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  • She’s back with us! Katie Chapmon, who helped me – and hopefully you – better understand some very important information about our gut biome is here with more great information! People had questions after listening to the first episode on the gut biome and wanted more information! Katie enthusiastically shares, in this episode, more fascinating education about how our gut biome interacts with hormones, how insulin resistance and the gut biome intersect, and how medications (to include antacids) change the gut biome in ways that affect our system and our health! And there’s more! So much more! Take a listen. I hope this conversation will get your wheels turning like it has mine… and leave me wanting even more information about this powerful biological ecosystem: our gut biome!

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

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    Katie Chapmon, RD: https://www.katiechapmon.com/

    Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

  • Anyone with a chronic disease knows that a host of factors have collided to result in their having that disease. Obesity being a classic example. Addiction, hypertension and heart disease being others. In many cases, there is a genetic predisposition for a disease and factors in the environment along with personal choices lead to the disease taking root in our lives and causing us problems! While we are not responsible for the genetics that predisposed us to a particular disease, we are 100% responsible for managing our disease… or not! We impact, to a large part, the impact the disease will have on our lives. As one of my heroes, Andy Stanley says… and I paraphrase… when we are irresponsible in our lives, the consequences of our irresponsibility eventually become the Responsibility of others… most often, the people we love… and that’s usually not a good thing! Let’s talk about how to continue to take responsibility for all of the important things in our lives!

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

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    Andy Stanley: The RESPONSIBLES:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiCIbBOdPHs (Part 1)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-dlZOkPA_o&t=285s (Part 2)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O1ZUJNSQ-g (Part 3)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfjEC6GIeU0 (Part 4)

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  • In life, when we make changes there are often things we gain and things we lose. A new job may mean the loss of some free time or the loss of a previous job you really liked. The new job also brings gains: perhaps an increase in salary, additional education about your profession, and hey – maybe even a new wardrobe! Bariatric surgery most certainly brings losses and gains into your life… the loss of some favorite foods perhaps, or the loss of the emotional comfort you got from food. The weight loss provides gains in mobility, improvements in health and the opportunity to engage in activities you enjoy! Gains and losses. Worth thinking about! And that’s what this episode is all about! Let’s get started!

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

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    Gain While You Lose online class

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  • Boy, did I learn a lot of great information in this interview with Katie Chapmon, Registered Dietician, who specializes not only in working with bariatric patients, but also in helping people understand their gut biome and how imbalances in our guts can wreak havoc on how we feel on a daily basis and with our overall health! Listen in and learn things like what the differences are between prebiotics, probiotics, and symbiotics and how you know if you need to take these supplements and if you do need them, which ones? Learn how to address bloating, gas and intestinal health! The more we know about our bodies, the more in control of our health we can be! Let’s get started with Katie!

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

    Katie Chapmon, RD: https://www.katiechapmon.com/

    Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

  • The last three episodes of the podcast have focused on Diane Petrella’s fantastic book, Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors. The core of the information in these episodes has been trauma resulting from childhood neglect or abuse. There is a great deal of misunderstanding when it comes to what trauma is exactly … what kinds of actions or behaviors define neglect and what specifically counts as abuse? Far too many people who have experienced neglect or abuse as children are not emotionally ready or prepared to acknowledge this and remain in denial about having experienced either themselves. And one of the worst consequences of having been neglected or abused in childhood is becoming an adult who repeats the pattern in that they often neglect or abuse themselves and sometimes others, as well. Let’s dig in and get some clarification on these murky topics and see how, if left unaddressed, childhood neglect and trauma can interfere with weight maintenance following surgery and can decrease overall happiness.

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

    Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

  • Let’s pick up where we left off in the last episode, completing the book review of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors by Diane Patrella. I’ll continue sharing insights and wisdom that Diane offers readers to help them heal from emotional eating and from trauma that is likely related to their use of food as a source of comfort. I’ve gotten great feedback from listeners about the benefits of the past fews episodes and many people have shared that they have purchased Diane’s book from Amazon! WAY TO GO! Please be sure to give her a great review on Amazon! Now let’s get started!

