Bari-Bestiez Chatz with Nina & Pam

Welcome back to Bari-Bestiez Chatz with Nina & Pam  — the podcast where we keep it real, raw, and relatable as we support you through every stage of your bariatric journey. 💜❤️ In this episode, we’re diving into a must-know topic: vitamins and supplements — why they matter, how to stay consistent, and what can happen if you don’t. This isn’t just about popping pills — it’s about protecting yo...

🎙️ EXTENDED EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️ Bari-Bestiez Chatz with Nina & Pam  are back with a powerful special you won’t want to miss! 💜❤️ We’re honored to welcome Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes , a nationally recognized bariatric therapist and a true success story — 13 years post-op and among the less than 3% of bariatric patients who’ve maintained 100% excess weight loss for over a decade. 💪✨ Ashlyn’s real-l...

In this episode, Nina and Pam open up about the raw, real, and often overwhelming experience of the first 30 days after bariatric surgery . From sipping water one ounce at a time to navigating head hunger, emotional ups and downs, and learning to listen to your body — we’re talking about it all . This is the episode we wish we had in our first month post-op. Whether you’re freshly post-op, countin...

In this honest and heartfelt episode, Nina and Pam open up about all the things they wish someone had told them before having bariatric surgery. From emotional shifts to unexpected challenges and those “why didn’t anyone say this?!” moments—we're spilling it all so you can feel more prepared. Whether you're pre-op, newly post-op, or years into your journey, this episode is packed with re...

In our very first episode of Bari-Bestiez Chatz , we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing our story — who we are, how we met, and why we created Bari-Bestiez , one of the fastest-growing support communities for bariatric patients. Join us, Nina and Pam, as we open up about our personal journeys with weight loss surgery, the challenges that led us here, and the passion that fuels our mission to...