The Bari Chronicles

By Damien Verner & Tash JarrettHealth & Fitness

The Bari Chronicles episodes

April 28, 2023 Building our Self-esteem Part 1
In this episode we talk to the amazing Tash J about Self-esteem post weight loss surgery.
24 min
March 19, 2023 Vlcd shakes
In this episode we discuss vlcd shakes and you get to hear our reaction to 6 different flavours.
32 min
February 22, 2023 The Bari S#%t talk
We have both been going through a rough week. So we discuss what we are dealing with and how.
21 min
February 07, 2023 Moderation. What does it look like after weight loss surgery
In this ep we discuss what moderation looks like for us.
29 min
December 31, 2022 Weight loss surgery. When it all goes wrong. Sensory friendly (no music or sfx)
In this episode we talk to Chen who spent 2 weeks in an induced coma. Then had to find a way to avoid re-feeding syndrome.
33 min
December 23, 2022 Managing Expectations
We discuss the importance of having realistic expectations post weight loss surgery
30 min
December 22, 2022 Managing Expectations (Sensory friendly. No background music or sfx)
In this Episode we discuss the importance of having realistic expectations for post weight loss surgery
30 min
December 17, 2022 Episode 2 Sensory friendly (no music or sfx)
In this episode we talk to Tash about her journey. This is a Sensory friendly (no music or sfx)
40 min
December 13, 2022 Why I had weight loss surgery
In this deeply personal episode of The Bari Chronicles, Tash and Damo sit down to unpack the real story behind Damo’s decision to undergo weight loss surgery. This is not a highlight reel — it’s an honest, unfiltered conversation about the physical, emotional, and life-altering reasons that led him to the operating table.
Damo opens up about years of chronic pain, multiple car accidents, and a massive hernia that changed everything. He talks about living in a body that was constantly fighting against him, the turning point that made surgery the safest option, and the emotional layers that people don’t always see behind a bariatric journey.
Together, Tash and Damo explore:
• The medical events that pushed surgery from optional to essential
• How pain, injury, and mobility challenges reshape daily life
• The stigma people with obesity face long before they get help
• The hope, fear, and determination that sit behind every WLS decision
• Why lived experience matters — and why telling these stories helps others feel less alone
It’s raw, real, and full of heart — the kind of conversation that reminds you why this community exists in the first place.
If you’re considering surgery, supporting someone through it, or simply curious about what drives a person to make this life-changing decision, this episode offers a powerful window into the truth behind the journey.

40 min