The BariNation Foundation Podcast

How do we know it is time to take that leap of faith and pursue something that is more aligned to our purpose and mission in life? After bariatric surgery, many patients find themselves wanting something more, something bigger. They realize they have been holding back from pursuing their dreams and are no longer satisfied waiting on the sidelines of their own life. 

Big decisions require some meaningful conversation and our friend and fellow bariatric patient, Kedric Barrent sat down with BariNation to explain exactly how he did it! Follow Kedric on Instagram @keduncut and let him know how his story inspires you to take your own leap of faith!

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Are you feeling alone or stuck in your bariatric journey? Connect with fellow patients and experts in the BariNation Membership Community! As a member, you can access virtual support led by bariatric therapists, registered dietitians, wellness coaches, movement experts, and patient moderators. Try our community for 14 days free, then it’s just $39 a month! Find us at https://barination.mn.co

Follow BariNation on Instagram @bari.nation for continued support aligned with your bariatric journey. Follow April @actively_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsonian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers

This week we chatted with BariNation community member, bariatric patient, and dear friend Herb, to chat through how he is choosing himself and his bariatric journey, even when life gets hard.

Herb has always shown us what it means to love and be true to ourselves and our hearts, and he shares some of his gems of wisdom with us and you, our listeners! 

You can follow Herb on Instagram @herbiatric and connect with him in the BariNation community.

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For 10% off all ProCare Vitamins and supplements, use code BariNation.Join our Patreon to help support the podcast by going to patreon.com/BariNationPodcast.

Are you feeling alone or stuck in your bariatric journey? Connect with fellow patients and experts in the BariNation Membership Community! As a member, you can access virtual support led by bariatric therapists, registered dietitians, wellness coaches, movement experts, and patient moderators. Try our community for 14 days free, then it’s just $39 a month! Find us at https://barination.mn.co

Follow BariNation on Instagram @bari.nation for continued support aligned with your bariatric journey. Follow April @actively_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsonian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers

This week, we (April, Jason, and Natalie) sat down with each other for a much needed check-in. Having time to have raw and real conversations has been rare these days, so when we had the time we made it happen. Life hasn’t slowed down, in fact it’s only ramped up, this summer and we needed some time to break down the walls and give each other an update.

As we spoke, we realized that self-love really isn’t the flashy, toxic positivity we all tend to see online. Instead, it looks like: allowing ourselves to feel our feelings, sticking to our bariatric basics while life feels chaotic, and practicing being present in our day to day lives. 

As you listen to this episode, we want to know: How are you practicing self-love this summer? 

Feel free to let us know on Instagram, Threads, and in the BariNation membership community! 

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Are you feeling alone or stuck in your bariatric journey? Connect with fellow patients and experts in the BariNation Membership Community! As a member, you can access virtual support led by bariatric therapists, registered dietitians, wellness coaches, movement experts, and patient moderators. Try our community for 14 days free, then it’s just $39 a month! Find us at https://barination.mn.co

Follow BariNation on Instagram @bari.nation for continued support aligned with your bariatric journey. Follow April @actively_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsonian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers

Natalie sat down with four BariNation members (Casey, Cyndi, Herb, and Jack) who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ Community to talk about how their bariatric lives and journeys to accepting their sexuality are similar.

From realizing that there isn’t one point you come out as LGBTQIA+, to having difficult conversations in order to honor your true self. This conversation is deeply uplifting and sheds a light on this subsect of our bariatric community. 

Are you feeling alone or stuck in your bariatric journey? Connect with fellow patients and experts in the BariNation Membership Community! As a member, you can access virtual support led by bariatric therapists, registered dietitians, wellness coaches, movement experts, and patient moderators. Try our community for 14 days free, then it’s just $39 a month! Find us at https://barination.mn.co

Follow BariNation on Instagram @bari.nation for continued support aligned with your bariatric journey. Follow April @actively_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsonian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers

We are exceptionally proud to announce the groundbreaking collaboration between BariNation, a renowned provider of educational resources and support, and the esteemed Kentucky Bariatric Institute to revolutionize the field of bariatric medicine. With a shared commitment to transformative change, BariNation and Kentucky Bariatric Institute are poised to make a lasting impact on bariatric lives across the nation and beyond. 

April, Jason, and Natalie found the aftercare their surgeons provided inadequate. When their search came up dry, they sought out to create exactly what they needed: a safe and educational online community platform where they could continue their journey to metabolic wellness alongside their bariatric peers. 

Our visionary approach to education and support finds a perfect match in the distinguished Kentucky Bariatric Institute. By combining the power of a digital learning community and the extensive resources with Doctor Eric Smith's exceptional patient care and surgical excellence, this combination will create an all-encompassing experience that truly puts patients at the center of their care plan.

We are thrilled to embark on this groundbreaking collaboration; the future shines bright for individuals seeking a healthier lifestyle. BariNation and Kentucky Bariatric Institute are poised to inspire transformative change, paving the way for a healthier, happier future.

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Are you feeling alone or stuck in your bariatric journey? Connect with fellow patients and experts in the BariNation Membership Community! As a member, you can access virtual support led by bariatric therapists, registered dietitians, wellness coaches, movement experts, and patient moderators. Join today for a 14 day trial, then it’s just $39 a month! Find us at https://barination.mn.co

Would you like to help support the BariNation podcast? Maybe you’re looking for more support but not quite ready to join the membership community. Join our Patreon for additional content, community, and support along your bariatric journey. Click this link to join now (https://patreon.com/BariNationPodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link) 

Follow BariNation on Instagram @bari.nation for continued support aligned with your bariatric journey. Follow April @actively_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsonian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers

Jason and Natalie sat down with Kayla Girgen, RD - one of our incredible dietitian experts in the membership community - to discuss how our eating can change with the seasons, both on the calendar and within our bariatric life. 

