The BariNation Foundation Podcast

By April WilliamsAlternative Health Health & Fitness Mental Health Education Self-Improvement

The BariNation Foundation Podcast episodes

April 27, 2022 102: Owning Your Story
Our story is about our struggles. While we might think of our struggles in a negative light, it is actually where the “meat” of our personal stories lives. It is where hidden truths become known, it is where deeper understandings and connections are found, and it is where the change happens. Our struggles define us and at the same time, unite us.
In this episode, April, Jason, and Natalie reflect on the struggles of their past and how they are using the acknowledgment of their past feelings and emotions to own their present. The goal of owning our story is not to share it with the public world. It is to share it without ourselves. That is the only person who really needs to know our own story. Our future is dependent on owning our own stories as they exist so we can harness the wisdom of our past to create the life we desire.
Follow BariNation on Instagram @bari.nation for continued support aligned with your bariatric journey. Follow April @activley_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsonian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers
You’ve got this and we’ve got you!
36 min
April 20, 2022 101: Weathering the Storms with E'Beth Goad
Trigger Warning: Alcoholism, Mental Health
Do you ever feel like the rain showers will never stop? That you are facing storm after storm, with no break between squalls? Know that you are not alone and that sometimes, this is what your season will be like. We recently sat down with E.Beth Goad, an RNY patient who is not only 18 years post, but someone who has weathered every storm she has faced with grace, grit, and determination. Her story is inspiring and will leave you with the understanding that you too can weather the storms of your own life.
E’Beth is a Personal Stylist, Military Spouse, active recovery warrior, and an “OG” bariatric patient. She recently joined BariNation as an Expert and is teaching style and fashion classes in our membership community! And be on the lookout for her Style Trend Reports that will keep you looking as fabulous as you feel! Follow E’Beth on Instagram @ebethgoad and visit her online at www.ebethgoad.com to learn about her personalized styling consultations!
Follow BariNation on Instagram @bari.nation for continued support aligned with your bariatric journey. Follow April @activley_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsonian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers
You’ve got this and we’ve got you!
1 hr 7 min
April 13, 2022 100: Celebrating our 100th Episode
When April and Jason recorded their first podcast episode, they never imagined that it would turn into BariNation. They were frustrated by the lack of support they received from their surgical centers and felt isolated by the COVID pandemic that shut down the world. They were looking for the support they needed, and when they could not find it, they created it. Their humble podcast blossomed as they welcomed Natalie to the team after they interviewed her on the 16th episode of the podcast. The BariNation podcast has become one of the top bariatric podcasts and is loved by thousands of people around the globe.
In this episode, all three BariNation founders reflect on what life has been like since their surgery, what they have each learned about themselves and their new bariatric life, and celebrate the milestones of the podcast by sharing voice messages from BariNation friends, followers, and supporters of the podcast!
Follow BariNation on Instagram @bari.nation for continued support along your bariatric journey. Follow each of our founders to get to know them on a deeper level! Find April @activley_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsonian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers.
You’ve got this and we’ve got you!
1 hr 3 min
April 11, 2022 Overcoming Setbacks with Terry Hardin
Each setback we face could require a different tool to help us move through that moment or experience. It is important that we have a toolbox that is filled with unique and at-the-ready tools that we can use as these moments come. Think about it this way, if you watched the news the night before, caught the weather report, and saw rain was in the forecast, you might bring your raincoat and umbrella with you to work the next day. It’s not that you will use those rain tools that day, but you have at least prepared yourself, just in case.
We sat down with Terry Hardin @justadopedad to talk about the tools he deploys when he faces setbacks and obstacles. And it is important to know that setbacks and obstacles are not always negative or imply something is wrong. They just indicate moments where friction is introduced, where extra work will be required to attain a goal, or something did not go to plan. You will leave this amazing conversations with some new tools for your bariatric toolbox!
Follow BariNation on Instagram @bari.nation for continued support aling your bariatric journey. Follow April @activley_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsonian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers
You’ve got this and we’ve got you!
57 min
April 06, 2022 098: Setbacks and Obstacles
Like the rain, there are no stopping setbacks and obstacles. They will continue to move through our lives no matter how well prepared for the worse. Before bariatric surgery, many of us turned to food to help us navigate these stressful moments. After surgery, we come to understand that if we want to find our happy, healthy weight, we cannot turn to food at every setback or obstacle.
In this episode, April, Jason, and Natalie discuss some of the setbacks they experienced before and after surgery and how they have learned to shift their mindset and actions to be more aligned to their bariatric goals.
Follow BariNation on Instagram @bari.nation for continued support aling your bariatric journey. Follow April @activley_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsonian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers
You’ve got this and we’ve got you!
1 hr 4 min
March 30, 2022 097: Building a Balanced Bariatric Meal with Jeanie Boyer, RD
We know that bariatric eating can be complicated. It can feel overwhelming and daunting. But we are here to help us all lower the temperature on bariatric eating and help us all find that balanced and healthy relationship with food and eating! Balance can look different for everyone, but it takes a willingness to try different things and experiment to find equilibrium in our own lives.
In many ways, we have to think about food more than every before, and that can be disappointing. But by shifting our mindset and thinking about food as one aspect of our overall health, we can find a relationship that is healthy and sustainable.
Follow Jeannie on Instagram @barisuccussrd and visit her online at www.jeannieboyer.com to learn about her one-on-one nutritional coaching sessions!
If you don’t follow us on Instagram, you are missing out! We are @bari.nation and we hope to see you there soon! Follow April @activley_april, follow Jason @tha_smithsnoian_, and follow Natalie @breakingbari_ers. You can also visit us at www.barination.com to learn more about our membership community and other supports we offer our amazing bariatric community.
You've got this and we've got you!
1 hr 6 min
March 23, 2022 96: Macro Tracking with Rob
Trigger Warning: Tracking and disordered eating
UUHHHHHH- TRACKING. Sometimes we loathe tracking. Even though it does not take a lot of time, it can sure feel like it. Tracking can be another powerful tool we have the bariatric toolbox that will help us find and maintain our happy, healthy weight. And there is not one perfect way to track! We sat down with our good friend Rob @my_weight_is_history to learn his tracking story. We wanted to know how we develop such strong tracking habits and what he does when he misses a day or two. We were blown away to learn all of the ways he not only tracks but purposefully organizes his life to make thighs as simple and efficient as possible. This conversation is packed with some amazing insights from one of our favorite bari friends!
If you need tracking inspiration, follow Rob on Instagram @my_weight_is_history
If you don’t follow us on Instagram, you are missing out! We are @bari.nation and we hope to see you there soon! You can also visit us at www.barination.com
You've got this and we've got you!
1 hr 3 min
March 16, 2022 95: Carbs and Fat with Mike Murphy, RD
Today's conversation is about TWO things that we think we have to avoid like the plague after WLS- carbs and fat! We want to know some things…like…and we got all the answers!
Mike even helped JASON work through some of his current nutritional wondering and provided us all with some HOPE when it comes to our goals and tracking!
Episode Topics:
— What are carbs and fats? Are they essential to your health?
— Why have carbs and fat been villainized? What makes them “bad” for us?
— What are the recommended daily amount of carbs and fats for bariatric patients?
— Best sources of fats that are bariatric patients?
— How can people overcome their fear of carbs and fats post-op and learn to incorporate and enjoy them post-op?
— Tracking: Do we need to track and hat system to do recommend?
Carbs and fats are crucial components of our balanced, bariatric diet in our post-op life. It’s time we stopped being scared of them and start incorporating them in ways that help us reach our bariatric goals!
Follow Mike at @dietitian_dad and visit him online at https://www.dietitiandadnutrition.com/ to learn about his one-on-one nutritional coaching sessions!
You've got this and we've got you!
1 hr 11 min
March 09, 2022Protein 101 with Jeannie Boyer, RD
Hitting our protein goals after surgery is important for so many reasons, but we bet your surgeon never told you *why* it is so important. Turns out, protein is a critical nutrient that allows cells to be built and hormone signals to be sent! It also helps your body not eat away at your muscles as you are losing weight…who knew!
We sat down with one of our amazing BariNation Experts Jeannie Boyer, RD to get the breakdown on all things protein! We wanted to know:
What protein is and why our bodies need it

