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Our Sleeved Life Podcast

Hosted by Melanie Gottfried

Our Sleeved Life Podcast, hosted by Melanie Gottfried (Mel), covers weight loss surgery, bariatric recovery and related health topics from the perspective of a bariatric patient. The show has 396 episodes published roughly every five days, with a median length of about 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Our Sleeved Life Podcast

Reach an engaged bariatric audience with a loyal five-year listener base

  • 396 episodes with a weekly update cadence and a dedicated bariatric community
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 208 ratings signals an invested audience
  • Recent episodes feature surgeons, dietitians and GLP-1 discussion, a strong context for health brands
Best forProtein and nutrition productsHealth and wellness brandsBariatric recovery products
Watch forAudience is niche and self-selected; medical product claims need compliance review.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Health & Fitness70%
Medical Health20%
Personal Finance0%
Food & Drink10%
Formats
interview, solo monologue, surgeon explainer
Tone
candid, supportive
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
55 to 80 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 208 Apple Podcasts ratings (50 to 200 band), 396 episodes, weekly-updated show of about five years, Simplecast hosting, Podcast Index popularity 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat is life like after gastric sleeve surgery?How do GLP-1 medications affect bariatric patients?What are the risks and complications of weight loss surgery?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
75%women
25%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
Health and wellness products, Bariatric supplements
Affiliate links
Yes

The website lists a 'Mel's Trusted Brands' resources page offering discounts and the feed description links to Patreon support.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Episode titles discuss surgical procedures, breast cancer and scarring, which are mature medical topics; no explicit flag is set.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 34 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.

My name is Mel, and when you mix one passionate weight loss surgery patient, over 10 years of lived experience, unfiltered side stories, and a whole lot of real talk, you get Our Sleeved Life Podcast—your go-to resource for all things weightloss! If you're loving what you hear on Our Sleeved Life Podcast, consider supporting the show on Patreon: Patreon.com/oslp 💖
Our Sleeved Life Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Our Sleeved Life Podcast

Our Sleeved Life Podcast is hosted by Melanie Gottfried, known as Mel, a weight loss surgery patient with more than ten years of lived experience. According to the show's website, the podcast exists to reduce stigma around weight loss surgery and features patient interviews, surgeon explainers and candid personal stories. The feed lists 396 episodes with a roughly five-day cadence and a median length of about 70 minutes.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 208 ratings with an average of 4.7, which suggests an engaged listener base. Audience figures are estimates only: we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly adults aged 35 and over in the United States, based on the rating count and show age. The show has no sponsor mentions in its recent feed but links to a Patreon page and a trusted brands resource page.

At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode, a range that suits health, nutrition and bariatric recovery brands looking for a focused audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Our Sleeved Life Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Our Sleeved Life Podcast

How much does Our Sleeved Life Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show and may differ from this estimate.

What is Our Sleeved Life Podcast about?

The show covers weight loss surgery and bariatric life, with patient interviews, surgeon explainers and personal stories from host Melanie Gottfried, who has more than ten years of lived experience.

How do I contact Our Sleeved Life Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.

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