All Episodes

March 18, 2025 61 mins

On the latest Bari Connected episode, sponsored by ProCare Health, brings you an exclusive episode featuring Mel & Kellie from Our Sleeved Life Podcast as we dive into the Just Be You Bariatric Awards Show! 🏆

This event is all about embracing your journey, finding community support, and celebrating those who uplift the bariatric space. Whether you're pre-op, post-op, or just looking for motivation, this discussion will inspire & empower you to show up as your authentic self!


🔥 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

✔️ How community support transforms the bariatric journey
✔️ Why the Just Be You Bariatric Awards matter & how to get involved
✔️ Inspiring personal stories of bariatric success from our guests
✔️ Tips for post-op wellness: mental health, supplements & self-care
✔️ How Bari Connected & ProCare Health support the WLS community

💡 Let’s break the stigma, celebrate progress, and uplift each other! 💪


🎙️ Meet the Speakers & Their Bariatric Journeys

💡 Hayley Flores – Bariatric Advocate & Growth Marketing Manager at ProCare Health

  • Underwent VSG surgery in 2022
  • Shares honest insights on struggles & victories in weight loss surgery
  • Advocates for post-op health, supplementation, and self-care
    📲 Follow Hayley: @taking.back.hayley

🎧 Melanie (Mel) – Co-Host of Our Sleeved Life Podcast & Event Organizer

  • Had VSG surgery 9 years ago and now empowers others in the community
  • Creates a safe space for real conversations about the highs & lows of bariatric life
  • Founder of the Just Be You Bariatric Awards Show—celebrating authenticity & confidence
    📲 Follow Mel: @melunflitered

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal

NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal

Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.