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Can you get all the protein necessary with a plant based diet or is animal protein the best? This is a question that we get in the community, so this week we brought on bariatric registered dietitian and obesity specialist, Jeannie Boyer. Jeannie is super involved in our BariNation Membership, and is such a delight. We discuss why a variety in protein is so important, and what the difference is between plant and animal proteins. Jeannie explains how to ensure you are getting the right protein and what to look for in a supplement. Tune in, and don’t forget to join us in the BariNation Membership Community or become a Patreon Supporter, where we continue all of our conversations with bonus episodes!
Exciting news for bariatric beginners: every Wednesday in November, Natalie is leading a beginner bariatrics meetup where those who just had surgery, are entering the bariatric realm, or are getting started with their pre-op can come and learn what the journey may look like. Natalie will be sharing some great tips, and success stories to help you ease your mind.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[2:25] Is there a difference or is there a quality difference between animal vs. plant protein?
[5:25] Why is variety in protein so important?
[6:59] What is a good protein supplement and how should they be used?
[10:17] How can BariNation Members utilize Jeannie?
[12:31] What should people look for with their protein sources to ensure they are meeting their bariatric guidelines?
[13:38] If you are interested in learning more about this topic, head over to Patreon to join us for Jeannie’s bonus episode!
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
The difference between plant and animal protein is how efficiently our bodies can absorb all of the nutrients in them and how complete the amino acid profile is.
Your body isn’t designed to do protein shakes and liquid protein for life, as your body continues to heal, the goal is to get nutritional needs from whole foods.
Variety in your diet is going to serve you the best!
RESOURCES:
BariNation Website
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
Want to see bonus content? Head over to Patreon to get more and to support the podcast for as low as $5 per month! https://www.patreon.com/BariNationPodcast
GUEST RESOURCES:
Jeannie’s Website
Jeannie’s Instagram
BIOGRAPHY:
Jeannie Boyer is a registered dietitian, board certified specialist in obesity and weight management and a certified provider of Emotional Brain Training.
Jeannie became a dietitian because she loves food and specialized in bariatrics because she loves people. She has been working in bariatrics for over 20 years across the US and world with people just beginning to think about surgery to folks who had surgery decades ago. She is happiest outside, preferably among mountains, or in the kitchen among a pile of cookbooks. I have a goofy little family and a 75 pound lap-lab named Fennel.
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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Have you heard of intuitive eating and wonder if it’s right for you? Or maybe you’ve tried it and realized it just isn’t working. This week, Kelly Broadwater, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, is on the show to discuss how to make intuitive eating work for bariatric patients, and when the right time is to introduce it on your journey. Kelly talks about why adults struggle with intuitive eating, which just gave us such an ah-ha moment! Tune in to learn how to learn self trust and discover if intuitive eating is right for you.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:20] Kelly introduces herself and talks about how she helps people.
[4:39] What is Intuitive Eating?
[10:55] How does Bariatric Intuitive Eating translate to bariatric patients?
[14:17] What’s the best way to navigate food choices after bariatric surgery?
[18:02] Why do adults struggle to eat intuitively?
[26:50] How do you learn self-trust?
[29:44] What is disordered eating?
[40:47] Kelly shares resources for those wanting to learn more about intuitive eating.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Intermittent fasting is not something you do right after post-op. This is ideal for when hunger has returned and you are in a maintenance phase.
It’s all about eating good to feel good, not to be good. Are you feeling good? Are you feeling energized? Is it fueling your body right?
A great principle to coping with emotions is kindness, and learning new ways to nurture yourself without using food to cope with emotions.
RESOURCES:
BariNation Website
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
Want to see bonus content? Head over to Patreon to get more and to support the podcast for as low as $5 per month! https://www.patreon.com/BariNationPodcast
GUEST RESOURCES:
Be BeriEducated Facebook Page
BariEducated Instagram
Be BeriEducated Website
Intuitive Eating
BIOGRAPHY:
Kelly has provided preoperative assessments and postoperative counseling to metabolic and bariatric surgery patients for over 20 years. An expert on eating disorders in the bariatric population, she is passionate about educating others on this topic. She is the co-author of the book BariEDucated, published in 2023.
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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It can be a challenge to stay motivated when it comes to movement. We all know it’s important, but it seems to be the first thing that goes out the window when our schedules change or things come up. This week, Jason is talking about his movement routine and how he stays motivated. He shares how to create a consistent workout routine and why setting goals for yourself is key to a successful journey. Tune in today for some great tips on creating your own movement routine.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:37] Jason shares about moving his body consistently and what it has looked like for the last 5 weeks.
[4:08] How does Jason navigate needing to be perfect with a workout routine?