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

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    Diane Petrella: https://dianepetrella.com/

    Diane Petrella, MSW is a clinical social worker and holistic licensed psychotherapist specializing in the effects of childhood trauma, emotional eating, and body confidence. Early in her nearly 40-year career she co-developed the first child sexual abuse treatment program in Rhode Island. She’s worked with children, adolescents, and adults. Diane has helped thousands of people overcome early trauma, create a respectful relationship with their body and food, and connect with their inner Wise Self for sustained healing. She is the author of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors: Trauma-Informed Practices to Nurture a Peaceful Relationship with Your Emotions, Body, and Food.

    A FREE gift from Diane: Food & Body Freedom: Healing Emotional Eating Mini Course

    https://dianepetrella.com/trauma-informed-tips-emotional-eating/

    Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors

    Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

  • In the last episode, I interviewed Diane Petrella who wrote this incredible book! Today, I start a thorough book review, sharing with you the insight and wisdom Diane shares with readers to help them heal from emotional eating and from trauma that is likely related to their use of food as a source of comfort. Listen thoughtfully and with an open mind to this episode and discover what information can help you as you proceed in your adventure through the weight loss surgery process. You are sure to find tools in Diane’s work to make living a healthy mind and body lifestyle just a little easier! Let’s get started!

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

    Diane Petrella: https://dianepetrella.com/

    Diane Petrella, MSW is a clinical social worker and holistic licensed psychotherapist specializing in the effects of childhood trauma, emotional eating, and body confidence. Early in her nearly 40-year career she co-developed the first child sexual abuse treatment program in Rhode Island. She’s worked with children, adolescents, and adults. Diane has helped thousands of people overcome early trauma, create a respectful relationship with their body and food, and connect with their inner Wise Self for sustained healing. She is the author of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors: Trauma-Informed Practices to Nurture a Peaceful Relationship with Your Emotions, Body, and Food.

    A FREE gift from Diane: Food & Body Freedom: Healing Emotional Eating Mini Course

    https://dianepetrella.com/trauma-informed-tips-emotional-eating/

    Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors

    Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

  • This podcast episode is absolutely one of my favorite ever! It was a complete honor talking with Diane Petrella, author of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors. Diane has been a therapist for the past 40 years and is a therapist anyone would be fortunate to work with! Her years of experience led to her writing the incredible book, Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors. Not only did I learn some new information reading this book, I was so encouraged by the compassionate, creative strategies Diane presented for dealing with emotional eating. The book is a must read and this interview is a must-share – so please do that and share it with anyone you know who struggles with emotional eating. Let’s get started.

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

    Diane Petrella: https://dianepetrella.com/

    Diane Petrella, MSW is a clinical social worker and holistic licensed psychotherapist specializing in the effects of childhood trauma, emotional eating, and body confidence. Early in her nearly 40-year career she co-developed the first child sexual abuse treatment program in Rhode Island. She’s worked with children, adolescents, and adults. Diane has helped thousands of people overcome early trauma, create a respectful relationship with their body and food, and connect with their inner Wise Self for sustained healing. She is the author of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors: Trauma-Informed Practices to Nurture a Peaceful Relationship with Your Emotions, Body, and Food.

    A FREE gift from Diane: Food & Body Freedom: Healing Emotional Eating Mini Course

    https://dianepetrella.com/trauma-informed-tips-emotional-eating/

    Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors

    Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

  • Whether you are getting ready to have bariatric surgery or are one, two or twenty years out from surgery, you can always increase your readiness for ongoing change! Thinking about change and creating change are two different things, as most of us have figured out! Sometimes we talk about making changes but maybe we’re not ready to actually follow through with the changes! Are there things about your bariatric lifestyle that you say you’d like to change right now in your present journey? Do you think you’re ready? Let’s find out… Listen in and learn about what indicates an actual readiness to change and then get ready to take action… the only real way to bring about lasting change.

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

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    What Is Readiness for Change? https://positivepsychology.com/readiness-for-change/

    What Is the GROW Coaching Model?

    https://lattice.com/library/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-grow-coaching-model#:~:text=The%20name%20is%20an%20acronym,plans%20alongside%20their%20direct%20reports.

    The Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) https://sphweb.bumc.bu.edu/otlt/mph-modules/sb/behavioralchangetheories/behavioralchangetheories6.html

    Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

  • One day I’m going to turn this episode into an ebook… I’ve had that in the back of my mind for years now, actually! So here you go – a sneak peek at the ebook that will one day be available to one and all! For now, listen to this lighthearted but really relevant comparison between what goes into having bariatric surgery and what goes into having a wedding! While it’s a fun and rather funny comparison, the serious message is that planning a wedding is not the same as creating a healthy marriage! Similarly, getting ready for bariatric surgery isn’t at all the same as creating and living a post-op healthy lifestyle! Listen in to this episode for some really good … pardon the lame expression, but … really good food for thought! Let’s get started!

