My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness podcast that holds space for post op bariatric patients to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode is about what life has been like for me post op. There are a lot of changes that happen within the first few months of bariatric surgery BUT that first year anniversary feels like a whole can of "new" takes over your journey in such an odd way. Some would call it an awakening... Tap in to today's episode to hear more about how I've been able to sit in some tough mental things and come out on the other side of them with simple personal development tips and practices. Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let me know how I can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. I believe in you, friend! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness podcast that holds space for post op bariatric patients to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. We made it to 2023! Today's episode is about getting to the root about your relationship with food. Sometimes we aren't reaching our weight loss goals because we've created a relationship with food that keeps us in a dependent and vulnerable state. That relationship hinders us from experiencing the fullness of what our journey could look like. Tap in to today's episode to hear more about the pivot with my personal relationship with food and ways to get to the root of where and how your relationship started. Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let me know how I can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. I believe in you, friend! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2023 IS HERE! My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness podcast that holds space for post op bariatric patients to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. We made it to 2023! Today's episode is so special because I got to share the stage with such a beautiful spirit. Ash B Smith is a fellow sleeve babe and her story, journey and tips are some that you won't want to miss. We discussed marriage, healing, life post op and so much more. Tap in to today's episode to hear more about Ash's journey through weight loss and how healing within changed the scope of her marriage and life. Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let me know how I can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. I believe in you, friend! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2023 IS HERE! My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness podcast that holds space for post op bariatric patients to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. We made it to 2023! There is a lot that comes with bariatric surgery and one the toughest things to endure is when relationships change. Some people are married to the old version of you for whatever reason and rediscovering, redefining and sculpting the NEW you may mean that those old relationships expire. Tap in to today's episode to hear more about how a recent ended friendship of mine led to a deeper level of understanding of self worth. Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let me know how I can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. I believe in you, friend! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2023 IS HERE! My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness podcast that holds space for post op bariatric patients to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. We made it to 2023! By now we all can agree that any weight loss transformation is tough especially when it comes to healing our past emotions towards our "old body". Sometimes we will be triggered by a familiar feeling in our new body and it can cause us to revert back to old ways (eating, self sabotage, etc.) Tap in to today's episode to hear more about how to create coping techniques when those familiar feelings arise and ways to keep your thoughts at a place of peace. Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let me know how I can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. I believe in you, friend! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2023 IS HERE! My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness podcast that holds space for post op bariatric patients to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. We made it to 2023! Sometimes it's easy to look at what someone else has done and accomplished and feel like you can't reach the same goals. You can't! Your goals were designed for YOU to reach and you have to trust yourself to reach them without comparing your lows to someone else's highs. Tap in to today's episode to hear more about how you can enjoy your journey while still being inspired by others and MORE. Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let me know how I can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. I believe in you, friend! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

IT'S MY ONE YEAR SLEEVARSARY! My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness podcast that holds space for post op bariatric patients to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Welcome Back Babes! This has been such a beautiful and complex learning experience. I absolutely love what this surgery has done for my life, my relationships and mental health. Tap in to today's episode to hear more about how life has been post op in year one, some challenges that were presented in my journey and some tips to successfully reach your health goals. Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let me know how I can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. I believe in you, friend! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness podcast that holds space for post op bariatric patients to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Welcome Back Babes! If you're new here, it gets real raw, REAL FAST but it's a great time and I'm so honored to have you in this space. Tap in to today's episode to hear more about how to Channel Her and Find Your Rhythm on this new and adventurous journey. I will be discussing some points from my eBook "Channeling Her", and also sharing some personal stories to paint a life changing picture for you. Let's do this! Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let me know how I can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. I believe in you, friend! DOWNLOAD THE CHANNELING HER EBOOK: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1335628639/channeling-her-an-interactive-guide-to --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

SEASON TWO IS BACK! My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness podcast that holds space for post op bariatric patients to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Welcome Back Babes! I'm so excited to be back on your radios, phones and listening devices! It's been so long and this episode proves how much I have truly missed you all. Tap in to today's episode to hear more about what you've missed, what's to come and a special message for the listener that needs encouragement (Is it you, friend?). Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let me know how I can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. I believe in you, friend! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