[7:20] What are some good goals to set for yourself?
[9:20] Is movement important?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
If you don’t like a type of movement, you have permission to just switch it and do something else.
Movement will look different for everyone, just because someone is moving a certain way doesn’t mean you should be moving the same. Do what is right for you!
If you are intimidated by the gym - go on YouTube and get familiar with the movements. That way when you go into the gym you will feel more comfortable.
RESOURCES:
BariNation Website
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
Want to see bonus content? Head over to Patreon to get more and to support the podcast for as low as $5 per month! https://www.patreon.com/BariNationPodcast
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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We have another fantastic episode for you this week! We know what it can feel like to experience overwhelm when it comes to exercise and movement after your bariatric surgery, so we brought on JJ Rodriguez, an expert in this space. JJ talks about how to approach a fitness, health and movement routine, what the differences between the three are, and what is going to be most impactful. He describes how to create goals that align with what you are trying to do, and why one person’s fitness routine isn’t the answer for the next person. Tune in for a wealth of knowledge from JJ and walk away with some great tips to get you started on your journey.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:56] JJ Rodriguez introduces himself.
[5:20] How does JJ reframe exercise to have a positive connotation?
[11:50] True or False? Exercise will not help bariatric patients lose a significant amount of weight after surgery?
[17:41] Why is the scale going up when you are working out so hard?
[23:41] Why should you exercise?
[30:01] JJ explains why movement should always be goal based.
[31:28] What is a prescribed exercise?
[35:48] What are the three different buckets that people fall into on the exercise spectrum?
[41:39] Should you do cardio after your weight training session?
[45:49] How do you shift your focus as life events shift?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Fitness happens in the gym, weight loss happens in the kitchen.
The prime reason to exercise is to move it or lose it. The quality of life and functioning is the prime reason we should move.
Identifying your goals is the most important thing, because it helps depict what your exercise plan should be.
You must move every day and find consistency with your routine to see the changes in your health and life.
RESOURCES:
JJ Rodriguez's Twitter
BariNation Website
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
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BIOGRAPHY:
I'm JJ Rodriquez, a Clinical Exercise Professional out of Methodist Hospital in Texas that’s worked in obesity medicine for 10 years. When not at work I love being with my family, exploring and performing new challenges, and volunteering with near and dear local organizations.
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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Have you ever felt the energy of a live retreat? This week, we are talking to Nerissa Stewart, the CEO of Bariatric Society. We hear what the retreat means to her, why she and her partner in life and the Bariatric Society, Chris Stewart, took over the reins and Jason explains why it has been so powerful for him and his wife. LCSW and BariNation Member and Support Group Leader, Katie Booker, then joins the show to share a preview of what to expect at the retreat, and a sneak peak of what the panel on neurodivergency will be about. Tune in to learn why you should attend the retreat, and don’t forget we have a discount code: BARINATION24 , so grab your tickets today!
IN THIS EPISODE:
[0:53] What is the bariatric retreat and why is it so special to us?
[3:02] Why is the bariatric retreat so important to Nerissa, from the Bariatric Society?
[5:03] What led Nerissa and Chris to purchase the Bariatric Society?
[6:13] What is the fashion show about at the retreat?
[9:50] Katie joins the show to share about the retreat preview.
[11:42] We get a sneak peak into what Katie will talk about on the panel.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Attending a retreat can allow you to meet people that you have known digitally for years, there is just nothing like meeting people face to face!
There is a very empowering fashion show that takes place at the retreat, where people get to be comfortable in their skin, truly bringing tears to everyone’s eyes.
Find a community that can support you through all the ups and downs. BariNation is here to celebrate your highs and be there for your lows. We share stories, and have built such an incredible community.
RESOURCES:
Bariatric Society Website
Bariatric Retreat 2024 Tickets - Use code BARINATION24 when you purchase your Retreat ticket to let them know you are excited to connect with Jason, Katie, and BariNation Members at the event!
BariNation Website
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
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BIOGRAPHY:
Nerissa Stewart is the CEO of Bariatric Society and four years post-op VSG. Aside from her work within the Bariatric Community, Nerissa is a respected leader and speaker in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) field with over 15 years experience leading diverse teams and initiatives. In her corporate roles, Nerissa has worked for the inclusion of all and has received numerous awards including the distinction of Outstanding Black Alumni by her Alma mater Mary Baldwin University.
Katie is a mental health therapist in New York State that specializes in trauma. She is certified in EMDR, is a registered play therapist, and completes bariatric psychological evaluations for pre-surgery approval. She offers a unique perspective to the mindset work of bariatric surgery as a bariatric patient herself.
