Epi 310

Bariatric regain is real—and it's time we talk about it. In this raw and relatable episode of the Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Mel sits down with a bariatric therapist Ashlyn Douglass Barnes to unpack the emotional rollercoaster that follows weight loss surgery (WLS).

🎙️ Whether you're struggling with regain, processing change after surgery, or dealing with grief and food addiction, this episode is your safe space to feel seen, supported, and informed. We discuss:

How Mel lost 53 lbs again after a regain

The power (and pain) of GLP-1 meds like Ozempic & Wegovy & Mounjaro

Divorce, dopamine, and why food addiction isn’t what you think

Why grief shows up even after “good” changes

Therapy tools for navigating emotional eating & self-worth

💬 Plus: Tips to reconnect with your post-op “why,” how to find a bariatric therapist, and the link between trauma, family systems, and healing.

📌 Helpful Links:
🧠 Therapist Directory: FindABariatricTherapist.com
📸 Follow Mel: @melunfiltered.vsg
🧰 Download your FREE Swag & Resources: JBY Swag Bag

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