They delved into how important it is to check-in with yourself every so often, to not give up when something doesn’t sit well, and how to really make sure you are eating a well rounded plate. 

You can follow Kayla on Instagram at @kaylagirgenrd, and you can take one of her incredible classes in the BariNation community! 

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Are you feeling alone or stuck in your bariatric journey? Connect with fellow patients and experts in the BariNation Membership Community! As a member, you can access virtual support led by bariatric therapists, registered dietitians, wellness coaches, movement experts, and patient moderators. Join today for a 14 day trial, then it’s just $39 a month! Find us at https://barination.mn.co

Would you like to help support the BariNation podcast? Maybe you’re looking for more support but not quite ready to join the membership community. Join our Patreon for additional content, community, and support along your bariatric journey. Click this link to join now (https://patreon.com/BariNationPodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link) 

Follow BariNation on Instagram @bari.nation for continued support aligned with your bariatric journey. Follow April @actively_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsonian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers

This week, Jason sat down with our friend and bariatric surgeon  Dr. Edmund Chen to talk about how important it is for bariatric patients to take their vitamins pre and post surgery. 

We know that bariatric life can be extremely daunting, and we have a lot of daily goals and tasks we need to meet. Vitamins should always be our top priority for life-long health and wellness! No matter your age or stage, you never outgrow your need for vitamins! 

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Are you feeling alone or stuck in your bariatric journey? Connect with fellow patients and experts in the BariNation Membership Community! As a member, you can access virtual support led by bariatric therapists, registered dietitians, wellness coaches, movement experts, and patient moderators. Join today for a 14 day trial, then it’s just $39 a month! Find us at https://barination.mn.co

Would you like to help support the BariNation podcast? Maybe you’re looking for more support but not quite ready to join the membership community. Join our Patreon for additional content, community, and support along your bariatric journey. Click this link to join now (https://patreon.com/BariNationPodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link) 

Follow BariNation on Instagram @bari.nation for continued support aligned with your bariatric journey. Follow April @actively_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsonian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers

This week, BariNation spoke with Jody, a bariatric patient and yogi, all about how utilizing yoga practices has not only become her professional passion, but an incredible tool for navigating life after surgery.

From complications to life-changing revelations, Jody tells us how she uses yoga and it’s mindset to spring her forward through all that life has thrown at her. 

You can find Jody on instagram @jodybyoga for more information on her and her practice. She is also hosting a yoga retreat in the beautiful Costa Rica next spring! Follow her for more info.

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Are you feeling alone or stuck in your bariatric journey? Connect with fellow patients and experts in the BariNation Membership Community! As a member, you can access virtual support led by bariatric therapists, registered dietitians, wellness coaches, movement experts, and patient moderators. Try our community for 14 days free, then it’s just $39 a month! Find us at https://barination.mn.co

Follow BariNation on Instagram @bari.nation for continued support aligned with your bariatric journey. Follow April @actively_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsonian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers

In this week’s episode, we sat down with dear friend and bariatric surgeon, Doctor Eric Smith, to discuss how we can fully utilize our bariatric tools so that we can live our best lives after surgery and beyond. 

The conversation took an incredible turn, as always, as we not only acknowledged medical weight loss and being diligent about follow up with our programs, but acknowledging our intentions behind our bariatric journey. Are we setting ourselves up for failure by expecting this to be easy, all while combating the naysayers for saying the exact same thing? 

This was one of our most favorite conversations, and one you definitely do not want to miss! 

You can follow Dr. Smith on socials @doctorericsmith_ and you can find his practice at https://kentuckybariatricinstitute.com/. 

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Are you feeling alone or stuck in your bariatric journey? Connect with fellow patients and experts in the BariNation Membership Community! As a member, you can access virtual support led by bariatric therapists, registered dietitians, wellness coaches, movement experts, and patient moderators. Try our community for 14 days free, then it’s just $39 a month! Find us at https://barination.mn.co

Follow BariNation on Instagram @bari.nation for continued support aligned with your bariatric journey. Follow April @actively_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsonian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers

April, Jason and Natalie sat down to check in with each other and to reflect on the amazing strides that BariNation has seen in the last few years. 

Spring brings forth change, and change can be scary and daunting if we aren’t looking at it from the perspective of evolving, not just changing for the sake of change. April, Jason and Natalie all had incredible revelations in the last few months. BariNation is growing and evolving, and the three founders are needing to release some control and learn how to move through the grief that comes with this type of change. 

How are they able to handle so much change? Through peer support, attending expert lead support groups, and reflecting back on how far they have come.

Are you feeling alone or stuck in your bariatric journey? Connect with fellow patients and experts in the BariNation Membership Community! As a member, you can access virtual support led by bariatric therapists, registered dietitians, wellness coaches, movement experts, and patient moderators. Try our community for 14 days free, then it’s just $39 a month! Find us at https://barination.mn.co

Follow BariNation on Instagram @bari.nation for continued support aligned with your bariatric journey. Follow April @actively_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsonian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers