Welcome back everyone! Today on the show we have Corey Phelps. I stumbled across Corey’s Instagram a few months ago and instantly knew I wanted to have him on the podcast. Corey is a “bad bitch” (as he would say), but also a leader in body positivity, owning his queerness, and an advocate for mental health and homelessness. You may have watched him on the hit TLC show Too Large or seen him on YouTube sharing his weight loss journey.
Corey’s story is a beautiful example on how to be a Beast. You’ll hear all about
· When he first started his weight loss journey and was at 664 pounds, to how he’s now lost over 350 pounds.
· His relationship with food and the bullying he went through at school.
· How he let go of what people thought about him and how he was able to do defend himself.
· Coming out as gay and feeling support from most of his family, but not his mother.
· His mom being diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, and the abuse he endured.
· His own diagnosis of Bipolar disorder.
· How he became homeless and the journey of getting out of it.
· Signing up for Too Large after a family member sent him the information.
· His time on the show and how he didn’t allow the show to make him look weak.
· How getting surgery was just a tool to help in his weight loss journey but it’s mainly how you keep up with the new goals you’ve created.
· How he changed his relationship with food and how eats healthy and is no longer afraid to work out in front of others.
There's honestly so much more we talked about and I can’t wait for you to hear. I’m honored that Corey came onto the podcast and shared his story. I can’t wait to see what else life has in store for him.
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