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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When you are obese or morbidly obese it can be difficult to get started with a movement or exercise routine. Today we have Dr. Joe Greene on the show to talk about the best forms of exercise, and how to get started. He shares some research done about pre and post op movement, and how to prepare for your surgery and recovery. Tune in for some great tips to uncover the best types of movement for you!
IN THIS EPISODE:
[2:22] How did Dr. Joe Greene find a love for movement?
[4:00] How Dr. Greene helps patients feel confident in their movement journey
[6:15] What is the best exercise?
[9:00] What should you do if you are feeling nervous to start getting movement in?
[10:00] Should you wait until after surgery to start an exercise routine?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Some of the best forms of exercise for people who struggle with obesity are cycling, swimming, and low impact exercises.
The best exercise is the one that you enjoy doing because if you don’t enjoy doing it, you’re not going to do it. It has to be fun and engaging!
Pre-operative movement actually helps people be in better condition for their surgery. The stronger you are with both physical conditioning and pulmonary conditioning, the better your recovery will be.
RESOURCES:
Joseph Greene’s Instagram
Joseph A. Greene’s YouTube
Dr. Joe Greene’s Website
BariNation Website
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
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BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Joe Greene is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Bariatric, Robotic, and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon. He completed his residency in general surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Following residency, he was accepted for fellowship in Bariatric and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. Dr. Greene currently serves as the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery and Section Chair of Bariatric Surgery at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital. Dr. Greene performs a range of bariatric operations including Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB), Single Anastomosis Duodenal Ileostomy with Sleeve (SADI-S or Loop Duodenal Switch), as well as Revision and Conversion Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Greene has extensive training and experience on the Intuitive DaVinci Surgical System for both Bariatric and General surgical procedures. Dr. Greene is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and the American Medical Association (AMA). Dr. Greene has a passion for movement, which can be seen through his engagement with Peloton. He believes that all patients can move their bodies, and brings gentle accountability while bringing the bariatric world together.
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Natalie is officially 4 years post op VSG! As such a key member of our community, Natalie wanted to share her journey across three different surgeries and 4 years post her last surgery. She shares what she has learned and what keeps her going! Tune in to learn what she has been through and how the BariNation Community can help you be successful post op.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[2:10] Natalie shares her experience of her three bariatric surgeries.
[3:58] What is Natalie’s biggest reflection after 4 years of surgery?
[5:25] When did Natalie realize that this journey is lifelong?
[9:12] How has Natalie handled other health problems that have come up since surgery?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Obesity is a lifelong journey. It is a constant journey that will have you switching gears to manage aspects of your life, and continuous learning.
The BariNation Membership, or other accountability groups are critical in keeping on track with your goals. Having support with people who have gone through what you are going through keeps you going.
Even if one surgery didn’t get you to the results you wanted, there are other options. Natalie has had three different surgeries to get to where she is today.
RESOURCES:
BariNation Website
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
Want to see bonus content? Head over to Patreon to get more and to support the podcast for as low as $5 per month! https://www.patreon.com/BariNationPodcast
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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Have you been trying to figure out how to get back into an exercise routine post surgery and are feeling overwhelmed? Today we are joined by exercise expert, Dr. Renee Rogers to discuss what types of exercise are best post surgery and how to increase your lean muscle tissue that may have been lost after surgery. Dr. Rogers is a wealth of information and she provides excellent clarity about how to determine the best physical activity for yourself, and how to create a realistic plan for your new way of life. Tune in to learn more and get some great tips!
IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:34] Dr. Rogers introduces herself and provides her background.
[4:28] How can we quiet the media noise that’s in front of us every day?
[8:51] Dr. Rogers discusses how obesity medications work and why there is a push for movement right now
[17:18] When you lose the lean tissue, especially if it's muscle, can we gain any of that back?
[25:43] How can you determine what exercise or physical activity is best for you?
[31:55] Where do you start when it comes to movement to maintain what strength you have?
[37:24] If someone is considering having bariatric surgery or onboarding an anti obesity medication, where should they start when it comes to being active?
[41:07] Dr. Roger’s final thoughts
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
When you are carrying excess body weight, you need more lean tissue to maintain your body size, to hold up your frame, to walk every day, to feel and function. Lean tissue includes bone, muscle, organs, tendons, connective tissue, when you shed some adiposity, you will naturally shed some lean tissue also.
Every bariatric patient goes into their post op life in a completely different sport physiologically. One person’s movement level will be different than someone else’s so don’t try to follow a one size fits all program.
When getting started, tune in to what your body really needs, and what feels good, then build from that. Decide what is one thing this week that you can really prioritize in terms of new behaviors that you need to start doing, start with those and take it from there.
