The School of Hard Knocks, I sit down with Corey Pad, who shares his raw and honest journey through gastric sleeve surgery—and everything that came with it.Corey opens up about what life looked like before surgery, the struggles he faced as a plus-sized man, and the decision to make a life-changing commitment to his health.But what surprised him the most… wasn’t just the physical transformation.We talk about:✨ The reality of life before weight loss surgery✨ The physical and emotional challenges after surgery✨ The confidence that comes with change✨ Navigating relationships when your life starts shifting✨ What happens when not everyone supports your growthCorey doesn’t sugarcoat the journey—he shares the discomfort, the pain, and the truth about what it really takes to change your life.If you’re on your own transformation journey—whether physical or emotional—this episode will hit home.🎧 Tune in and remember… growth isn’t always comfortable, but it’s always worth it.

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