SEASON ONE FINALE. My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode is about finding the audacity to be confidently YOU! Confidence has been over complicated and primarily focuses on how you feel on the outside and that couldn't be far from the truth. Dive into today's episode to hear more about building your confidence pre op and getting to the root of a lot of issues that have caused you to stay complacent, insecure and self conscious when it comes to owning the space you take up in this world. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the MFB YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErjUUkRemga0CROBMaWWnA Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let us know how we can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode is about the key points in finding and choosing the best surgeon for your weight loss procedure. Sometimes we cling to doctors that identify with us based on surface level qualities but when it comes to our bodies we have to dig a LOT deeper than that. Dive into today's episode to hear more about some key points in finding your best match for your surgeon, things to take note of while preparing and how to advocate for your goals. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the MFB YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErjUUkRemga0CROBMaWWnA Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let us know how we can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode is about the pros and cons of bariatric VSG surgery. So many times we allow the possible negative outcomes to deter us from doing what is necessary in life. Weight Loss Surgery is no stranger to the semantics when it comes to speculations, doubts and questions. Dive into today's episode to hear more about the pros and cons of bariatric VSG surgery, how it is similar to Gastric Bypass Surgery, and how to assess if this surgery is right for you. SOURCES: obesityfree.com and longstreetclinic.com. *PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL OR DOCTOR. THESE REFERENCES ARE FROM PERSONAL ASSESSMENT AND WEBSITES CREATED BY A COMMUNITY OF BARIATRIC PATIENTS AND NON LICENSED PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE FIELD. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR PCP FOR INFORMATION CATERED TO YOUR HEALTH. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the MFB YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErjUUkRemga0CROBMaWWnA Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let us know how we can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode is about practicing mindfulness not only with food but also mentally before surgery. The mental battle of surgery is far greater than the physical changes that post op life brings. This episode also dives into the story of the founders of Vital Apparel and how they decided to turn one's struggle with mental health into a charitable brand and business. Dive into today's episode to learn about how you can practice mindfulness in all aspects of life and even gain some discounted fitness apparel! USE CODE 'BWL15' FOR 15% OFF YOUR VITAL APPAREL. SHOP VTLAPPAREL.COM. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the MFB YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErjUUkRemga0CROBMaWWnA Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let us know how we can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode we have a special guest. Tiana is a fellow friend of Bari and she sat down with us to talk about her journey with Vertical Sleeve Gastronomy (VSG) surgery, how she has had to show up for herself throughout this journey, her challenges with stalling and she shared tips on how to navigate the Bari community world on social media. Dive into today's episode to hear more about her journey and take note of the tips she shares about authenticity, self-advocacy, and MORE! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the MFB YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErjUUkRemga0CROBMaWWnA Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let us know how we can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode is about processing growth and abandoning the idea that you have to self sabotage to feel accomplished. Sometimes we are afraid of success in life, post op, and everything in between and that causes us to have unrealistic expectations for our journey. Dive into today's episode to learn about ways to overcome those sabotaging hurdles and maximize your growth post op! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the MFB YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErjUUkRemga0CROBMaWWnA Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let us know how we can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode is about sex after surgery. My husband joined me on today's episode to offer his male perspective, expectations and opinions about how sex has changed in our marriage. Tune in to hear some comical bedroom moments from my husband and I! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the MFB YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErjUUkRemga0CROBMaWWnA Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let us know how we can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode we have a special guest. Christine is a fellow friend of Bari and she sat down with us to talk about her journey with Gastric Bypass surgery, her challenges along the way and even shared some insight about how to advocate for yourself pre surgery with your doctor. Dive into today's episode to hear more about her journey and take note of the tips she shares about health, advocacy, and MORE!  Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the MFB YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErjUUkRemga0CROBMaWWnA Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let us know how we can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode is a special segment we like to call "Vitamin Tea". It's a quick segment to offer advice and motivation for those of us that need a little push for the day. Today, we discuss taking care of YOU! It can get difficult balancing roles, showing up for the world and neglecting yourself when you have an established routine. Post op is a "fresh slate" where you have to kinda shift somethings to accommodate your health and wellness needs first. Dive into today's episode to hear how putting you first is essential to success on this new journey! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the MFB YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErjUUkRemga0CROBMaWWnA Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let us know how we can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode is about mental health before, during and after bariatric surgery. It's not easy to endure a huge life change without there being some sort of mental change that follows suit. Community is important and understanding triggers, traumas, and response tactics are crucial to longterm success. Tune in to hear more about the mental journey of bariatric surgery! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the MFB YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErjUUkRemga0CROBMaWWnA Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let us know how we can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support

My Friend, Bari is a health and wellness space for bariatric babes & beaus to learn about health, wellness and mental health after surgery. Today's episode dives into the pivotal point of THIRTY! A new decade always invites a new journey and for Britnee, the new journey involves some  harsh realities, facing truths, healing from traumas, all while adapting to a NEW lifestyle post surgery. Tune in to catch this tea and learn more about this journey to Thirty! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the MFB YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErjUUkRemga0CROBMaWWnA Love MFB? Make sure to SHARE with your friends, family and Tribe and leave a COMMENT to let us know how we can grow, any questions you have, or what you'd like to know about this new journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myfriendbari/support