RESOURCES:
Dr. Rogers’ LinkedIn
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
Want to see bonus content? Head over to Patreon to get more and to support the podcast for as low as $5 per month! https://www.patreon.com/BariNationPodcast
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Renee J. Rogers, Ph.D., FACSM, is a senior scientist at the University of Kansas Medical Center and also works as a healthy lifestyle consultant and strategist. Dr. Rogers is an expert in bio-behavioral intervention design with a focus on relevant engagement approaches that blends her 20+ years of experience working in exercise physiology, behavior change, and obesity/weight management. Her current work focuses specifically on the role of exercise and body composition with contemporary obesity treatments.
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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Does the gym and movement intimidate you? We are here to tell you that with the right support and accountability you can create an amazing movement routine that helps you get strong and healthy. That’s why we have partnered with Busy Bariatrics to offer a 30 day movement challenge. This challenge will offer bodyweight and dumbbell exercises, with an emphasis on walking. Such a great way to beat the fall/winter blues and join a group of people to stay accountable on their journey. Tune in to learn more about the challenge.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[3:57] Rob explains why movement is so important.
[5:33] Kylie introduces herself and describes her journey.
[7:38] Why is community so important to your success?
[11:10] How have BariNation and Busy Bariatrics teamed up with a challenge?
[17:34] How did Jason get started with his movement journey?
[19:22] What types of services does Busy Bariatrics offer?
[23:43] We break down more about the 30 day challenge and what to expect.
[34:11] Why do we hope you’ll join the challenge?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
If you have the right community setting around you, you put the right resources and support in place, you can get some really excellent results.
The upcoming 30 day challenge has the option of a bodyweight only challenge or a dumbbell challenge along with videos of how to do the movements.
You’re really only bound by the limits of your imagination.
RESOURCES:
My Weight is History Instagram
Busy Bariatrics Website
Join Rob’s email list to get his meal planning calendar FOR FREE!
Kylie Hansen’s Instagram
BariNation Website
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
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BIOGRAPHY:
Rob DiMedio, CEO of Busy Bariatrics: I’ve had bariatric surgery in 2020 and have learned how difficult, yet rewarding our journeys are. I have a passion for helping others create their own success & determining what that looks like for them.
Kylie Hansen, Nutrition Coach at Busy Bariatrics: I'm Kylie! Mom of 2 boys, wife to a lineman, and an 11 year post op bariatric patient. I have experienced my fair share of struggles on my weight loss journey. I'm just like you - human. Over the course of my journey, I've learned what's important and what's not when it comes to maintaining weight and living a healthy life. I've learned that consistency matters most. I hope I can help guide you to building your own success.
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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Are you wondering when that “lightning bolt moment” is going to hit you that you are 100% ready for surgery? We are here to tell you, that it is ok to go into surgery not feeling 100% about the decision, and that your lightning bolt moment more than likely will come post op. We each share what our moment was and when it came to us. Then we shift gears into a discussion around expectations on your journey and how to manage those expectations when you want to compare your experience to someone else’s. Join us to put your mind at ease and hear stories from fellow bariatric patients.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[2:56] Jason talks about his experience pre op and his feelings prior.
[6:24] Natalie shares her story about her surgery day and what her mindset was like.
[8:59] April shares her lightning bolt moment when she committed to surgery.
[13:36] Jason shares his post op lightning bolt moment.
[15:45] Natalie shares a new perspective to look at your journey.
[21:03] April shares that it’s ok to not be on plan all the time.
[21:47] We share a different perspective on how to look at social media.
[24:00] Natalie shares how to uncover your true lightning bolt moment.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Your health is a lifelong commitment, your health has to be number one.
You never know what other people are struggling with, their journey may look easy, but behind closed doors they may be struggling with the same things you are. That’s why a strong supportive community is key, so you can ask and see if others are experiencing the same thing and may have tips.
Your lightning bolt moment is discovering what you truly want out of your journey.
RESOURCES:
BariNation Website
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
Want to see bonus content? Head over to Patreon to get more and to support the podcast for as low as $5 per month! https://www.patreon.com/BariNationPodcast
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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Hitting a weight loss plateau after surgery can be so frustrating, but it is a normal part of the journey. This week, we are talking about slow weight loss and how to get through the frustration. We touch on the fact that you may need to get a revision or get adjunct treatment in order to push through the stall, or maybe someone within the community will have advice on what worked for them. The options are limitless, and as long as you keep being curious you’ll discover what works for you. Tune in to learn how Natalie and Jason have handled this struggle and their encouraging words to keep pushing.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:03] We talk about the frustration of slow weight loss during our journey.
[4:01] What is the best way to get through the slow weight loss frustration?