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

    Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

  • Getting used to the bariatric lifestyle following surgery can be like a full time job! There are bariatric specific vitamins to take at certain times of the day, there’s a lot of water to be consumed, more than a lot of protein to take in, movement goals to squeeze into the day, and so much more! It can be overwhelming for sure! As soon as it seems you’ve gotten into a good routine, the honeymoon bliss takes over and the surgery does its work … the weight seems to fall off and you may slack off from some of the good habits you’d gotten into. Until the worst of the worst happens and not only do you stop losing weight but there are a few pounds of regain every now and then! For many, panic sets in and they feel lost, crying, “I don’t know what to do! Where do I start?” The answer, my friends, every time, is at the beginning. Go back to the basics: the bariatric basics. That’s what this episode is all about. If you’re new to bariatric surgery or if you’re many years out from your procedure, a good review of the basics is always helpful. Let’s get started!

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

    Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

  • BariAftercare’s movement contributor, Kelsey, who is a personal trainer and Burn Boot Camp instructor, met a post-op who is shaking things up in the best way, not only at the gym but in her life as a mom, a teacher, and through her posts on social media! In this episode, Amy highlights the fact that each of us is born to shine in this world! Listen as Amy shares how she made the choice to create a life rich in non-scale victories, how she shares her wisdom, her positive attitude and her understanding that each day is filled with difficult moments that we can work to handle in a healthy way because we CAN do hard things! Both Amy and Kelsey share the reasons they chose to overcome the physical and emotional hurdles they faced as they began their movement routines and how the accomplishments they experienced in their physical workouts translated to improvements in their overall confidence and self-esteem, which in turn, led to positive changes in other areas of their lives! We can all learn some great life lessons in this episode. Let’s get started!

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

    Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

  • The Butterfly Effect. You may or may not have heard of this, but the butterfly is commonly recognized in the world of bariatrics to represent the transformation people go through as they modify their bodies through significant weight loss. The transformation of a butterfly is sometimes thought of as being symbolic of rebirth and personal growth. Transformation is thought to represent self-discovery and the ability to change and evolve. When people go through significant weight loss following surgery or with the aid of medications, they have the opportunity to experience either modification, or changes in their body, or they can choose transformation, a whole person personal growth opportunity that brings with it improved self-confidence, increased awareness of healthy personal power and a host of life adventures, along with the weight loss. And yet – transformation requires much more effort than modification. Which will you choose? Listen in for more information about the differences between modification and transformation!

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

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    The Bert Show podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bert-show/id1498200241

    Dr. Dharius Daniels https://dhariusdaniels.com/

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  • This week I conclude this two-part series on establishing and utilizing a sense of personal power that will facilitate you in defining and reaching your goals, not only related to your bariatric adventure, but your life beyond bariatrics, as well! Having a healthy sense of personal power is an attitude, a way of approaching all areas of your life, with confidence and a can-do, will-do attitude. Learn what some professionals have to say about developing and demonstrating the amazing way of life associated with personal power. Use YOUR personal power to make it easier to maintain weight loss and live the life you dream of creating!

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton

    9 Ways for You to Keep Your Personal Power by Amy Morin https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201601/9-ways-you-keep-your-personal-power

    Stepping into Your Personal Power by Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-upside-things/202006/stepping-your-personal-power

    “Laws” of Personal Power by George Everly, Jr.

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/when-disaster-strikes-inside-disaster-psychology/202405/laws-of-personal-power

    Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

  • As part of the full online BariAftercare program, we have a word of the week that corresponds to our word of the year, which is accountability. One of the words we recently discussed is the word POWER. This word has a lot of definitions, which I hadn’t thought about until I actually looked on dictionary.com. For our purposes, we are talking about PERSONAL POWER, which is the ability you have within yourself to create the life you want for yourself. UNLESS… you don’t believe you do … have that sort of power within. We need to develop the skills and self-esteem to create and use our own sense of personal power if we are to create the life we want. The life I want includes physical health, of course, as health truly is wealth, as they say. In addition to a healthy body, I want healthy relationships and a healthy sense of being disciplined, to be accountable and follow through when I say I am going to do something, and to believe in myself enough to carry on with the going gets tough! Listen to this episode and think about your own sense of personal power and how you use that in your bariatric journey!