What makes a protein complete and incomplete, and why it matters

What our bodies do with protein and why too little,or too much protein, can be bad for our systems

If our bodies can only absorb 30 grams at a time

And what are some of the “biggest bang for our buck” protein sources!

Protein is critical to our post-op recovery and our long-term success. It’s time to give this macronutrient its place in the spotlight! Follow Jeannie on Instagram @barisuccussrd and visit her online at www.jeannieboyer.com to learn about her one-on-one nutritional coaching sessions!
If you don’t follow us on Instagram, you are missing out! We are @bari.nation and we hope to see you there soon! You can also visit us at www.barination.com
You've got this and we've got you!
Best tracking recommendations/programs/apps

Wrap Up:
Sam: What is something you want every bariatric patient to know about macros?
1 hr 2 min
March 02, 202293: Macro’s 101 with Sam Tambeaux, RD
Everywhere you turn in the bariatric community, we hear MACRO this and MACRO that…but what the heck does MACRO even mean? This month, our support will be deep-diving into all things macros and we sat down with one of our favorite bariatric deititans to get the low down on all things macros.
In this episode, Sam Tambeaux tells us:
What macros are and what role they play in our bodies

Why we need macronutrients, especially after bariatric surgery

Why our bodies crave certain things when it is stressed

Why our macro levels or goals might change over time

How we can track our macros in a way that make sense for us

If macros tend to stress you out, this episode is for you. We all learned some incredibly important things in this episode and we know you will to! Follow Sam on Instagram @bariatriccheckboyrd and click the link in his bio to be added to his one-on-one nutritional coaching waitlist!
If you don’t follow us on Instagram, you are missing out! We are @bari.nation and we hope to see you there soon! You can also visit us at www.barination.com
You've got this and we've got you!
1 hr 32 min

About The BariNation Foundation Podcast

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to The BariNation Foundation Podcast, where you’ll hear real talk about bariatric surgery, obesity medicine, medical weight loss, metabolic health, weight management, and lifelong obesity care. Whether you're considering bariatric surgery, preparing for weight loss surgery, recovering after surgery, or looking for evidence-based strategies to maintain long-term weight loss, this podcast gives you the education, support, and community you need to succeed.

Hosted by members of the bariatric community who are living the journey themselves, The BariNation Foundation Podcast brings together leading bariatric surgeons, obesity medicine physicians, registered dietitians, psychologists, exercise specialists, and real patients to share practical advice, inspiring stories, and the latest research in obesity treatment.

Obesity is a complex, chronic disease, and lasting success requires more than a procedure. Every episode explores the science, strategies, and mindset behind sustainable weight management. We discuss bariatric surgery, gastric bypass,vertical sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch SADI, revision/conversion surgeries, medical weight loss, bariatric nutrition, healthy weight loss, obesity medicine, lifestyle medicine, metabolic health, obesity care, emotional eating, body image, mental health, exercise, protein, vitamins, supplementation, meal planning, and long-term success after surgery.

You'll also hear honest conversations about the challenges that many people face, including weight reoccurrence, plateaus, transfer addiction, emotional health, relationships, loose skin, excess skin surgery, fertility, pregnancy after bariatric surgery, hormone changes, body confidence, and navigating life before and after surgery as well as GLP1’s. Our goal is to provide realistic expectations, expert guidance, and encouragement so you never feel like you're facing your journey alone.

As obesity treatment continues to evolve, we also explore the latest advances in obesity medicine, including GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, and emerging therapies, while helping you understand how these medications may fit alongside bariatric surgery and comprehensive medical weight loss. We break down the latest research into practical, easy-to-understand conversations that empower you to make informed decisions with your healthcare team.

Where ever you are in seeking treatment for the chronic disease of obesity, be it researching bariatric surgery for the first time, preparing for your procedure, celebrating major milestones, overcoming setbacks, or supporting a friend or family member through their journey, you'll find expert interviews, patient success stories, nutritional guidance, motivation, and actionable strategies that help you build healthy habits for life.

The BariNation Foundation Podcast is more than a podcast. It's a supportive community built on education, compassion, accountability, and hope. We believe every person deserves access to trusted information, meaningful support, and evidence-based resources that improve health and quality of life.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon or wherever you listen to podcasts, and join thousands of people committed to improving their metabolic health, achieving sustainable weight loss, and thriving after bariatric surgery. No matter where you are on your journey, BariNation is here to help you take the next step with confidence.

Website: https://www.barination.com