[7:21] We discuss how everyone’s journey is different.
[10:14] Why is the BariNation community so essential to your journey?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
This journey is forever, there will be times that you need adjunct treatment, or a revision, it is ok to seek additional support.
Weight loss will slow, but that doesn’t mean it is going to stop, you may just have to shift your lifestyle or connect with your doctor to see what you can do to make further progress.
Community is key! BariNation is a great place to have community so that when you are experiencing these struggles, you have people to talk to who have gone through a similar struggle and can offer what worked for them.
RESOURCES:
BariNation Website
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
Want to see bonus content? Head over to Patreon to get more and to support the podcast for as low as $5 per month! https://www.patreon.com/BariNationPodcast
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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Join us today as April and Melanie celebrate their 5-year surgiversaries with an incredible episode packed with wisdom and inspiration. They'll reveal their top 5 tips, sharing insights on the power of community, navigating the twists and turns of your journey, and embracing honesty about your experiences. Tune in now for amazing tips and inspiring stories!
IN THIS EPISODE:
[2:32] Melanie introduces herself and shares her story.
[4:26] Melanie summarizes what her community groups are all about.
[8:46] Melanie explains what “divorce the word only, and marry the word yet” means.
[10:56] April shares that it’s ok that her journey has been easy.
[13:11] Melanie describes why telling the truth about your healing and journey is so important..
[14:23] April shares why it’s crucial to be truthful with yourself.
[16:29] April explains why it’s essential to ask and answer the questions for yourself.
[20:27] Melanie talks about how there isn’t a universal manual that will work for everyone.
[24:55] April shares why she will never have it all figured out and how she finds comfort in that.
[29:39] Melanie shares her lesson about embracing adversity.
[33:23] April explains how the community has made all the difference in her journey.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
There is no one size fits all recovery or plan with surgery. What another person is doing, may not work for you. Stay focused on your journey and what aspects benefit you most.
The crash or stall is going to happen, don’t focus on that, instead focus on what your next move is. Learning to take the turn in the road will be the most beneficial thing you can do for yourself. There is always a way to continue.
Support and community is one of the best tools for your journey from pre-op to post-op and beyond. Having a group of people who understand what you are going through and can root you on when you are feeling stuck and make all the difference in continuing your journey.
RESOURCES:
Melanie's Instagram
Lindell Counseling Website
BariNation Website
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
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BIOGRAPHY:
Melanie Lindell, LMHC is a professional counselor who has spent the last decade working in the area of trauma and abuse. It is her deepest belief that we were all created for relationships, that we want to be known and loved and have the ability to freely know and love others. Her passion is helping clients work through maladaptive survival strategies/patterns learned and replacing them with adaptive strategies that help them thrive. She is a bariatric patient, having had Roux-N-Y on August 23, 2019. Her recovery process was atypical and led to additional surgeries, several complications and a long season on a feeding tube and learning to eat again. She serves in BariNation as a Support Group and Meetup Leader, tapping into her expertise and patienthood to guide members through the ups and downs of bariatric life.
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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Is there a summer BBQ coming up, and you are a bit nervous on how to navigate it? If so, we’ve got you covered in this episode! April and Jason are here to prepare you on how to navigate BBQs and make the best choices for yourself. We cover how to use the opportunity to educate those around you, the three options available to you (in any food situation, not just BBQ’s), and when to say yes and no to foods. Tune in to uncover great tips so you can walk into that BBQ feeling confident in your food choices, and enjoy time with friends!
IN THIS EPISODE:
[2:17] How can you navigate BBQs this summer?
[6:14] How can you use this opportunity to educate those around you?
[7:01] What are the three options that are available to you in any food situation you are presented with?
[9:30] How to navigate foods that are not something that you will pass on.
[13:26] April shares tips on how to say yes and how to say no on food options.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
If you are unsure of what is being provided at the BBQ or you know it isn’t going to work for you, it is OK to bring your own food!
The three options you have available to you when it comes to food are: you can choose to enjoy them, you can choose to pass on them, or you can choose to find an alternative.
Food doesn’t have to be the main dish. You can choose to focus on the connection, the friendships, laughter, and the fun and know that you can bring foods that are best aligned to you and your journey.
RESOURCES:
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
Want to see bonus content? Head over to Patreon to get more and to support the podcast for as low as $5 per month! https://www.patreon.com/BariNationPodcast
BIOGRAPHY:
April Williams is the Founder and CEO of BariNation. She is a passionate educator with two decades of experience in public teaching and leadership. She is utilizing her skills to create a safe and inclusive online support community for bariatric patients in every stage with her co-founders Jason Smith and Natalie Tierney and the leading experts in obesity medicine and care. She lives in Washington State with her amazing husband and adorable Havanese floof.
