Bari-Bestiez

Bari-Bestiez Chatz with Nina & Pam

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Real Friends. Real Talk. Bariatric Journey Welcome to Bari-Bestiez Chatz, the podcast where honesty lives and community comes first. Hosted by Nina & Pam, founders of the Bari-Bestiez community, we have real conversations about the weight loss surgery journey and the life that comes with it. Each week, we dive into the highs, the lows, and everything in between — nutrition, mindset, movement, regain, relationships, self-worth, mental health, and learning to love yourself through every stage. Whether you’re pre-op, post-op, years out, or simply searching for people who get it , you’ll find supp...

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Ep. 5: Why Vitamins & Supplements Are Crucial on Your Bariatric Journey 22.12.2025 1:07:47

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...

Ep. 4: Special Guest Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes - Bariatric Therapist 22.12.2025 1:11:48

🎙️ 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...

Ep. 3: The First 30 Days Post Op from Bariatric Surgery-Original 22.12.2025 48:54

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...

Ep. 2: Everything We Wished We Knew Before Bariatric Surgery 21.12.2025 58:00

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...

Ep. 1: Meet Nina & Pam — The Heart Behind Bari-Bestiez 21.12.2025 40:28

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...