Bari-Chatz with Nina & Pam of Bari-Bestiez
Real talk. Real journeys. Real bestiez. Welcome to Bari-Chatz, the empowering new podcast hosted by Nina and Pam—founders of the thriving bariatric community, Bari-Bestiez. Each week, we’re diving into the real-life highs, lows, and everything-in-between of the weight loss surgery journey. From nutrition, mindset, and movement to regain, relationships, and self-love—nothing is off the table. Whether you’re pre-op, post-op, or just looking for real, relatable support, Bari-Chatz brings you heart-to-heart conversations, expert guests, success stories, and raw truths that uplift and unite our community. 💜 Pull up a seat, Bestiez—it’s time to chat!
Episodes
The number on the scale doesn’t tell the whole story — and in this episode of Bari-Chatz with Nina & Pam of Bari-Bestiez, 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 celebrating! 🎉
Join us as we:
...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 weight we carry that no scale can me...
Welcome back to Bari-Chatz with Nina & Pam of Bari-Bestiez — 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 your health, energy, and long-t...
🎙️ EXTENDED EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️
Bari-Chatz with Nina & Pam of Bari-Bestiez is 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-life journey fuels her pass...
In this episode of Bari-Chatz, your Bari-Bestiez 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, counting down ...
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 real talk, shared experiences, and sup...
In our very first episode of Bari-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 uplift, educate, and walk alongside others on ...
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