Jason Smith is a devoted father, grandfather, and husband to his wife, Sarah, of over 20 years. He had Bariatric surgery in March 2020, just before the pandemic hit and the world shut down. Jason found a virtual bariatric meet-up scrolling VSG hashtags on Instagram and met April. They learned they shared a common vision to create an inclusive community where patients feel accepted and supported at any stage. Together, they launched East2WestWLS podcast in May 2020, and in 2021, it became BariNation. Jason is committed to sharing his story, breaking the weight loss surgery stigma, and reinventing postop care worldwide.
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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Do you feel out of control around food, even after you thought you had your eating habits under control? We’ve all been there and many of us continue to struggle with overeating or emotional eating. This week, we brought Dr. Adrienne Youdim on the show to talk about accepting our hunger desire and understanding what it may actually be telling us. She describes what our bodies are experiencing when we reach a stress state and performs an exercise that anyone can use to help calm your mind. She is such a joy to listen to, and we have no doubt that you will walk away with a new understanding of your hunger!
IN THIS EPISODE:
[2:24] Adrienne introduces herself and shares about her background.
[5:30] Natalie shares her experience with emotional hunger.
[7:17] Adrienne discusses what emotional hunger is.
[12:57] Adrienne shares what happens in our bodies when we experience a threat or stress, and how to pause.
[20:05] Adrienne discusses the basic principle of the beginner’s mind.
[24:26] Adrienne talks about the reactivity piece and implementing new habits.
[26:43] Take a moment and be guided by Adrienne to experience a pause.
[28:38] Dr. Youdim explains why taking 5 breaths is so powerful, and the ripple effect it can have on the world.
[38:00] What is the one thing that Adrienne is hoping listeners take away?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Anytime you feel out of control, pause and take five deep breaths. This is what you can control, and it will have an immense impact on how you react to the thing that feels out of your control.
Each day is an opportunity to approach a problem in a new way. Don’t focus on how you handled it in the past, or what you want to do in the future, just focus on the present and pause, and determine how you want to react in this moment.
Emotional hunger is not something that is wrong with you, it is a human experience. You have the ability to pause and to start practicing acknowledgement of what you are experiencing and a kind invitation to start exploring what that can mean in your life.
RESOURCES:
Dr. Adrienne Youdim's Website
Dr. Adrienne Youdim's Instagram
Dr. Adrienne Youdim’s Facebook
Your Hunger is the Key to Understanding your Unmet Needs | Dr. Adrienne Youdim | TEDxRaleigh
Hungry for More - Dr. Adrienne Youdim’s Book
Health Bite Podcast
Subscribe to Dr. Adrienne Youdim’s Newsletter
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
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BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Youdim is a keynote speaker, author, and practicing physician with a passion to empower professionals to take charge of their physical, mental and emotional health so they can thrive in the workplace. Her decade’s experience caring for CEOs, entrepreneurs and seasoned leaders in all industries has revealed the very mind-body skills that promote good health and emotional wellbeing also lead to resilience and success in the workplace.
Dr. Youdim holds multiple board certifications awarded by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists, the American Board of Obesity Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
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Are you having Bariatric surgery this summer and feeling a little nervous about how you are going to manage recovery? If so, you are in luck! July 25th marks the 5 year anniversary of my (April) surgery (BariNation Co-Founder). I talk about what my experience was like having my vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery over the summer and the actions I had to take to make a full recovery. While this summer you might be feeling it’s not going to be the best summer of your life, I am here to tell you that every summer after will be more glorious than any you’ve had before. Tune in to learn more about my journey and learn some amazing tips if you are headed into surgery this summer. You’ve got this!
IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:35] April shares about her experience having surgery in the summer.
[6:01] What is your job post surgery? What should you be focusing on?
[8:05] Why is community so essential during recovery?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
There really is no “best time” to have surgery. The best day to have surgery is the day that it gets scheduled.
The time after surgery is a gift to yourself, you have to protect it and clear your schedule post surgery.
The price for the rest of your life, the thing that you’re going to have to pay is a summer that looks and feels very different than any summer you’ve ever had. Every summer after surgery will be even more glorious than the last.
RESOURCES:
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
Want to see bonus content? Head over to Patreon to get more and to support the podcast for as low as $5 per month! https://www.patreon.com/BariNationPodcast
BIOGRAPHY:
April Williams is the Founder and CEO of BariNation. She is a passionate educator with two decades of experience in public teaching and leadership. She is utilizing her skills to create a safe and inclusive online support community for bariatric patients in every stage with her co-founders Jason Smith and Natalie Tierney and the leading experts in obesity medicine and care. She lives in Washington State with her amazing husband and adorable Havanese floof.
