Bari-Bestiez Chatz with Nina & Pam

Join us for a special Wellness Wednesday as we welcome the New Year with open arms and open hearts. This episode is all about embracing your journey, letting go of the all-or-nothing mindset, and setting intentions instead of resolutions. Discover how to nourish your body and mind, and learn why it's important to carry every lesson into the new year. Whether you're a bariatric patient or...

In this conversation, Stephanie, known as the Bariatric Warrior, shares her profound journey through bariatric surgery, the complications she faced, and the importance of mental resilience and community support. She emphasizes the need for open discussions about the challenges of post-op life and advocates for patient education and empowerment. Through her experiences, she has turned her pain into...

Welcome to Bari-Chatz with Nina & Pam of Bari-Bestiez — real friends, real talk, and real journeys. Today, we’re opening up about something we all face: the rough seasons of life. Because let’s be honest — it’s not always sunshine and scale victories. Sometimes, it’s heavy. And that’s okay.  This episode is about giving yourself permission to feel it all — to remember that it’s OK to not be OK...

No Gym? No Problem — How to Find Exercise in Real Life You don’t need a membership or machines to move your body. This episode shows you how to build fitness into the day you already have—at home, at work, and outside—using simple, doable ideas that fit every level. This show is educational and not medical advice. Check with your care team for personal guidance.  We'd love to hear from you, se...

The number on the scale doesn’t tell the whole story — and in this episode of Bari-Bestiez Chatz with Nina & Pam , we’re diving deep into the non-scale victories (NSVs) that make the bariatric journey so rewarding. 💪✨  From crossing your legs comfortably to fitting into airplane seats without an extender, or finally saying yes to the photo — these moments are powerful, emotional, and worth c...

Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) is often seen as a quick fix—but the real journey begins after the operating room. In this powerful episode of Bari-Chatz with Nina & Pam , we’re getting real about the emotional, mental, and physical challenges that come with WLS. From unexpected setbacks, body image battles, food addiction, to the pressure of meeting “goal weight,” we’re breaking the silence on the...

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...