Summary

In this episode of The Barrier Chronicles, Tash and Damo discuss the way people are treated after weight loss surgery and the challenges that come with it. They share their personal experiences of feeling invisible when they were bigger and the sudden attention they received after losing weight. They talk about the bias and prejudice they faced in various aspects of life, including employment opportunities. Tash and Damo emphasize the importance of self-acceptance and not allowing others' opinions to define their worth. They discuss coping strategies and the need for self-advocacy and setting boundaries.

In this engaging episode, we’re thrilled to talk with the amazing Sophie Delaney about her inspiring journey through pregnancy after undergoing weight loss surgery. Sophie opens up about her personal experiences, the challenges she faced, and the triumphs she celebrated during this transformative period.

Join us for a heartfelt discussion as we explore the physical and emotional changes Sophie experienced, along with the invaluable support she found in the Bariatric Support Australia community. Don’t miss out—tune in on your favourite podcast platform to hear Sophie’s incredible story and gain meaningful insights.

How much of your bariatric journey are you measuring in numbers — and how much of your sense of worth is riding on what those numbers say?

In this episode, Tash and Damo dig into one of the most common and quietly damaging patterns in life after weight loss surgery: the fixation on numbers. The scales. The kilos lost. The progress compared to someone else's. And the way we hand over our emotional wellbeing to whoever happens to react to those numbers.

Tash opens up about the moment someone's visible disappointment in her lack of progress nearly became her own — and the realisation that stopped her: she had been looking for validation in someone else's hands. Damo reflects on what it means to truly cheer for yourself, love yourself, and take ownership of your own future — not because no one else cares, but because nobody will ever care about your life the way you can.

This one is about learning to be your own source of validation. It's harder than it sounds. But it might be the most important shift in the whole journey.

Because if you're always waiting for someone else to tell you it's okay to be happy — you're going to be waiting.

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The Bari Chronicles is produced by Bariatric Support Australia.

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