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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Are you unclear what life might look like after bariatric surgery? Or do you have high expectations that all of your struggles will be cured post-op? In our bariatric support group meetings, we often have people with unclear expectations, or even disappointment when it comes to their post-op results. This week, Dr. Mimi Tan joins us while we talk about the most common unrealistic expectations people have, and how to approach surgery in a realistic way. Dr. Tan explains how she prepares her clients pre-op, and we talk about the fear of failure that some people might experience after surgery. Tune in to learn more about expectations and what life after surgery may look like.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:29] Dr. Tan introduces herself.
[3:56] What are the most common unrealistic expectations that Dr. Tan sees patients have when it comes to recovery and their life after surgery?
[8:22] Why does Dr. Tan think people go into their survey having unrealistic expectations?
[10:44] What does Dr. Tan think is the most important thing to do as a patient going into surgery?
[13:51] How does Dr. Tan set her clients up for success?
[18:44] What is the fear of failure that some people might experience after surgery?
[25:10] Dr. Tan talks about regain and insufficient weight loss.
[27:12] What are realistic expectations Dr. Tan talks to her patients about?
[32:46] What is one thing that Dr. Tan wishes listeners and bariatric patients everywhere knew about what life after surgery is like?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Having open communication with your surgeon is essential for your post op journey. Talking about your wins, but also your struggles to understand what further options there are is so important.
Bariatric surgery is an imperfect tool and it will not fix all of your issues.
Life after bariatric surgery is complicated. Obesity is a lifelong disease and is a lifelong struggle for most people.
Remember that everyone’s journey is their own. Comparison is a thief of joy, don’t compare your results to someone else’s. Comparing yourself to yourself is really the only marker you should use.
RESOURCES:
Eviva Bariatric Services Website
Dr. Mimi Tan, MD Instagram
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
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BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Mimi Tan is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship trained bariatric and metabolic surgeon. She currently practices in Seattle, WA. In her free time, she likes hiking and listening to podcasts!
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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Do you feel like you are falling off track with your habits and routines now that summer is here? It can feel easy to lose your regular practices when kids are out of school or you are going on vacation, or attending summer BBQs, but there is hope! This week we discuss adapting to new routines during summer and how to make your new schedule successful. We also talk about how you may even find that something new you implement is something you want to continue with well into fall. Tune in to learn more about switching things up.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:05] April discusses how summer can change our routines.
[4:41] How does April adjust her schedule during summer?
[8:12] How can you incorporate new things into your schedule?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Summer is a great time to try new habits, routines, or things you’ve been wanting to implement into your bariatric journey.
You may find things in your summer routine that you want to implement into your routine permanently.
Give yourself grace for how things shift in each season, remember your goals and keep moving forward!
RESOURCES:
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
Want to see bonus content? Head over to Patreon to get more and to support the podcast for as low as $5 per month! https://www.patreon.com/BariNationPodcast
BIOGRAPHY:
April Williams is the Founder and CEO of BariNation. She is a passionate educator with two decades of experience in public teaching and leadership. She is utilizing her skills to create a safe and inclusive online support community for bariatric patients in every stage with her co-founders Jason Smith and Natalie Tierney and the leading experts in obesity medicine and care. She lives in Washington State with her amazing husband and adorable Havanese floof.
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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Are you three to six months past surgery, and finding yourself feeling more hungry? Are you starting to panic? Today we are joined by Dr. Eric Smith and Dr. Sarah Hayek from the Kentucky Bariatric Institute to discuss what is normal when it comes to your hunger cues after recovery. Many people find themselves in a panic that they can suddenly eat more, however throughout this episode you will uncover that it is completely normal and a great sign that you are experiencing hunger and fullness, which is an important sign of recovery. Tune in to understand why it’s important to eat more food, and what Dr. Smith and Dr. Hayek would say to a patient who is struggling with eating more.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[2:17] Dr. Smith introduces himself.
[3:56] Dr. Hayek introduces herself.
[5:32] What is the relationship between BariNation and Kentucky Bariatric Institute?
[6:42] What was Jason’s experience about hunger returning post surgery?
[8:33] Why do people’s capacity to eat larger amounts of food change as you recover from bariatric surgery?
[16:28] Why is it important to eat more?
[24:41] Dr. Smith’s advice to people who are concerned that they are now able to eat ½ cup to 1 cup of food.
[28:04] Dr. Hayek’s advice to the same people.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
It is normal to start feeling more hungry 3-6 months after surgery, and it’s necessary to eat more to fuel your body!