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton

    9 Ways for You to Keep Your Personal Power by Amy Morin https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201601/9-ways-you-keep-your-personal-power

    Stepping into Your Personal Power by Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-upside-things/202006/stepping-your-personal-power

    “Laws” of Personal Power by George Everly, Jr.

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/when-disaster-strikes-inside-disaster-psychology/202405/laws-of-personal-power

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  • In this episode I pick up where we left off last week, only in this episode I provide a number of five to ten-minute practical exercises you can use to help ensure your long-term success as a post-op. These exercises are ones the author of Mental Toughness for Young Adults suggests for kids so if they are easy enough for kids…. You and I can certainly manage them! AND these exercises are directly related to skills post-ops can use to reach their long-term goals, not just related to the bariatric aspect of their lives, but in all areas! Tune in for some amazing tools you can learn and practice in five-minute increments! Invite your friends and family members to join you and grow together! Let’s get started!

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton

    Mental Toughness for Young Athletes by Moses and Troy Horne

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  • This episode has been so much fun to record! I have been reading a book called Mental Toughness for Young Athletes to two of my grandsons. As I’ve been reading it aloud to them, I’ve found myself regularly saying, “I need to share this with my bariatric patients!” And so I did! In this episode, I share the beginning of the information that the authors have prepared for young kids to develop some mental and emotional toughness to get through the struggles and “failures” related to playing sports. My daughter, their mother, reminds us, “Baseball is a game of failure,” meaning that even professional players strike out more often than they hit the ball. Kids need to learn not to turn these “normal” failures in sports into negative self-talk or the fast track to low self-esteem. This relates to bariatric patients, many having felt like “failures” in the past when it comes to losing and regaining weight, struggling with weight fluctuations after surgery, continuing to struggle with the behavior changes required to live a healthy post-op life, and comparing themselves to others in the bariatric community. Join me for the first part of what has turned into a two-part podcast series and learn what mental toughness for young athletes and life as a post-op patient have in common!

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton

    Mental Toughness for Young Athletes by Moses and Troy Horne

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  • We have some terms to define in today’s podcast episode. More specifically, we need to explore what the words perception and perspective are… and what they have to do with increasing the likelihood that you maintain your weight loss and live a healthier quality of life. Once we have talked about the difference between perception and perspective, we’ll discuss how, by being able to identify both, you’ll be able to decide if by tweaking your perspective you might improve your relationships with other people… and more importantly, with yourself! The bottom line… any time we improve our relationship with ourself, we increase the likelihood of engaging in healthier lifestyle habits in every area of our life! Listen in…!

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton

    Perception Vs Perspective: Why Knowing The Difference Is Important In Reaching High Performance by Eddie O’Connor, Clinical Sport Psychologist

    https://dreddieoconnor.com/blog/perception-vs-perspective/#:~:text=Perception%20is%20the%20process%20of,encompasses%20our%20beliefs%20and%20values

    The Importance of Taking the Perspective of Others

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/constructive-controversy/201906/the-importance-taking-the-perspective-others

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  • What a fancy word… Self-Efficacy! What the heck does it mean? What’s the connection between self-efficacy, habits and your long-term success after bariatric surgery? You’ll have to listen to this week’s episode to get the answers to those questions! But trust me… self-efficacy is well-researched and is important in reaching your long-term goals of maintaining weight loss, improving your health and getting on with living out your dreams!

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton

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  • So many people ask about how they can find a bariatric therapist to work with! Well – in this episode you are going to get the answer to that question! In addition, you’ll learn more about Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, creator and founder of the Find A Bariatric Therapist program. You likely already know Ashlyn! She herself is a bariatric therapist and is also a bariatric post-op of many years! Ashlynn is popular on Instagram as @ashlynchange4life2012. Her contact information is right here in the show notes, as is the link for the Find a Bariatric Therapist program! There’s a lot to cover in this episode so let’s get started!

    Resources:

    BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

    Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

    BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

    BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

    Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

    Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

    Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

    Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

    Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

    ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton

    Find a Bariatric Therapist (Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes): https://www.findabariatrictherapist.com/

    Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes on Instagram: ashlynchange4life2012

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