Ep 287 – Catherine Oni: Healing Through Loss, Love & Bariatric Strength
In this deeply moving episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Mel & Kellie sit down with Catherine Oni, bariatric patient and author of If Her Love Was Enough. Catherine’s journey is raw, real, and filled with the kind of strength that only comes from walking through fire.

From navigating PCOS, preeclampsia, and emotional weight gain to healing after the loss of her partner—Catherine opens up about the mental, emotional, and physical layers of weight loss and self-discovery.

💬 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
💔 Grief, growth & healing after losing a loved one to weight-related complications
📚 Writing as therapy: The story behind If Her Love Was Enough
🧠 Navigating binge eating & addiction
🤝 Finding belonging in the bariatric community
📱 The pressure of “showing up” online
🌟 Celebrating non-scale victories & reclaiming joy

✨ Catherine reminds us that true transformation is more than numbers—it’s about self-love, resilience, and choosing yourself again and again.

🎧 Tune in for a powerful, heartfelt conversation you won't forget 💖
💬 Share your thoughts or favorite takeaway below!

📚 Catherine Oni’s Books & Links:
→ If Her Love Was Enough: Buy Here
→ We Could’ve Saved You (co-authored): Buy Here
→ Follow on Instagram
→ Follow on TikTok
→ GoodReads Author Page

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