Maximizing your nutrition is a major factor in you not only losing weight, but having the best chance to maintain weight loss.
Eating high quality foods will get you fuller faster and for a longer period of time.
RESOURCES:
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
Want to see bonus content? Head over to Patreon to get more and to support the podcast for as low as $5 per month! https://www.patreon.com/BariNationPodcast
https://kentuckybariatricinstitute.com/meet-our-team
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Smith’s Bio
Dr. Eric Smith is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon who has been in practice since 2006. He is the Medical Director for the Kentucky Bariatric Institute, a SRC Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery, a national proctor, speaker, and teacher for Intuitive Surgical in the specialty of robotic bariatric surgery. He is board certified in bariatric and robotic surgery, member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. He is an engaged, caring and dedicated physician who has completed thousands of bariatric surgeries.
Dr. Hayek’s Bio
Kentucky Bariatric Institute (KBI) is pleased to welcome Sarah Hayek, MD, to Georgetown and central Kentucky communities. Dr. Hayek will expand the bariatric program’s availability by offering robotic bariatric surgery, as well as a number of general surgery procedures. Dr. Hayek completed medical school at Geisinger Commonwealth in Scranton, Pennsylvania and completed residency in general surgery with an additional year in surgical education research at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. She has been a practicing surgeon for over two years with experience and training in general and bariatric robotic surgeries.
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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Happy Pride Month! On this episode of Bari Nation, we are excited to have BariNation Community Member, Maddie Allen, join the show. Maddie discusses how she found the courage to explore a different way of living when she decided to try dating women. She describes what it was like to explore her sexuality, as well as any fear she had around telling others that she was interested in women. Maddie is now happily married to her wife, and shares what she would like others to know when it comes to supporting love. Tune in to hear how her Bariatric journey led her to take new chances.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:39] How did Maddie find the courage to explore a different way of living and explore her sexuality?
[6:18] Was it a weird experience to explore her sexuality? Was she worried about judgment?
[10:06] How did Maddie get to the place where she decided she was just going to trust herself?
[14:44] What Maddie hopes people can leave the conversation with today.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
If you don’t give something a try, you’ll never know!
Nobody else has walked in your shoes, and nobody else has to. Trust yourself to know that your journey is the right journey for you.
Open your mind up to try something new, whether that’s a new hobby, a new style, a new dating preference, just keep an open mind and try something different.
RESOURCES:
Join the BariNation Membership community meetups to support you on your journey with obesity treatment - https://barination.com/pages/join-our-community
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BIOGRAPHY:
My name is Maddie, I had bariatric surgery (gastric bypass) in 2017. I have lost 170 lbs and this year I’m coming back from some serious health conditions. I just married the love of my life, Angelina!
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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While it may be a newly federally recognized holiday, Juneteenth is not new for those in the African American community. Today, the CEO of Bariatric Society, Nerissa Stewart joins the show to talk about Juneteenth, the importance of the holiday, where some of the traditions come from, and how the day is celebrated within black communities. We encourage you to listen to this episode to learn more about a day that celebrates freedom.
Comment “Juneteenth” below, and we will DM you links to the BariNation podcast playlist, amplifying black voices and expertise in our community, an educational resource, and a robust website to find and support black-owned businesses local to you.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:16] Nerissa describes what it means to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth.
[3:24] What opportunities does Juneteenth open up?
[5:38] How is Juneteeth celebrated?
[9:12] What are some ways Nerissa enjoys seeing people commemorating the day?
[14:08] Where can you find Nerissa?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Take the time to pause and think about and really understand the deeper meaning of what other communities went through throughout history.
Juneteenth is celebrated in the black community with togetherness!
Think of different ways that you can support the black community - refer someone to an opportunity, donate to an organization, learn more about the history of the day, think about the presidential candidates and what they support, and find a business that you can support!
RESOURCES:
RissaRecharged Instagram
RissaRecharged Popular Links
National Museum of African American History - Juneteenth
By Black Website
PMI Inc. Online Website
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BIOGRAPHY:
Nerissa Stewart is the CEO of Bariatric Society and four years post-op VSG. Aside from her work within the Bariatric Community, Nerissa is a respected leader and speaker in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) field with over 15 years experience leading diverse teams and initiatives. In her corporate roles, Nerissa has worked for the inclusion of all and has received numerous awards including the distinction of Outstanding Black Alumni by her Alma mater Mary Baldwin University.
ABOUT:
If the BariNation podcast helps power your bariatric journey, become a monthly podcast supporter and help us produce the show! Visit www.barinationpodcast.com and help us support people treating the disease of obesity with humor, humility, and honesty.
About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast distributed on all major podcast and video platforms and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians.
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